Date: Saturday, June 6th
Time: 2:00–5:30 PM
• Livestock production tour begins at 2:00 PM
• Natural dye workshop begins at 4:00 PM
Location:
Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
1335 Hall Church Road
Makanda, IL 62958
Tour Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch in Makanda, Illinois, established in 2011 when owner Morgan Stevenson welcomed her first three alpacas to make softer yarn for her crochet projects. Today, the ranch is run by Morgan and her mother, Judy Hoepker—a dynamic mother–daughter duo dedicated to every aspect of alpaca care and fiber artistry.
On this tour, you’ll:
• Meet over 20 alpacas and a couple of Pygora goats
• Learn how alpacas are cared for and bred
• See how fiber is shorn, sorted, and spun
• Explore different techniques for knitting, weaving, felting, and crocheting
• Discover how the finest alpaca fiber is transformed into luxurious, one-of-a-kind goods
This is a great opportunity for fiber enthusiasts, makers, and anyone curious about small-scale livestock and fiber production.
Deepen your fiber experience with a hands-on natural dye workshop led by Erin Luna of Black Rat Farms.
Erin is a natural dye craftsperson who has worked in the medium for the past seven years. She farms an acre in Hillsboro, MO, and teaches at a variety of institutions in St. Louis, where she resides.
In this workshop, you will:
• Learn about the cultivation and processing of plant-based dyes
• Explore how natural dyes interact with different fibers
• Have the opportunity to naturally dye your own bandana (supplies included)
• Chat with Erin about fiber farming and working with natural color
• Farm to Fiber Field Day: Free and open to the public
• Natural Dye Workshop: $10 per person (all supplies included)
Registration is required for all attendees.
Space may be limited, so please register in advance to reserve your spot.
• Choose Field Day Only (Free) or Field Day + Natural Dye Workshop ($10).
• Complete the short form and submit.
• You’ll receive a confirmation email with event details and directions.
Note: The workshop is optional and offered in addition to the free field day.
