Experience Days & Events

Winchester School of Art – Textile Studio “Green threads” event

When: 25th September 2025

  1. 10.00 – 13.00 – Talk, demo and workshop – have a go – this is a 3 hour session https://www.winchestergreenweek.org.uk/events/solomons-alpacas-workshop-1-of-2
  2. 14.00 – 16.00  – Talk, demo and workshop – have a go – this is a 2 hour session https://www.winchestergreenweek.org.uk/events/solomons-alpacas-workshop-1-of-21

Where: Winchester Arts Centre

Price: Although tickets must be purchased, they are free of charge. Follow the link!

About:

We are excited to invite you to join Nikki Grant of Solomons Alpacas for a talk and workshop where you will explore the sustainable farming and properties of pedigree alpaca fibre and yarns. https://solomonsalpacas.co.uk/ 

Five years ago my husband Jon and I (Nikki), having tired of the rat race and life in the city decided to buy a piece of land for weekend picnics and summer evening BBQs. We were looking for an acre or so, with a stream and a tree so I could have a hammock.

During our four year search for the right place, we viewed the home of a local alpaca breeder. One of his females was extremely friendly and followed us all over the plot, nibbling my ears: I was smitten. I promised myself that when we got our land, we would have a few alpacas; they could keep the grass down for us; it sort of got out of hand!!

GREEN THREADS – Craft with Care β€” A Day of Conscious Crafting and Creative Connection at WSA Textiles. Join us for a vibrant day of eco-conscious making at Winchester School of Art! Explore the world of sustainable textiles through hands-on activities with fibres, yarns, and fabrics. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned maker, come learn, play, and connect with others who care about creativity and the planet.

🧡 Workshops β€’ πŸŒΏ Natural Materials β€’ πŸŽ¨ Textile Play β€’ πŸ’¬ Community Conversations

Let’s stitch sustainability into our everyday lives β€” one Green Thread at a time.

This Workshop is located in our Textile Studio in East Building 2nd Floor, Winchester School of Art 

For more Information about Winchester Green Week and to book further events go to: https://www.winchestergreenweek.org.uk/events
 
 

Dorset County Show

When: 6th and 7th September

Where: What3words says.ballparks.convey     Dorchester showground DT2 7SD

Price: Β£21 in advance adult (Β£25 on the day)  Children Β£2 in advance (Β£5 on the day) Family ticket Β£42 in advance (Β£56 on the day) Parking free.

Solomons Alpacas will be in the showring competing for rosettes. Although alpacas will be being shown on both days, Solomons entrants will probably be in the ring on the Saturday, due to the running order.

 

Sunflower Fair

When: 25th August 2025, 10:00 till 16:00. Alpacas till 16:00

Where: Four Dell Farm, Poles Lane, Hursley SO21 2DY

Price: Β£6 in advance, Β£7 on the door, under 5’s free., parking free- disabled parking available.