my journey to alpaca fiber designs. my history i have always enjoyed working with animals – riding...
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My history
• I have always enjoyed working with animals– Riding horses since age 6, compete in horse shows– Volunteered at Military dog kennel “ Canine
Corps”– Currently volunteer at the Animal House. (3 years)
• My second passion– Knitting , I am been seen walking and knitting at
the same time.– Latch hook– Art work– Crafts (OK , computer and video games too)
CV School
• My high school teacher Mrs. Harrison was thinking outside the box when she found the Alpaca farm for me to volunteer. This opportunity started me on my career and business.
• Art classes with Mrs. Schungel were my favorite classes.
• Bent Pine Alpaca Farm Owners: Darwin and Doris Kell
• One day Darwin said to my parents “ you know Dana needs a job when she graduates.”
• Then he showed us the Wet Felting Wizard on line made by Wade Gease in WI.
• We bought the Wet Felting Wizard and it came in January.
• The Foundation for Enhancing Communities and UCP assisted in getting Alpaca Fiber Designs started.
• I had my first day of competitive employment on Feb 28th.
• We had the Grand Opening on April 28th.• Wade Gease the inventor of the felting
machine was in attendance and we made a felt sheet together to demonstrate the machine.
• I have participated in several shows recently– State Alpaca show– Monroe Township Community Day
• Participating in National ARC Entrepreneur Alley in New Orleans.
• Alpaca Fiber Designs is on the internet and etsy.com website is our store front.
Future Plans
• We are working on obtaining grants/ money so I can work more than 1 day a week at the business. ( I work at CIT 2 days a week)
• Would like to expand so others who have the same interests can work at Alpaca Fiber Designs.
• Increase marketing to the public.
What this job means to me
• Meeting new people• Have a nice job coach• Working in a field that I enjoy, animals and arts• Love making products • Making more money• More independence• Improved attitude and behavior• Having fun• Learning new skills
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