News and information about the Textile Design Program at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Alpaca Owners and Breeders of America
Selected Philadelphia University Textile Design students went to the Alpaca Owners and Breeders of America Banquet this past weekend February 18-20th, in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Our school placed four finalists...Angela Leonard recieved second place, Tina Brumm recieved third, Allegra Meyers recieved fifth and Leah D'Ambrosio recieved sixth place. Friday, February 18th we toured Manuel Couture from 3-4pm and then from 6-9pm the awards reception was held and the top four finalists for the Fashion Design and Textile Design categories recieved there ribbon and scholarship award. On Saturday, February 19th, we toured New Era Fiber Mill, 9:30- 11:30 am and then were treated to a lucheon at Hickory Bluff Farms. The Tennessee Alpaca Association prepared a grand buffet and during the afternoon at the farm we also viewed all the entries in an exhibition which spanned three rooms. On Sunday, February 20th the group attended The National Needlearts Association Exhibition and was able to view the newest trends and developments in the needlearts including alpaca yarn manufacturers. All in all it was a whirlwind weekend!
By Tina Brumm
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