Soft and warm alpaca wool connects us to the distant Andes Mountains. But do you know how the fluffy fleece taken from alpacas is transformed into yarn and then into various woven products? Two artisans from Japan will guide you through a soothing wool journey, using discarded alpaca fleece to practice hand-spinning and learn the art of making yarn. Come and take part in this healing experience with alpaca wool!

Date & Time: Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Sousou Corner｜No. 4, Lane 16, Taishun Street, Da’an District, Taipei City
Instructors: Ayako Yoshida, Founder of MAITE & REIKOMONO, Spinning Artist

8月的時候南南邀請到兩位來自日本、擅長以羊駝與羊毛創作的工藝師，帶領大家體驗安地斯山脈捻毛紡線的日常，療癒的過程讓許多南朋友意猶未竟。趁著年末溫馨的聖誕節，我們再次請日本紡織藝術家REIOKOMONO來到南南，一起用羊駝毛製作應景的聖誕花圈！

In the highlands of Peru, we encountered hand-spinning in the most unexpected ways—suspended in mid-air, on the ground, or even while walking with a radio on one’s back. Sometimes, tools were made from potatoes! It was spontaneous, creative, and truly free-spirited.

｜Date & Location
August 2 (Sat), 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sousou Corner Flagship Store｜No. 4, Lane 16, Taishun Street, Da’an District, Taipei City

｜Workshop Highlights

Opening Introduction: An Overview of Peruvian Alpacas and Andean Culture

• The Andean way of life

• The role of spinning in daily life (with comparisons across different cultures)

Spinning Experience

• Introduction to tools

• Live demonstration

• Hands-on spinning session

Tasting & Social Time

｜Workshop Fee
Regular price: NT$1600 per person
Early bird (before Friday, July 25): NT$1380 per person / NT$2600 for two
Limited to 20 participants

｜Special Treats

Chicha Morada – Purple Corn Drink
A traditional and healthy Peruvian beverage made by simmering purple corn with pineapple, cinnamon, and lemon. Refreshingly sweet and tangy, it's rich in anthocyanins.

Causa Rellena de Pollo – Potato and Chicken Salad
Potatoes, a staple of the Andes, are combined with chicken and vegetables to create this classic and flavorful local dish.

｜Sustainable Reuse of Alpaca Fleece

The alpaca fleece used in this workshop is kindly sponsored by Leofoo Village Safari Park in Hsinchu. Due to Taiwan’s hot summers, the park's caretakers shear the alpacas during the season to help them stay cool and prevent heatstroke. This time, the donated fleece allows us to explore the full process of wool washing and hand-spinning, while also reimagining the potential of repurposing discarded alpaca fiber.

During our visit to Leofoo Village, we were touched by the caretakers’ attentive care for the animals. The park is home to about ten alpacas, each with its own adorable name. The fleece we’re using comes from white and brown alpacas affectionately named “Single Eyelid,” “Double Eyelid,” “Center Part,” and “Bangs.” We warmly welcome everyone to visit Leofoo Village someday and meet these gentle, heartwarming alpacas in person!