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From pasture to practice

Moonview Studio started the way most creative ventures do — with a question nobody had a practical answer for: what do we do with all this alpaca fleece?

What began as a small hobby farm in Camas, Washington grew into something unplanned. We learned to skirt and wash fleece, then to card and spin it. Spinning led to weaving. Weaving led to a loom in the living room, then two looms in the garage, then a proper studio.

Somewhere along the way, clay entered the picture. The ceramics started as vessels to hold flowers from the garden, but the craft took on its own life — hand-built vases decorated with floral transfers, bowls in rich glazes, sculptural pieces that are equal parts functional and whimsical.

Today, Moonview Studio is a working creative space where fibre arts, ceramics, and teaching all happen under one roof. Our alpacas graze the pasture out the studio window. The clay comes from the Pacific Northwest. The work is all done by hand — slowly, carefully, one piece at a time.

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Alpaca herd at Moonview farm Handmade ceramic vases Woven alpaca scarf
Three principles guide every piece

Farm-sourced fibre

Our alpacas provide the fleece we spin and weave. A closed loop from pasture to finished piece. No middlemen, no factories, just honest handwork.

Handmade, always

Every piece is shaped, woven, or knitted by hand. No moulds, no mass production. Each item carries the maker's touch — and that is the point.

Teaching the craft

Making things with your hands is good for the soul. Our classes give you real skills — not just an afternoon activity, but a practice you can continue.

Alpacas in the pasture
Meet our alpacas

Our small herd of Huacaya alpacas are the heart of Moonview Studio. They produce incredibly soft, lightweight, and hypoallergenic fibre that we process right here on the farm.

Alpaca fibre is warmer than sheep's wool, softer than cashmere, and naturally water-resistant. We shear once a year in the spring, and that fleece becomes the yarn for our scarves, hats, and woven goods throughout the year.

The alpacas are gentle, curious, and love attention — especially when treats are involved. Meet them during open studio events or book a farm visit.

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The Studio

Our studio sits on our small farm in Camas, Washington — about twenty minutes east of Portland. It is where the kiln lives, where the looms are warped, and where the alpacas peer through the window to check on our progress.

The studio is open during scheduled events and classes. We are part of the Washougal Studio Artists collective.

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