Our Story — Moonview Studio

How It Began

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 we didn't plan. 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, and sculptural pieces that are equal parts functional and whimsical.

Today, Moonview Studio is a working creative space where fiber 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.

What Guides Us

Made Slowly, Made Well

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Farm-Sourced Fiber

Our alpacas provide the fleece we spin and weave. It's a closed loop — no middlemen, no factories. From pasture to finished piece, we know every step.

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Handmade, Always

Every piece is shaped, woven, or knitted by hand. We don't use molds or mass-production techniques. Each item carries the maker's touch — and that's the point.

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Teaching the Craft

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

Alpacas in the pasture at Moonview Studio

The Herd

Meet Our Alpacas

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

Alpaca fiber 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 also our most popular studio visitors. They're gentle, curious, and love attention — especially when treats are involved. You can meet them during our open studio events or book a farm visit.

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Where We Work

The Studio

Our studio sits on our small farm in Camas, Washington — about 20 minutes east of Portland. It's 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're also part of the Washougal Studio Artists collective, and our doors are wide open during the annual spring and fall studio tours.

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