text:  Tyrell Tapaha is Katie's student and his grandson, who's here at the event. For decades, he's benefited from soaking up Katie's mastery of churro sheep weaving and herding. There's always been weaving in my life, whether it be his work, my grandma's work, or my great-grandma's work. Even after years spent as his apprentice, Tapaha says he's still eager to learn and connect with a master of the craft like Katie, whose tapestries are often brilliant shades of lavender, red, pink, and orange.