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Arts in the Sunset 3701 Plains Blvd Amarillo, TX 79102
Price:
$85
Overview: In this 3 Day Weaving Class we will discuss concepts and physicality of designing at the loom with multiple warp chains, choosing colors, and setting up. We will also explore possibilities beyond the student’s original plans/intentions. Most of the weaving may take place after the class depending on the skill level of the students.

Here are the details: This is a jam packed class that is guaranteed to give you some new insight into what you are already weaving and what you might add to that in the future. Students will use instructor provided hand-painted warps in which the colors flow and change – creating designs in the woven fabric that appear complex in planning, but actually spring from making flexible and intuitive decisions as they are set up and woven. Students might choose to mix warps of different weights, textures, and fiber content to create stripes within the space-dyed design. They will learn to cleanly split warp chains to use threads that their current project requires while saving extra warp threads for future projects. These workshop warps can be woven in a variety of weave structures: Plain weave, ribb, repp, turned taqueté, twills, double weave, etc. Everyone’s class design will be unique so class members learn from their own projects as well as from the others. In this workshop we start the designing process by tying on to a dummy warp that students have threaded before class. Tying on is an essential step in our designing process. This workshop is not suitable for rigid heddle looms. I bring a wide range of hand-dyed warps for students to choose from for this class and at least one more future project. Class warps will be offered to students at a discount off the prices for similar warps in my webshop: blazingshuttles.com/shop. Students may also bring warps previously purchased from me. ‍

Brighten someone’s morning for National Do Something Nice Day! Whether it’s buying coffee for the person behind you, leaving an encouraging note for a coworker, or helping a neighbor carry groceries, small acts of kindness create massive ripple effects.

Then!  How about repeating this tomorrow?? And the next day???

The Christmas in October Holiday Market in Amarillo, TX, is scheduled for Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025.

The event is a gift and craft show hosted by Sharing Hope Ministry at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex in the South Exhibit Hall

• Location: South Exhibit Hall, Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101.
• Dates & Times:
  • Friday, Oct. 24: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
  • Saturday, Oct. 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Admission: Weekend admission is typically $8.00 at the door (Cash, Credit, or Venmo); children 12 and under are usually free.
  • Highlights:
    • Shopping: Over 100 unique booths featuring home décor, boutique clothing, jewelry, and handmade items.
    • Bake Sale: Known as the largest bake sale in the Texas Panhandle, featuring decorated cookies, cakes, pies, and specialty mixes.
    • Special Events: Past years have included a “Ladies Night Out” VIP shopping event and photo opportunities with Santa. 
      www.christmasinoctobertx.org +5
  Why Attend?
  Proceeds from the market directly benefit Sharing Hope Ministry, a nonprofit that provides resources and support to incarcerated women and those in recovery. 

AFD and APD Partner for Stand Down for Safety Focused on First Responder Mental Health

Amarillo, Texas – October 2, 2026 – The Amarillo Fire Department will hold its annual Stand Down for Safety event October 5–8, 2026, with a focus on the work being done to promote mental health and awareness among first responders. This year, AFD is partnering with the Amarillo Police Department to bring attention to the importance of supporting the people who serve our community.

The event will highlight efforts to increase mental health awareness, encourage conversations about the challenges first responders face, and reinforce the importance of seeking support. The partnership provides an opportunity for both departments to share their commitment to first responder well-being.

“The Amarillo Fire Department’s mission is to protect our community by providing the highest quality of compassionate and professional services and that begins with taking care of the mental health of the guys providing that service.”

Members of the media are invited to interview key leaders and participants in the program on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Amarillo Fire Administration, 310 S. Van Buren St. Interviews will provide an opportunity to learn more about the program, the work underway, and the AFD and APD partnership.

Questions Contact the Amarillo Fire Department Public Information Officer at (806) 378-4233 or jason.love@amarillo.gov

The Ultimate Tuesday Feast: National Taco Day! It’s Taco Tuesday on steroids! Whether you prefer soft corn tortillas packed with carne asada, crispy shells filled with seasoned beef, or zesty fish tacos topped with fresh cilantro and lime, today is built for indulging in Mexico’s greatest gift to gastronomy.

The Christmas in October Holiday Market in Amarillo, TX, is scheduled for Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025.

The event is a gift and craft show hosted by Sharing Hope Ministry at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex in the South Exhibit Hall

• Location: South Exhibit Hall, Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101.
• Dates & Times:
  • Friday, Oct. 24: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
  • Saturday, Oct. 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Admission: Weekend admission is typically $8.00 at the door (Cash, Credit, or Venmo); children 12 and under are usually free.
  • Highlights:
    • Shopping: Over 100 unique booths featuring home décor, boutique clothing, jewelry, and handmade items.
    • Bake Sale: Known as the largest bake sale in the Texas Panhandle, featuring decorated cookies, cakes, pies, and specialty mixes.
    • Special Events: Past years have included a “Ladies Night Out” VIP shopping event and photo opportunities with Santa. 
      www.christmasinoctobertx.org +5
  Why Attend?
  Proceeds from the market directly benefit Sharing Hope Ministry, a nonprofit that provides resources and support to incarcerated women and those in recovery.