The first jacket I made did not hang straight. One sleeve had more confidence than the other. The collar wanted to live its own life. I remember standing in front of the mirror, looking at all those hours of work, and thinking, “Well, at least it has personality.” That jacket taught me more than a perfect one could have. It taught me to look longer before cutting. It taught me that fabric has opinions. It taught me that seam ripping is not failure, just part of the conversati

The Nestucca Valley Artisans invite you and a guest to an evening inspired by art, music, and the Oregon Coast. Enjoy local wine and hor d'oeuvres, meet the artists and enjoy live music by Martin Hemens and Ben Erb. Join us for a preview evening held at the Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR 97135 August 14, 2026 6-8 PM Please RSVP to nestuccaartisans@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you there! A local art show is more than a room filled wi

Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver, shares the excitement of being published in the first issue of Tearsheet PDX magazine.

Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver, shares the excitement of being published in the first issue of Tearsheet PDX magazine.

The Sea is a short reflection on coastal inspiration, handwoven textiles, and the way the Oregon Coast becomes part of Karen Gelbard’s work.

Explore new work from The Oregon Weaver and see how handwoven textiles become one-of-a-kind garments.

A Trash Bag garment design from the workshop with Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver.

A Trash Bag garment design from the workshop with Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver.

Imagine cloth becoming clothing, color becoming movement, and handwoven fabric becoming wearable art. In this short video, Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver, shares a glimpse of her textile work and the creative process behind one-of-a-kind handwoven garments. Each piece begins with woven fabric and becomes clothing shaped by color, texture, place, and imagination. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGelbard #TheOregonWeaver #Handwoven #WearableArt #TextileArt #Slow

Inspiration: How does a weaver capture a perfect day at the beach?

I spent a delightful week with the Fiber Arts Guild of Central Oregon teaching workshops and giving a PowerPoint presentation about my own journey as a weaver.

Introducing a new collection of Textiles for the Home by The Oregon Weaver.