New Work

Oct 23
1 min

New Work in the Store

I have been slowly adding new pieces to the website store and removing all that have sold. In addition, custom orders are getting filled...

Karen Gelbard

Aug 8
2 min

New Skills and Three Shows

The August and September calendar pages are full. Not only do I have 3 upcoming shows, but I am going to study Jacquard weaving this fall....

Karen Gelbard

Jun 27
1 min

Returning to Art Fairs this year

Yes, I am returning to art fairs this year. Please come see me and the new work at the following events. I look forward to seeing you...

Karen Gelbard

Apr 17
1 min

2022 Exhibit and Sale

You are invited to meet the artist Opening reception April 29, 5-7 PM Fiber Arts Studio Gallery, Lincoln City Cultural Center 540 NE Hwy...

Karen Gelbard

Apr 10
1 min

Dress forms are starting to fill up my studio!

Each of these dress forms is waiting for a new garment. If you are wondering what the excitement is all about, April 29 - June 19, 2022...

Karen Gelbard

Dec 2, 2021
1 min

See it in December. Online or in person.

December starts with two special events. First, there is a Special Edition Issue of Tearsheet PDX magazine of my new work! In this issue,...

Karen Gelbard

Nov 6, 2021
1 min

The Sea

Every year I like to create a video that is an editorial of the creative process. This year, a trip down the Oregon Coast was the point...

Karen Gelbard

Nov 3, 2021
1 min

New Designs

I have been working on new designs this Fall, with a focus on collars. Tearsheet PDX magazine asked if I was interested in a photo shoot....

Karen Gelbard

Oct 28, 2021
2 min

Behind the scenes of a photoshoot

Last month, Melanie Jackson of TearSheet PDX magazine asked me if I was interested in having a photoshoot of my new work. She knew that I...

Karen Gelbard

Oct 2, 2021
1 min

Vests for Fall

Here is a short video of Vests made from my handwoven cloth. In addition to weaving the cloth, I enjoy adding other textile techniques to...

Karen Gelbard

Sep 8, 2021
1 min

Change that date! Sunday, Sept. 12

Join me on Saturday, September 11, at 11 AM Pacific Standard Time, for a tour of the new work in my booth here on the Oregon Coast.

Karen Gelbard

Feb 28, 2021
1 min

Slideshow at the Beach, or how to have a photoshoot without the sand....

This year I have explored many different ways to create “content” videos. Without being able to experience the fabrics first hand, these...

Karen Gelbard

Jan 29, 2021
1 min

Like a Leaf on the Wind

Model Oksana Bell wears the Windy City Coat and is at her best dancing like a leaf in the wind. I have had trouble sleeping lately. When...

Karen Gelbard

Dec 27, 2020
1 min

Something good happened in 2020

Something good happened in 2020. Many thanks to Tearsheet PDX for an amazing photoshoot. See the Special Edition Dec. Issue #25 of...

Karen Gelbard

Dec 7, 2020
1 min

I will wear my coat FOREVER!

Quality always lasts. See more @www.theoregonweaver.com Photo Credit: Tearsheet PDX Model: Mekdelawit Little

Karen Gelbard

Dec 1, 2020
1 min

It's Here!

I am so excited to share this good news with you! Tearsheet PDX magazine has released their December publications, Issue #25 which...