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Karen Gelbard
Mar 222 min read
Cloth, Philosophy, and Coats
Wearable art is a moving, functional canvas.
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Karen Gelbard
Dec 28, 20231 min read
Help me choose four!
Could you help me choose four images? It is application time for shows, and they want to see our most recent work. I have not had a photo...
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Karen Gelbard
Aug 30, 20231 min read
Art in the Pearl this weekend
Come see my latest work at Art in the Pearl this weekend. I had a great show in Central Oregon but there is still new work to see this...
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Karen Gelbard
Aug 12, 20231 min read
I can't wait to see you!
I have three shows coming up and I can't wait to see you!
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Karen Gelbard
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Sharing my excitement
As a designer/handweaver, which part comes first? It takes a life-time of learning a craft to get to place where an idea can be executed...
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Karen Gelbard
Jan 19, 20231 min read
January upgrades
The new year starts with a busy January. I have completed converting my loom to an electronic assist and am having some repairs made to...
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Karen Gelbard
Oct 23, 20221 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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....
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Karen Gelbard
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Apr 17, 20221 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Apr 10, 20221 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Dec 2, 20211 min read
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,...
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Karen Gelbard
Nov 6, 20211 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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....
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Karen Gelbard
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Oct 2, 20211 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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.
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Karen Gelbard
Feb 28, 20211 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Jan 29, 20211 min read
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...
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