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.

Garments created during the workshop taught by Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver to the Tacoma Weaver's via Zoom.

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

In this sewing process video, Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver, shows how to make bias strips for masks. Bias strips are useful for clean edges, ties, and finishing details in sewing projects. This short video offers a practical look at the careful handwork and construction skills that are part of Karen’s textile practice, from handwoven garments to everyday fabric projects. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGelbard #TheOregonWeaver #Sewing #BiasStrips #TextileAr

A small detail can make a handwoven garment feel complete. In this video, Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver, shows the process of making a button loop for a handwoven garment. Details like closures, edges, stitching, and finishing are part of turning handwoven fabric into wearable art. This is a quiet look at the craftsmanship behind one-of-a-kind clothing made from handwoven cloth. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGelbard #TheOregonWeaver #Handwoven #WearableArt

Imagine wearing a handwoven garment that begins with color, texture, movement, and possibility.

Tranquility in Gray is a handwoven coat inspired by the quiet beauty of the Oregon Coast. I

For those of you who could not make the meeting Thursday evening, I am giving you the link to the PowerPoint Presentation with videos. The only thing missing is my narration. Enjoy.

Model Riley Harrison swishes her skirts and whimsically dances in this "Movement in Blue" video. These photos were taken by Tearsheet PDX magazine and can be seen in the December Issues #25. Video complied by Karen Gelbard (that's me). In addition to weaving and designing, I now make videos of the new work. Enjoy!

Something good happened in 2020. Many thanks to Tearsheet PDX for an amazing photoshoot. See the Special Edition Dec. Issue #25 of TearSheet PDX magazine for the featured coats, jackets and scarves from my studio. Here is a short video with some of the collection. Enjoy! www.TearSheetPDX.com A Special Edition issue of Tearsheet PDX features work by The Oregon Weaver

Here is a short video to inspire your scarf wearing ideas. See more of these scarf curls on the website. www.theoregonweaver.com

I am so excited to share this good news with you! Tearsheet PDX magazine has released their December publications, Issue #25 which features my new work! You can view the magazine for free @tearsheetpdx.com, or purchase a printed copy. They have created a short video below as a preview to this Special Edition. What has been missing this year is the chance to see and touch the garments. Using Covid-19 rules, we found a way to have a photo shoot. The goal was to show the

Inspiration draws upon a trip to the beach at the Oregon Coast.

An Interview with The Oregon Weaver