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Could you volunteer as a Door Counter?
Save the date! April 19-21 is the Gathering of the Guilds in Portland, Oregon at the Convention Center. As an exhibitor, I have been...

Karen Gelbard
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Cloth, Philosophy, and Coats
Wearable art is a moving, functional canvas.

Karen Gelbard
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Stories behind the work
Dear friends, In this email, you will get stories behind the new work and see my upcoming show schedule. Grab a cup of tea and enjoy...

Karen Gelbard
Feb 5, 20242 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...

Karen Gelbard
Dec 28, 20231 min read


Wearable art: the threads that connect us
As the year draws to a close, I want to thank you for your enthusiasm and support for wearable art. Stay tuned for upcoming textile...

Karen Gelbard
Dec 23, 20231 min read


Traditions: Pumpkin pie for breakfast
It's okay to have pumpkin pie for breakfast.

Karen Gelbard
Nov 23, 20231 min read


Art fairs, empty hangers and barcodes
It has been a while since I have shared news from the Studio. August and September were full of art fair activities. By mid-November, all...

Karen Gelbard
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Feeling grateful
I have returned home from the Midwest and three art fairs in a row. My neglected garden welcomed me with white blooming Clematis, tall...

Karen Gelbard
Sep 25, 20232 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...

Karen Gelbard
Aug 30, 20231 min read


The ABCs of why I make wearable art
Wearable art moves out in the world. It influences people. A. Handwoven garments are a kind of armor that enhances. B. Handwoven cloth...

Karen Gelbard
Aug 20, 20231 min read


I can't wait to see you!
I have three shows coming up and I can't wait to see you!

Karen Gelbard
Aug 12, 20231 min read


Textile workshop in Prato, Italy
This spring, Patricia Kinsella taught a fantastic textile workshop in Prato, Italy through the Tour Studio . I had wanted to take this...

Karen Gelbard
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Thank you!
Thank you for visiting with me at Art on the Edge Studio Tour. I went home with lots of empty hangers and some beautiful handwoven...

Karen Gelbard
Jun 19, 20231 min read


Your June 16th Zoom invite
You are invited to a lively discussion with Karen on textiles, travel, to Italy. pom-poms and handwoven garments on sale, Friday, June 16...

Karen Gelbard
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Studio Sale
June 16-18, 2023 will be my once-in-a-blue-moon SALE of select items during the Art on the Edge Studio Tour. To see the sale items: 1. ...

Karen Gelbard
Jun 10, 20231 min read


Re-use, reduce waste = Pom-Poms !
I saw first hand in Prato, Italy what the textile industry can do to reprocess wool garments into new eco-wool. They shred discarded wool...

Karen Gelbard
Jun 1, 20231 min read


The Studio Tour by Zoom
The Studio Tour by Zoom. On June 16-18 I am having a Pop-Up event at the Lincoln City Cultural Center as part of the Art on the Edge...

Karen Gelbard
May 25, 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...

Karen Gelbard
Apr 11, 20231 min read


Shows and Events
It has been a quiet winter of reflection, rehabilitation, and learning. It spite of the cold, the daffodils and snowdrops are pushing...
karen7941
Feb 14, 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...

Karen Gelbard
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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