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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
Oct 23, 20221 min read


A textile trip to Italy
The trip was a two week tour in Florence, Italy visiting ateliers, showrooms, and museums, followed by a 5 day workshop at the Lisio...

Karen Gelbard
Oct 14, 20223 min read


Hotel Pendini, Florence, Italy
It is midnight. From the fourth floor of my room at the Hotel Pendini, I am watching a store display window being changed for a high end...

Karen Gelbard
Oct 1, 20221 min read


Handwoven Textiles ~ Florence to Perugia, Italy
Tomorrow is the start of our textile adventure! We signed up with The Tour Studio for a five day hands -on workshop in Jacquard weaving...

Karen Gelbard
Sep 18, 20221 min read


Live from Art in the Pearl
Opening morning at Art in the Pearl

Karen Gelbard
Sep 3, 20221 min read


Art Fairs and Textile Adventures in Italy
This weekend, I am delighted to return to Art in the Pearl. September 3-5 Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm Monday, 10am-4pm Art In...

Karen Gelbard
Aug 29, 20221 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....

Karen Gelbard
Aug 8, 20222 min read


At the Salem Art Fair
Here is a glimpse into the 2022 Salem Art Fair. It has been over two years since I have done this. Not only did I find all the tent...

Karen Gelbard
Jul 15, 20221 min read


July 2022 - Salem Art Fair and Festival
The Salem Art Fair and Festival is July 15-17, and I am excited. I am bringing new designs and colorful Scarf Curls to give your wardrobe...

Karen Gelbard
Jul 6, 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...

Karen Gelbard
Jun 27, 20221 min read


Thank you for coming!
Thank you for coming to the exhibit at the Lincoln City Cultural Center in-person and by Zoom! Salem Art Fair, Salem OR July 15-17...

Karen Gelbard
Jun 19, 20221 min read


The Sale Weekend
This weekend will be the once-in-a-blue-moon SALE of select items. These items are older designs, or the last of a series. Each will be...

Karen Gelbard
May 26, 20221 min read


Visit in the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery by Zoom
Tomorrow, 2 PM Pacific Standard Time (4 PM Central Standard Time), you are invited to join me by Zoom for a visit in the Gallery. I had...

Karen Gelbard
May 21, 20221 min read


The Loom Room
This week, I am preparing for the studio tour “Art on the Edge". My studio is a whirlwind of activity. My location for the tour will be...

Karen Gelbard
May 15, 20221 min read


Sharing the exhibit with you
I am the featured artist in the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery exhibit that runs through June 19 at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. For this...

Karen Gelbard
May 5, 20221 min read


A view of the show in the Fiber Arts Gallery
I promised you a view of the show in the Fiber Studio Arts Gallery. With a twinkle in my eye, I am giving you a view via Augmented...

Karen Gelbard
Apr 30, 20221 min read


What's inside?
You are invited to see what is in the garment bags and meet the artist, April 29, 5-7 PM at the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery. Masks are...

Karen Gelbard
Apr 27, 20221 min read


A "Virtual Try-On "with your smart phone
Want to try on the Ruffled Edge Collar? I have been learning new ways to bring my garments to you virtually. It is good to have friends...

Karen Gelbard
Apr 24, 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...

Karen Gelbard
Apr 17, 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...

Karen Gelbard
Apr 10, 20221 min read
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