Back to Oregon with a van full of empty hangers
Last show of the season for me at the Peoria Fine Art Fair
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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
Nov 13, 20232 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...
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Karen Gelbard
Sep 25, 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...
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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 20, 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...
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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
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
Jul 15, 20221 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...
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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
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Join me Thursday evening by Zoom
March 10, 2022, 7 PM You are invited to the Portland Handweavers Guild Meeting by Zoom, Thursday evening, for my presentation on:...
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Karen Gelbard
Aug 16, 20211 min read
Change of Plans
The plan was to return to art fairs this fall. I have been packing the van, making new inventory and re-designing my art fair booth in...
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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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Karen Gelbard
Dec 18, 20201 min read
New Scarf Curls are here!
December 16 through December 31 is the on-line gallery sales event hosted by the Visual Arts Center in Newport, OR. Your purchase will...
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Karen Gelbard
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Shades of Purple
Pictured below are three Scarf Curls in shades of Periwinkle, Blue Iris and Eggplant. They can be worn many ways. In this picture, one...
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Karen Gelbard
Sep 18, 20201 min read
New Website
We have a new website and an easier shopping experience now. All of our shows are "Virtual". This meant getting the website ready for a...
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