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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

Karen Gelbard
Nov 6, 20211 min read
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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...

Karen Gelbard
Oct 2, 20211 min read
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Blackberry Jam
Blackberry Jam

Karen Gelbard
Sep 25, 20211 min read
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Some find sea shells
Some find sea shells at the beach. This is what The Oregon Weaver takes away from a visit to the beach.

Karen Gelbard
Mar 24, 20211 min read
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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...

Karen Gelbard
Feb 28, 20211 min read
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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...

Karen Gelbard
Jan 29, 20211 min read
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Creative ways to wear the Scarf Curls
Here is a short video to inspire your scarf wearing ideas. See more of these on the website. www.theoregonweaver.com

Karen Gelbard
Dec 4, 20201 min read
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Inspiration
Inspiration draws upon a trip to the beach at the Oregon Coast.

Karen Gelbard
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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