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

The exhibit "Woven Worlds" opens January 11, 2025, at the Newport Visual Arts Center.

I am starting 2022 off with a new website that has views of the Oregon Coast and makes shopping easier. Browsing through the site will give you a glimpse into the landscape that inspires me. I was fortunate to actually meet my Wix website designer, Yakup Trana, in person when he was visiting the Oregon Coast. Having an opportunity to share my home, studio, and beloved Oregon Coast added to his understanding of where I live and how it shows in my work. He took several of t