Last show of the season for me at the Peoria Fine Art Fair

Empty hangers stimulate new ideas. Wait and see. 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. Check out the website and look for "Sale". 2. Come visit Art on the Edge Studio Tour in Lincoln City, OR. Don't be deterred by the construction around the building. We are there! 3. Visit by Zoom on Friday at 10 AM Pacific Time. Send an email to karen@theoregonweaver.com and receive a l

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. I continue to pursue new technology to use with my weaving and designing skills. What is that? Well, the Jacquard loom uses punch cards to create elaborate designs How does a Jacquard loom work? The Jacquard loom is a loom developed in the early 1800s that used a series of punch cards to control weave operations. It is named fo

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 again! OREGON July 15-17, Salem Art Fair, Salem August 20 -21, Nestucca Valley Artisans, Pacific City September 3-5, Art in the Pearl, Portland MISSOURI September 9-11, St. Louis Art Fair, St. Louis, MO

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 in the AR world. Ger Killeen is a poet and creator of augmented reality for art and literature. He has opened my eyes to new ways of viewing my garments in motion. He has very generously shared a Snap Chap filter and QR code with me that lets you try on the Red and Black Ruffled Edge Collar. He is a wiz with technology like this. What fun!

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 101, Lincoln City, OR The Fiber Arts Studio Gallery at the Lincoln City Cultural Center has invited me to be the featured artist. From April 29 to June 19, 2022, I will have an exhibit and sale of my handwoven jackets, coats, and scarves. The exhibit will have insights into my creative process. Friday, April 29, 5-7 PM Meet the A

December starts with two special events. First, there is a Special Edition Issue of Tearsheet PDX magazine of my new work! In this issue, my goal was to convey the story behind the work as well as to show you what wearing handwoven can look like. Working with models in a photography studio under the direction of Tearsheet PDX produced exceptional results. If you are interested in viewing the magazine online for free, go to www.tearsheetpdx.com.

Last month, Melanie Jackson of TearSheet PDX magazine asked me if I was interested in having a photoshoot of my new work. She knew that I had been working away at some new coat and jacket designs. My theme was “It’s going to be a collars-turned-up kind of season.” I have been exploring some new collar designs and enjoying it. Just the mention of a photoshoot put work in the studio into high gear. Could I create 12 new pieces in time?

I am so excited to share this good news with you! Tearsheet PDX magazine has released their December publications, Issue #25 which features my new work! You can view the magazine for free @tearsheetpdx.com, or purchase a printed copy. They have created a short video below as a preview to this Special Edition. What has been missing this year is the chance to see and touch the garments. Using Covid-19 rules, we found a way to have a photo shoot. The goal was to show the