Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver, shares the excitement of being published in the first issue of Tearsheet PDX magazine.

The Sea is a short reflection on coastal inspiration, handwoven textiles, and the way the Oregon Coast becomes part of Karen Gelbard’s work.

Explore new work from The Oregon Weaver and see how handwoven textiles become one-of-a-kind garments.

A Trash Bag garment design from the workshop with Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver.

A Trash Bag garment design from the workshop with Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver.

Garments created during the workshop taught by Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver to the Tacoma Weaver's via Zoom.

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

A small detail can make a handwoven garment feel complete. In this video, Karen Gelbard, The Oregon Weaver, shows the process of making a button loop for a handwoven garment. Details like closures, edges, stitching, and finishing are part of turning handwoven fabric into wearable art. This is a quiet look at the craftsmanship behind one-of-a-kind clothing made from handwoven cloth. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGelbard #TheOregonWeaver #Handwoven #WearableArt

Inspiration: How does a weaver capture a perfect day at the beach?

Imagine wearing a handwoven garment that begins with color, texture, movement, and possibility.

Tranquility in Gray is a handwoven coat inspired by the quiet beauty of the Oregon Coast. I

In May, I will be teaching workshops and presenting PowerPoint sessions for an entire week to the Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild in Redmond, OR. I was delighted to learn that the enrollment opened early and the classes filled up very quickly. Not all weavers are interested in garment-making, as cutting your own handwoven fabric can be intimidating. However, this enthusiastic group has signed up, and I am looking forward to working with them. Preparing for this e

I have made some changes to the website to make shopping easier and to fix some broken links. You can help me by visiting the site and testing it. Later this month, I will be offering selected pieces at reduced prices ($100 and under). Sign up and be the first to see what is offered. I need to empty some hangers for the new work! Please sign up for the occasional email with news from the Studio.

Fall has arrived here on the Oregon Coast. The ocean breezes bring a chill to the air. It is time to break out the Hooded Shawl. This unique handwoven design is a great piece to wrap up in either as a hood/scarf or as a shawl/vest. Price: $290 plus shipping. See more colors on the website: www.theoregonweaver.com