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I'm back
It's a Christmas tree from scraps sitting on a Table Topper. Thank you for an incredible art fair season! Your enthusiasm and interest truly fuel my creative energy. I took a break in October to rest and focus on some new projects. In November, I was invited to speak to a local weaving guild about my textile adventures in Italy. I gladly accepted and then immersed myself in embracing new technology while preparing a compelling hour-long slideshow that illustrates how I see th

Karen Gelbard
Dec 42 min read


Woven Legacies: Turkish Rug Show
Woven Legacies: Turkish Rug Show

Karen Gelbard
Oct 102 min read
A conversation with an acquaintance
Friend: “Hello! How are you? Looks like you have gotten a little sun recently. What have you been doing?” Me: I have been traveling a...

Karen Gelbard
Sep 291 min read
September's Experiences
September 2025 has been full of rich experiences. I was honored with an award at the prestigious St. Louis Art Fair and also served as a...

Karen Gelbard
Sep 141 min read


Award winner!
Oh my! I am an award winner tonight at the St. Louis Art Fair! It is an incredible honor to be chosen from among some of the top artists...

Karen Gelbard
Sep 61 min read


Behind the scenes
It is two weeks before art fairs and all through the house... No, wait, I am mixing that up with the anticipation of Christmas. It is...

Karen Gelbard
Aug 42 min read


My show schedule begins.
Art in the High Desert at Riverbend Park, Bend, OR Find me at Booth # 316 near the river! Art in the High Desert Aug. 22-24, 2025...

Karen Gelbard
Jul 312 min read


Art on the Edge Studio Tour
This week is the "Art on the Edge" Open Studio Tour. Twenty-four artists on the Oregon Coast are inviting you to visit their studios or...

Karen Gelbard
May 271 min read
New collection: Textiles for the Home
This year, I am excited to introduce a new collection of Textiles for the Home , created in collaboration with my friend Denise...

Karen Gelbard
Apr 142 min read
Art Fair Calendar + The Boot + Laundry Stripping
April 1 is the date when I will find out whether my applications to various shows have been accepted. The waiting is difficult, even...

Karen Gelbard
Mar 202 min read


Woven Worlds
Dear Friends, Thank you so much for attending the art fairs this year to see my new work firsthand. It brings me great joy to see these...

Karen Gelbard
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Everywhere you look, it says a handwoven coat for"Fall"
It is October, and I am home working on your orders. It has been a busy season of back-to-back shows. Thank you so much for your...

Karen Gelbard
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Back to Oregon with a van full of empty hangers
Last show of the season for me at the Peoria Fine Art Fair

Karen Gelbard
Sep 27, 20241 min read
A painterly approach to creating a multi-colored warp
Every once in a while, I like to share information with you on how the fabric is woven and the work that goes into it. Eventually, you...

Karen Gelbard
Sep 11, 20243 min read
Karen Gelbard BOOTH 244 @stlouisartfair
The St. Louis Art Fair

Karen Gelbard
Sep 5, 20241 min read


The Ultimate Art Fair Guide to Seeing The Oregon Weaver
Your ultimate guide to seeing The Oregon Weaver and her work in person at the following juried art festivals: Aug. 31, Sept. 1-2, Art in...

Karen Gelbard
Aug 27, 20241 min read
New Work Preview
Click the link below to preview of my new work, which will be shown this year at art fairs. https://youtube.com/shorts/RJ41-CSfkR0?featu...

Karen Gelbard
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Harris tweed jackets with the sleeves rolled up
I recall the days of wearing Harris tweed jackets with the sleeves rolled up. Harrisville Tweed jackets made an impression on me of the...

Karen Gelbard
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Your Stories
Dear friends, Tonight, I need to put on my "creative content" hat and write a newsworthy article that delves into the twists and turns of...

Karen Gelbard
May 29, 20241 min read


Art on the Edge Studio Tour and Sale
June 28-30, 2024 is the annual self-guided Art on the Edge Studio Tour on the Central Oregon Coast. You can find me, The Oregon Weaver, ...

Karen Gelbard
May 27, 20241 min read
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