WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS · KAREN GELBARD
Projects in Public Spaces
"Projects in Public Spaces"
What happens when a weaving project calls for hundreds of yards of fabric rather than a single garment or scarf?
Through photographs and firsthand stories, Karen Gelbard shares her experiences weaving upholstery fabrics for the restoration of historic Timberline Lodge and collaborating on the creation of 44 rugs for Sunriver Lodge. Discover the unexpected challenges, creative decisions, and collaborations involved in weaving for architectural spaces.
Date
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Availability
Unlimited. places total
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Projects in Public Spaces
Projects in Public Spaces
How I Came to Think in Terms of a Hundred-Yard Warp
What happens when a weaving project calls for hundreds of yards of fabric rather than a single garment or scarf?
In this illustrated PowerPoint presentation, Karen Gelbard shares her experiences creating handwoven textiles for public spaces, including two significant projects in Oregon.
Timberline Lodge — Preserving a Textile Legacy
Built during the Works Progress Administration (WPA) era, historic Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood is celebrated for its architecture, furnishings, and handcrafted textiles.
Karen explores the history of the lodge's textile restoration, including the role of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) in supporting the early restoration efforts of the 1970s.
She also shares her own involvement in weaving upholstery fabrics that honor the colors, patterns, and character of the original textiles. Working on this scale introduced new challenges in planning, production, and maintaining consistency over long lengths of handwoven cloth.
Sunriver Lodge — Designing for Public Spaces
Karen also recounts her collaboration with artist Larry Kirkland on the design and fabrication of 44 rugs for Sunriver Lodge in Central Oregon.
This project presented a different set of creative and practical challenges, demonstrating how textile artists contribute to larger architectural and interior design projects.
Through photographs, historical background, and personal stories, Karen reflects on the opportunities and challenges of creating textiles intended to become part of a public space.
From historic preservation to large-scale commissions, this presentation offers a look at how weaving can contribute to the places people gather, visit, and remember.
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Schedule
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Location
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Who it’s for
Presentation Format & Technical Requirements
This presentation may be offered in person or remotely.
In-Person Presentation: The hosting organization should provide a large screen or projector suitable for displaying photographs and videos, appropriate connections for the presenter's computer, and speakers for video playback. A reliable internet connection is appreciated. A microphone is recommended for larger audiences.
Remote Presentation: Presentations may be delivered through Zoom or a comparable online meeting platform. Arrangements for hosting and technical support will be coordinated in advance. A reliable internet connection and the ability to share video with sound are essential.
No special equipment or prior photography experience is required of participants.
Presentation Fees & Recording Policy
Live presentations, whether delivered in person or remotely, are offered at a fee of $350. In-person presentations require reimbursement for applicable travel expenses, arranged in advance.
Presentations include an illustrated PowerPoint program and time for audience questions and discussion.
Presentations are intended for live viewing only. Recording, reproduction, or redistribution of the presentation or its materials is not permitted without prior written agreement.
Requests for recording permission may be considered individually, taking into account recording quality, intended use, and distribution.
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Enrollment
Maximum Unlimited. participants
Small-group instruction
Materials & supplies
Karen provides
Workshop-specific materials and equipment will be confirmed before the event.
Please bring
A final participant supply list will be emailed before the workshop.
Materials fee
Fees & registration
Presentation Fee: $350
Live presentations are offered at the same fee whether delivered in person or remotely. In-person presentations require reimbursement for applicable travel expenses, arranged in advance.
The fee includes the illustrated PowerPoint presentation and time for audience questions and discussion.
FAQs & practical details
Who is this for? Do I need previous experience?
This illustrated presentation is for anyone interested in handwoven textiles, creative practice, and the stories behind the work. No specialist weaving equipment is needed to attend. Contact Karen if you would like to discuss suitability or access needs.
When and where will it take place?
Dates and session times have not yet been announced.
The venue and full address will be announced before registration opens.
Available format: In person or Zoom
What should I bring, and how do remote presentations work?
No specialist materials are required for the audience. A notebook is optional. For a remote presentation, use a reliable internet connection and a device that can display the shared photographs and play sound. Joining instructions will be provided for the scheduled presentation. Host equipment and technical arrangements are agreed with Karen in advance.
Is the listed fee an individual ticket price?
The presentation fee and any travel arrangements described on this page are for the hosting organization. They should not be interpreted as an individual admission price. Any participant registration charge will be stated separately for a scheduled presentation.
What about accessibility, parking, and travel?
Accessibility varies by venue. Contact Karen before registering to discuss accommodation needs.
Contact karen@theoregonweaver.com before registering to discuss seating, mobility, sensory, or other accommodation needs. Parking and arrival instructions will be provided once venue arrangements are confirmed. Wait for confirmation that the workshop will proceed before making nonrefundable travel arrangements.
How do I register, and when is my place confirmed?
Use the registration button below when enrollment opens. Complete your details and the required workshop acknowledgments, then continue to secure checkout. A submitted form alone does not confirm a paid place; registration is confirmed after successful payment.
Audience capacity: Unlimited.
The registration deadline will be posted before enrollment opens.
Keep your confirmation email. Workshop-specific preparation and supply information will be shared before the session; contact Karen if anything is unclear.
What are the hosting organization’s cancellation terms?
If Karen cancels or reschedules the workshop, registered participants will receive updated dates or refund options.
Contact Karen promptly if your plans change. Ask about a participant substitution or transfer before making arrangements; the applicable options depend on the scheduled workshop.
Who can answer a question before I register?
Email Karen at karen@theoregonweaver.com. Include the workshop title and your question so she can direct you to the relevant dates, preparation, or registration details.