<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Oregon Weaver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unique handwoven designs from the Pacific Northwest.]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:26:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theoregonweaver.com/it/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Workshops!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workshops in May 2026 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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/workshops-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2921b441ae2d5fdf5798a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:43:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa3f3f_c22c567f181a42f1b5c052b065b4ffb9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stories from the Studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[I created a video using images of my work and an editing program to create a story that unfolds along with the visuals. With my own imagination and some AI prompting, this story took shape.  The Owl and the Moon The loom had been quiet for weeks. The beam was wrapped in shadows, with threads holding a story that refused to be told. The yarn, ink-blue,storm-gray, and black, waited to be measured out, as if listening for the story the weaver was struggling to hear. She worked at night now when...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/stories-from-the-studio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cad0aaaa483e8f6804d7a5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:24:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/aa3f3f_eb833a8a60df45a6a5d3683510695467/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Goddess of the Winter Ocean: A Journey Through Craft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Art of Weaving and Storytelling Storytelling is an essential part of my work in the weaving and sewing studios. Each piece I create reflects where I live. The Oregon Coast inspires my designs. Yesterday, we experienced a March winter storm. The wind howled, and the waves crashed with fury. It was a marvelous sight to behold. As I watched the storm, I felt a surge of creativity. That evening, I began crafting a video featuring my muse, Elana. She wore a hooded shawl and a waterfall scarf...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/storytelling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c47c23149f4fed56532a65</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:31:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/aa3f3f_e9de7e212fde485490b60c6f4c76329b/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshops]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May, I will be teaching workshops. ]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/workshops</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ccd0af1d815afdb20e182</guid><category><![CDATA[Educational]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workshops]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:39:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa3f3f_6de9b5cbd9ef4aeba3d02caac457127c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_757,h_505,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm back]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 threads connecting...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/i-m-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69322149346ce9789f57620e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:06:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa3f3f_84387bcfefa74969a3051e654e083221~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woven Legacies: Turkish Rug Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woven Legacies: Turkish Rug Show]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/turkish-treasures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e98cb8f99b368a71dbdae0</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Educational]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shop]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:38:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/aa3f3f_ab7360194e4f4a0ca0e595eccd5bed99/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A conversation with an acquaintance]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/a-conversation-with-an-acquaintance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dad5b8d3d1b46d6ef95250</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:46:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[September's Experiences ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/september-s-experiences</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c78dcbbf647d2d0a58697b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:46:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award winner!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/award-winner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bce09f8477921efdc19249</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 03:23:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/aa3f3f_96bcc9a7947342b9b43485bab6780c0c/360p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/behind-the-scenes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6891245e66bbad2db651949b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:39:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa3f3f_f89b6ede4613464e868c202f20469ae6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My show schedule begins. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/my-show-schedule-begins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688bafa24f66457a2539539d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:44:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa3f3f_e164c880c2ba4650b3e2544451ec49c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art on the Edge Studio Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/art-on-the-edge-studio-tour-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68363435271a702f1d2306e8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 00:15:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa3f3f_dac22108fb894d4f80edec5afb944a2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New collection: Textiles for the Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, I am excited to introduce a new collection of  Textiles for the Home ,  created in collaboration with my friend Denise...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/new-collection-textiles-for-the-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fd8520a13cda718797c514</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:09:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art Fair Calendar + The Boot + Laundry Stripping]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 1  is the date when I will find out whether my applications to various shows have been accepted. The waiting is difficult, even...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/calendar-the-boot-laundry-stripping</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dc815fc4c8d64ec978695a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:55:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Woven Worlds ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/woven-worlds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">675a1e562e71659e80e67a5b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 01:39:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa3f3f_06089e66893f493592a8112cc39d5578~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everywhere you look, it says a handwoven coat for"Fall"]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/everywhere-you-look-it-says-fall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6715822406882a2a132ed043</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:56:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/aa3f3f_8d044ed4cc8342ae90bc744c7b01dd4f/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to Oregon with a van full of empty hangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last show of the season for me at the Peoria Fine Art Fair]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/back-to-oregon-with-a-van-full-of-empty-hangers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f7458235b11219fa8ca917</guid><category><![CDATA[Art Fairs]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:04:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aa3f3f_a7ba3f5a41d84a7f802ee2ec6afbcab9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_908,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A painterly approach to creating a multi-colored warp]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/a-painterly-approach-to-creating-a-multi-colored-warp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c115c58d2bd61e825ae798</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:12:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karen Gelbard BOOTH 244 @stlouisartfair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Art Fair]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/karen-gelbard-booth-244-stlouisartfair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66da63223c5dccdd9038465f</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Art Fairs]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 02:21:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Art Fair Guide to Seeing The Oregon Weaver]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.theoregonweaver.com/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-seeing-the-oregon-weaver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ce39ea607b93631650b027</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:04:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5aafab_426836c92d334efcb06a618b8bda7b7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Gelbard</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>