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Help me choose four!
Could you help me choose four images? It is application time for shows, and they want to see our most recent work. I have not had a photo...
Karen Gelbard
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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The ABCs of why I make wearable art
Wearable art moves out in the world. It influences people. A. Handwoven garments are a kind of armor that enhances. B. Handwoven cloth...
Karen Gelbard
Aug 20, 20231 min read
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Sharing my excitement
As a designer/handweaver, which part comes first? It takes a life-time of learning a craft to get to place where an idea can be executed...
Karen Gelbard
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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New Work in the Store
I have been slowly adding new pieces to the website store and removing all that have sold. In addition, custom orders are getting filled...
Karen Gelbard
Oct 23, 20221 min read
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Sharing the exhibit with you
I am the featured artist in the Fiber Arts Studio Gallery exhibit that runs through June 19 at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. For this...
Karen Gelbard
May 5, 20221 min read
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2022 Exhibit and Sale
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...
Karen Gelbard
Apr 17, 20221 min read
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Dress forms are starting to fill up my studio!
Each of these dress forms is waiting for a new garment. If you are wondering what the excitement is all about, April 29 - June 19, 2022...
Karen Gelbard
Apr 10, 20221 min read
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See it in December. Online or in person.
December starts with two special events. First, there is a Special Edition Issue of Tearsheet PDX magazine of my new work! In this issue,...
Karen Gelbard
Dec 2, 20211 min read
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Behind the scenes of a photoshoot
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...
Karen Gelbard
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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Loom Music
There is a relationship between reading music and reading a weaving draft. Both are on a staff and use notation. Music is not just about...
Karen Gelbard
Feb 14, 20211 min read
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