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Karen Gelbard
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Textile workshop in Prato, Italy
This spring, Patricia Kinsella taught a fantastic textile workshop in Prato, Italy through the Tour Studio . I had wanted to take this...
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Karen Gelbard
Oct 23, 20221 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Oct 1, 20221 min read
Hotel Pendini, Florence, Italy
It is midnight. From the fourth floor of my room at the Hotel Pendini, I am watching a store display window being changed for a high end...
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Karen Gelbard
May 5, 20221 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Apr 17, 20221 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Apr 10, 20221 min read
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...
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Karen Gelbard
Dec 2, 20211 min read
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,...
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Karen Gelbard
Oct 2, 20211 min read
Vests for Fall
Here is a short video of Vests made from my handwoven cloth. In addition to weaving the cloth, I enjoy adding other textile techniques to...
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Karen Gelbard
Dec 7, 20201 min read
I will wear my coat FOREVER!
Quality always lasts. See more @www.theoregonweaver.com Photo Credit: Tearsheet PDX Model: Mekdelawit Little
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Karen Gelbard
Dec 4, 20201 min read
Creative ways to wear the Scarf Curls
Here is a short video to inspire your scarf wearing ideas. See more of these on the website. www.theoregonweaver.com
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Karen Gelbard
Nov 9, 20201 min read
Inspiration
Inspiration draws upon a trip to the beach at the Oregon Coast.
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Karen Gelbard
Sep 12, 20202 min read
Why wear handwoven?
There something magical about fabrics made on a loom. It is a slow, thoughtful process. Ideas and inspiration are woven into creating the...
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