An image of her weaving is on the label of Seifert's Woven White Wine.

After Gelbard graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design in 1974, she focused her creative energies on color and texture using fibers. She has gone on to demonstrate her weaving and clothing design skills in schools, classes and museums across the country. Karen is one of  the artists who help with the on-going restoration of historic Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood in Oregon. Since 1979, she has woven over 260 yards of upholstery fabric for the lodge in the style of the original artisans.

In 1984, Karen was commissioned by Larry Kirkland to assist in the design and fabrication of 44 rugs hanging in the main lodge at the Sunriver Lodge in Bend, Oregon.

Gelbard will be at Seufert Winery from Noon until 6 p.m. on June 7 and 8.

Wine tasting, including the Woven White, pinot noir and other fine wines, will be available for $5. Enjoy Gelbard's latest creations, such as scarves inspired by the hues of the vineyard. Learn about how she has used grapes and other natural materials to dye selected yarns.  

Find out more about Karen and her creations at theoregonweaver.com

Seufert Winery is located at 415 Ferry Street in Dayton.

You can also see Gelbard's work at the Silverton Fine Arts Fair on August 16 and 17.