Handmade collectible bears, animals & seasonal items; Polymer clay creations and greeting cards
Contact Information:
360-297-7575
Artist Statement:
Karen is one of the original members of the Verksted Gallery which opened in April, 1987. At the time she was making "fun" chocolates and was known as the "Chocolate Lady".
Later her creative interests evolved into sewing with felt and faux fur. As someone who has sewn since she was eight years old, it was a natural direction for her to take.
Karen sews teddy bears and other collectible critters from faux fur She also makes Polymer clay creations such as sculptures, photo frames, vases and more. She has sketched and drawn since childhood and has experimented with pencil, watercolor, oil, acrylic, and pen and ink. Karen embellishes antler jewelry that her husband, Jerry, creates.
Karen has lived in Poulsbo and Kingston since 1964.
