Katharine Houk ~

Repurposed, Upcycled, and Custom Creations

This gallery contains 15 photos.

This morning’s view out the studio windows:

A studio companion, handmade from felted woolen sweaters:

If you are in the vicinity of Columbia County, NY, and wish to visit my studio, email kjh@sanctuarywithoutwalls.com to set up an appointment.

At last, before the snow flies, the barn is getting a coat of paint. My studio is on the top floor. Now to choose a color for the door…

Dry, brown oak leaves, clinging to a branch. A crow resting among them. These things have found their way into my studio this season.

And outside the window, there is a splash of red.

Current work: an order for a red stole.

And preparations for ArtsWalk, Oct. 8 – 10. I hope to see you at Opening Night at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.

In Katharine's Studio

Cosmic Temple in process in the foreground, with Moonrise With Willow visible through the fabric archway window.

This photo was taken in my new workspace.

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Katharine

Settling in, unpacking as I continue work on the Temple.

My thread stash is on the wall,

Part of Katharine's thread stash.

the buttons are (mostly) in their jars,

Button jars in the window

and Somebody’s Aunt Martha has found a window seat.

Aunt Martha at the window

In bits and pieces, I am finding snippets of time to play with light, energy, and new elements, as I continue work on the Temple of the Cosmos.

Cosmic Temple in progress

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Katharine

It’s a bit crowded and chaotic, but everything has now been moved to my studio in the renovated barn. Planning an Open House in June ~ date TBA.

Some photos:

Hourglass and friends

Books and bags on the wall

Handmade curtains used as a space divider

Somebody's Aunt Martha waiting patiently on a clothing rack