10/26/2022
I wanted to share this fond memory... our beginning. And since we are closed now, there won't be a lot of engagement here to follow. But I'd like to invite you to follow me on my continued journey, whatever that may be, at Out Of The Barn. I will continue my mission of supporting and mentoring vendors, makers and artists... next up, our Holiday show in December at the Holland Civic Center. I will continue to support and advocate for domestic abuse survivors (stay tuned... a new exciting collaboration is coming). And of course, I'll continue to post on my new home, family (new additions?😳), married life, gardening, and of course any art I feel inspired to build!
AND! Please follow Downtown Threadz LLC! The owners... like minded, women entrepreneurs with a mutual interest in strengthening Newaygo, wanting to see small businesses survive and thrive... have become quick friends, with my same passion to build community. I am honored to have them take over our space where Katie & Company was established, as I now focus on my new place in Holland. And am excited to see them flourish in their new space! Stay tuned for exciting things to come!
Meet our owner & founder, Katie DeVries✨
Artist and Owner, Katie DeVries realized her passion while working with wood and power tools. Her eye was drawn to unique flaws in each piece of meticulously chosen wood to create her artwork, finding the beauty in each and every perfect imperfection.
An independent and empowered woman, Katie started Out of the Barn to provide for her family, and grew her business by simply following her heart... 102%! In the beginning of the pandemic, unable to create, and feeling out of sorts, she feared she’d have to put her dreams aside. Katie decided to focus on supporting fellow small businesses and women entrepreneurs, by coordinating pop-up vendor shows on her property. As the shows grew exponentially over five months and built community, and morale, Katie realized it also fueled her passion when she was mentoring and being supportive of others. Katie's artwork demands resulted in an outgrown space and Katie & Company was born! Katie fell in love with the charming town of Newaygo, Michigan and found a downtown storefront where she can sell her artwork and... it has space for pieces from other talented Michigan artisans, giving her an opportunity to fuel both of her passions.
