July 2026

Name: Katie Morrow

How did your creative journey start?

I have always loved art, and it has been in my life for as long as I can remember. My business journey started gradually as a hobby, although I did consider going to art school. I have been doing furniture for myself, family and friends for many years. Once my youngest was born, I couldn’t face going back to work, so I did an apprenticeship with my Dad, who makes furniture. He taught me all the different finishes, so it was a natural progression for me to put my art on it.

Can you explain your creative process? How has it changed over time?

I love taking old furniture and giving it a whole new life. Often, I know immediately what I will do to a piece to improve it, and with others I need to live with before the finished idea gets decided. I am always adapting how I work around the individual pieces, as everyone is different: the types of wood, finish, and how it reacts to the different products I use. The process changes as I discover new products and try new things.

Who influences you? Which other creatives’ work do you love?

Nature is my biggest influence. I love animals, plants, trees and the natural world. I don’t have one particular creative that I love, as there are so many amazing artists, but I really love when people are heavily influenced by nature. 

What advice would you give creatives who are just starting out?

Try everything, enjoy it, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes, as these are some of the best lessons that you can have. If in doubt, start and see where it takes you.

What can visitors expect when visiting your space during Falkirk Open Studios?

Visitors will see everything from start to finish of my furniture refinishing process. In my workshop, you will find many pieces of work at various stages, from completely untouched and disassembled, to sanded and ready for painting. In the shop, you will see the final stages when the colours and design is finalised. There are other artists’ work within the shop, including my Mum’s work as a textile artist and a few of Dad’s decorative wooden boxes. There is work from the various workshop tutors, including willow weaving, pyrography, silversmithing, lino cutting and printing, silk painting, silver clay, and a couple more.