AR Workshop Ferndale recently changed hands and is now owned and run by Katie Parker, who worked closely with previous owner Diana Vermeulen. Katie was one of the original staff hired when it opened in 2017. The two shared the running of the workshop over the last 18 months until the current pandemic caused a big restructuring within the workshop. 

When Katie found AR Workshop, she immediately fell in love with the concept and was beyond thrilled when the opportunity arose for Diana to pass the torch to Katie.

Katie grew up in London, England, and has always been making, painting or creating, earning her degree in Fine Art and Painting. Katie moved to Ferndale in 2007 and has spent the last 13 years immersed in the Ferndale community and craft world. Katie spent a period of time working for Anthropologie, where her love of art and design was channeled through working on the window displays and merchandising.  

AR Workshop encompasses so many things Katie loves - DIY, crafting, retail, entertaining and community... not to mention the best space for her to share her love of DIY with her two sons! When not at the workshop you can find Katie minutes away at her Ferndale home with her boys and partner, Alex who is working side by side with the running of the workshop. An endeavour they are eager to immerse themselves in and take to its fullest potential. Katie cannot wait to host you at a workshop soon, or provide a brilliant make and take for you to enjoy at home!