05/26/2026
What started as a way to get out of the house and make crafts quickly became something much bigger. In 2015, Kathy began cleaning up the space and making it her own, officially opening Holten Street Creative Spaces in 2016.
Over the years, the shop became more than just a place to sell crafts — it became a place for community. People from all walks of life rented spaces there to share their creations: young, old, disabled, and everyone in between.
She along with her sisters offered classes and created opportunities for people to get out, connect, and meet others. Some of her former students even volunteered there, learning important money management and people skills along the way.
It’s always been about more than crafts — it’s been about inclusion, creativity, friendship, and giving people a place where they feel welcome. And it’s stayed open for 9 years changing all the time, but keeping the main objective Love & Inclusion. In no way was Kathy and the store perfect, but she learned along the way and had fun doing it.
