Chris Haw

This is a very simple online portfolio of the kind of work I do. In the shop I work with reclaimed wood (almost all from my neighborhood in Camden, NJ). I also make pottery. Much of my time is spent doing custom remodeling work (kitchens, bath, rooms), including refinishing floors, painting, tiling, and custom residential and Ecclesial installations.

My philosophy is that we all need to do our bit to help the state of the world. For me, this means I try to be as green as possible--especially visible in my reclaimed wood work and quality, long-lasting products.

For more information please contact me at

hawchris [at] gmail [dot] com

Thanks, Chris

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A very fun quinto acuto arch opening and door (the arch radius is 4/5 of the width). Made from wood torn out of a nearby silent movie theatre.

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Another reclaimed-wood frame for a customer. (Yeah, I know, I should get a better camera.)

High-res 11/25/11 — 9:43pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCyCQRn8U

Ok, so i’m pretty excited about these pieces, just pulled from the kiln, cooling down, and “pinging” in the dining room. The one with a hole in it is a vessel sink; we’ve also got a eucharistic chalice and patons; and we’ve also got a new glaze experimentation in that normal bowl—I think my most mega-favoritist glaze ever!

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Brother Mickey McGrath of Bee Still Studios and I teamed up to make a Heart of Camden auction piece for their annual fundraiser. I made the frame out of reclaimed walnut (a rare find for me), and Mickey titled his painting, on the back, “Joseph and Jesus rebuild the city of Camden.” By the way, Jon Bon Jovi will be at this fundraiser! And I’ll be out of town, teaching a course in Belize!

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The people who ordered the reclaimed wood counter top came back for more: a reclaimed wood bike rack.

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A cute little Antonio Gaudi-inspired gate.

8/20/11 — 6:53pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCy8ZJQ6g

First coat.

8/18/11 — 1:48pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCy8TZbd-

Some picture frames I made, framing for our nursery, some of Nikki McClure’s lovely art prints

7/30/11 — 8:22pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCy7jKB8Z

Some shadow boxes I made, hung with hidden pocket screws.

7/30/11 — 8:20pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCy7jJ_at

Two diptychs, painting by Brother Mickey of Bee Still Studios, made from reclaimed oak pews from Holy Name, Camden, NJ, presented at the cathedral of downtown Camden. Modeled after the cathedral’s stained glass window tracery.

7/25/11 — 10:37pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCy7Wxd9d

Here’s a tea set I made, similar in design to one previously posted.

7/25/11 — 10:25pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCy7WvtiM

Made of abandoned pew, installed at the Camden cathedral.

7/17/11 — 8:35pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCy7DTuTF

Just made and installed this!

7/13/11 — 6:03pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCy74IAIN

A reclaimed wood counter top with custom carved corbels.

6/6/11 — 8:10am Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCy5qMWN0

Just a lil ol gothic themed gate to keep the naughty chickens out.

High-res 5/15/11 — 10:25pm Short URL: http://tmblr.co/ZMYeCy59od7C