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The Polish Pottery Mart | |
Historic Savage Mill
8600 Foundry Street
Box 2041
The New Weave Building
Savage, Maryland 20763
240-456-0070
www.polishpotterymart.com
Hours:
Sunday: 11-6
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Thursday: 11-6
Friday & Saturday: 11-8
We will be closed on Tues, Feb 15 & Wed, Feb 16. Thurs, Feb 17- 11-3:30 p.m.. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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The Polish Pottery Mart in Historic Savage Mill |
February
2011 |
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Greetings!
Here at The Polish Pottery Mart, we are dedicated to keeping our customers well-informed on the various events and sales we may have in our store. We are also dedicated to acquiring the latest knowledge on Polish pottery and various events that may occur in Poland and the Polish community here in Maryland.
Through the creation of a monthly newsletter, we hope to keep you in touch with the latest news that may occur in Historic Savage Mill, the Polish community, or even thousands of miles away in Poland.
We are also open to any and all feedback, whether it be questions, comments, or suggestions on how we can improve this monthly newsletter.
We hope you enjoy our very first issue and we hope to see or hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Jim & Diane Richardson
Articles by our employee Olivia |
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Events at Savage Mill | |
Feb. 12 - Cupids &
Canines
Feb 12 & 13 - Valentine's
Day Couples
Adventure -
Terrapin Adventure
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day
Feb. 27 - Bingo
RSVP at: 240-456-0070 or
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Polish Phrases of the Month | |
Witam.
Hello.
Jak się masz?
How are you?
Mam się dobrze.
I am fine.
A ty?
And you? |
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 Polish Pottery Mart News:
We're Moving!
Due to our growing inventory and interest in bringing a wide variety of pottery to you, we have decided to move into a larger space.
We will still be located in the New Weave Building at Historic Savage Mill, and we should not be hard to find. We will be only a few steps away from our current space.
The moving process is set to begin this month and we look forward to a larger space. We will officially be open on March 1 in our new location.
With this new space will also come new, more convenient hours. Our new hours will be:
Sunday: 12-6
Monday: 12-4
Tuesday-Thursday: 11-6
Friday & Saturday: 10-8
We are also looking for a Polish pottery enthusiast to work part-time on Mondays. Call Diane at 240-456-0070 if you are interested in joining our team. |
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 About Boleslawiec, Poland
Located in the northwestern part of the Dolnoslaskie Voivodship, Boleslawiec, Poland, is where the Polish pottery we know and love originated back in the 16th century. Boleslawiec is located on the
Bóbr River , and through this river, deposits of stoneware clay accumulate in the river basin. This clay is then used to create the beautiful pieces we import direct from Boleslawiec, Poland. While Boleslawiec, Poland is well-known around the world for the breath-taking pottery it produces, the region is also full of beautiful architecture such as the Town Hall and the 15th century Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. As polandforvisitors.com has also revealed, "Boleslawiec is one of the few places in Poland where you can use US dollars to purchase pottery. This is because this pottery is extremely popular with the US military personnel living in Germany. The shopkeepers too speak more English than Polish." Through the establishment of the artistic, yet functional pottery in Boleslawiec, this city has been dubbed the Miasto Ceramiki or "Ceramics City." A fitting name; don't you think? |
The Polish Pottery Production Process
The process of getting a piece of Polish pottery to you begins with the delivery of loose clay which is mined from the Bóbr River to the factory (in our case the factories are Ceramika Millena and Ceramika Wiza). Courtesy of thetimeslesskitchen.com the next steps that are taken to get your own unique piece of pottery are: - A hand production model is created by the artistic director and form designer.
- A hand production primary form is produced.
- A hand production working form is produced in the shape of a mold.
- Shaping a form with a liquid slip.
- Hand washing and cleaning a semi-finished product
- Hand arrangement on the rack for initial firing
- Hand unloading after first firing
- Hand checking quality of semi-finished product
- Hand painting of product
- Hand glazing of product
- Hand arrangement on the rack for the second firing
- Hand unloading of finished product
- Hand sorting and quality inspection of finished product
- Hand wrapping and packing into cartons for shipping
To see the Polish pottery production process in action click this link: YouTube Link |
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Our Polish Recipe of the Month:
Polish Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
This item is an absolute staple to our employee, Olivia's holiday dinner table. Whether it be Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, this dish is always served.
1 lb. kielbasa
15 oz. can of sauerkraut
- In a large saucepan, boil the kielbasa link whole until it is no longer pink inside.
- Remove the kielbasa link and dump the water from the pan. Cut the kielbasa into bite-size pieces.
- In the previously-used saucepan, add the can of sauerkraut. Fill the can with water and add the water to the saucepan.
- Return kielbasa pieces to the saucepan as well.
- Cook until warm. Serve in your favorite piece of Polish stoneware.
There are several variations to this recipe. Some add pepper, sauteed onion, brown sugar, and even diced apples. Be creative! |
Valentine's Day Special
Our heart-shaped Polish Pottery Pendant is a great gift to give the special woman in your life or a treat for yourself!
Original price $69
Now 15% off
Polish Pottery Bracelets $329
Now 50% off |
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Links that may
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About Us
We import only the finest hand-crafted pottery directly from Boleslawiec, Poland, the historic town in which Polish Pottery originated.
Along with our commitment to bringing high-quality Polish stoneware to Historic Savage Mill, it is also our mission and number one priority to create a personable, friendly environment for each and every one of our customers.
We hope you enjoy the Polish pottery we provide as much as we do, and we want to express our deep appreciation for all of your support. |
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Customer Appreciation Coupon
Save 20% on any regular-priced pottery item
Limit one per customer. Save 20% on one item only. Coupon must be printed and presented in person. |
| | Offer Expires: February 28, 2011 |
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