About Ceramika Vena:

Our Latest Addition to the Polish Pottery Mart

Artists at Ceramika Vena

Ceramika Vena is a fairly recent company which came into existence in 2003. Ceramika Vena's owner is a native of Boleslawiec, Poland, the country in which the unique Polish pottery we know and love originated.

Being a native of the Boleslawiec region, Ceramika Vena's owner decided to turn her passion and love for Polish pottery into a business.

"Since the moment the company was established, it has been drawing on the rich tradition [of Polish pottery], while at the same time introducing the spirit of modern styles as well as creating unique and remarkable decorative arts. The successive decorations created personally by the owner keep gaining the recognition from both domestic and foreign customers" (Ceramika Vena).

Ceramika Vena's stunning creations have even been declared by the National Artistic and Ethnographic Commission in Warsaw as an authentic regional craft.

One of Our New Patterns by

Ceramika Vena Revealed!

Ceramika Vena Pattern A105

This stunning pattern A105 is considered a Unikat Art decoration.

"Unikat Art decorations have a unique character and design standing out because of their rich coloring and variety of ornaments.  They enrich the traditional palette of the decorations of the Boleslawiec region with the decorations sticking out because of the freshness of their colors and styles" (Ceramika Vena).

"The decorations are painted with brushes as well as made with the help of the stamp method.  These decorations are especially appreciated by lovers of richly decorated pottery which preserves lightness and freshness" (Ceramika Vena).

We are so excited to have been able to give you a little sneak peek of what is to come from Ceramika Vena.  We are expecting 3 more patterns from Ceramika Vena that are not featured in this article. Be the first to visit us when the pottery finally arrives!

Poland's Armed Forces Day

Poland's Flag

Poland's Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on August 15th.  This day is "connected with the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw in 1920, also known as the Miracle upon the Vistula" (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

"The victorious Warsaw Battle, fought on 12-25 August 1920, during the war between Poles and the Bolsheviks, is considered a breakthrough in the history of the world. It was decisive not only for the independence of Poland, but it also protected Europe from the spread of communism and soviet totalitarianism" (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

"To celebrate the day, garrison churches hold masses on behalf of soldiers, who fell in the fields of glory, and readings of the roll of the dead take place in cemeteries" (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Information Courtesy of: http://en.poland.gov.pl/The,15th,of,August,Holiday,10363.html

New Items:

More Whitney Designs Jewelry has Arrived!

Morning Mist Earring by Whitney Designs

Our second order of Whitney Designs jewelry has arrived and we now have all sorts of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets in stock. 

These hand-made creations are absolutely beautiful and you must stop by to see all Whitney Designs has to offer!

Celeste, Dawn, Estelle, & Luna Socks

The Socklady has created some brand-new sock colors and patterns to add to your wardrobe.

All of the new socks are part of the Stellar Series by Solmate Socks.The four new styles are named Celeste, Dawn, Estelle, and Luna.

Along with these new socks, we have also received ankle socks, kids socks, and some of our most popular styles in this recent shipment.  So, get ready for fall and stock up on these warm and comfortable socks.

More Knitido Toe Socks & Even Kids Toe Socks are Here! 

Multicolor, Marathon, & Kids Socks by Knitido

We have also received our second shipment of Knitido toe socks.  The Polish Pottery Mart is now carrying even more color variations of the multicolor toe socks Knitido creates.  We even have a supply of what Knitido calls "Marathon Socks." 

The best part of this second order we have received is that we now have children's non-slip toe socks!  Hurry in to check out the various styles and colors because our "Marathon Socks" and children's socks are rather limited.

Polish Classic Recipes is Back in Stock! 

Polish Classic Recipes

We apologize for the wait after Peter and Laura Zeranski's cookbook Polish Classic Recipes flew off our shelves back in June.  But, we have finally received our large shipment of cookbooks so come on in to get your very own copy of Polish Classic Recipes. 

Items On Sale:

Making Room for New Items Sale

As we eagerly wait for Ceramika Vena to arrive, and even new shipments from Ceramika Millena and Ceramika Wiza in the coming months, we have begun to realize that we must make room for all this new pottery! To help us make room, we will have various items on sale. Join us in the Making Room for New Items Sale, which will take place the entire month of August!

Below we have listed our specials:

• Take 20% off patterns 020, 05R, 078R, B56, U25, A2B, A20CAP, & A25B!
• 20% off as well as 30% off select pottery in our shop.
• Buy 3, Get 1 free on all napkins, placemats, and guest towels by Traditions by Pamela Kline.
• Take 15% off all Sunblossom solar chimes, mobiles, and butteryfly jars. 

Patterns of the Month Special 

This month the Polish Pottery Mart will have Ceramika Millena's patterns 01 and B2 on sale for 15% off.  These beautiful patterns are featured below: 

01

B2

Polish Festival at Holy Rosary Church

Date: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 17 & 18

Time: 12 pm to 7 pm

Admission Price: $1.00

Location: Holy Rosary Church

  408 S. Chester St.

  Baltimore, MD 21231

  410-732-3960

If you missed not having the Polish Festival at Patterson Park in Baltimore just as much as we did, then mark your calendars and come visit us at the Holy Rosary Church in Baltimore on September 17th and 18th. 

The festival will feature Polka music, dancing, homemade Polish food and more!

To find out more information on this event call the Holy Rosary Church at 410-732-3960.

Polish Pottery Bingo: 
August 28th
  

Date: Sunday, August, 28, 2011

Time: 1 pm to 4 pm 

           Doors open at 12:15 pm

Location: Upper-level of the New
                 Weave Building in the Family
                 Game Store's Game Room 

20 games for $25

Just $20 when you RSVP!

We need 20 players to have our Bingo event, so we hope you can make it!  RSVP by: Friday, August 26th at noon to get the $20 admission price.

For your convenience, please RSVP below or contact Diane at: diane@polishpotterymart.com 

Yes! I want to attend.

No. I cannot attend this event.

Peter and Laura Zeranski Authors of: Polish Classic Recipes

Polish Recipe of the Month:

Fruit Cupcakes, Polish Style

By: Peter and Laura Zeranski 

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
10 small peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut into small wedges (canned peaches will work just fine)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream the sugar and butter. Add the eggs to mixture and beat well. Add the flour and baking powder and mix until totally incorporated. Using a nonstick cupcake pan with 12 cups, spray each cup with PAM or other cooking spray. Pour the batter into each cup, filling it only half way, leaving room for the batter to rise while baking. Place a peach wedge, on top of each batter cup - they will sink slightly. Mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle lightly over the batter.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove cakes from the pan and cool. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar just before serving.

Serves 8 to 12.

Note: Even though we've called these cupcakes, the batter is more like the texture of a coffee cake than traditional American cupcakes. 

To purchase their cookbook, visit our shop in Historic Savage Mill! 

For more information about Peter and Laura, visit their blog: Click Here