Ann Margaret Ceramics – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com The Best of Baltimore Since 1907 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 23:44:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Ann Margaret Ceramics – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com 32 32 Style File: Ann Margaret Ceramics https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/styleshopping/style-file-ann-margaret-ceramics/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?p=29222

Out of her very own home-studio, Annie Parker has spent the last two years mastering her art of handmade, functional ceramics for the home. Just one look at her Instagram confirms that Ann Margaret Ceramics will, in fact, complete your next interior design project. 

We sat down with Parker to discuss Baltimore artistry, in-studio vibes, and all things inspo.

How did you get started with ceramics?
I went to Towson University and I graduated in 2014. I was actually a graphic design major, but I took one ceramics class with a guy named Richard Holt and I really liked it. After college I did a graphic design internship with Baltimore Clayworks, which was funny and kind of like a roundabout way to get into it. It was an unpaid internship, but they allowed me to use their equipment and I just kind of ditched graphic design and went full swing with ceramics.

What is one word you would use to best describe Ann Margaret Ceramics?
Maybe, refreshing.

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What is your in-studio routine?

It’s funny, I listen to podcasts a lot. So like almost everything I make has been made while listening to a podcast and I literally am always listening to murder podcasts. I really get into it.

What is special to you about being based in Baltimore?

I love Baltimore. There’s just such a community of makers and creative here is really unique to Baltimore. Especially since we have all the different neighborhoods here, everything kind of has its own character. I’ve definitely made a lot of connections and friends here.

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What is your favorite kind of piece to create?
The evil eye kind of took off—that’s probably one of my most popular items. The evil eye planter is definitely one of my favorites, it’s kind of like a classic now and it’s just kind of different. I feel like it’s unique to me and recognizable for me. Also, I do a lot of marbling, which is really fun because everything comes out different every single time

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What is the most embarrassing fashion trend you used to love?
Oh gosh. I think I definitely wore, in middle school, a Polo under a band T-shirt, which I hate now.

Who is your style icon?
I’m like so out of the loop, but I’m always looking at the Man Repeller. I think she’s super cute and I love her chic-meets-comfort. I’m always trying to keep it comfortable.

What is your favorite TV show to binge?
I only have Netflix, I don’t have TV. But, when I go to my parents sometimes I’ll watch The Bachelor. Gotta love the The Bachelor. So stupid.

Who inspires you the most?
Eric Landon, who is kind of like the master of all ceramics right now. He’s just amazing.

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What is the last concert you went to?
My boyfriend’s in Bond St. District, so I’m always going those shows. Other than that, Future Islands was the most recent show.

What does the future hold for Ann Margaret Ceramics?
Hopefully just more and more of what’s been happening. I have Artscape coming up at the end of July, so I’m looking forward to that. Hopefully getting into some more stores. I’m in some stores in Baltimore, D.C., New York and L.A. right now. Focusing on forward motion.

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]]> B. Willow To Open Retail Space https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/styleshopping/b-willow-opens-retail-space/ Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:58:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?p=30436 Continued]]> Big changes are ahead for local business owner and creative mind Liz Vayda. After kickstarting her online shop that features interior plants and floral designs more than three years ago, B. Willow will, at last, be hitting the streets of Baltimore.

Vayda was originally looking for work in city sustainability when she stumbled upon the idea of bringing the natural world into people’s lives by using unique, hand-crafted pieces. The inspiration behind B. Willow is to provide meaningful, insightful, and beneficial ways of experiencing nature on a daily basis.

From succulents and cacti to terrariums and air plants, B. Willow has you covered—and they even added florals to the mix.

In addition to providing unique looks to plants, B. Willow often partners with local venues for workshops and private plant-making parties where you learn everything there is to know about your new plant friend. But don’t fret–these workshops will still be around once the retail location opens.

“We will continue to do our workshops and private parties, but they will be at the store much more frequently. We want to try to keep it more affordable and more frequent for the community,” Vayda said. “If you’ve ever wanted to throw a party surrounded by the jungle, this will be pretty close to it.”

The store will open in December at the corner of 27th Street and Cresmont Avenue in Remington, and will provide a build-your-own approach to creating the perfect plant ensemble for your home, complete with decorative materials such as gem shards, crystals, and shells.

If you choose to opt out of the DIY option, you can shop the vast nursery section featuring a variety of tropicals, succulents, cacti, and more, all in hand-made-in-Baltimore vessels, highlighting a variety of materials from local artists like 3angles, Crump & Kwash, pottery by artists of the Potters Guild, New Relic , Slow Down Productions Macrame, and more.

The new space will also feature a variety of local goods from businesses and artists like Priya Means Love all natural body care, Hitch & Timber leather goods, Ann Margaret Ceramics, Kelly Laughlin Marbled Notebooks, Pearlswirl Jewelry, Wight Tea, Novelty Haus t-shirts and toys, just to name a few.

B. Willow prides itself on community involvement and with the help of Whitelock Farm and Art with a Hear, they host non-profit workshops for children and young adults to provide an educational, hands-on, and creative experience. With space in their new location for small to large groups, Vayda plans on hosting a plethora of free, donation-based, or ticketed events ranging from movie nights to educational speakers.

“I truly hope the store creates a place where people have multiple reasons for coming in,” Vayda said.

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