Smack in the center of the downtown Towson, Plaza is not just a supply house for the serious artist. It also stocks kid-friendly supplies and basics such as poster board, watercolor paints, easels, paintbrushes and molding clay. Custom framing is done on site, and if you need something that isn't on the shelves, nearly any art- or craft-related supply can be special-ordered for you by the staff or through the website.
Davidus Cigars in Rockville is one of seven Davidus Cigar stores in Maryland. It offers premium cigars, pipes, lighters and tobacco products. Cigar brands available include Diamond Crown, Castro Brothers Blue Ridge Maduro and Connecticut Shade, Hobson's Choice, Antietam, Fredericktowne and Monocacy. Visit the website for upcoming events. To order by mail, call 1-800-984-0910.
Opened in 1992, Baltimore Brass Co. specializes in new and used brass and woodwind instruments. Walking into the showroom you'll find trumpets, cornets, french horns, trombones, tubas, flutes, oboes clarinets, bassoons and saxophones lighting up the room with their shine. Baltimore Brass Co. also offers mouthpieces, lessons, books and care supplies. Trade-ins and consignments are always welcomed. Repairs, adjustments and cleanings on brass instruments are handled by Albert Houde. Complete woodwind repairs are available as well.
This whimsically named fabric supply house is much larger than the storefront appears and there are bolts of fabric from floor to ceiling. From silky, evening gown materials to the latest novelty kids-print, if it's fabric you need, Bear Paw can help. There are monthly classes on a wide range of crafting and sewing topics, but advance registration is required. Bear's Paw also is one of three local Bernina sewing machine dealers that offers financing as well as repair on-site. So why the name? Owner Judy Monroe has always loved both animals, as well as the quilting pattern of the same name.
Located inside the New Weave building at historic Savage Mill, Bead Soup carries beads and jewelry-making supplies for the DIY crafter. After shopping, feel free to linger and work on your own project, or sign up for classes tailored to all levels of crafting.
The Track is one of the largest remote control vehicle store chains on the East Coast. This location functions as an indoor R/C racing course and an R/C store as well. The store is stocked with a wide variety of remote controlled vehicles as well as hardware to build and repair them. The Track carries products from the best brands, and what it does not have it can acquire.
The Other Side is a company that specializes in the sales of tobacco and smoking products. The company was founded in 1995 and continues to be family-owned and operated. They pride themselves on being an established outlet that offers a "great selection of high quality, low cost pipe tobacco and smoking products for a variety of tastes." The Other Side also carries hard-to-find items such as local handmade jewelry, soy candles and detox products. For more information, please call the number provided or visit their website.
Located in the heart of Congressional Plaza, Child's Play is a fun toy and book store. At Child's Play, parents can find toys for all children, from infants to teens. At the back of the store are wall-to-wall books. On Tuesdays and Saturdays around 10:30am, Child's Play has story time that runs about 15 minutes.
