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Classes & Activities
Pottery wheels to fencing foils, our community is the place to learn, play, and push your limits. Take a candle-making class, explore beadwork or ceramics, join a Magic The Gathering game in Omnihedral, or step into a full-service recording studio at Red Bridge. With STEM kits, ziplines, and martial arts all available in the same place, we guarantee ‘bored’ isn’t something you’ll feel when you’re here.
Alumia Design Studio
Alumia Design Studio offers a diverse range of handmade, unique jewelry pieces, each meticulously crafted and accompanied by a meaning card that details the symbolism behind the design.
We specialize in making custom jewelry, allowing customers to add a personal touch with carved names or unique designs. Our services extend to gold plating, repair services, ring engravings, and more.
Additionally, Alumia hosts various workshops and lessons suited for individuals and groups, including Saw Your Own Pendant, Copper Wire Tree on Crystal, Learn Plier work - Beads and Findings Fiesta, and a whole catalog for learning different techniques in the metalwork world of jewelry making.
Our pieces are affordably priced to ensure everyone can find something special.
“In my studio, I create more than just jewelry; my goal is to blend spirit and matter, illuminating and empowering those who wear my pieces.” — Hila Pavlopulos Por, Artist and Owner of Alumia.
Bead Soup
Bead Soup is a bead store that sells seed beads, kits to make beaded jewelry and more, crystals, beads one by one and so much more. We hold monthly get-togethers so you can hang out with other beaders. These get-togethers include bead embroidery, needle weaving, Delicas and an open beading session where you can work on anything. There are also monthly Zoom classes for those who like to take classes from home. We host events with bead designers from around the world and trunk shows with various artists that include cabochons, lamp work beads and their designer bead kits.
Candles by Candy
Whether you’re searching for a luxurious scented candle to relax, a meaningful gift for someone special, or a fun, hands-on candle-making experience, our candle store and boutique is the perfect place to explore. Step into a cozy space filled with warm glow and delightful aromas, and experience the magic of handmade candles.
We also offer kids’ classes, host private events, and always welcome walk-ins. And don’t forget—it’s always BYOB!
Clay Coven
Clay Coven is more than a shop or a pottery studio. It’s a community center.
We are a learning pottery studio offering a selection of one-time experiences, multi-week courses, and private group events.
Gentle Hands Healing Arts
Gentle Hands Healing Arts is a wellness collective offering Reiki, acupuncture, personalized sound healing, Tarot reading, herbal consultations, and nature therapy for all. Family Reiki sessions and couple’s sound baths are also offered, as well as Reiki mentorship courses and healing events. Each of our providers is a sole proprietor operating their own business and bringing their wealth of skills to Historic Savage Mill. Jessica Sharp specializes in emotional healing, trauma recovery, and spiritual growth. Dr. Rachelle Dixon’s specialty is Traditional and Indigenous healing wisdom and the decolonization of care. We believe that every person deserves care that is tailored to their individual needs; and we honor each client’s safety, comfort, sovereignty, dignity, life experience, and goals. It is our hope that clients will feel nourished, supported, and deeply welcomed into our tender little corner of the Mill.
JMD Studios
Fabulous line up of classes from 2 years to adults. Classes offered for both beginner and experienced dancers.
Leona’s Sewing Studio
Leona’s Sewing Studio is located in Suite 214 of the Carding Building, one of oldest buildings of Historic Savage Mill. In the early 1800s, all of the functions of the textile mill were housed in the Carding Building, including processing raw cotton, carding, spinning and weaving.
Now, Leona’s Sewing Studio will take its place by returning a small part of the Carding Building to some of the original textile-related business functions. Leona's Sewing Studio offers a rich portfolio of sewing, design and quilting courses for the beginner, intermediate and advanced level sewer. The portfolio includes, but is not limited to, sewing, quilting, pattern drafting and sewing machine repair. Leona’s Sewing Studio also offers custom clothing services for just about anyone. However, the main focus is designing custom clothing for clergy and liturgical dancers. One of the primary principles of Leona’s Sewing Studio is to give back to the community. Special projects are planned that pertain to community service both internationally and in the local area. Leona’s Sewing Studio is geared to helping America regain hope and prosperity through sewing and quilting, a relaxing and rewarding life skill. We hope you will join us for class as we re-create and re-connect with textile history at the Historic Savage Mill.
Maryland Jeet Kune Do
Maryland Jeet Kune Do is Maryland’s best choice for self-protection and self-perfection training, offering classes in Bruce Lee’s philosophy and self-defense art of Jeet Kune Do. MDJKD leadership is made up of a group of highly motivating, technical, and professional instructors who offer cutting-edge self-protection and personal development training and view martial arts as a way of life. The classes are full of motivated people looking to better and empower themselves through self-protection training who have a positive impact on their local community. Come see for yourself.
Omnihedral
Omnihedral is committed to enriching life, learning, and doing through curated creative play! We sell all manner of tabletop games and STEM activity kits and have a vast library of board games to rent. Events are a large part of what we do, focused on both gaming and STEM education.
Red Bridge Studios
Learn
Red Bridge Studios boasts an elite staff of Teaching Artists with years of experience teaching students of all ages, levels, and interests. Whether you are a beginner interested in the immersion of one-on-one instruction, or a seasoned professional looking to touch up your audition package, our teachers are ready to help you get to the next level of your artistry. Through individualized instruction tailored for each student, masterclasses, and performances, RBS teachers are uniquely equipped to help you unlock your abilities and bridge you to the next level of your journey!
Record
Red Bridge Studios is a full-service recording studio located in beautiful Savage, Maryland. We offer all of the tools to record, produce, mix and master your dream recording. Our outstanding staff of engineers, musicians and producers are here to guide you through the process. Contact us today to talk about your next project!
Savage Fencing Club
The Savage Fencing Club offers instruction and coaching in the sport of fencing. The club’s professional team of experienced coaches and managers focuses on providing maximum satisfaction to three similar, but diverse, groups of customers: beginners, recreational fencers, and competitive fencers who expect to compete at national and international levels.
The Savage Fencing Club offers programs that cater to the needs of each of these groups, and expects that many beginners will move onto becoming either recreational members (who fence weekly for fun and for exercise) or competitive members (who practice multiple times a week and who help raise the public profile of the club, the sport, and Savage Mill itself, by competing in events across the region, the nation, and in some cases, the world.
Terrapin Adventures
Terrapin Adventures is your gateway to nature, fun, challenges and aerial adventure. On-site we have a ropes course, zipline, climbing tower, giant swing, low ropes course and Terrapin Explorer – a ropes course built specifically for ages 5-9. Off-site, we take guests kayaking, caving, backpacking, and river tubing. We also run special events like the MudRun or Murder Mystery, new events all the time.
Whether you are looking for thrills for your family and friends, corporate outings, team building, a party experience or something exciting and new to do with your friends or group; we can make your adventure something you will always remember.
Zipline: Experience the thrill of gliding through the trees 30 ft. in the air at speeds up to 20 miles an hour as you travel on our 330 ft. long zip line. Guests glide along a suspended 3/8 inch steel cable using a pulley and comfortable climbing harness. Our Adventure Guides will make sure you are safely secure before you step off and experience the thrill of seeing the forest from a different point of view. We call it no sweat adrenaline!
While we welcome walk-ins subject to availability, we suggest you reserve in advance or call ahead as some days we cannot accommodate walk-ins due to large groups or prior recreation bookings.
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Plan your next friend hang where flavor meets fun. Wander through artisan shops, sip coffee or cocktails, take a group class, or just vibe out over good food and even better conversation. This is your new go-to gathering spot.
Looking for fun for any age? Fly through the trees at Terrapin Adventures, explore shops filled with both treasures and toys, and then unwind over dinner on the patio of Dive Bar & Grille. Bonus: our public spaces are pup-friendly — but check with your selected eatery to see if Fido can join you for dinner.
Switch up your usual date night with something charming, flirty, and fun. Take a pottery class, grab a romantic dinner, or catch one of the special nights on our Events Calendar. Every date feels like the first at Savage Mill — especially under our dreamy outdoor string lights.
Weddings
Say “I do” in a space that feels like a storybook.
Savage Mill offers two unique venues: our light-filled Great Room with scenic river views and soaring ceilings, and the intimate and charming Rosebud Micro Venue, perfect for elopements and bridal showers.
With in-house photographers, bridal boutiques, custom tailoring, and full beauty services on site, you’ll find everything you need to bring your special day to life under one historic roof.
Leasing Opportunities
Become Part of the Mill
Opening your first shop or expanding something you love, Savage Mill offers a vibrant, ready-made community to grow your business.
We’re home to over 80 sole proprietors — artists, makers, and more — and we’d love to welcome you next. View available spaces, floor plans, and details on our Leasing page.
Follow along on Instagram at @experiencesavagemill
Last year marked the 75th anniversary of the Winer family`s purchase of Savage Mill. The restoration and renovation that they started in the 1980s was a long-term investment in a vision that has become a reality: a model of adaptive reuse and stewardship that today is home to a vibrant community of small businesses.
View photos of the work over 40 years ago and check out our interview with managing partner Jay Winer here:
https://www.savagemill.com/75-years-of-stewardship-the-winer-family-and-savage-mill/
TOMORROW at 6pm!!!
The runway is coming to the New Weave Commons for From Heritage to Horizon: The Next Stitch Forward, a bold and inspiring fashion show hosted by Leona`s Sewing Studio.
This is not just a fashion show. It is a celebration of culture, creativity, and the next generation of designers stepping confidently into their future. These student creators have poured their hearts into every stitch and they are ready to light up the runway.
Come cheer them on. Come feel the pride. Come witness the next stitch forward.
Saturday, February 28th at 6pm. Be there!
Wrap up the workweek this Friday at 6 pm with @essentiallydivineboutique and "Motown x Zumba x Soul Train Line". Dance, remember, and celebrate Black cultural legacy through rhythm, flavor, and movement.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-celebrate-zumba-x-motown-x-line-dancing-x-soul-train-line-tickets-1981662166886?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tomorrow evening, Savage Mill-based business @essentiallydivineboutique hosts "This Is My Story. This Is My Song / Lineage & Legacy Storytelling Cypher". This small-group event, organized as part of Black History Month, utilizes the "Lineage & Legacy Rememberings" Deck to honor ancestors, process complex legacies, and strengthen community bonds.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-my-story-this-is-my-song-lineage-legacy-storytelling-cypher-tickets-1981661074619?aff=oddtdtcreator
Due to the winter storm and out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s screening of Eroding History and Relentless at Savage Mill has been postponed.
The safety of our attendees, panelists, and staff is our top priority. We will share an update as soon as a new date has been confirmed, and all existing registrations will be honored.
Thank you so much for your understanding! Please stay safe and warm.
We were thrilled with the turnout for our Presidents Day American Red Cross Blood Drive - it was our largest to-date, netting 39 units. With each unit having the potential to save three lives, our donors positively impacted up to 114 lives. Thank you to everyone who came out! 🙏
It’s almost here and we’re so excited to welcome you!
Join us this Sunday, February 22 at 6:00pm in the New Weave Building for a FREE film screening and panel discussion as part of Black History Month at Savage Mill, celebrating the powerful work of award-winning filmmaker and photographer André Chung.
After the screening of Eroding History and Relentless, stay for a lively panel conversation with:
- André Chung
- Rona Kobell
- Sean Yoes
- Serenity Joy
Free films, free concessions, and a meaningful night of storytelling and community.
🎟️ Click the link in our bio to grab your FREE ticket. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for a special free film screening as part of Black History Month at Savage Mill!
On Sunday, February 22 at 6:00pm in the New Weave Building, we are proud to host a screening of Eroding History and Relentless, two powerful documentary films connected to the work of award-winning filmmaker and photographer André Chung (@achungphoto).
The evening will include a panel discussion following the films, along with free concessions, and an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation around Black history, environmental justice, cultural memory, and creative resistance.
Come experience an inspiring night of film, storytelling, and community!
What a beautiful night at Savage Mill ✨
Last night’s opening of Threads of Heritage, the exhibition curated by Leona`s Sewing Studio, was filled with connection, conversation, and powerful storytelling through fabric and design. Seeing our community come together to experience these works was truly special.
A heartfelt thank you to @hocogovexec, @councilwomancmr, and @howardcountyeda Jennifer Jones for joining us and for sharing such meaningful words as we opened this exhibition together.
Threads of Heritage will be on view through April 3, and we invite you to come back, take your time with the installation, and experience it again. While you’re here, be sure to take part in our Community Quilt and add your own piece to this growing collective work.
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the opening night so memorable.
Photography by: @mccraemultimedia
Here`s a sneak peek at some of the display that`s being assembled for Threads of Heritage: African Print Fabrics & The Stories They Carry. Please join us and Leona`s Sewing Studio for the opening tomorrow at 6 pm, or stop in at your convenience - it`s open through April 3rd.
https://www.facebook.com/events/943620581508287/943620584841620
The New Weave Commons is being transformed with stunning, colorful fabrics for this Thursday`s opening of Threads of Heritage: African Print Fabrics & The Stories They Carry, curated by Mill-based business Leona`s Sewing Studio. Join us at 6 pm for the opening reception with Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Councilwoman Christiana Rigby. On display through April 3rd.
Organized as part of "Black History Month at Savage Mill – History Remembered. Futures Reclaimed", a series of events organized by various small businesses that call Savage Mill home.
https://www.savagemill.com/event/black-history-month/
#BlackHistoryMonth #blackexcellence #CelebrateBlackHistory
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to join us for a cozy Girls Night Out last night! Your energy made it such a great evening, and we loved seeing the Mill full of life. We’re so grateful you came out and can’t wait for the next one!
We`re looking forward to seeing everyone at tomorrow`s Girls Night Out at Savage Mill! Here are some of the specials Mill businesses have assembled for you:
@alumia_design - explore the ancestral resonance and meaning of seven winter blooms at a Seasonal Bloom Table!
@ancestorsbosom Herbal Apothecary - buy one, get one 50% off!
@arrowbellaweddings - Assemble your own bouquet at the bouquet bar for a Galentine`s treat!
@artcraftonline - 15% off in-stock furniture!
Bead Soup - make-and-take earrings and keychains!
@boydcruwines - $5 off the Cru Flight!
@Candles By Candy - $25 Valentine`s Candle while supplies last!
@Claycovenpottery - bubble glazing and spin-the-wheel discounts!
@essentiallydivine - buy 2 get 1 50% off; enter a raffle!
@eventschick - free chocolate-dipped strawberries and rose champagne!
J`Adorn Designs - 10% off amethyst jewelry (February`s birthstone)!
@jules_and_kate - 20% off clearance clothing!
@thelaraydiancedifference - 10% off gift cards; 10% off purchases up to $100
@Manehollow - 20% off future hair appointments; alternative/y2k/harley vintage shop
@Omnihedral - GNO special: paint a pair of 3d-printed snuggling cat bookends!
@Roggenart - GNO special: Graham Cracker latte & creamy lemon raspberry tart!
@skinsational_scentsmd - $5 off $50+!
@successinstyle - Winter blowout sale at Charity’s Closet (3 items for $5) and Charity’s First Picks (everything 50% off)!
@sweetcascadeschocolatier - free chocolate-dipped strawberries while supplies last!
@antiquecentersavage - free California Champagne & Chocolate; Drawing for a $50 Antique Center gift card; 10%-60% Sales (participating vendors); Mini-Scavenger...new winner every hour!
Bonnweebooks - 10% off books!
@xanadu_b_d - live moss art demos!
We’re so excited to finally share our calendar of events for Black History Month at Savage Mill!
We’re honored to kick things off with Threads of Heritage, a powerful fabric exhibition curated by Leona`s Sewing Studio that celebrates culture, history, and the stories woven into every thread.
Join us February 12 at 6pm for the opening of the exhibition. Stroll through the installation, enjoy a glass of wine from @boydcruwines as you explore, and take part in our community quilt, where everyone is invited to contribute and be part of the story.
This is just the beginning of a month filled with meaningful moments, creativity, and connection. We can’t wait to celebrate together.
Black History Month begins tomorrow!
We are excited to welcome Black History Month at Savage Mill and look forward to sharing what we have planned. Our first event announcement is coming very soon and it is just the beginning.
Throughout the month and beyond, the Mill will feature moments of creativity, reflection, and community. There is so much we are looking forward to sharing with you.
Stay tuned!
Enter to win this sweet Elizabeth Scarlett navy velvet makeup bag during next Thursday`s Girls Night Out at Savage Mill by bringing a donation for our beneficiary, Howard County`s @grassrootscrisis. Suggested hygiene item donations include body wash, shampoo, condition, deodorant, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and individual packages of tissues. Thank you for your support of our community!
Savage Mill is open today, but please check with individual shop owners to confirm their status. And if you`re looking for a pretty destination to stretch your legs, we never tire of walking the adjacent Savage Mill Trail. Just wear your boots!
❄️ Snow day ❄️
For everyone’s safety, Savage Mill is closed today. Please stay safe, cozy up, and we’ll be back before you know it.
Due to the incoming snowstorm, Savage Mill will be closed Sunday, January 25th. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see you back at the Mill soon 🤍❄️
Something special is in the works ✨
We’re collaborating with the small businesses at Savage Mill to create a meaningful Black History Month experience this February.
We’re still putting the finishing touches on the details, but we can’t wait to share what we’ve been building together. More soon!
