11th Annual Empty Bowl Project
How often do you get the opportunity to buy a bowl, handcrafted by local artisans, filled with gourmet soup and also benefit a local charity? The answer to that question is, once a year.
This year marks the 11th anniversary of the Empty Bowl Project, an annual nationwide effort put forth by potters to end hunger. This year they hope to have 1800 beautiful bowls from which to choose. As a matter of fact, choosing your bowl is half the fun! Last year they raised over $37k!
This years event details:
Where: ClayWays Pottery Studio & Gallery (5442 Burnet Road)
When: Sunday, November, 18th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $15 per bowl
If you are, or know of, a local artist who would like to contribute a bowl to this worthwhile project, call ClayWays at 459-6445. They are asking for average-size bowls (8 oz. - 14 oz.), wheel-thrown or handbuilt, made with food-safe glazes. Potters may include a card or pamphlet with each bowl donated. All bowl donations are tax-deductible.
If you are, or know of anyone who is famous, that would make and sign, or just sign a pre-made bowl for the silent auction, please call ClayWays. The final total raised increases dramatically with extra silent auction bowls. These would make great holiday gifts!
Donated bowls will be available for a $15 donation per bowl. There may be a per person purchase limit set the morning of the event. When you buy a bowl, you’ll also receive a generous serving of soup and bread made by some of Austin’s finest restaurants. Also, you can take part in a silent auction featuring bowls signed by various celebrities. All proceeds go to the Capital Area Food Bank. Parking will be available at nearby business along side streets. Just look for signs showing Empty Bowl Parking.
To find the Empty Bowl Project in your area, check the website. If you’d like to do more to help fight poverty, hunger and homelessness in Austin, consider volunteering for Caritas of Austin.
Also, if you’re into Art Clay, check out these gorgeous silver leaves over at Bead Arts.
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