Empty Bowls

Some of my 2009 Empty Bowls

Empty Bowls is an annual event in cities across America where potters and communities join together to raise money and awareness for the hungry and homeless. In the organization's words:

"Our goals are to raise money to help organizations fight hunger, to raise awareness about the issues of hunger and food security, and to help bring about an attitude that will not allow hunger to exist."

Rome and Floyd County have supported the efforts of Empty Bowls ever since I learned to make my first bowl in 2005. My pottery class at Berry College made bowls to donate to the cause and so many potters I've met since then all support and give each year. Check out my awesome class below with our bowls to donate...

Rome's event is November 10th at the Civic Center. Attendees recieve a soup dinner and a handmade bowl. Tickets are available at RACA on Broad Street among a couple other locations for $20 and all proceeds go towards the Hospitality House. If you are local, you should absolutely come check it out.