Join us for the 3rd annual Empty Bowls Project, where your commitment to fighting hunger is symbolized by a hand-glazed stoneware bowl and a seat at the table, where you can savor chef-prepared gourmet soup, homemade bread, and dessert. The primary goal of Empty Bowls is to raise funds for local food charities and to create awareness about poverty and hunger. The artisan stoneware bowls are yours to keep! In Empty Bowls communities worldwide, these bowls have become cherished collector’s items. The Empty Bowls Project aims to cultivate a community that values the importance of caring for one another. By combining the therapeutic benefits of the arts with the joy of creative cooking, the Empty Bowls Project offers a multifaceted event with lasting impacts.

Clay, Culinary, Community—these are the three pillars of the Empty Bowls Project.

PART ONE: *Creating! Glazing Bowls and Paint Night details:

*We welcome ceramic artists and ceramic classes in schools to create and donate bowls to the project! We are seeking 2027 Artist Potters to donate bowls to add our offering for meal attendees or to enhance a silent auction item. Local artists have included: Jonathan Kesler @Earthly Arts Studio, Kyla Poling @Dog Paw Studio, Paige Bayer & North Union students, , Crooked Door Studio and Crooked Clay. Are you a potter and interested supporting the cause? Email info@impact60.org!

COMMUNITY STUDIO SESSIONS AT CROOKED DOOR STUDIO

Glaze a Bowl or mug to Donate: $20.00
Glaze Your Own Bowl or mug to keep and get a ticket to the community meal: $50
- Glazing occurs at Open Studio only. Buy your session and come on in.
  - Wednesdays Open Studio - 4p - 8pm and Saturdays 10a - 2p
Build a Stoneware Bowl from Clay Slab: $75.00 (A two session workshop led by artist, Tami Shepherd)
- Limited to 7 participants per class.
- Participants must be available to attend both the bowl-making and glazing dates for their selected session.

DECEMBER WORKSHOP 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (morning session)

Sunday, December 6, 2026 — Make Your Bowl
Sunday, December 20, 2026 — Glaze Your Bowl

JANUARY WORKSHOP 2:00–5:00 PM (afternoon session)

Sunday, January 3, 2027 — Make Your Bowl
Sunday, January 17, 2027 — Glaze Your Bowl

FEBURARY WORKSHOP 2:00–5:00 PM (afternoon session)

Sunday, February 7, 2027 — Make Your Bowl
Sunday, February 21, 2027 — Glaze Your Bowl

COMING SOON: Paint a Canvas Night and get a ticket to the community meal: $60 - Theme and paint night date TO BE ANNOUNCED!

All studio activities to be held at *Crooked Door Studio with instructors, Shawnna Sue Jordan and Tami Shepherd .

PART TWO: Eating! Community Meal details:

Date: Sunday, March 14, 2027
Time: Join us anytime between 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $30.00 per ticket for attendees over 5 years old (5 and under are free)
- Every paid guest enjoys unlimited gourmet soup, bread, a beverage and a dessert as well as chooses a hand-crafted bowl to keep as a remembrance of those whose bowls are empty.
Location: Bistro ’52, First Floor, Inpatient Pavilion, Memorial Hospital, 500 London Ave, Marysville, Ohio 43040

To purchase your ticket for the community meal, click the orange PURCHASE TICKETS button.

AUCTION ITEMS COMING IN 2027!

Proceeds from the 2027 event will benefit schools, families in need and charitable organizations that serve the food insecure.

2027 EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT

Hunger Awareness Event: Clay to Culinary to Community