Penny helps students, Soeth Quintero and Jeiri Velazquez make their bowls from scratch.
By Madie Murray
“Feeding souls and bodies by giving to each other on multiple levels.”
Friday, March 15 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Public School Cafeteria.
Inspired by an International project called “Empty Bowls,” ceramicist Mary Jane Elgin of Mary Jane Ceramics and Orcas Open Arts artist Penny Sharp Sky, with help from Rose Marie Altberg, Sharon Ho, Chelsea Cates and Evan Allred, generously provided their time and talents to Mandy Randolph’s 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade Farm to Classroom students, helping them craft charming and unique soup bowls
On the evening of March 15, the school cafeteria will be lined with all the bowls they have created, together with additional bowls contributed by other Orcas ceramicists, waiting to be filled with hot and hearty, home made soup. Fresh breads graciously donated by Rose’s Bakery will compliment the meal.
5th grader Avery Bishop-Martin smooths the edges of his bowl.
Everyone is invited to share in this event. Simply come to the school cafeteria, choose one of the bowls, make as generous a donation as you can, fill your chosen bowl with delicious soup made by Chef Zach then join the party! The bowl is yours to keep as a reminder that you have helped our community.
The artists have thoughtfully chosen Farm to Classroom and Farm to Cafeteria as recipients of the funds raised by this year’s “Soup Bowl” dinner. Their efforts help make sure all our public school students have the knowledge and benefit of healthy, wholesome food regardless of their economic situations
Island potters wishing to donate bowls for this project may contact Mary Jane Elgin at 2755.
