The Empty Bowls Project
at Gleaners

By appointment only, Gleaners hosts "The Empty Bowls" project, a program in which a potter assists school age participants (ages 5 17) in making one clay bowl* for themselves and one clay bowl to raise money for Gleaners. This fun filled day includes a tour and an informative discussion on hunger and nutrition. Cost is $5 per person and takes place at our Detroit Distribution Center.

Make an Appointment!
Empty bowls sessions are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon. The artist is only available for a.m. sessions.  Appointments are taken on Tuesday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Family Day is also held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, sessions are 9:30 a.m. -12 noon and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Contact Pertrine Rambus at 866-GLEANER, ext. 231, to register.

Minimum participants: 10; maximum 25, an adult chaperone is required. Includes costs materials and instructions.

The concept of Empty Bowls began in 1990 when a Michigan art teacher wanted to come up with a way for his students to help out with the issue of hunger in our communities. Since then, the Empty Bowls Project has grown to be an international initiative. For information on the history of Empty Bowls or for information on starting your own project, go to http://www.emptybowls.net/. To find out more about the different ways Gleaners works with Empty Bowls Projects, read below.

*Please note that clay bowls are fired following the program and available for pick up at a later date.

 

Empty Bowls Events

Pinckney Community Schools
17th Annual Empty Bowls to benefit Gleaners
Thursday, March 25, 2010
serving from 5:00 – 8:00 pm

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Pewabic Pottery
Bowling for Gleaners
Friday, January 15, 2010
6:30 - 9:30 pm

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Empty Bowls Event at Pewabic Pottery
Saturday, February 20, 2010
11:30 am - 2:00 pm

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Empty Bowls Event at Assumption Cultural Center
Sunday, February 28, 2010
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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