Bowls Of Hope...

These are the pieces I chose. L-made by a school child; R-made by a local potter.

In addition to the time I spent in the studio yesterday, I also spent part of my afternoon "doing good". I met up with my friend, Tammy and her husband at the North Port City Center for the first annual "Bowls of Hope" event.

We were a little concerned early in the morning because there were thunderstorms overnight, but the skies cleared and we enjoyed a cool, breezy afternoon. It was perfect weather for a "soup event".

I'm not sure if you're familiar with "Bowls of Hope", but it is a fund raiser for the All Faiths Food Bank in our area. Their stated mission is "To feed those in need, reduce food waste, and educate the community about the issues of hunger and nutrition." I know they hold events like this in other cities, although I'm not sure if the events share the same name.

Local artisans created beautiful and unique pottery bowls and cups. I couldn't believe how many there were! Each person paid a fee and received a ticket to choose their own favorite bowl to take home. I can tell you that it wasn't easy choosing. They were all so lovely.

When the decisions were finally made, we took our other three tickets into the food area. Local restaurants provided their signature soups for everyone to sample and we were able to choose three different soups to try. I can say that everything was delicious!

As the crowds gathered, we ate our food and listened to a great, live band called "Three of a Kind".  In addition to the bowl I chose with my ticket, there was also a table with bowls made by local school children, available to purchase for an additional five dollars each.

My bowl will be used for many things in the kitchen, but the beautiful mug, created by a school child will reside in my studio. I'll smile when I look at it and remember a fun day I spent with friends for a good cause.

One thing before I close today...March 15th will mark the third anniversary of my blog. I'm going to have a celebration giveaway which I'll tell you about soon.