Chatham Hall Participates in Empty Bowls Fundraiser

“The ceramic students have been able to connect their craft to a real world event and the benefits of making something by hand. They also got a sense of the production process and the methods involved in getting a piece from clay to a finished and fired vessel with a design,” said art teacher Mrs. Elsabé Dixon.

Following the creation of 60 bowls, the campus community was invited to decorate the pots with oak leaves, turtles, irises, and other symbols, as well as glaze them before they were fired in the kiln. Dixon then brought a group of students to a preview event on Feb. 22 to see the work realized. 

“Art is for everyone, not just for self-expression. Art has the power to touch many hearts and minds. Art is a powerful way to communicate,” Dixon said. “By partnering with God’s Storehouse, we are assisting their outreach to provide nutrition, education, and services to underserved communities in the area.”

According to its website, God’s Storehouse envisions a community where those in need of nourishment can be fed and nurtured. They work throughout the Danville and Pittsylvania County communities to collect food, distribute food resources to those in need, promote nutrition, and connect customers to local resources. 

Thank you to all of the faculty and students that contributed to this special project, including the members of our Art & Design and Introduction to Ceramics January Term classes.