Anyone looking to try their hand at something new and contribute to a cause has that chance this summer.
Sensational Elora is holding pottery classes at the Elora Centre for the Arts in support of the Elora Empty Bowls project. Those attending will learn from some potters in the Centre Wellington area.
Proceeds from the classes will go to local hunger-fighting organizations, and bowls made will be donated to the Empty Bowls Project.
The fee is $30 and classes are three hours, taught by a potter volunteering their time. People can make as many bowls as they like, choose one to take home and the rest will be donated to the project.
Last year the project raised over $13,000 for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
The class date is June 26, from 1 to 4pm.
On July 15, from 6 to 9pm, artist Barry McCarthy will show participants the basics of coil pot making. Attendees will have a chance to let their creative juices flow and try a variety of techniques. They can choose a bowl to keep and it will be glazed and fired for them, ready to be picked up in a couple of weeks.
For those who prefer it, there is a drop-in pottery class during Art in the Yard (July 10 and 11, 10am to 5pm). For a $5 suggested donation, people can play around with some clay and receive instruction in basic pottery techniques from local potters. All bowls made will be donated to the Empty Bowls Project, and will be available for purchase for $25. Again, all proceeds go to local charities.
For more information, visit www.sensationalelora.com, call 519-846-5638 or toll free 1-877-746-5638, visit in person or write to 9 Mill Street East, Elora, N0B 1S0.
