(Brasstown, NC – February 20, 2025) – Artists at the John C. Campbell Folk School are hard at work, crafting beautiful handmade bowls for this year’s Empty Bowls event, set for Saturday, March 29.
Each unique bowl represents the dedication and generosity of the community to raise awareness about hunger in Clay and Cherokee counties.
“We are grateful for the support of this meaningful tradition, where all proceeds benefit local food banks,” said Executive Director Bethany Chaney. “Making an impact on the surrounding community is an important part of the Folk School mission; make plans to join us to this event that blends the gifts of our artisans with vital outreach.”
Event schedule:
- 4-5 p.m. – Stop by the Craft Shop for a 15% off sale on all pottery.
- 5 p.m. – Doors open in the Community Room for bowl preview, selection, and the Brown Bag Raffle.
- 6 p.m. – Dinner is served in the Dining Hall.
- 6:15 p.m. – Additional bowls and raffle tickets will be available for sale.
- 6:45 p.m. – Brown Bag Raffle winners announced.
Tickets are $53.65 and include a delicious meal featuring soup, salad, bread, beverage, and handmade bowl to take home. To purchase tickets, visit folkschool.org/events/empty-bowls/.
“We extend our deepest thanks to all the artists who have generously donated their work to make this event possible. A special thank you as well to US Foods for their sponsorship and support,” Chaney added.
ABOUT THE JOHN C. CAMPBELL FOLK SCHOOL
Tucked away in the mountains of western North Carolina, the John C. Campbell Folk School (“the Folk School”) offers weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography, writing, and more. Our non-competitive and small-sized classes are offered year-round on a scenic 270-acre campus, attracting students from all over the world. The Folk School transforms lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. “I sing behind the plow,” the Folk School’s motto since its founding in 1925, reflects the importance of lifelong learning and growth while finding joy throughout every step of the process. Find out more at folkschool.org.