Officials at the Bastrop Recreation Center will open the doors for families and friends to decorate pottery bowls that will help fight hunger in the community.

The details

The painting parties are set for Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 at the recreation center from 6-7:30 p.m.

Paint, stencils and paintbrushes will be provided to decorate the bowls.

"Everyone who comes is welcome to bring any other art supplies they would like to use," said Karen Kahan, spokesperson for the Bastrop Evening Lions Club.


After the bowls are painted, volunteers will collect them and take them to the kiln ahead of the empty bowl events.
Attendees of the Bastrop and Elgin Empty Bowl events can select a hand-painted bowl and sample soups, stews and chilis made by local chefs. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
Attendees of the Bastrop and Elgin Empty Bowl events can select a hand-painted bowl and sample soups, stews and chilis made by local chefs. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
Some context

The bowls will be used at the upcoming Bastrop and Elgin Empty Bowl events Nov. 9 and Jan. 25, respectively. Both events will benefit the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry.

The Elgin Empty Bowl event will be held at the SPJST Lodge, 702 Hwy. 95, Elgin, from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online for $25.

The Bastrop Empty Bowl event will be held at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tickets will be available online starting Nov. 12.


Both events will offer attendees the option to select a bowl and sample soups, stews and chilis made by local chefs.