RAVELIN BAKERY   

Ravelin Bakery of Denton is known for its Fine Pastries and Artisan Breads made with all-natural ingredients. Eric and Pam Helland, owners, have been feeding the hungry of Denton through the Empty Bowls Project for almost twenty years. They have contributed bread to the annual fund-raising luncheon which currently serves over 300 hundred people. This year, while we cannot hold a luncheon, they are continuing to serve the hungry by providing a gift certificate for this auction.  Just think an artisan loaf of bread every week for six months!  Thank you for your continued generous support.   Visit Ravelin Bakery at 416 S. Elm St., Denton, TX  76201.  

BILL REED   

Bill Reed, a retired engineer and whose hobby is making ceramic bowls, has combined his creativity with his desire to serve the hungry in Denton. Bill has contributed to the Empty Bowls project for over 15 years. People have begun collecting his bowls as he inscribes a thought for the day on the bottom of each bowl. This year he has added sets of graduated bowls. Thank you, Bill, for your continuing effort to fight hunger in Denton through Empty Bowls of Denton.    

CJ Solberg  

It has been a joy and a privilege to be involved with Our Daily Bread since the early days when our guests numbered just a handful of grateful diners. Through the years I have enjoyed prepping food, washing dishes, wrapping Christmas gifts, serving on the board, selling frito pies at the Arts and Jazz Festival, picking up food from the food bank, producing the newsletter and a few other of the numerous tasks it takes to offer the guests basic needs and services. 

It has also been my pleasure to share one of my hobbies with Empty Bowls of Denton, the amazing group that has been raising funds for ODB since it opened its doors.  The art of fusing glass is both fun and fascinating.  Each year I challenge myself to get fired up and make bowls of as many shapes, colors and patterns as my kiln and the selections of glass on hand allow. 

My hope is that you will be delighted with the bowls that Empty Bowls has assembled this year and that you will use them in good health and as a reminder of your contribution to meeting the needs of our neighbors. 

 Golden Triangle Woodturners  

The beautiful wooden bowls included in our sale and auction were donated by members of the Golden Triangle Woodturners Club. This North Texas based club is dedicated to providing education, information, and organization to those interested in woodturning. They seek to promote community interest in woodturning and provide guidance and aid to woodturners through the combined resources, knowledge and experience of their members. The Golden Triangle Woodturners have donated thousands of bowls to Empty Bowls of Denton over the past 20 years. For more information about this organization visit http://www.goldentrianglewoodturners.org/GTW-New/index.html.  You can also find woodturning demonstrations from the Golden Triangle Woodturners on YouTube.   

Lori Shelton  

Many of bowls and pottery pieces included in our sale and auction were donated by Lori Shelton. Lori has been involved in Empty Bowls of Denton for over 15 years. She began taking pottery classes about 4 years ago and is now dedicating much of her time to experimenting with ceramic techniques including wood firing and image transfers. She especially enjoys making birdbaths and feeders.   

Heidi Thiele  

Heidi Thiele has been involved with the Empty Bowls project for the last 20 years.   

Heidi is a part time artist who began making pottery in 2017.  She has worked in many different art mediums over her career.  Heidi focuses her attention on making beautiful functional pieces, but loves to experiment with new techniques and designs.  Check out some of her other work on Facebook @glazedandcrazedpottery.  

Miriam Mitchell  

Miriam Mitchell is a practicing artist who enjoys the creative process and sharing her experience with others.  With over 35 years of experience, Miriam is a seasoned art teacher with vast knowledge in a wide variety of art media.  She offers general art classes, media specific classes, and workshops for all age groups.  Miriam holds a BFA in Painting and Drawing, and has done extensive graduate work in ceramics.  You can contact Miriam for more information at mmitchellfish@gmail.com or 940-453-1370.