Community Engagement
The London Potters Guild (LPG) has a strong sense of community. As an organization, the guild is an avid supporter of the Old East Village community and affiliated organizations. Individually, members of the LPG support many organizations. Each year the London Potters Guild presents the Edith Pierce Memorial Award to a Bealart student who shows outstanding progress and will continue their studies in the clay arts.
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls fundraising events have been held in North America for over 20 years, with millions of dollars raised toward the goal of ending hunger. Since 2013, the London Potters Guild has teamed up with other local organizations to support this event. Members of the LPG make and donate upward of 500 bowls. London restaurants donate delicious soups, include vegetarian and vegan options. Ticket holders share a simple meal of soup and bread and keep their bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls and hungry people in the world. Funds raised in London have supported these local organizations:
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls fundraising events have been held in North America for over 20 years, with millions of dollars raised toward the goal of ending hunger. Since 2013, the London Potters Guild has teamed up with other local organizations to support this event. Members of the LPG make and donate upward of 500 bowls. London restaurants donate delicious soups, include vegetarian and vegan options. Ticket holders share a simple meal of soup and bread and keep their bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls and hungry people in the world. Funds raised in London have supported these local organizations:
- Ark Aid Mission (2013)
- Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (2014)
- El Sistema Aeolian (2015)
- My Sister's Place (2016)
- Youth Opportunities Unlimited (2017)
- Growing Chefs! Ontario and Bridges out of Poverty Circles (2018)
Pit firing at the Museum of Ontario Archeology
The Annual Traditional Pow Wow and Harvest Festival (aboriginal dancing, drumming, traditional Pow Wow, kids activities, cultural food & crafts, hands-on workshops, and more) is held each year in September at the Museum of Ontario Archeology. Members of the London Potters Guild demonstrate pit firing, the oldest known method for firing pottery, dating back as early as 29,000-25,000 BCE. The pit is dug, the pots and combustibles are arranged, and the fire is started Saturday morning. Burning overnight Saturday, the pots are eagerly uncovered Sunday revealing many wonderous treasures!
