FOR SOME SOUP?: A LOOK INTO UA LITTLE ROCK’S CERAMICS TEAM “BOWL OF SOUP” FUNDRAISER

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Using craft and creativity, the UA Little Rock ceramics team hosted a ceramics bowl sale to raise funds for their upcoming trip to the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference in March.

After learning about their bowl sale, I knew the trip had to be made as it offered me some time to unwind after school.

The sale was hosted by Boulevard Bread Company in Little Rock, AR, in the Heights neighborhood.

It was exciting getting to both visit a new place and view the creations of the ceramics team.

The sale lasted from Feb. 1-14, and the bowls were set at $15 each. NCECA, according to their website nceca.net, is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals, schools, and organizations demonstrating interest in ceramic arts.

Every year, they host their conference in a different city. This year, it will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

At this conference, students and professionals alike will have the opportunity to meet other artists and presenters, learn new skills and techniques, and even attend lectures and conversation rooms.

While I visited on the last day of the sale, I was still able to see some of the bowls that were available.

I was amazed at the ceramics team’s works, as some of the bowls looked like they could be sets, but were each detailed differently and so beautifully. I would definitely encourage everyone to attend the ceramics team’s future sales, as it not only supports students pursuing something that is more than just a hobby, but fuels their passion furthermore.

BY VASTI HERNANDEZ