Curt Hansman one of the nine co-owners of Village Potters in LaGrange Park makes a bowl for the Empty Bowl project Saturday afternoon. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media

Curt Hansman places a bowl to be used for the Empty Bowl project at her studio. Local potters make bowls and sell them with all the proceeds benefiting local food panties. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media

Curt Hansman (from left) Ann Rudinger and Nancy Jana Kent make bowls for the Empty Bowl project. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media

Curt Hansman one of the nine co-owners of Village Potters in LaGrange Park, makes a bowl for the Empty Bowl project. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media

Village Potters in LaGrange Park is making bowls for the Empty Bowl project. | Michael R. Schmidt ~ For Sun-Times Media