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Ms. Higgins from Fayetteville, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Higgins's classroom raised $524

Building Artistic Confidence One Sketchbook at a Time

Help me give my students sketchbooks, drawing pencils, Micron pens, and white charcoal pencils to build artistic skills through daily practice, experimentation, and creative expression.

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Ms. Higgins Westover High School
Fayetteville, NC Grades 9-12

My Project

As a Title I, low-income school, many of my students are unable to provide their own art materials. However, they come to class every day with enthusiasm, imagination, and a willingness to learn. They deserve access to quality supplies that allow them to develop their skills and create artwork they are proud of.

These sketchbooks and drawing materials will provide students with the tools they need to strengthen their artistic abilities at every level.

Beginning students will use drawing pencils to build foundational skills in line, value, shading, and observation. More advanced students will use Micron pens to develop precision, detail, and confidence in creating finished artwork. White charcoal pencils will allow students to explore drawing glass on black paper, learning how artists use highlights, reflections, contrast, and value to create the illusion of transparency.

Having the right materials allows students to focus on learning and creating rather than worrying about whether they have the tools they need to participate. Students use their sketchbooks for daily drawing practice, building confidence, improving observation skills, and developing their own artistic style over time. These supplies encourage consistent practice, creative problem-solving, and the freedom to experiment as students grow into more confident artists.

My students are special because they bring resilience, creativity, and a genuine excitement for learning into the art room every day. With your support, they will have the opportunity to explore new techniques, challenge themselves, and discover what they are capable of creating. Your donation will directly help these young artists grow with confidence and pride.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 180 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Higgins Westover High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fayetteville, NC View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

HBCU Alum 180 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GIFTEXPRESS Pack of 12 Letter Size Sketch Book Bound Spiral Premium Sketch Pads Set, Pencil Sketch Book 30 Sheets Each, 8.5" X 11" Side Wire Bound, White Blank Paper Sheets for Pencil, Ink, Pastel • Amazon Business $26.59 6 $159.54
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens - Set of 6, Black, 05 • Blick Art Materials $11.45 8 $91.60
Blick Studio Drawing Pencils - Class Pack of 144 • Blick Art Materials $81.56 1 $81.56
MARKART Professional White Charcoal Pencils Set, 5 Pieces | Sketch Highlight Charcoal Pencils for Drawing, Sketching, Shading, Blending, White Chalk Pencils for Beginners & Artists • Amazon Business $5.91 8 $47.28

Materials cost

$379.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$445.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.59

Total project goal

$523.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $523.91

1 Donor

-$523.91

Donations toward project cost

-$445.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.59

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