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Mrs. Gardner from Ontonagon, MI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clay Creation Representing a Modern Take on Classical Literature Pieces

Help me give my students the necessary clay and paint supplies to complete a large unit for sustained investigation into clay modeling. These clay creations will be based on their favorite classical literature.

  • $540 goal

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My Project

Consider this project as a dialogue between the written word and the sculpted form. My students will choose a classical literary piece that resonates with them, one whose characters and themes can be reimagined in a way that reflects the complexities of our world today. Examples will be the mythical adventures of Odysseus, the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet, or the political intrigue of Shakespearean dramas. Narratives must offer solid grounds for artistic exploration.

Our task will be to breathe new life into age-old stories, to reinterpret them through the lens of our modern consciousness.

My goal is to support my learners while they channel the spirit of innovation and attempt to infuse their creations with the essence of contemporary thought, societal reflections, and personal expressions. Through the manipulation of clay, we bridge the gap between the classical and the now, transforming literary tales into tangible, three-dimensional artworks that speak to our present experiences.

My students come from a lower income rural community once supported by copper mines and logging industries. While these income producers have long since left, these families have persevered to continue raising families here. Our High School has not had funding for a designated art program in 10 years so this is the launch of something special. So far I have invested every dollar of my income and much of my savings into supporting the course supplies. It would be amazing if I could show them that the broad reach of kindness extends beyond their little village in the Upper Peninsula.

Mrs. Gardner Ontonagon Area School Grades 9-12

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More than half of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sculpey Air Dry Modeling Clay - White, 2.2 lb • Blick Art Materials $7.16 18 $128.88
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint - Value Set, Set of 16, Assorted Colors, 2 oz, Bottles • Blick Art Materials $19.78 6 $118.68
Nasco Acrylic Paint Brushes - Set of 4 • Nasco $6.00 18 $108.00
Sargent Art© Acrylic Paints - Set of 6 Primary Colors - 4 oz. • Nasco $17.00 3 $51.00

Materials cost

$406.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$458.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.92

Total project goal

$539.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $539.48

1 Donor

-$458.56

Donations toward project cost

-$435.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.93

match offer

-$26.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$22.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$53.95

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 $0.00

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