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Mrs. Fraas from Winston Salem, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Mud to Masterpieces

Help me give my students clay, glazes, and various pottery tools to enhance their creativity and technical skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Fraas's classroom raised $238

This project is fully funded

My Project

The specific items we are requesting—clay, glazes, and pottery tools—are crucial for providing a rich, hands-on learning experience for our students. High-quality clay allows students to develop their sculpting and shaping skills, while a variety of glazes introduces them to different techniques and finishes, fostering creativity and experimentation. Essential pottery tools, such as rolling pins, sculpting tools, and pottery wheels, enable students to explore various methods and refine their craftsmanship. By incorporating these materials into their projects, students will gain a deeper understanding of the pottery process, from initial conception to the final glazed piece, which enhances their problem-solving skills and artistic expression

Our primary goals for this project is to Enhance Artistic Skills: Provide students with the tools and materials needed to develop their pottery techniques and artistic abilities.

Foster Creativity: Encourage students to experiment with different forms, textures, and glaze applications, promoting innovative thinking and self-expression. Build Confidence: Enable students to create tangible, completed works of art, which boosts their confidence and pride in their creative accomplishments. Encourage Collaboration: Facilitate group projects and collaborative efforts, helping students learn teamwork and communication skills through shared artistic endeavors. Our students are a diverse and passionate group of young artists who bring unique perspectives and boundless creativity to their work. Many come from backgrounds where access to art education is limited, and this program offers them an invaluable opportunity to explore their interests and talents in a supportive environment. Their enthusiasm for learning and their willingness to embrace new challenges make them particularly special. By providing them with the necessary resources, we empower them to turn their ideas into reality and discover their full potential as artists. Their growth and achievements in this program will not only enrich their own lives but also inspire and contribute to the broader community.

Mrs. Fraas Griffith Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Winston Salem, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nasco Ceramic Glaze - Set of 12 • Nasco $120.00 1 $120.00
Blick Stoneware Clay - 50 lb • Blick Art Materials $28.18 1 $28.18

Materials cost

$148.18

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$11.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.63

Total project goal

$237.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$237.54

2 Donors

-$212.54

Donations toward project cost

-$180.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.88

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$0.00

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