How Did They Make That?: Hands-On Art History & More
Help me give my students materials to make Cherokee baskets, bind their own books, make paints with natural pigments, create miniature Sculpey clay items, Japanese ink paintings and more!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Foshee's classroom raised $809
This project is fully funded
My Project
For millennia, humans have created all kinds of artwork using a wide variety of materials and techniques to achieve their artistic goals and respond to the world around them-- have you ever wondered what it would be like to create art the way they did? What’s it like to paint a fresco or weave a basket? How do you make a pot? How did they make paint? Have you ever wondered about the connections between the artist and the objects they make? Sometimes art history can seem antiquated and disconnected from art-making, these materials will make it come to life for my inquisitive and creative students!
Hands-On Art History and The Arts and Crafts Movement are two different classes where students can deep-dive into the creative physical work behind the art history lessons and learn to design and create their own well-crafted handmade objects in today's throwaway culture.
The Arts and Crafts Movement class is based on a late 19th century design philosophy that championed handcrafted, high-quality items over mass-produced ones and valued the craftsmanship of handmade objects, promoting a connection between the artist and the materials they used. As well as learning about this history, students will explore fiber arts, dyeing, bookbinding, ceramics, polymer clay miniatures, and more. Hands-On Art History students will explore a wide variety of media based in an art historical context including fresco painting, paint mixing, ceramics, Asian calligraphy, Cherokee basketmaking, printmaking, paper making and more. This class will study a variety of styles and techniques from other cultures and multiple time periods and apply that knowledge to a physical project based in art history. These specialized supplies will open new doors that connect my students to the humanity, history, science and skill behind the creation of art throughout time.
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
Cherokee Double Wall Basketry Class Kit - 40 Baskets
• Blick Art Materials
$69.62
1
$69.62
Nasco Sable Hair Bamboo Brushes - Set of 6
• Nasco
$10.72
5
$53.60
Crayola Model Magic White Classpack 1-oz. Packages White 75/Pk (23-6001)
• Staples
$38.74
1
$38.74
Jack Richeson Strong Bamboo Reed Pens, Assorted Sizes, Pack of 3, Black
• School Specialty
$6.89
5
$34.45
Elite Gourmet ETO236 Personal Compact 2 Slice Countertop Toaster Oven with 15 Minute Timer & Adjustable Temperature, Bake, Broil, & Toast, Black
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Caydo 24 Pieces 6 Inch Embroidery Hoops Bulk, Cross Stitch Hoop Ring for Needlework Art Craft and Wall Decoration
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Sculpey Premo and Souffle Multipack - Set of 24
• Blick Art Materials
$28.53
1
$28.53
Sculpey Premo - Assorted Colors, Set of 24, 1 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$24.76
1
$24.76
Lineco Books by Hand pH Neutral Adhesive, Archival Quality Acid-Free Dries Clear and Quick Water Soluble Lay-Flat Property, 16 Ounces (Set of 2)
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Navaris Plaster Cloth Rolls (M, Pack of 10) - Gauze Bandages for Body Casts, Plaster of Paris for Craft Projects, Belly Casting Kit Pregnancy - Easy Use Wrap Strips - 4" W x 118" L
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Design Works Unbleached Muslin - 45" x 5 yds
• Blick Art Materials
$22.04
1
$22.04
Sewing Awl
• Blick Art Materials
$5.96
3
$17.88
Natural Earth Paint Earth & Mineral Pigment - Ultramarine Blue, 3 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$5.91
3
$17.73
Yasutomo Liquid Sumi Ink - 12 oz, Black, Water Resistant
• Blick Art Materials
$15.25
1
$15.25
Lineco Binder's Needles - Package of 5
• Blick Art Materials
$5.06
3
$15.18
Sculpey Tools Bead Baking Rack
• Blick Art Materials
$14.99
1
$14.99
Natural Earth Paint Earth & Mineral Pigment - Mayan Red, 3 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$6.76
2
$13.52
Dritz Embroidery Needles- Size 3 - 9, Pkg of 16
• Blick Art Materials
$2.18
6
$13.08
GIEMSON Embroidery Hoop 4 Inch 12 Pieces Small Embroidery Hoops Bamboo Circle Cross Stitch Hoop for Embroidery Art Craft Sewing
• Amazon Business
JapanBargain 1992, Chinese Japanese Brush Calligraphy Rice Paper Sumi Painting Practice Paper Ink Stamping Paper Made in Japan, 100 Sheets Package May Vary
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
9 PCS Bone Folder and Scoring Tool Plastic Paper Folding Tool Bone Origami Creaser Book-Binding Leather Burnishing Card Making for Folding Scoring Creasing Origami Scrapbooking
• Amazon Business
$7.79
1
$7.79
284 Yards Waxed Thread, 210D Heavy Duty Wax Thread for Leather Sewing, Upholstery Thread, 0.8mm Flat Waxed Thread for Bookbinding/Shoe Repairing/Leather Projects
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
284Yards Leather Sewing Waxed Thread-Practical Long Stitching Thread for Leather Craft DIY/Bookbinding/Shoe Repairing/Leather Projects
• Amazon Business
$6.89
1
$6.89
Materials cost
$596.29
Vendor shipping charges
$3.44
Sales tax
$48.60
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.94
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$687.27
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$121.28
Total project goal
$808.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$808.55
12 Donors
-$695.76
Donations toward project cost
-$600.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$95.61
match offer
-$102.50
Match offer toward project cost
-$87.12
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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