Unlocking Creativity: Help Bring Quality Art Supplies to Students
Help me give my students some specialty art supplies for unconventional projects using clay and printmaking.
$2,498 goal
This project expired on March 9, 2025.
This project expired on March 9, 2025.
My Project
Art is a powerful tool for self-expression, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. It allows students to communicate in ways words cannot. Unfortunately, many high school art programs face a significant challenge: a lack of adequate supplies. Without the right materials, it is difficult for students to experiment, take risks, and fully explore their artistic potential. This is where your support can make a world of difference.
With your generous donation, we can provide our students with high-quality art supplies, including drawing pencils, sketchbooks, paints, brushes, and specialized materials like printmaking ink and clay.
These tools are not just items on a supply list; they are the building blocks of creativity. Having access to these resources will allow our students to engage in a wide range of projects, from detailed still life drawings and expressive self-portraits to hands-on sculpture and mixed-media work.
Your contribution will help us create a vibrant and inclusive art classroom where every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to discover their voice and develop their skills. The impact of your donation will be felt far beyond the art room; students will gain confidence, learn to see the world from different perspectives, and develop the kind of creative thinking that is essential in all areas of life.
Thank you for considering our project. Together, we can inspire the next generation of artists and innovators. Your support will help us nurture creativity, build community, and ensure that every student has the chance to make their mark.
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
300 students impacted
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$39.59
8
$316.72
Blick Golden-Cut Linoleum - Roll, 90 feet x 12", Unmounted
• Blick Art Materials
Staedtler Fimo Soft Polymer Clay - Fashion Colors, Set of 12
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$15.00
10
$150.00
Staedtler Fimo Soft Polymer Clays - Pastel Colors, Set of 12
• Blick Art Materials
$12.36
10
$123.60
Staedtler Fimo Soft Polymer Clay - Basic Colors, Set of 12
• Blick Art Materials
$12.36
10
$123.60
Beadalon Designer Chain Nose Pliers
• Blick Art Materials
$11.96
10
$119.60
Sax Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Colors, Set of 12
• School Specialty
$73.49
1
$73.49
HTVRONT Blue Painters Tape - 1 Inch x 60 Yards x 3 Rolls Masking Tape, Multi-Surface Painters Tape, Paint Tape for Wall, Painting, Craft, Art Supplies, Clean Release Painter's Blue Tape
• Amazon Business
$8.88
8
$71.04
Sculpey Original ® White, Non Toxic, Polymer clay, Oven Bake Clay, 1 pound great for modeling, sculpting, holiday, DIY and school projects. Great for all skill levels
• Amazon Business
100PCS Swivel Snap Hooks with Key Rings, Premium Metal Swivel Lobster Claw Clasps Assorted Sizes (Large, Medium, Small) for Keychain Clip Lanyard, Jewelry Making, Crafts, Dark Grey
• Amazon Business
$9.99
4
$39.96
Sculpey Oven-Bake Clay Adhesive - 2 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$7.77
5
$38.85
YEXPRESS 3 PCS Rubber Brayer Roller, Rollers Hard Rubber, Vinyl Roller for Printmaking, Wallpapers Stamping Gluing Application, 1.4, 2.4 and 4 Inch
• Amazon Business
$9.49
4
$37.96
Jewelry Pliers, SONGIN 3 Pack Jewelry Pliers Set Tools Includes Needle Nose Pliers Round Nose Pliers Wire Cutters Chain Nose Pliers for Jewelry Making Repair, Wire Wrapping, Beading and Crafts
• Amazon Business
$6.40
5
$32.00
Sculpey Clay Extruder w/ 19 Discs
• Blick Art Materials
$15.76
2
$31.52
Wire Cutters 6 Pack, KAIHAOWIN 6 inch Dikes Small Wire Cutters Flush Cutters Wire Snips Clippers Diagonal Cutters Side Cutters Cutting Pliers for Crafting
• Amazon Business
$26.00
1
$26.00
Langqun 39pcs Plastic Polymer Clay Art Tools Set for Kids Adults,Knives Pottery Tools,Ceramic Supplies for Engraving, Embossing, Shaping,Sculpting,Modeling
• Amazon Business
$5.99
4
$23.96
Scissors Bulk Set of 25-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Shears Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Supplies, Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles
• Amazon Business
$20.99
1
$20.99
50-Pack Dog Tag Chain Ball Chain Necklace Bulk, Beaded Necklace Chains for Jewelry Making DIY Crafts, Military Blank Dog Tag Necklace for Men, Silver Nickel Plated Metal 24" Long 2.4mm Ball Bead Chain
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$9.99
2
$19.98
Resin Molds for Jewelry, Paxcoo 678pcs Earring Making Kit with 28pcs Epoxy Molds and 650pcs Earring Hooks, Jump Rings for Pendants, Resin Crafts, DIY Earring
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
XLZSP 12pcs Baby Face Silicone Molds Baking Tools Handmade Polymer Clay Mould Sugarcraft Chocolate Mold
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Sculpey Silicone Mold - Cabochon
• Blick Art Materials
$5.27
3
$15.81
Sculpey Silicone Jewelry Mold
• Blick Art Materials
$5.27
3
$15.81
Actvty Alphabet Keychain Molds with Hole, Reversed Alphabet Silicone Molds for Epoxy, Letter Resin Molds for Keychain Jewelry Pendant Making
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Resin Jewelry Molds, Jewelry Molds for Resin Casting, Silicone Molds for Epoxy Resin, Pendant Mold for DIY Gem Cabochon Pendant, Earring, Necklace Jewelry Making
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
YXCLIFE Mini Cookie Cutters Set - 30Pcs Small Heart Star Flower Round Square Hexagon Oval Diamond Shapes Cookie Cutters, Polymer Clay Cutters for Kids, Geometric Set for Biscuit Cutter, Fruit Cutter
• Amazon Business
$6.97
1
$6.97
Materials cost
$1,900.64
Vendor shipping charges
$7.35
Sales tax
$156.80
3rd party payment processing fee
$28.51
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,123.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$374.70
Total project goal
$2,498.00
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