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Ms. Downard from Willows, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Watercolor Projects

Help me give my students the material to create a watercolor animal painting.

  • $817 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The Watercolor Animal Project I would like my students to create, holds immense importance for students as it goes beyond being a simple art activity, offering a multifaceted learning experience.

Through this project, students not only explore their creative side but also engage in valuable educational and personal development:

Artistic Expression and Creativity: The project serves as a canvas for students to express themselves artistically. Working with watercolors allows them to experiment with colors, textures, and techniques, fostering creativity and encouraging them to think outside the box.

Observational Skills and Attention to Detail: Painting animals requires keen observation and attention to detail. Students learn to closely study the unique features of their chosen animals, enhancing their observational skills and attention to intricacies in the natural world.

Ms. Downard Willows High School Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Downard

Willows, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

250 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Richeson Bulk Pack Watercolor Paper - 9" x 12", 135 lb, Pkg of 425 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $141.72 2 $283.44
Prang Watercolor Pan Master Class Pack • Blick Art Materials $111.38 1 $111.38
Dynasty Economy Camel Brushes - Canister of 72, Flats • Blick Art Materials $64.75 1 $64.75
Canson XL Bulk Watercolor Paper - 9" x 12", Cold Press, 250 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $63.19 1 $63.19
Dynasty Economy Camel Brushes - Canister of 144, Rounds • Blick Art Materials $44.28 1 $44.28
Denkee 4 Pack Large Thick Durable A4 File Portable Project Case, Plastic Scrapbook Paper Storage Box with Handle for 8.5 x 11 Paper, Office Supplies Documents Storage Case (13.98 x 10.63 x 1.57 in) • Amazon Business $32.89 1 $32.89

Materials cost

$599.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $54.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$693.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.44

Total project goal

$816.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $816.26

2 Donors

-$402.24

Donations toward project cost

-$351.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.34

match offer

-$402.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$341.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

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