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Mr. Ellis Stephens Art Class from San Jose, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Creativity with a CNC+Router for Advanced Art Shop

Help me give my students Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router to take their art and shop projects to the next level, fostering creativity and technical skills.

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $4,917 goal

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My Project

Our advanced art and shop classes are dedicated to inspiring creativity and developing technical skills among our students. We are seeking to acquire a Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router, a versatile and precise tool that will revolutionize our classroom projects. With this machine, our students will have the opportunity to engage in complex and innovative projects, combining traditional artistic techniques with modern technology.

The Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router will be utilized in a variety of projects, including:

Custom School Mascot Sign: Students will design and create a large, detailed sign of our school's mascot.

Intricate Engravings: Students will create detailed engravings on wood, acrylic, or metal, learning precision design and material handling.

3D Sculptures: Using 3D modeling software, students will carve intricate sculptures, enhancing their understanding of dimensions and multi-step machining processes.

Custom Art Panels: Students will design and assemble layered art panels, creating multi-dimensional artworks that showcase their creativity and technical skills.

The addition of the Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router will provide numerous benefits to our students:

Enhanced Creativity: Students will explore new artistic techniques and create more complex and detailed projects.

Technical Skills: Students will learn to use advanced machinery and software, gaining valuable skills for future careers.

Collaborative Projects: The router will enable large-scale, collaborative projects, fostering teamwork and problem-solving.

By supporting this project, you will help equip our art and shop classes with the tools needed to inspire and empower our students. The Shapeoko 5 Pro CNC Router will open up a world of possibilities, allowing our students to take their creativity and technical skills to new heights. Thank you for considering our project and for your generous support in helping us achieve our educational goals.

Mr. Ellis Stephens Art Class
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shapeoko 5 Pro • Carbide 3D $3,750.00 1 $3,750.00

Materials cost

$3,750.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $343.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$56.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,179.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$737.54

Total project goal

$4,916.91

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