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Mrs. Soucy from Gwinn, MI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Native American Beadwork Project

Help me give my students the supplies they need to learn Native American beading techniques.

  • $830 goal

This project expired on May 4, 2025.

This project expired on May 4, 2025.

My Project

For this project, I am seeking materials to teach high school art students traditional Native American beading techniques. Students will create a peyote stitch keychain. They will begin this project by researching the significance of beading in indigenous cultures.

In Indigenous cultures, beading holds immense cultural significance, serving as a way to record and express stories, traditions, identity, social status, and spirituality through intricate designs on clothing and accessories, often acting as a visual language connecting people to their heritage and ancestors; the act of beading itself can also be considered a form of prayer or meditation, signifying deep connection to their community and the natural world.

I have several students who are Native American, and have learned beading techniques that they would like to share with their classmates. This project will give everyone an opportunity to consider the significance of this art practice in different cultures.

Mrs. Soucy Gwinn Middle High School Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VIVOSUN 3-Pack 6.5 Inch Gardening Scissors Hand Pruner Pruning Shear with Straight Stainless Steel Blades Orange • Amazon Business $10.59 20 $211.80
The Beadsmith Nymo Thread – White Color – Size B, .20mm Diameter, 3oz Cone, 2505 Yards/2291 Meters – Made of Nylon – Bead Embroidery & Weaving, Off Loom & Loom Work and DIY Craft Projects • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Medium Red, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $4.20 7 $29.40
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Light Red, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $4.20 7 $29.40
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Turquoise, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.95 7 $27.65
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Lemon Yellow, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.95 7 $27.65
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Hot Pink, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.95 7 $27.65
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Violet, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.95 7 $27.65
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Gunmetal, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.95 7 $27.65
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Dark Green, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.95 7 $27.65
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Orange, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.95 7 $27.65
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Light Blue, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.95 7 $27.65
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Royal Blue, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.95 7 $27.65
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - Medium Green, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.95 7 $27.65
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads - White Opaque, 10/0, 22 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.49 7 $24.43
John Bead Solgel Chalk Dyed Czech Seed Beads - 11/0, Light Green, 23 g vial • Blick Art Materials $3.25 7 $22.75
Unfinished Birch Dowel Rods for Crafts – 10-Pack, 3/4 x 12 in. Kiln-Dried Wooden Dowel Rod Craft Sticks in Bulk – Durable Wood Sticks That Resist Warping for Home, School, DIY, & More by Hygloss • Amazon Business $17.96 1 $17.96
Funcolor Frosted Faux Leather Roll: 12x52 Inch Brown Soft Faux Suede Fabric Synthetic Solid Leatherette Sheet for Sewing Crafts Making Earring Bows • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Pepperell Braiding Split/Key Ring, 1 Inch, Silver, Pack of 48 • School Specialty $6.74 1 $6.74
58 Pcs Beading Needles Set 2 Sizes Long Straight Beading Needles Size 11 Stainless Bead Needle Embroidery Needles Seed Beads Needles with Pin Cushion for Small Size Beads Piercing • Amazon Business $4.89 1 $4.89

Materials cost

$664.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.67

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$705.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.45

Total project goal

$829.64

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