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Mrs. Chavez from Valliant, OK is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Needle Felting Art - Fuzzy Painting!

Help me give my students the opportunity to experience needle felting art.

  • $257 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Needle felting provides students with a unique artistic outlet that fosters creativity and self-expression. Through this tactile medium, they can explore their imagination and develop their artistic skills in a hands-on manner. Needle felting allows for the creation of intricate designs and sculptures, enabling our students to experiment with texture, color, and form in ways that are both enriching and rewarding.

Moreover, needle felting promotes mindfulness and focus as students engage in the repetitive motion of sculpting wool fibers.

This process encourages concentration and patience, helping our students develop valuable life skills such as perseverance and attention to detail.

By funding needle felting supplies for our art class, you would not only be supporting the arts but also investing in the holistic development of our students. Art education plays a crucial role in nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, all of which are essential for success in today's world.

In conclusion, I urge you to consider supporting our art class by providing funding for needle felting art supplies. Your generosity would make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and empower them to unleash their creativity through the transformative power of art.

Mrs. Chavez
Grades 9-12
  • Valliant High School
  • Valliant, OK
    • 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

    This project will reach 110 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Happy Wool Felt Animals: Needle Felt 30 Furry & Feathered Friends • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
HTVRONT Felt Sheets for Crafts - 60PCS Felt Squares - 8x12" A4 Stiff Felt Sheets, 40 Assorted Colors Felt Papers, 1mm Stiff Felt for Sewing, Patchwork, Decoration, Embroidering, Book, Craft Felt • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96
Faxco 10 Pcs Car Wash Sponges, Car Cleaning Large Sponges, Washing Car Sponge Pads, Colorful Soft Wash Sponge Pads • Amazon Business $10.49 3 $31.47
Needle Felting Kit, 40 Colors Wool Roving Set, Needle Felting Starter Kit for Beginner, Wool Felting Tool Kit with Felting Tool and Foam Mat, Needle Felting Supplies for DIY, Arts and Craft Activity • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
Z-COLOR 60 Pieces 79mm 86mm 91mm Felting Needles DIY Wool PIN Felting Tools Kits Medium-Each Sizes of 20PCS • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
2 Pcs Wool Carders,Hand Carders for Wool,Craft Wool Needle Felting Tools with Solid Wood Handle,Slicker Brush for Dogs,Carding Brushes for Needle Felting Wool • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$171.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$217.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.43

Total project goal

$256.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $256.22

1 Donor

-$108.90

Donations toward project cost

-$108.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$128.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$108.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.22

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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