art fundraiser ideas
28 Feb 2019

Sharpie Portraits on Canvas

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Fundraising, Kindergarten, Markers, Sharpies | 0

This is my go-to art fundraiser idea. I’ve used it for years and often shared finished canvases, but never a full tutorial, so enjoy! • View and download Portraits on Canvas PDF Tutorial MATERIALS Stretched canvas (I used 16″ x 20″ for classes of 25) Dry wax paper (found at restaurant supply stores, and no, it’s not the same as … Read More
19 Feb 2019

We’ve Raised over $1800 for Haiti!

by | posted in: Fundraising | 0

  UPDATE: We’ve now raised over $1800! Read more about this drive below. I have a favor to ask. My friends in Haiti need some help. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to be able to travel and make art with children in Haiti. I met some amazingly selfless people along the way, and often stayed at a place … Read More

valentine art projects
23 Jan 2019

Valentine Art Project with Sharpies

by | posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crafts, Fundraising, Sharpies, Valentine's Day | 0

Valentine art projects that mix the rich color of Sharpies with hearts, pretty much can’t go wrong, if you ask me. This one involves mounting the drawings on to a stretched canvas. Change the size of the canvas to accommodate all your students, and you also have a very pretty collaborative fundraiser project. This is a technique I experimented with … Read More

winter painting ideas for kids
13 Dec 2018

Cardinal Painting

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Christmas, Fundraising, Painting, Winter | 0

When it comes to winter painting ideas for kids, this cardinal has been a favorite for years. The red and blue colors always make such a pretty image. • View and download Cardinal PDF tutorial MATERIALS • Multimedia or watercolor paper • Sharpie, black, fine tip • Crayons • Liquid watercolor DIRECTIONS 1. Draw a cardinal and tree branch in … Read More

class art project for fundraising
28 Apr 2018

Class Art Project for Fundraising

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Fundraising, Kindergarten, Markers, Sharpies | 0

  My favorite class art project for fundraising is this one with Sharpie self portraits on canvas. I’ve done it with every kinder class for years, and some parents still think I send it out somewhere to have it made. MATERIALS Stretched canvas (I use a 16″ x 20″ size for classes with 25 or fewer students) Dry wax paper … Read More
28 Mar 2017

Pre-K Auction Art

by | posted in: Collage, Fundraising, Kindergarten, Markers, Sharpies | 0

Yes, you can make some really amazing auction art from a room full of 5 year olds. Celebrate all their scribbly drawings by attaching them to a stretched canvas, and you have a pretty amazing collage. MATERIALS • Stretched canvas, 16″ x 20″ • Sharpie markers, brush type recommended • Dry wax paper (found in restaurant supply stores) • Scissors … Read More

oil pastel projects for kids
1 Feb 2016

Oil Pastel Heart

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Fundraising, Kindergarten, Oil Pastel, Valentine's Day | 2

This oil pastel heart project actually did triple duty last year. It continued the student’s study of warm and cool colors, taught them about a Pop artist named Jim Dine, and provided a colorful picture that I think will work for our annual fundraiser. MATERIALS • Multimedia paper • Oil pastels, I prefer the Portfolio brand DIRECTIONS 1. After viewing … Read More
14 Mar 2015

Sharpie Marker Alphabet

by | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Fundraising, lettering, Markers, Sharpies | 0

Here’s an idea for making finished auction art. Each students is assigned a letter and they make it as fancy and colorful as can be with Sharpie markers. I decoupage them to a canvas board, and later outline the letters with a metallic marker to give them some extra sparkle. MATERIALS Canvas board Dry wax paper White glue Sharpie markers … Read More

Art Projects for Kids