How it Works
If you're looking for a fundraiser for your school, childcare centre or club that is easy, impactful and cherished for years, then you are in the right place. Group tea towels bring your community together and they sell well as have a genuine feel good factor.
Use your children’s drawings to create cherished family keepsakes of childhood friends and teachers, much like a yearbook on a tea towel. These mementos are then offered to loved ones with a margin on top, raising valuable dollars for your school, childcare centre or club.
Step-by-Step Fundraising Guide
Arrange a free Coordinator's Kit
We make it easy. Order your free kit to get started with your fundraising for schools. It includes artwork cards, pens, instructions, and helpful tips to set your fundraiser up for success. Start Your Fundraiser.
Start promoting and taking orders
Begin promoting your fundraising project and collecting orders. Use our ready-made marketing materials to spread the word. We provide everything you need to promote your tea towel printing project and plus an online store option to collect orders.
Get the kids drawing
Children draw self-portraits, handprints, write messages or create artwork. Use our supplied pens or your own coloured markers, perfect for full colour digital print designs.
Check ALL drawings
Tick off names to ensure no one is missed. Every student’s art matters in your school tea towel design. Following our artwork specifications helps ensure a smooth process.
Return your artwork and layout selection form
Send us your finished artwork and layout selections by post or upload online. Our team will create your unique design on tea towels, aprons or bags.
We create your unique design
Care is taken with every child’s artwork. Each drawing is scanned, cleaned, resized and placed into your layout, complete with your logo and groups name.
Approve your final artwork
We email your final proof for review. Need changes? No worries. Small edits can be made before finalising your beautiful fundraising products.
Supply your order numbers
Confirm your final order numbers via the approval link emailed to you. Don’t forget to include a few extras, as once they arrive families almost always wish they had ordered more.
We print and ship
Products will be printed and ready to ship within 7-10 working days. Delivery is via courier and should reach you within a few days depending on your location. Allow extra time in Term 4 due to the huge demand. If you have a deadline to meet or live in a remote area, let us know as early as possible.
Tally your profit and hand out your keepsakes
Products will arrive neatly folded with complimentary order bags making it easy to pack up, label and hand out your precious keepsakes.
Why Choose Expressions Fundraising?
- Award-Winning Customer Service: We've systematically mapped every step of your fundraising experience, from the moment you sign up to the day your tea towels arrive. You'll receive everything you need: pre-cut drawing cards, the right pens, marketing materials, step-by-step guides, online ordering for families, right through to your tea towels arriving ready folded with order bags to make distribution easy. All this saves your volunteers time and money. We support you every step of the way.
- Keepsakes Families Actually Love: Your tea towels aren't just fundraising products. They're commemorative mementos, a yearbook on a tea towel, that families use every day and treasure for many years. Some of our earliest school kids now bring home tea towels featuring the artwork of their own children. That's the kind of product we're so proud to make.
- Eco-Friendly & Ethically Made: Every tea towel, apron and tote bag is made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, printed with eco-friendly, solvent-free inks that meet Oeko-Tex 100 and Soil Association standards. We've been committed to sustainability since day one and have been awarded Best Eco-Friendly Fundraiser two years in a row, and we're proud of it.
- Real Results, No Upfront Costs: No risk. No hidden fees. No stress. Schools receive a complete fundraising kit, run the project with our full support, and only pay once their products are delivered. Over 27,000 projects. Over $25 million raised. The model works.
We've been doing this for over 27 years.
Expressions is a national brand and trusted name in the fundraising industry. Here's what that means for you:
Ready to Get Started?
Call us on 1300 855 509 or click below to get started today.
We'd love to help you run an easy, enjoyable and profitable fundraiser for your school or community group. Our friendly team will support you from first sketch to final delivery.
As a proudly Australian owned family business, we believe in creating feel-good, sustainable fundraising products. With our products, you’re not just raising money, you’re creating cherished memories that last for years.
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FAQs
How long does the whole process take?
Generally, allow around 4-6 weeks from start to finish.
Can we design our own tea towel?
Absolutely! We offer DIY design options or our team can handle the layout for you.
Is there a minimum order?
The minimum is only 40 per design. You can run a project with any group size, big or small. Please note for designs with 250+ drawings there is a minimum order of 100 units.
What can be included in the design?
Self-portraits, messages, handprints, logos, class names, get creative.
Is it suitable for childcare centres?
Yes, we work with preschools, daycares and even high schools. Everyone loves our tea towel fundraiser.