Rainforest Project Tea Towel Fundraiser
How times have changed from back in our school days when a project involved A2 card and a glue stick! Today, schools across Australia are finding fresh, creative ways to combine learning with community fundraising. One standout example is Living Faith Lutheran Primary School in Queensland, where a tea towel fundraiser brought rainforest studies to life.
A Class Project with Purpose
The Year 3 students, guided by teacher Stephen, spent a semester learning about rainforests. To showcase their knowledge, each student created an individual artwork inspired by the rainforest. These vibrant designs were then professionally tea towel printed on Expressions’ premium white cotton towels.
The results? Bright, colourful, and truly unique tea towel keepsakes that captured the children’s creativity while raising awareness about the environment. These tea towels became more than just learning outcomes, they became lasting memories and beautiful fundraising products.
Fundraising with Impact
The school decided to sell their custom tea towels at their Exhibition Evening, with all proceeds donated to the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. After visiting the reserve, the students voted to support its conservation efforts, a wonderful example of young Australians choosing to give back to their community and environment.
This initiative reflects the essence of Expressions — helping schools turn everyday classroom creativity into practical, profitable, and purposeful fundraisers.
Why Choose a Tea Towel Fundraiser?
- Simple and affordable – No upfront costs for schools.
- Memorable keepsakes – Parents, grandparents, and friends treasure them.
- Eco-friendly fundraising – 100% cotton and reusable.
- Successful across Australia – From small rural schools to large city campuses.
Get Started with Expressions
For over 25 years, Expressions Australia has been helping schools, childcare centres, and community groups raise funds through tea towel fundraisers, aprons, and tote bags. Whether it’s capturing a theme like rainforests, creating class portraits, or celebrating milestones, Expressions is known as the tea towel company that schools trust year after year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes tea towel fundraisers so popular in Australia?
They are affordable, practical, eco-friendly, and make beautiful keepsakes. Families love displaying children’s artwork in their homes.
How much money can schools raise with tea towel printing?
Profit depends on how many tea towels you order and sell. Schools typically earn several dollars per towel, adding up to thousands for larger orders.
Can we customise the tea towel design?
Yes! Choose from individual artwork, handprints, signatures, class lists, school logos, or themed designs. The creative options are endless.
Do parents order directly or through the school?
Both options are available. Expressions offers online ordering setups as well as traditional school order forms to suit your community.
Is tea towel fundraising only for schools?
No — childcare centres, community groups, sporting clubs, and even personal projects can run successful fundraisers with Expressions.
Like the rainforest project at Living Faith Lutheran Primary, your school can turn learning into fun. With Expressions, you’ll not only raise funds but also create treasured tea towel keepsakes that last a lifetime.