Chair Affair for Charity: Stylish Stenciled Chair Project
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Royal Design Studio
(IC: professional)
I am very excited to be a participating artist in the Barnabas Network's "Chair Affair" event here in Greensboro, North Carolina. Thrilled, too, that Paint + Pattern has joined with me in supporting this worthy cause with the materials needed for my stenciled chair project.
Barnabas Network was founded about 10 years ago by a group of concerned citizens who watched families struggling to come out of homelessness and who, although they could afford a place to live, could not provide beds for their children or chairs to sit on. Since then, Barnabas Network has provided furniture for over 5,500 families.
Stencils and Supplies by Royal Design Studio
Barnabas Network was founded about 10 years ago by a group of concerned citizens who watched families struggling to come out of homelessness and who, although they could afford a place to live, could not provide beds for their children or chairs to sit on. Since then, Barnabas Network has provided furniture for over 5,500 families.
Stencils and Supplies by Royal Design Studio
I visited the Barnabas warehouse a couple of times, scouting the perfect chair to upcycle. I discovered this amazing new occasional chair by Theodore Alexander, valued at $2450, that had been donated by the manufacturer. I fell in love with the Art Deco lines and fine quality. Part of me hesitated to paint it, but in the spirit of the "Chair Affair" the challenge was on to paint and stencil something lovely and unique that bidders would want to buy. Read on to see how I accomplished my makeover and keep your fingers crossed that there will be a bidding war that will help a family in need!
Stencil Supplies for this Project
Chair Preparation
Stenciling the Feathered Damask Design
Gilding and Waxing
Now I just need to sign my stenciled chair project and it's ready for auction! The "Chair Affair" event will be held on April 16, 2015 at the Barnabas warehouse where chairs, small tables and paintings by select artists will be offered in a silent auction. My project will be featured with the other artists on their website, and in a local storefront prior to the event.
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Published March 6th, 2015 7:07 PM
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MaryStLouis on Mar 06, 2015Wow, you have some stones to refinish a chair this pricey! It's beautiful and I like it a lot better than the original. :)
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