Stencil1 has had some very fun DIY events with major brands such as the Gap and Levi’s. We bring the stencils and paint, they supply the clothing, and it’s a party. Well, we have taken that formula and are applying it to charity. We are beyond thrilled to be working with Housing Works, a nonprofit organization providing housing, medical, prevention, support services for those living with HIV/AIDS.
We are raising money for this cause in two ways: Through a DIY event in the Housing Works thrift store in Chelsea where you get to DIY political posters and clothing AND by auctioning off a chair that Stencil1 founder, Ed Roth, customized with political stencils.
Here are the details:
The event is sponsored by Pebeo. They generously donated fabric paint so we can stencil clothing at this event. Come and learn how to stencil your own political poster for the next protest, or just customize some clothing you purchase. You’ll feel good doing it as all proceeds go right to Housing Works!
You can register for the event here!
Bid on the chair! Ed customized this chair donated by William Grant & Sons with political messaging to make a real statement piece in your home. Activism has never looked so chic!
Stay tuned for more information on how you can bid on this chair online!
Here are some process photos of the chair being customized:
It all started off with this sketch. I printed a picture of the chair before it was painted and started sketching on it to get some ideas.
Let us know if you’re coming @Stencil1! See you there!