Chairs for Charity

One of the most creative and generous volunteer events the Interior Design students participate in is Chairs for Charity. This is an opportunity for our students to give back to our community and a chance to show their vision and creativity in design.

It all begins with an old, unwanted chair that is rescued from a garage sale or thrift store. The chair is then turned into a creative work of art by our design student. The assignment is to use materials that they have learned about in the Materials of Design class (ID 105). The chairs are sanded, painted, draped, enameled, or upholstered in fabrics that create a theme that the student has … full article and PHOTO GALLERY …