If you've ever tried stenciling and wondered if you might make your own patterns, head to Piscataway on April 13 and you will not only learn to cut stencils, but also see them in a historical context.

Stencilling has gotten sassy. No longer is the craft limited to fusty designs and Colonial borders. Today’s stencilling is bigger, bolder and fashionably fresh. “It’s become more of a decorator ...