3D Wooden Textiles for Beginners
A course by Tesler + Mendelovitch , Textile Design Studio
Joined August 2021
Make flexible wooden textiles by measuring, cutting, and binding wood veneer and learning how to transform it into 3D structures
Make flexible wooden textiles by measuring, cutting, and binding wood veneer and learning how to transform it into 3D structures
Joined August 2021
“Every piece of wood holds a story that it tells through its grain and tone, its texture, and its smell.”
Orli Tesler and Itamar Mendelovitch, the founders of textile studio Tesler + Mendelovitch, use those stories to create unique textiles using wood veneer. By constantly experimenting and adapting their techniques to each project, they are able to construct three-dimensional objects that are both beautiful and sustainable.
In this online course, they teach you how to use veneer to create malleable wood textiles at home. Learn how to cut, bind, and finish wood veneer, then transform it into a custom wall panel from scratch. Challenge the limits of what you can make with wood.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 8 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (122)
- 6,291 students
- 11 lessons (1h 30m)
- 8 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Transform wood veneer into a soft, bendable textile, and use it to create a 3D wall panel, ready for mounting.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in textile design, or who wants to make their own products out of wood.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is required.
In terms of materials, you will need veneer sheets, a cutting ruler, a utility knife, wood glue, and other materials specified by the teachers in the course.
Reviews
A course by Tesler + Mendelovitch
Orli Tesler and Itamar Mendelovitch are the founders of Israel-based studio Tesler + Mendelovitch. They met while studying textile design at the Shenkar University of Engineering and Design. From the outset, they had opposing design ideologies: Itamar works methodically and precisely, while Orli is more impulsive, but they soon realized that the two approaches complemented each other and began collaborating on projects. After graduating, they opened their own studio with the aim of transforming known materials into new forms.
Their first product launch was the diamond wood coffee table and sitting stool, but they’ve since gone on to create a whole range of unique products including their best-selling wooden clutch. Through their studio, Orli and Itamar collaborate with interior designers and architects around the world to create site-specific installations, special editions, and specialist commissions. They also share their designs with over 10K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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Influences
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U2
Learning the Basics
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What Is Veneer?
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Material Driven Design
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Tools and Materials
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U3
Practising Wooden Textiles
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The Cross Hatch Grid: Beginners Exercise
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The Vertical Curve: Beginners Exercise
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The Form Follows the Material
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U4
Building a Wall Piece: Oakwood
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Creating the Textile
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Compositing and Setting the 3D Curve
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Mounting the Panel on the Wall
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FP
Final project
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3D Wooden Textiles for Beginners
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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ellepl
Course is okay
vijolicam
I got usefull information about cutting method. And a lot of courage to start on my own
wanjure
Very well explained and easy to understand. I have never worked with wood, but I have understood everything. Great!!
yklimyentyev
This is an amazing discovery for me. I think it was a unique experience and I really enjoyed learning from these wonderful instructors. Million times thank you for this course. I love it and I liked instructors.
zhannagadach
Todavía estoy en el proceso de estudiar, pero miré todo el curso superficialmente para saber que lo que vi realmente me inspiró a nuevas ideas basadas en este curso, ni siquiera pensé que esto sería útil en mi práctica. De momento sigo estudiando y trato de ponerlo en práctica; cuando realmente funcione publicaré el resultado. En cualquier caso, muy informativo e interesante. Y no me arrepiento en absoluto de haberlo comprado. Muchas gracias a los creadores de esta técnica y curso. Gracias
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