3D Wooden Textiles for Beginners

A course by Tesler + Mendelovitch , Textile Design Studio

Textile Design Studio. Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
Joined August 2021

Make flexible wooden textiles by measuring, cutting, and binding wood veneer and learning how to transform it into 3D structures

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  • 5878 students
  • Audio: English
  • English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch

Make flexible wooden textiles by measuring, cutting, and binding wood veneer and learning how to transform it into 3D structures

“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.

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What will you learn in this online course?

11 lessons & 8 downloads

What Is Veneer?
10 minutes, 41 seconds
Tools and Materials
2 minutes, 12 seconds
The Form Follows the Material
4 minutes, 59 seconds
Mounting the Panel on the Wall
3 minutes, 27 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (117)
  • 5878 students
  • 11 lessons (1h 30m)
  • 8 additional resources (1 files)
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  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
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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.


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Tesler + Mendelovitch

A course by Tesler + Mendelovitch

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Textile Design Studio

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

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Us
    • Influences
  • U2

    Learning the Basics

    • What Is Veneer?
    • Material Driven Design
    • Tools and Materials
  • U3

    Practising Wooden Textiles

    • The Cross Hatch Grid: Beginners Exercise
    • The Vertical Curve: Beginners Exercise
    • The Form Follows the Material
  • U4

    Building a Wall Piece: Oakwood

    • Creating the Textile
    • Compositing and Setting the 3D Curve
    • Mounting the Panel on the Wall
  • FP

    Final project

    • 3D Wooden Textiles for Beginners

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 3D Wooden Textiles for Beginners. Craft, and Design course by Tesler + Mendelovitch

3D Wooden Textiles for Beginners

A course by Tesler + Mendelovitch
Textile Design Studio. Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
Joined August 2021
  • 97% positive reviews (117)
  • 5878 students