Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners
Influences
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística) , Furniture woodworking instructor
Joined January 2019
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Let me tell you a bit about those who have influenced my work, always in a positive way. Since I was little, they supported me to promote my interests. The love I feel for what I do is something that I have built along the way, I will talk about that and much more in the lesson.”
In this video lesson Patricio Ortega (Maderística) addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners. Learn the essential steps for designing, planning, and building wooden furniture in your own signature style.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i'm going to share with you some of my main influences. Well. logically. the first influence for anyone is their upbringing. their family. In my case. i would particularly emphasize my mother. Looking at her now. i think she is like the true creator. i would say. She is a very creative. very active person. I have this image from childhood that there was always something happening at home. She was painting a wall. fixing a garden. She also had her hobbies. took courses. and painted stained glass. She was always doing many things. very workaholic. a textile artisan. she made w...”
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Course summary for: Furniture Design and Construction for Beginners
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Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Woodworking

Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
A course by Patricio Ortega (Maderística)
Patricio Ortega is a furniture maker and founder of Maderística, a small workshop specializing in handcrafted furniture design. With 14 years of experience, he has focused on mastering plywood, developing innovative techniques, and sharing his knowledge with over 1,800 students. As an architect and self-taught instructor, Patricio blends creativity and technique to create functional and durable furniture.
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