Furniture Decoration with Wicker
A course by Jucá Mobília, Brand Specialized in Furniture Design
Learn to use wicker to create original decorative pieces combining wood and plant fibers
Creating decorative objects using wood and wicker is one of the specialties of Jucá Mobília, a brand dedicated to furniture design with a story to tell. Join Carmen Mendonça and Milena Chuba and discover how to make a characterful piece with your own two hands.
In this online course, learn all the steps for applying wicker designs to decorative objects and furniture. Explore the versatility of these two traditional materials to create exclusive, timeless pieces following the guidance of your teachers.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 30 downloads
What's included in this course?
Start by hearing the story and philosophy behind the furniture design brand Jucá Mobília. Discover Carmen Mendonça and Milena Chuba's main influences and sources of inspiration.
Next, explore the artistic possibilities and uses of wicker and wood as your teachers show you how to choose the best combination of materials for your project. Then put together a mood board and get to work on your first sketches.
After measuring and marking the wood for cutting, it's time to start assembling your piece! Learn to use an angle grinder to make grooves and cuts for inserting the wicker. Sand and varnish the wood before adding the wicker components.
Carmen and Milena bring the course to a close with a series of tips for care and maintenance to help keep your creations looking newer for longer. They also touch on how to solve any unforeseen issues during assembly, along with some other applications for wicker as well as textiles.
- 100% positive reviews (15)
- 1,313 students
- 16 lessons (1h 43m)
- 30 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Make a decorative object or piece of furniture combining woodwork and wicker techniques.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who loves creating with their hands and wants to learn to apply wicker designs to different objects.
Requirements and materials
No previous furniture-decoration experience is necessary for this course.
You do need a few things like wood (plywood or MDF), wicker, and carpentry tools as well as safety materials.
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Jucá Mobília
A course by Jucá Mobília
Furniture design brand Jucá Mobília was born when architects Carmen Mendonça and Milena Chuba joined forces to begin a new journey together, venturing into the world of carpentry and furniture design with a more relatable approach. Passionate about manual work, the duo creates furnishings that tell stories using timeless materials and techniques.
Their pieces have been part of various national and international events including Milan Design Week, Mercado Arte Design, and Feira Paralela, to name just a few.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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Our biggest influences
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U2
Preparation and materials
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Straw: history and composition
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Composition: combining straw and wood
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Materials, tools and accessories
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Mood board and sketch
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Dimensions and proportions
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Workspace safety and preparation tips
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U3
Project execution
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Marks
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Assembly
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Milling
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Finish: sandpaper and oil
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Straw application
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Finishing with rattan ribbon
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U4
Final tips
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Small design variations
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Maintenance and conservation
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FP
Final project
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Furniture Decoration with Wicker
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FAQs
The course is intermediate level, recommended for those with basic woodworking or design knowledge who want to refine their skills and explore integrating woven straw into furniture.
You’ll need basic woodworking tools (handsaw, sandpaper, chisel, router), materials like solid wood, plywood, MDF, natural or synthetic straw, plus PPE such as safety glasses and gloves.
You’ll learn wood joinery, preparing and applying straw, assembling original furniture, collaborative design, finishing and maintenance, along with exploring cultural and historical Brazilian design references.
The course teaches how to select, prepare, and apply straw to wooden furniture, demonstrating cutting, fastening, finishing, and aesthetic integration techniques to create unique, durable pieces.
Yes, once you complete all course modules, you’ll receive a certificate of participation confirming your mastery of the techniques covered.
The course covers half-lap joints, dowels, self-tapping screws, and traditional methods that ensure structural stability and professional finishes in furniture.
You’ll get to know natural straw, synthetic straw, rattan, and aramid, learning to compare their properties, uses, and how to pick the best option for each furniture project.
Muito bom o curso. Porem imaginava que iriam ensinar a trançar a palha tb. Fiquei decepcionada com isso, pois era o que me interessava.
Con este curso aumentó mi interés en aplicar estas técnicas en diferentes proyectos, fue valioso conocer los diferentes materiales y decoraciones que podemos utilizar, así como las combinaciones que hacen contraste, y los cuidados recomendamos, entre otros, muchas gracias!!.
Curso sencillo, pero tal vez en exceso, siento que la información y técnicas están muy limitadas, sería bueno que hicieran otro curso explorando más las posibilidades del uso de este material en el mobiliario.
gives you an appreciation for the history of the fabrics and how to preserve those. i loved the care they took with the materials.
Soy carpintero , este oficio que se están perdiendo las técnicas , la parte industrial de muebles se esta comiendo la parte del arte de la carpintería ,las placas compuestas diferentes maderas y materiales no madera. esto a dejado un lado la belleza de este oficio. en este curso enseña como realizar las aplicaciones de esterilla trenzada o rejilla trenzada, los artesanos que fabrican esta esterilla trenzada todavía hay en Chile y España pero cada vez mas escasos este arte.