3D Wooden Textiles for Beginners
A course by Tesler + MendelovitchTextile Design Studio
A course by Tesler + Mendelovitch, Textile Design Studio
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.
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 Cross Hatch Grid: Beginners Exercise
13 minutes, 20 seconds
The Form Follows the Material
4 minutes, 59 seconds
Compositing and Setting the 3D Curve
7 minutes, 39 seconds
Mounting the Panel on the Wall
3 minutes, 27 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin the course by getting to know the creatives behind Tesler + Mendelovitch. Discover how they went from studying textile design to opening their own studio specializing in sustainable wooden textiles, along with the influences that inspire the products they create.
Get an introduction to wood veneer as a material, how it is produced, and what types of wood are available. Then dive into wood textiles and how they can be used to inspire design and product innovation. Take a look at the tools and materials needed for the course, from wood glue to veneer sheets.
Next, prepare the veneer and draft a grid onto it. Orli and Itamar then teach you how to create the backing and how to play with the wood to find inspiration for your design.
Decide on the size and direction of your curves. Then create your composition, learn how to set it in place with glue, and finish it professionally by sanding and closing any gaps. To wrap up the course, Orli and Itamar share their advice for mounting your panel on the wall.
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
- 8 months ago
Sencillamente espectacular, la creatividad es el limite.
- 11 months ago
Te da las bases para conocer la técnica, muy interesante y con un potencial enorme de posibilidades creativas. Gracias chicos.
- thalerpPLUS1 year ago
excelente curso, absolutamente recomendable
- 1 year ago
Very helpful and interesting
- 1 year ago
Es interesante, aunque más una curiosidad artesana que un proceso industrial replicable.
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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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers foundational concepts in both textile and woodworking design, making it accessible even if you have no previous experience.
You will need wood veneer sheets, a utility knife, T ruler, masking tape, sandpaper, wood glue, double-sided tape, and basic safety gear. All required materials and tools are detailed in the course introduction.
You’ll learn how to transform wood veneer into flexible textiles, master cutting and bonding techniques, explore sustainable design, and create minimalist products such as clutches and panels inspired by nature.
Yes, the course emphasizes sustainable processes, material-driven design, and eco-friendly methods for both textile and woodworking applications.
The course teaches incision patterning, grid marking, and softening techniques to turn rigid veneer into flexible, textile-like materials suitable for creative design.
You’ll learn the differences between rotary-sliced and flat-sliced veneers, their characteristics, and how to select the right type for various design and furniture applications.
Yes, the course covers step-by-step methods for cutting, shaping, and assembling wood veneer into three-dimensional, flexible panels for products or wall installations.