Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving
A course by Carolina OrtegaTextile and Industrial Designer
A course by Carolina Ortega, Textile and Industrial Designer
Learn basic techniques for weaving furniture and decorative objects by hand
Applying traditional weaving techniques to create contemporary and functional pieces with PVC cord is Carolina Ortega's specialty. Her creations with different weaves and patterns have graced the pages of magazines such as Vogue, Design Milk, and Prestige Marrakech. Her pieces stand out for their originality and for enhancing the value of handmade items.
In this online course, learn to weave with PVC cord. Discover basic techniques to create decorative objects and hand-woven furniture. What's more, see how to create your own pattern, adjust it to an object, and keep it in great condition.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 16 downloads
What will we do in the course
1 minute, 20 seconds
What is the PVC cord?
5 minutes, 22 seconds
The importance of color
17 minutes, 24 seconds
What is flat tissue?
10 minutes, 31 seconds
Types of patterns for PVC cord fabric.
3 minutes, 38 seconds
Types of yarns we use in our furniture I
14 minutes, 42 seconds
What's included in this course?
Get to know Carolina and find out more about her love for art and painting. She tells you about her professional career path, her experience with PVC cord, and her journey to creating her design studio specialized in creating contemporary pieces with traditional weaving techniques. In addition, she talks to you about her influences, such as the artists and designers who she admires as well as Colombian and Wayú handmade pieces.
Discover what exactly PVC is, how it can be applied, and how to work with this versatile material. Through practical exercises, learn what flat knitting is and how you can apply it to an object. Next, get to know what types of cord to use, the best patterns to work with, and the frames and shapes you can use to weave.
Then go over the materials you need to complete the course project. Decide on the pattern and colors for your piece, take the measurements, and prepare everything thoroughly to avoid surprises when you finish your piece.
Start warping the cord on a chair or stool to create the base and then move on to the slowest part of the process: the weaving. Carolina breaks down the process of creating a layered surface before showing you how to finish off the ties and apply some final touches.
To wrap up, Carolina invites you to let your imagination run wild by showing you a series of examples to create unique designs, as well as some care and protection tips for your new creation.
What is this course's project?
Weave a stool in PVC cord using your own style.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who likes to experiment with new materials and wants to learn how to weave with PVC cord.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed to take this course. In terms of materials, you need a stool or a chair—new or used—with a square surface area, PVC cord, pliers, and other materials you can find at home and that Carolina will mention in the course.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
Excelente curso, sus tecnicas y sus ideas son de gran inspiracion para muchos proyectos.☺☺☺♣♠♠
- 8 months ago
Hola todos, saben de algún contacto para encontrar el material en Chile gracias 🙏🏻
- 1 year ago
El curso está bien echo y me encantó. La profe es muy clara y atenta. Tengo solo el problema de buscar el material en Italia, porque no es muy cencillo.
- 1 year ago
Es muy dedicada en explicar cada detalle, y su trabajo impecable. Destaco como llevó a otro nivel el trabajo artesanal, nos inspira y nos lleva a desarrollar nuestra creatividad.
- 1 year ago
Felicito a la profesora Carolina Ortega por su metodología y forma didáctica como transmite su conocimiento y enseña.
Carolina currently owns a design studio where she creates contemporary pieces using traditional weaving techniques. For over five years now, the studio has specialized in creating pieces with PVC cord. They combine shapes, textures, colors, and materials to create unique, ergonomic, and, above all, ethical pieces as they work under the concept of fair trade, positioning artisanship as a valuable profession.
Content
- U1
Presentation
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course
- U2
First steps
- What is the PVC cord?
- The importance of color
- What is flat tissue?
- Types of patterns for PVC cord fabric.
- Types of yarns we use in our furniture I
- Types of yarns we use in our furniture II
- Different frames and shapes on which we can weave
- U3
Get to work: Let's knit!
- Materials you will need.
- Enlist the pattern and colors
- Chair base yarn.
- Tissue
- Finishes
- U4
Fly your imagination
- Tips to make unique designs
- Care and protection tips for furniture
- FP
Final project
- Weaving techniques with PVC cable
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FAQs
You’ll learn both traditional and modern weaving techniques applied to furniture design, how to work with PVC and other materials, color combinations, pattern creation and adjustment, plus methods for restoring and protecting woven furniture.
This is an intermediate-level course, ideal for those with basic design or craft knowledge, but no expert skills needed. It covers everything from foundational techniques to advanced procedures.
You’ll need tubular PVC cord, scissors, tape, rulers, markers, paper templates, and optionally clamps and basic measuring and cutting tools.
The course covers flat weaving, traditional spinning, endless weaving, 1x1, 2x2, and 3x3 patterns, geometric pattern adjustments, and weaving methods for different structures and shapes.
You’ll learn how to pick and combine colors using the color wheel, harmonious palettes, primary color mixing, and visual effects to create attractive, functional furniture designs.
Yes, the course includes techniques for renewing and restoring old furniture with PVC weaving, giving pieces new life and character through handcrafted methods.
Tubular PVC is more flexible and lightweight, perfect for weaving, while solid PVC is stiffer and more durable, better suited for sturdy structural parts.