Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving
What will we do in the course
A course by Carolina Ortega , Textile and Industrial Designer
About the video: What will we do in the course
Overview
“In this lesson I will tell you the route we are going to take to complete this course. ”
In this video lesson Carolina Ortega addresses the topic: What will we do in the course, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving. Learn basic techniques for weaving furniture and decorative objects by hand.
Partial transcription of the video
“What will we do in the course? Hello, in this course I will teach you how to weave in PVC. You will learn basic techniques on how to do it, I will show you what the importance of color is, I will explain what flat tissue consists of and how you can knit it so that it looks harmonious. I will teach you to make a pattern, We will perform basic exercises so that you learn to knit, first on paper, then move on to knitting in PVC. During the course I will give you different tools so that we can develop the final project. For the final project I will weave a stool. We will start smoothing the mat...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to PVC Cord Weaving
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Textile Design, Upcycling, Weaving
Carolina Ortega
A course by Carolina Ortega
Born in Bogotá (Colombia), she has been interested in art and painting since she was a child. She studied industrial design in her home country and then did a master's degree in textile design in London (England). There she discovered the value of handmade objects, the artisanal world, and traditional techniques. She seeks to reflect the culture of her country in each piece she produces.
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.
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