Furniture Design: Introduction to Danish Cord Weaving

Explore basic techniques for weaving furniture and decorative objects with natural fibers to make unique and durable designs

• Introduction
• Methods and Materials
• Time to Weave
• Tips and Resources
• Final project

By weaving surfaces, you can give a personal touch to new furniture as well as breathe life into old pieces. Designer Heide Martin runs her own studio in Maine where she practices her passion for handmade woven surfaces. She has sold and exhibited her work internationally and been both a resident and visiting artist at various institutions.

In this course, Heide teaches you how to restore furniture by weaving a unique and comfortable seat with Danish cord. Learn how to use traditional techniques to make creative and durable furniture designs. Weave any surface and balance functionality with art.

• About Me
• Influences
• Why Woven Furniture?
• Introduction to Danish Cord
• Techniques and Patterns
• Gather Your Materials and Tools
• Selecting a Frame to Weave Upon
• Preparing the Frame: Layout and Nails 1
• Preparing the Frame: Layout and Nails 2
• Setting the Warp 1
• Setting the Warp 2
• Wrap the Rail
• Weaving 1
• Weaving 2
• Designing Furniture for a Weave
• Caring For Your Danish Cord Furniture
• How to create different woven pieces