Lorena Uriarte

2nd Saturday Class: 60 Stitches (Warriewood)
2026-02-14 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | 60 Stitches, 1301/ 4 Daydream St, Warriewood, NSW, 2101, Australia
Join a friendly group of quilters in this monthly class at 60 Stitches in Warriewood, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Bring your own project or choose from one of my designs. I’ve even been known to create something special for my regular students! With over 20 years of experience, I’ll guide you through any technique, whether you prefer hand or machine quilting.
All cutting and pressing tools are there so all you need to bring is your project, your machine and general sewing supplies.
Plus, you’ll have access to 60 Stitches’ beautiful selection of fabrics and notions to inspire your next creation.
Class fee is $85 per month which includes coffee, tea and my famous home baked treats!
ONLINE BOOKINGS HERE!
2026 DATES
10 JAN
’14 FEB
14 MARCH
NO APRIL CLASS (AQC)
9 MAY
13 JUNE
11 JULY
8 AUG
NO CLASS SEPTEMBER (MOROCCO TRIP)
10 OCT
14 NOV
12 DEC

Kings B'day Long Weekend
2026-06-08 | NSW

Quilt Coat Workshop: The Quirky Quilting Co (Springwood)
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-31 | The Quirky Quilting Co, 3/15 Dennis Rd, Springwood, Queensland, 4127, Australia
Thrilled to be invited to teach two quilt coat workshops at Lisa’s colourful shop in Springwood near Brisbane.
Bookings are directly through the shop.
Call or email them for all the details.

Precious Time Fabric & Quilts: Toowoomba (Qld)
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23 | Precious Time Fabric & Quilts, 29 David St, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Come and sew with me on my annual trip to Patrina’s gorgeous shop in Toowoomba!
Projects to be advised.
Call the shop to make your booking.
Precious Time Fabric & Quilts
29 David St, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350

Quilt Coat Workshop: My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
2026-05-20 10:00 - 16:00 | My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princess Hwy, Sylvania, NSW, 2224, Australia
Make your very own quilt coat in this two day workshop held at My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
20 May & 17 June

Contact the shop for more details regarding patterns and requirements.

3rd Saturday Class - My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 | My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princess Hwy, Sylvania, NSW, 2224, Australia
Ring Cycles Quilt

Make a modern style quilt with Lorena Uriarte
3rd Saturday of the month
10am – 4pm each day
2026 DATES
7 FEB (This date is an exception and is the 1st Saturday)
21 MAR
18 APR
16 MAY
20 JUNE
18 JULY
15 AUG
NO CLASSES SEPTEMBER (Morroco Trip)
17 OCT
21 NOV
$90 Tuition fee is per class – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!!

Lorena has many of her own quilt options and styles to choose from, Opal Essence, Winding Ways, Kawandi, Court House Steps, Ring Cycles, Sakura Breeze just to name a few.

Or you could learn the basics for patchwork piecing by making one of Lorena’s other quilts including a sampler quilt. It has options to do varying blocks or to make a quilt repeating the block you like. Lorena will show you how to make blocks and guide you to make a quilt that has your style built into it.

The fabric/ requirements, templates and if needed commercial patterns are in addition to the tuition fee. Price will depend on what you choose. We have a big selection and price point in store. We are happy to help you.

This class is held at our Sylvania Store
208 Princes Highway Sylvania NSW 2224

Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking
Terms and Conditions | my-sewing-supplies (mysewingsupplies.com.au)

Please select in store pick up as your freight option to avoid the minimum charge.

Requirements list is available if you want to see them before booking. Please reach out online or in store.

Starman Workshop: 60 Stitches (Warriewood)
2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 | 60 Stitches, 1301/ 4 Daydream St, Warriewood, NSW, 2101, Australia
Two Day Starman Quilt Workshop60 Stitches, Warriewood28 March & 2 May 2026 | 10am–3pm
The Starman Quilt is a bold, graphic design built from simple shapes and thoughtful fabric choices.
Over two relaxed days we’ll explore layout options, scale, colour placement and contrast, allowing each quilt to evolve in its own direction.
Students can choose between two template sets to create either a 12″ or 16″ block, opening up different possibilities for quilt size, rhythm and visual impact.
The workshop is split over two days, allowing time to make some blocks before returning to focus on setting triangles and construction techniques.
Skills covered include choosing colours and fabrics to create strong secondary patterns, working with solids, prints or a mix of both, and understanding how colour and value influence the overall design. Students will cut using acrylic templates and a rotary cutter for accurate piecing, with blocks able to be pieced by hand or machine.
Suitable for confident beginners through to experienced quilters who enjoy exploring design and patchwork piecing.
4 Daydream Street
Building 1, Level 3, Unit 1
Warriewood NSW 2102

ANZAC DAY (Public Holiday)
2026-04-25 | NSW

AQC: Royal Exhibition Hall (Melbourne)
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-12 | Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, 3053, Australia
I’m excited to be returning to Australia’s premier quilting event in Melbourne!
AQC is more than a quilt show, there are demonstrations, a wide variety of stands, evening events and awards.
I’m thankful for the support of Bernina Australia for both of my machine sewing classes.

Lorena’s Classes can be booked via the AQC Website
https://aqc.com.au/2026-tutors/2026-lorena-uriarte/

THURSDAY & FRIDAY – Quilt Coats

SATURDAY – Kaleidoscope Kisses

SUNDAY – Opal Essence – EPP

EASTER 2026
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-06 | NSW

KAWANDI: My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
2026-03-18 10:00 - 15:00 | My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princess Hwy, Sylvania, NSW, 2224, Australia
Kawandi is a practice of slow making. In this hands-on workshop we stitch intuitively, building layers of cloth, rhythm and texture through hand quilting and repetition. Suitable for all skill levels, it offers a relaxed, improvisational approach and is a wonderful way to use up fabric scraps. A kit will be provided.
Make a modern style quilt – Lorena Uriarte
3rd Wednesday of the month
10am – 4pm each day
Tuition fee is $90

Lorena has many of her own quilt options and styles to choose from, Ring Cycles, Opal Essence, Winding Ways, Kawandi, Court House Steps, Sakura Breeze just to name a few.

Or you could learn the basics for patchwork piecing by making one of Lorena’s other quilts including a sampler quilt. It has options to do varying blocks or to make a quilt repeating the block you like. Lorena will show you how to make blocks and guide you to make a quilt that has your style built into it.

The fabric/ requirements, templates and if needed commercial patterns are in addition to the tuition fee. Price will depend on what you choose. We have a big selection and price point in store. We are happy to help you.

This class is held at our Sylvania Store
208 Princes Highway Sylvania NSW 2224

Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking
Terms and Conditions | my-sewing-supplies (mysewingsupplies.com.au)

Please select in store pick up as your freight option to avoid the minimum charge.

Requirements list is available if you want to see them before booking. Please reach out online or in store.

Design Your Own EPP Adventure: Australian Modern Quilt Show (Petersham)
2026-03-15 09:45 - 12:45 | Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal St, Petersham, NSW, 2049, Australia
Design your Own EPP Adventure with Lorena Uriarte

When: Sunday 15 March 2026, 9:45am – 12:45pm (3 hours)
Cost: $65
Tickets: Book here
If you’ve ever wanted to move beyond precut papers and ready made patterns, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to design your own English Paper Piecing (EPP) blocks from scratch. In this hands on class, I’ll guide you through several approachable methods for creating and preparing custom shapes, opening up endless creative possibilities.
We’ll skip the usual hexagons and diamonds and dive straight into three adventurous design exercises. First, explore diamonds with a twist – stretching, skewing and reimagining this classic shape in fresh ways. Next, experiment with curved designs, learning how to draft and prepare flowing organic pieces that bring movement and softness to your blocks. Finally, we’ll tackle improvised tessellations, creating puzzle like interlocking shapes that repeat into one-of-a-kind patterns.
Along the way, you’ll discover how to turn sketches, motifs or even spontaneous doodles into EPP blocks with just a few simple materials. Each exercise will give you new tools and approaches to carry into your own projects.
By the end of the session, you’ll have designed your own original blocks and gained the confidence to keep experimenting at home with fresh inspiration to see the potential in every shape.
Requirements List

Fabric scraps in a variety of colours and prints (small pieces are fine)
Fabric scissors (small)
A small cutting mat and rotary cutter (optional but helpful)

Optional, but good to have

A notebook or sketchbook for ideas
Coloured pencils or markers for design play
Your own thimble
Any favourite fabrics you’d like to see featured in your block

Mandatory Workshop Kit

Printed handouts with exercises and examples
Template paper / card stock for drafting shapes
Pencil, eraser and glue stick
Hand sewing kit (needles, thread, threader, thimble)
Access to shared rulers, curves, paper scissors and design tools

Please, place $25 cash in an envelope. Write your name on the front. Bring to class.

Australian Modern Quilt Show : Petersham (NSW)
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15 | Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal St, Petersham, NSW, 2049, Australia
Sydney Modern Quilt Guild and Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild are proud to announce the next Modern Quilt Show Australia!
Once again they are teaming up to bring another fabulous show, representing the best of modern quilting from across Australia.

Tania Tanti: featured artist and keynote speaker.

Petersham Town Hall
107 Crystal Street
Petersham NSW 2049
13-15 March 2026
Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Daily Admission
$15 : day pass
$25 : multi-day pass
$12 : earlybird online (until 14 Feb)
U13 : free

QUILTCON : Raleigh (NC)
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-22 | NSW

Quick Start Quilting : UsefulBox (Marrickville)
2026-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 | UsefulBox, 39-43 Shepherd St, Marrickville, NSW, 2204, Australia
Quick Quilting: Quilt-As-You-Go Placemats
This fun, fast-paced quilting class is perfect for absolute beginners and for those who’ve dabbled in quilting and want a satisfying, low-pressure project.
Using the quilt-as-you-go method, you’ll create a beautiful, practical quilted placemat while learning the essential building blocks of quilting — without the overwhelm of a full quilt. It’s a great introduction to quilting or a confidence-boosting refresher.
More details here:
Quick Start Quilting : QAYG Placemat

Quilt Coat Workshop : Wellington (NZ)
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-19 | NSW
Workshop is hosted by Capital Quilters in Wellington (NZ)

2nd Saturday Class: 60 Stitches (Warriewood)
2026-01-10 10:00 - 15:00 | 60 Stitches, 1301/ 4 Daydream St, Warriewood, NSW, 2101, Australia
Join a friendly group of quilters in this monthly class at 60 Stitches in Warriewood, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Bring your own project or choose from one of my designs. I’ve even been known to create something special for my regular students! With over 20 years of experience, I’ll guide you through any technique, whether you prefer hand or machine quilting.
All te cutting and pressing tools are there so all you need to bring is your project, your machine and general sewing supplies.
Plus, you’ll have access to 60 Stitches’ beautiful selection of fabrics and notions to inspire your next creation.
Class fee is $85 per month which includes coffee, tea and my famous home baked treats!
2026 DATES
10 JAN
’14 FEB
14 MARCH
NO APRIL CLASS (AQC)
9 MAY
13 JUNE
11 JULY
8 AUG
NO CLASS SEPTEMBER (MOROCCO TRIP)
10 OCT
14 NOV
12 DEC

2nd Saturday Class: 60 Stitches (Warriewood)
2025-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 | 60 Stitches, 1301/ 4 Daydream St, Warriewood, NSW, 2101, Australia
Join a friendly group of quilters in this monthly class at 60 Stitches in Warriewood, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Bring your own project or choose from one of my designs. I’ve even been known to create something special for my regular students! With over 20 years of experience, I’ll guide you through any technique, whether you prefer hand or machine quilting.
All te cutting and pressing tools are there so all you need to bring is your project, your machine and general sewing supplies.
Plus, you’ll have access to 60 Stitches’ beautiful selection of fabrics and notions to inspire your next creation.
Class fee is $85 per month which includes coffee, tea and my famous home baked treats!
2025 DATES
8 FEB
22 MARCH
26 APRIL
10 MAY
14 JUNE
12 JULY
9 AUG
13 SEPT
11 OCT
8 NOV
13 DEC

Kawandi : UsefulBox MARRICKVILLE
2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | UsefulBox, 39-43 Shepherd St, Marrickville, NSW, 2204, Australia
Skill level: Complete beginner and ready to learn.
What you will learn:

Basic Quilt as you go Principles

What is included:

A full kit including needles, thread, pins, fabric and batting.
Exceptional tuition with 9 others in the class
Copious cups of tea and coffee; home baked treat

What you need to bring

Everything provided for hand stitching.
Thimble – I prefer a Clover branded silicon with metal tip thimble
Your glasses, if you need them
Your lunch – microwave, sandwich press and fridge available. Or trot up to a local cafe!

3rd Wednesday Class - My Sewing Supplies (Sylvania)
2025-04-23 10:00 | My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princess Hwy, Sylvania, NSW, 2224, Australia
Monthly Quilt Class with Lorena – Third Wednesday of the Month
📍 My Sewing Supplies, Sylvania – Sutherland Shire
Join Lorena for a monthly quilting class at My Sewing Supplies in Sylvania, where you can work on a variety of quilt patterns at your own pace.
Choose from Lorena’s original designs, including Opal Essence, Winding Ways, QST Courthouse Steps, and Sakura Breeze, or take on the challenge of Lessa Siegele’s Ring Cycles quilt. Explore different fabric combinations: low-volume with brights, bold large-scale prints, or a striking two-colour design to make it uniquely yours.
If you’re new to patchwork, Lorena will guide you through the fundamentals by making a sampler quilt. Select different blocks or repeat a favourite to create a quilt that reflects your style.
Materials & Templates:

Fabric, templates, and commercial patterns (if needed) are additional to the class fee. A wide range of options is available in-store, and the staff are happy to assist you.
For Ring Cycles, Lorena recommends Marti Michell’s Set H
Lorena also has her own templates to support her quilt designs.

📍 Location: My Sewing Supplies, 208 Princes Highway, Sylvania NSW 2224.
📅 When: Third Wednesday of each month.
Come along for expert guidance, inspiration, and a welcoming community of quilters!

2025 Dates
12 FEB
19 MARCH
16 APRIL
21 MAY
18 JUNE
16 JULY
20 AUGUST
SEPTEMBER NO CLASS
15 OCTOBER
19 NOVEMBER

English Paper Piecing (Day 2) @ Hive & Gobbler, DUNGOG
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Hive & Gobbler, 211 Dowling Street, Dungog, NSW, 2420, Australia
English Paper Piecing (EPP) Workshop
Join Lorena for two days of playful precision in Dungog!
On Friday (Day 1 Introduction) we’ll dive into the art of fussy cutting – discovering repeating motifs in fabric and unlocking the hidden magic of the humble hexagon using mirrors and other tricks of the trade.
Saturday (Day 2 Advanced) opens up a world of possibilities with a variety of EPP patterns to explore:
▪️ Honeycomb Studs – elongated hexagons that shine in a cushion project or grow into a quilt top, perfect for using up scraps.
▪️ Stars – diamonds that tessellate into stunning starry designs, from a set of drink coasters to something much bigger.
▪️ Mini Opals – learn curved English Paper Piecing techniques while creating a striking, gem-like block.
The Day 1 workshop fee includes a basic kit to get you started. For Day 2, additional patterns and templates will be available to purchase on the day to suit your preferences (kits $8-$30 each) which can be purchased directly from Lorena.
Morning and afternoon tea are provided. Please advise of any dietary concerns!
What to bring:
Your enthusiasm for learning a new craft! All materials will be provided.

Location: 211 Dowling Street, Dungog NSW
Parking: Dowling St or nearby side streets
