Lorena Uriarte

Latin Vegetarian Cookery : Alexandria
2016-03-15 06:45 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney)
ake a culinary journey from Spain to the new world as you create delicious, authentic vegetarian meals from Spain, Central America, South America and Cuba.
Course fee includes all ingredients.
Materials

sharp knife
cutting board
tea towel and apron
oven mitts

Learning Outcomes

gained an awareness of OH&S issues in relation to food preparation
learned how to read and follow a recipe
become familiar with terminology used in food preparation
gained an understanding of how to select fresh ingredients
learned food preparation techniques including cleaning, chopping, mixing and kneading
learned fundamental cooking techniques including boiling, roasting, baking, sautéing and frying
gained an awareness of vegetarian nutrition and meal planning
prepared, presented and tasted a range of starters, salads, main and desert components of a meal from various Latin American countries.

Patchwork Quilting : Randwick
2016-03-14 19:00 - 21:00

Chuck Nohara : 2nd Saturday Class at MO
2016-03-12 10:00 - 15:00
Japanese patchwork is delightfully quirky and addictive, the patchwork blocks in Chuck Nohara’s 2001 New Patchwork Patterns are no exception. Once a month, Lorena will guide you as you create your own masterpiece sampler quilt. Classes are guided by the needs of the students and loosely structured to cover block and layout design, different methods of construction including machine and hand piecing options, applique techniques and English paper piecing. With 2001 block options ranging from the idiosyncratic to the traditional there are enough blocks for a lifetime of quilts! (All students are required to own a copy of the book, available from Material Obsession).

Chuck Nohara : 2nd Friday Class at MO
2016-03-11 10:00 - 15:00

Latin Vegetarian Cookery : Alexandria
2016-03-08 18:45 - 21:00
https://www.skillsoncourse.com.au/portal/class/5096616

Take a culinary journey from Spain to the new world as you create delicious, authentic vegetarian meals from Spain, Central America, South America and Cuba.
Course fee includes all ingredients.
Materials

sharp knife
cutting board
tea towel and apron
oven mitts

Learning Outcomes

gained an awareness of OH&S issues in relation to food preparation
learned how to read and follow a recipe
become familiar with terminology used in food preparation
gained an understanding of how to select fresh ingredients
learned food preparation techniques including cleaning, chopping, mixing and kneading
learned fundamental cooking techniques including boiling, roasting, baking, sautéing and frying
gained an awareness of vegetarian nutrition and meal planning
prepared, presented and tasted a range of starters, salads, main and desert components of a meal from various Latin American countries.

Patchwork Quilting : Randwick
2016-03-07 19:00 - 21:00
https://www.skillsoncourse.com.au/portal/class/5096271

Pickles & Preserves Class : Rose Bay
2016-03-05 09:00 - 15:00
Get ready to capture the seasons as you learn various ways to pickle and preserve a range of produce. Perfect to stock the larder or give as gifts.
Learn about food safety while preserving.
The following is an example of the type of preserves we will make, actual menu will be dependent on what is readily available at the market.
Nahm Prik Pao – sweet chilli jam
Morroccan spiced lemons
Spiced Peach and Apricot Preserve
Pickled Spring Vegetables
Green Mango Chutney
Course fee includes all ingredients. Please note some ingredients may be substituted if not available at market.
Please bring along

2 tea towels
apron
dishcloth
sharp knife
bottles and jars

Sydney MQG at Stitches & Craft Rosehill
2016-03-03 10:00 - 2016-03-06 16:00
http://stitchesandcraft.net.au/Sydney/

Patchwork Quilting : Randwick
2016-02-29 19:00 - 21:00
Create a family heirloom as you make a beautifully crafted sampler quilt. Learn about colour and design, piecing, applique, drafting and how to assemble and finish your quilt. By the end of the course you will have a small finished quilt top and have learnt techniques for machine or hand quilting.
Materials required for the first night

1 metre each of 100% cotton quilting fabric: 2 solid colours, 1 small print and 1 medium print. Purchase the best quality fabric you can afford.
fine sewing needles
pins (fine glass head pins are best)
100% cotton thread in a neutral colour
fabric scissors
paper scissors
pencils and pens

Quilts last many years, work with fabric that makes you happy or suits your decor. There are many specialised quilt fabric stores, you can buy fabric online or at Spotlight, Lincraft etc.
To begin with you will need a minimum of 4 different fabrics: chose a medium sized print that you like, select two plain colours that coordinate with it and a smaller complementary print.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course participants should have:

gained a knowledge of patchwork and quilting equipment and materials
learned how to use hand or machine piece a variety of patchwork blocks
learned how to use a rotary cutter safely
gained an understanding of quilting terminology
learned how to construct quilt layers, machine or hand quilting, binding and labels
gained confidence in using a variety of print and coloured materials
gained an understanding of quick and paper piecing techniques

QuiltCon West
2016-02-18 08:00 - 2016-02-21 17:00
http://quiltconwest.com

Central Coast Workshop
2016-01-29 08:00 - 2016-01-30 17:00

Swirly Gig Quilt at Quiltsmith
2016-01-20 10:00 - 16:00
As part of the Quiltsmith Summer School series I will be teaching my new Swirly Gig quilt pattern at Quiltsmith on January 20th, 2016
Stay tuned for further details or keep an eye on the Quiltsmith blog!
Swirly Gig Quilt – Lorena Uriarte

Chuck Nohara Saturday Classes @ Material Obsession
2015-12-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2015-11-21 10:00 - 15:00
Japanese patchwork is delightfully quirky and addictive, the patchwork blocks in Chuck Nohara’s 2001 New Patchwork Patterns are no exception. Once a month, Lorena will guide you as you create your own masterpiece sampler quilt. Classes are guided by the needs of the students and loosely structured to cover block and layout design, different methods of construction including machine and hand piecing options, applique techniques and English paper piecing. With 2001 block options ranging from the idiosyncratic to the traditional there are enough blocks for a lifetime of quilts! (All students are required to own a copy of the book, available from MO).

Chuck Nohara Friday Classes @ Material Obsession
2015-12-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2015-11-13 10:00 - 15:00

Latin Vegetarian - Rose Bay
2015-12-01 18:45 - 21:00
In this four week cookery course held at Rose Bay, take a culinary journey from Spain to the new world as you create delicious, authentic vegetarian meals with a Latin flavour.
Dates:
10th November
17th November
24th November
1st December

Patchwork & Quilting in Randwick
2015-11-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2015-11-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2015-11-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2015-11-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2015-11-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2015-10-26 19:00 - 21:00
This is an 8 week course ideal for beginners and continuing quilters.
Each week we learn a new technique to construct a beautiful patchwork sampler quilt.
Use fabrics that you love to create a traditional or contemporary quilt.
Suitable for hand or machine piecing.
Further information available here: https://www.cityeastcc.com.au/course/patch
Every Monday night for 8 weeks, 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Randwick Girls HS.
This is an 8 week course ideal for beginners and continuing quilters.
Dates:
12th October
19th October
26th October
2nd November
9th November
16th November
23rd November
30th November

Latin Vegetarian - Rose Bay
2015-11-24 18:45 - 21:00, 2015-11-17 18:45 - 21:00, 2015-11-10 18:45 - 21:00
In this four week cookery courseheld at Rose Bay, take a culinary journey from Spain to the new world as you create delicious, authentic vegetarian meals with a Latin flavour.
Dates:
10th November
17th November
24th November
1st December

Middle Eastern Vegetarian - Alexandria
2015-11-03 18:45 - 21:00, 2015-10-27 18:45 - 21:00, 2015-10-20 18:45 - 21:00
A 4 week cookery course held at Rose Bay Secondary College on Tuesday evenings.
Create a sumptuous vegetarian feast as you learn how vegetables, legumes, grains and spices are artfully combined across the Middle East.

Opal Essence, Material Obsession
2015-10-24 10:00 - 15:00
Opal Essence is Lorena’s original pattern published in this book of Australian quilt designs by 7 Australian Designers compiled by Jane Davidson.

Desert To Sea: 10 Quilts from Australian Designers, Compiled by Jane Davidson available to order via Amazon.
In this one day class you will learn the techniques to complete this quilt in a variety of sizes. Quilt blocks can be appliqued or machine pieced and then machine or hand pieced together.
Acrylic template sets will be included in your class fee.
Class notes including templates and a colouring sheet to assist with quilt design will also provided.
Specific techniques taught in this class: Needle turn applique, machine pieced curves and y-seams.
Cost includes tuition, morning tea and a light lunch. Pattern and templates are required and available to purchase at an extra cost.
Specific class requirements will be sent closer to the class date.
Cost: $70
Class size is limited to 8
