Usefulbox Sewing School
Beginner

Kawandi

Your new favourite portable craft

Kawandi
5 hours
Max 6 students
Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Kawandi

Beginner

Your new favourite portable craft

Join renowned modern quilter Lorena Uriarte and discover the beautiful, meditative art of Kawandi quilting.

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the traditional Quilt As You Go technique — a slow stitching method that builds texture, colour and creativity one stitch at a time.

Perfect for complete beginners ready to learn something new, or sewists wanting to explore hand quilting in a relaxed, supportive setting.

This is a hand stitching class — no machines required.

SKILL LEVEL --> BEGINNER

-No quilting or sewing experience needed -Perfect if you're ready to try hand stitching or pick up something new

Why you'll love this course

Learn a traditional hand quilting technique with Lorena Uriarte
Slow, mindful stitching — a genuinely lovely day
All materials provided in a full kit
Bring a friend and make a day of it — this one is even better shared
Warm, welcoming studio atmosphere

What you will learn

The principles of Quilt As You Go
The foundations of Kawandi construction
Fabric layering and placement
Hand stitching techniques
How to build texture and design as you sew

Class format

1 x full day workshop (10am–3pm)
Maximum 6students
Hands-on guided instruction
Relaxed and supportive studio environmen

What's included

Full Kawandi kit — needles, thread, pins, fabric and batting
Expert tuition from Lorena Uriarte
Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

A thimble (Clover silicone with metal tip — purchase here to have it waiting in class)
Your glasses if you need them
Lunch — microwave and fridge available, or pop out to one of our lovely local cafés

Your teacher

Lorena Uriarte

Lorena Uriarte

Lorena is an award-winning, world-renowned quilter known for bold, colourful designs. She generously shares her expertise, blending hand and machine techniques. Passionate about teaching, she helps students create striking quilts and embrace creativity as a way to unwind.

$185per person

Choose a date

Sat, 17 October

11:00 PM – 4:00 AM

with Lorena Uriarte

5 spots available

$185

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only