Beginner

Kawandi

Your new favourite portable craft

5 hours

Max 12 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 12 students

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

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Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only