Beginner & Beyond Quilting
Perfect for absolute beginners as well as those who already have some quilting experience and want to take things further. If you’re new, you’ll learn the foundations of quilting — from cutting and piecing through to assembling and finishing a quilt — with step-by-step guidance. If you’ve quilted before, you can bring along your own project to work on with Lorena’s expert support, or choose one of her modern quilt patterns to extend your skills and try new techniques.
Join Lorena Uriarte, renowned Modern Quilter, to discover the joy of quilting.
Beginners will start with a simple 9 x 12” block achievable baby-sized quilt, building skills week by week.
More experienced quilters will have the freedom to develop their own projects while still learning tips, tricks, and refinements from Lorena’s wealth of experience.
Skill level: Complete beginners to quilting, through to more experienced sewists ready to explore new techniques. (Beginners should already know basic sewing and feel fairly confident using a machine.)
What you’ll learn
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Quilting principles: the basics & beyond
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How to cut fabric accurately
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How to follow written instructions or adapt patterns
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Construction & piecing techniques
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Hand or machine quilting methods
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Binding and mitred corner finishing
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Support and guidance for BYO projects or Lorena’s patterns for more advanced sewists
What’s included
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FOR BEGINNERS: Beginner kit: pre-cut fabrics (choice of 3 colourways – dark, neutral, or light), thread, ¼" foot, and bias tape (beginners)
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Use of our quality sewing machines (Brother A80 or Bernina 335)
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Step-by-step instructions to take home
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Small-group tuition (max. 6 students)
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Unlimited tea, coffee & treats (yes, Lorena might bake!)
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Guidance for more advanced quilters working on their own projects or Lorena’s patterns
What to expect
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Relaxed, supportive teaching with time for breaks
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Beginners: your kit will be waiting — no prep needed before class
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More experienced quilters: bring your project or choose one of Lorena’s patterns to work on in class
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Some light homework may be required between sessions
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Your quilt will be close to finished by the end of class — binding may need to be completed afterwards
What to bring
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Optional: Your own machine (with power cord, foot pedal & accessories) — note there are stairs to climb
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Fabric scissors & sewing kit (available to purchase in-store if you don’t have one)
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Lunch for weekend sessions (fridge & microwave provided)
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Advanced students: your project and/or chosen pattern
Optional add-on
Beginner Quilting Tools Kit — rotary cutter, spare blades, cutting mat, ¼" ruler, square rulers x2, and long ruler (details TBC).
Dates & Pricing
WEEKDAY CLASSES (Tuesdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
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Block 1: Oct 14 – Nov 11 (5 weeks, 15 hrs) — $550
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Block 2: Nov 18 – Dec 16 (5 weeks, 15 hrs) — $550
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Full Term (10 weeks, 30 hrs): Oct 14 – Dec 16 — $820 (save 25%)
WEEKEND CLASSES (Sundays, 10am – 3pm)
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Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 (4 sessions, 20 hrs total) — $730
