Join artist and maker Julius Arthur for an inspiring exploration of abstract textile collage, drawing on the natural world and personal heritage as sources of creativity.

In this workshop, you’ll use nature and landscape as references to discover shapes, forms, and textures that evoke a sense of place. Through patchwork and appliqué techniques, you’ll experiment with colour, composition, and layering to create small, sculptural textile artworks. Play with scale, shapes, and negative space to build abstract compositions that reflect your connection to the landscape and your own unique perspective.

Designed for all skill levels, this class invites you to engage with fabric in an intuitive and playful way, deepening your connection to both the craft of quilting and the landscapes that inspire you.

This is an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and explore the intersection of nature, creativity, personal storytelling, and sculptural composition through textiles.

Date
Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Time
12pm – 2:30pm ET*

Location
Zoom, a link will be send to participants the day before class

Cost
$65 for the individual class, $350 for the series

*This session will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all those who register following the live session. This link is live for one month after the end of the series for you to watch at your convenience.

Class Materials

• Medium-weight, non-stretch woven cotton or linen fabric. Wash, dry, and iron all fabrics in advance to avoid shrinkage and colour bleeding. Choose a selection of larger and smaller pieces to work with. I prefer to use plains, but this is completely up to you.
• A piece of fabric for your backing, approximately 40 x 40 cm.
• A piece of batting or wadding, approximately 40 x 40 cm. I prefer 100% cotton wadding.
• Freezer paper (if you have it) for making templates.
• General sewing thread in various colours to match your fabric selections.
• Quilting thread – Julius uses Anchor Pearle 8 and will be using ecru in the class. 
• Hand-sewing needles. I prefer long sharp darners (mixed pack sizes 6-9). Milward or John James are good options.
• Sewing pins.
• Fabric scissors and/or snips.
• Paper scissors.
• Pen or pencil.
• Iron and ironing surface

Our Teacher

Julius Arthur is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and maker based in Brighton, UK. Through their practice, House of Quinn, Julius explores the boundaries of design, craft, and art, creating textiles, quilts, and objects that evoke a sense of place, memory, and connection.

Drawing on influences from their Cornish upbringing and a deep appreciation for materiality, Julius’ work combines reclaimed and responsibly sourced materials with traditional craft techniques. Their thoughtful, hands-on approach brings together sustainability and creativity, blurring the lines between function and art.

Julius has exhibited their work in the UK and internationally, collaborated on bespoke commissions, and authored Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand. Their teaching style reflects a passion for sharing accessible techniques and fostering experimentation, making their workshops engaging and inspiring for participants of all skill levels.

In this workshop with Tatters Blue, Julius will guide you through naturalistic quilting methods, offering insights into their creative process and inviting you to explore your own connections to memory, material, and form.