House of Quinn is a multidisciplinary studio founded by artist and maker Julius Arthur in 2016.
Working across textiles, collage, painting and assemblage, the practice explores the relationship between material, memory, place and form. Drawing upon traditional craft techniques and fundamental materials, Julius creates works through processes of construction, arrangement and discovery, allowing ideas to emerge through making.
Reclaimed textiles, paper, paint, found materials and collected objects are brought together through an intuitive and hands-on approach. Whether creating a quilt, textile assemblage, collage or painted work, each piece reflects an interest in composition, abstraction and the emotional resonance of materials.
Quilting remains a defining element of the practice. Through piecing, layering and stitching, Julius explores ideas of connection, memory and belonging while continuing a dialogue with the histories, traditions and communities that have shaped the craft.
Having grown up in Cornwall, Julius's work is informed by landscape, domestic space and a sense of home. Through the arrangement and transformation of materials, the work considers how objects and forms carry meaning, hold memory and connect us to people, places and stories.
Julius is the author of Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand, reflecting his ongoing commitment to textiles, making, and the art of quilting.
Principles
Exploration // I make with what I have. Guided by experimentation and resourcefulness, each piece emerges through fundamental techniques and a commitment to discovery. Texture, colour, and form evolve through process, constructing narratives that remain closely connected to materiality and design.
Reflection // My work is rooted in the places we inhabit and the rituals that shape us. Through an intimate dialogue with landscapes and everyday objects, I create pieces that speak to belonging, memory, and place.
Material // I work with what already exists — reclaimed textiles, papers, and found materials. Through stitching, layering, dyeing, and assemblage, I transform these fragments into works that carry their histories forward while offering something new.
An Invitation // House of Quinn is an invitation to make, to reflect, and to connect. Through workshops and shared resources, I offer a space to explore the act of making and the stories embedded in materials, and the possibilities they hold.
Process
House of Quinn is rooted in making. Working with textiles, paper, paint and found materials, each piece develops through a process of construction, arrangement and experimentation. Ideas emerge through making, allowing materials to guide the direction of the work.
Traditional craft techniques remain central to the practice. Quilting, stitching, collage and assemblage provide frameworks through which materials are layered, connected and transformed. Whether creating a textile work, quilt, collage or object, the emphasis remains on process, material and form.
Reclaimed textiles, found materials and carefully sourced fabrics are used wherever possible. Through thoughtful sourcing and considered making, House of Quinn seeks to create work that endures, carrying both material history and contemporary relevance.
About Julius
Julius Arthur is a British multidisciplinary artist, designer and maker whose work explores the relationship between material, memory, place and form. Working across textiles, collage, painting and assemblage, he is interested in how materials and objects carry meaning, and how acts of construction, arrangement and making can become a way of understanding the world around us.
Raised in Cornwall and now based in Brighton, Julius draws upon landscape, domestic space, collecting and traditional craft practices as recurring points of reference. His work is rooted in process and material enquiry, often beginning with fundamental materials such as cloth, paper, wood, thread and pigment. Through stitching, layering, piecing and composition, he creates works that balance abstraction with a strong sense of place and connection.
Through House of Quinn, Julius brings together art, design and craft within a single practice, allowing ideas to move freely between disciplines. Quilting remains a defining element of his work, providing both a material and conceptual framework through which to explore memory, construction and belonging.
Julius holds a Master's degree in Fashion Design and Business Studies from the University of Brighton.
His work has been exhibited with Toast, Seasalt, Hole & Corner and The New Craftsmen, featured in publications including AD Magazine, Elle Decoration, Livingetc and Kinfolk, and is represented by MAH Gallery. He is also the author of Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand.
Exhibitions & Work
The New Naturals Part 2 - Another Country - London 2026
Root to Tip - TOAST x The Crafts Council - LA, West Hollywood 2026
Group Show - Art Wave - Sussex (2025)
Formations - Alexandra Palace & Harrogate - Knitting & Stitching Show (2024)
Group Show - Art Wave - Sussex (2024)
A Textile Assembly - London Craft Week (2024)
Maker, Material, Method - Pophams London, London Craft week (2024)
London Design Fair - (2023)
Quilts: A Material Culture - London Craft Week (2023)
Solo show - Mad Atelier - London (2022)
MAH Gallery - An Act of Making (2021)
Kieokorai - Japan - (2021)
Toast - New Makers programme (2019)
The Studio - London Design Fair (2018)
Animal, Vegetable, Mineral -The New Craftsmen (2017)
The Festival of Quilts (2017)
Discover past collections, exhibitions and commissions in the Archive.
Collaboration & commissions
Craft, making and design are all about collaboration and working with people in new and interesting ways. House of Quinn takes on commissions for clients, exhibitions and projects, creating special items and working with clients one-to-one to design unique objects for homes and space. Please do reach out if you wish to discuss or commission work.
Learning and teaching
House of Quinn is a place for learning, development and experimentation. I run a series of creative workshops, sharing and teaching quilting and textiles skills. To find out more about upcoming workshops, head over to our events page. If you are interested in setting up a workshop or want to discuss workshop or learning opportunities get in touch via our contact page.