House of Quinn is a multidisciplinary studio, founded by artist and maker Julius Arthur in 2016. Rooted in the intersection of design, craft, and art, the practice is an ongoing exploration of materiality, form, and the everyday objects that shape our spaces.

At its core, House of Quinn creates small-batch collections of quilts, textiles, and unique objects for abode and dwelling—objects imbued with a sense of place and function, reflective of our daily rituals, and destined to become part of our personal collections.

Drawing upon traditional techniques and fundamental making practices, Julius’s work reveals an intuitive relationship with materials—textiles, paper, collage, print, ink, paint, and sculpture. Inspired by the process of making and the exploration of form, House of Quinn seeks to blur the boundaries between art and function. Quilts, in particular, have become a defining element of the practice, offering a way to explore materiality through the layering of textiles and stitching, while investigating ideas of shape, form, and connection. The idea that objects used bear meaning through their connection with the day-to-day remains central to the practice.

Julius is also the author of Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand, reflecting his commitment to textiles, making and the art of quilting.

Having grown up in Cornwall, Julius’s work is deeply influenced by the landscape and a sense of home. Each object carries echoes of belonging and the belief that the things we use daily hold the weight of memory and meaning. House of Quinn celebrates the handmade, the imperfect, and the enduring value of objects crafted with care.

Process

The collections encompass original textile works, quilts, fine art prints, and handmade objects, all created in small runs. Each collection is inspired by a central narrative, manifesting in individual one-off artworks or series that evolve over time.

Julius approaches making and design with careful consideration, employing traditional craft techniques and practices. By consciously sourcing reclaimed textiles and materials, each piece is designed to endure and to be cherished.

All items, including both functional pieces and original artworks, are meticulously crafted in-house or in collaboration with local makers who hand-finish each piece. Fabrics are sourced from local suppliers, markets, deadstock, vintage textiles, and certified sources. House of Quinn is committed to sustainability, continually seeking ways to repurpose studio waste, whether through reuse or by sharing materials with other makers.

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.

About Julius

Julius Arthur is a designer, artist and maker who holds a Masters of Design in Fashion Design and Business Studies from the University of Brighton.

He has exhibited work with Toast, Seasalt, Hole & Corner and The New Craftsmen, as well as being featured in international press publications such as Elle Decoration, Living Etc and Kinfolk.

Julius is represented by MAH Gallery.

Exhibitions & Work

Formations - Alexandra Palace & Harrogate - Knitting & Stitching Show (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)

Modern Art Hire - 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)