Session 1 - House of Quinn - Sat 22 Nov 2025, 18:00–20:30 GMT
Session 2 - Lora Avedian - Sat 29 Nov 2025, 17:00–20:00 GMT
A special two-part workshop combining patchwork and embroidery. In session one, you’ll create your own patchwork foundation with Julius Arthur. In session two, textile artist Lora Avedian will guide you through embroidering onto and around your patchwork. The series concludes with a 30-minute artist conversation.
Full Description
This collaborative workshop brings together the practices of Julius Arthur and Lora Avedian in a unique two-part experience.
In the first session, Julius will guide you through creating a patchwork foundation — working with cloth to compose blocks or framed structures that set the stage for further embellishment. In the second session, Lora will introduce her distinctive embroidery techniques, showing you how to layer stitch, motif, and texture over and through your patchwork surface. You’ll be encouraged to treat your work as a collaborative dialogue between patchwork and embroidery, structure and embellishment.
The final 30 minutes of session two will be an informal artist conversation with Julius and Lora, discussing their processes, inspirations, and how these practices intersect.
This is a rare opportunity to learn from two textile artists in one workshop, designed to give you both technical skills and space for experimentation.
How to Join
After booking, you’ll receive an email with a link to submit attendee details. Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees before the workshop. A recording will be available for 14 days after the session.
Key Information
Session 1 - House of Quinn - Sat 22 Nov 2025, 18:00–20:30 GMT
Session 2 - Lora Avedian - Sat 29 Nov 2025, 17:00–20:00 GMT
Duration: 3 hours, 2.5 workshop time (plus 30-minute conversation in session two)
Format: Live Zoom workshop with moderated chat.
Skill Level: Some sewing experience recommended
Recording Access: Yes, available for 14 days
Seats: Limited to 40
Before We Begin – Your Workshop Checklist
A quiet space to work
Good lighting and a comfortable seat
Your selected materials (see list below)
Notebook or space to jot down ideas
Zoom installed and tested
Headphones or speakers
A warm drink or glass of water
Materials & Tools You'll Need
Patchwork Session (with Julius):
Fabric scraps in colours and textures you enjoy working with (cotton, linen, or similar)
Sewing Machine
General sewing thread in various colours
Hand-sewing needles
Fabric scissors
Pins or safety pins
Rotary cutter
cutting mat
Iron
Quilting ruler or general ruler will be okay.
Embroidery Session (with Lora):
Embroidery threads (cotton, silk, or preferred)
Embroidery needles (Recommended needles/size Embroidery/crewel (1-5) or Darners (1-9))
Small embroidery hoop advised (optional, depending on your approach)
Fabric markers or chalk for sketching designs (optional)
Additional embellishment materials of your choice (such as ribbon, ric-rac, or braid)
Who the Workshop is For
This workshop is for anyone with some sewing experience who wants to explore how patchwork and embroidery can intersect. It’s perfect for those who enjoy process-led making, working intuitively with cloth, and learning from two distinct artistic practices.
About Your Teacher: Julius Arthur
Julius Arthur is a textile artist, designer, and author of Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand. He founded House of Quinn in 2014 as a space for making, process, and exploration—where traditional craft techniques meet contemporary design. Working across textiles, collage, and objects, Julius creates works rooted in materiality, memory, and form.
Lora Avedian is a London-based textile artist who specialises in embroidery and surface design. She is the author of Stitch in bloom; Botanical-inspired embroidery projects for you and your home. Her work often explores florals, nature, and ornamentation through layered stitch techniques and fabric manipulation. She creates both personal artworks and commercial collaborations, with a practice that bridges tradition and contemporary craft.
Copyright Notice
All House of Quinn workshops and materials are protected under copyright. The content shared—whether visual, verbal, written, or conceptual—is intended for personal use only. It may not be reproduced, taught, adapted, or used for commercial purposes without express written permission. By joining this workshop, you agree not to replicate or teach its content in any form.
©HouseofQuinn2025 All rights reserved.
After booking, you’ll receive an email with a link to complete a short registration form. Please make sure to fill this out to confirm your place and receive your Zoom link and workshop details.
Session 1 - House of Quinn - Sat 22 Nov 2025, 18:00–20:30 GMT
Session 2 - Lora Avedian - Sat 29 Nov 2025, 17:00–20:00 GMT
A special two-part workshop combining patchwork and embroidery. In session one, you’ll create your own patchwork foundation with Julius Arthur. In session two, textile artist Lora Avedian will guide you through embroidering onto and around your patchwork. The series concludes with a 30-minute artist conversation.
Full Description
This collaborative workshop brings together the practices of Julius Arthur and Lora Avedian in a unique two-part experience.
In the first session, Julius will guide you through creating a patchwork foundation — working with cloth to compose blocks or framed structures that set the stage for further embellishment. In the second session, Lora will introduce her distinctive embroidery techniques, showing you how to layer stitch, motif, and texture over and through your patchwork surface. You’ll be encouraged to treat your work as a collaborative dialogue between patchwork and embroidery, structure and embellishment.
The final 30 minutes of session two will be an informal artist conversation with Julius and Lora, discussing their processes, inspirations, and how these practices intersect.
This is a rare opportunity to learn from two textile artists in one workshop, designed to give you both technical skills and space for experimentation.
How to Join
After booking, you’ll receive an email with a link to submit attendee details. Zoom links will be sent to registered attendees before the workshop. A recording will be available for 14 days after the session.
Key Information
Session 1 - House of Quinn - Sat 22 Nov 2025, 18:00–20:30 GMT
Session 2 - Lora Avedian - Sat 29 Nov 2025, 17:00–20:00 GMT
Duration: 3 hours, 2.5 workshop time (plus 30-minute conversation in session two)
Format: Live Zoom workshop with moderated chat.
Skill Level: Some sewing experience recommended
Recording Access: Yes, available for 14 days
Seats: Limited to 40
Before We Begin – Your Workshop Checklist
A quiet space to work
Good lighting and a comfortable seat
Your selected materials (see list below)
Notebook or space to jot down ideas
Zoom installed and tested
Headphones or speakers
A warm drink or glass of water
Materials & Tools You'll Need
Patchwork Session (with Julius):
Fabric scraps in colours and textures you enjoy working with (cotton, linen, or similar)
Sewing Machine
General sewing thread in various colours
Hand-sewing needles
Fabric scissors
Pins or safety pins
Rotary cutter
cutting mat
Iron
Quilting ruler or general ruler will be okay.
Embroidery Session (with Lora):
Embroidery threads (cotton, silk, or preferred)
Embroidery needles (Recommended needles/size Embroidery/crewel (1-5) or Darners (1-9))
Small embroidery hoop advised (optional, depending on your approach)
Fabric markers or chalk for sketching designs (optional)
Additional embellishment materials of your choice (such as ribbon, ric-rac, or braid)
Who the Workshop is For
This workshop is for anyone with some sewing experience who wants to explore how patchwork and embroidery can intersect. It’s perfect for those who enjoy process-led making, working intuitively with cloth, and learning from two distinct artistic practices.
About Your Teacher: Julius Arthur
Julius Arthur is a textile artist, designer, and author of Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting by Hand. He founded House of Quinn in 2014 as a space for making, process, and exploration—where traditional craft techniques meet contemporary design. Working across textiles, collage, and objects, Julius creates works rooted in materiality, memory, and form.
Lora Avedian is a London-based textile artist who specialises in embroidery and surface design. She is the author of Stitch in bloom; Botanical-inspired embroidery projects for you and your home. Her work often explores florals, nature, and ornamentation through layered stitch techniques and fabric manipulation. She creates both personal artworks and commercial collaborations, with a practice that bridges tradition and contemporary craft.
Copyright Notice
All House of Quinn workshops and materials are protected under copyright. The content shared—whether visual, verbal, written, or conceptual—is intended for personal use only. It may not be reproduced, taught, adapted, or used for commercial purposes without express written permission. By joining this workshop, you agree not to replicate or teach its content in any form.
©HouseofQuinn2025 All rights reserved.
After booking, you’ll receive an email with a link to complete a short registration form. Please make sure to fill this out to confirm your place and receive your Zoom link and workshop details.
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