Naturalistic Quilting

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 Friday, July 31st, 2026 Time 12:00-2:30 pm ET Location Zoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before class Cost $75 Recording All Hand Sewn Quilting Series sessions will be recorded. A link to each recording will be emailed to all registrants following the live session. Each link is live for three months after the live session. 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 A piece of fabric for your backing, approximately 40 x 40 cm. A piece of batting or wadding, approximately 40 x 40 cm. Julius prefers 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 Julius prefers long sharp darners (mixed pack sizes 6-9) Milward or John James are good alternatives Sewing pins Fabric scissors and/or snips Paper scissors Pen or pencil Iron and ironing surface About the Hand Sewn Quilting Series Under the guidance of contemporary textile artists, participants of all levels will engage with various quilting techniques. Beginners will gain confidence and a deeper understanding of quilting foundations, while experienced makers will expand their skills and textile knowledge beyond the basics. Bundle Discount When four Hand Sewn Quilting classes are added to your cart, a 25% off code will be automatically applied. All classes must be in a single order to qualify for the discount. Scholarships We have one scholarship seat available for this workshop. To be considered for a scholarship, please fill out this scholarship application form.