Janie has teamed up with Hurds Hill, a stunning country house in Somerset, to introduce the Country House Craft Studio. Throughout the year, both residential and non-residential retreats will offer a warm West Country welcome, expert instruction, and delicious, locally sourced home-cooked meals.

As a certified art teacher and craft designer, Janie offers a diverse array of creative lessons. Specialising in beginner and intermediate classes, she is passionate about introducing others to the joy of arts and crafts while sharing her extensive knowledge. Janie conducts small workshops, residential retreats, and even teaches onboard cruise ships with a relaxed teaching style, she has garnered a loyal following of returning customers who appreciate her creative and laid-back classes.

March 22nd - Beginners Bookbinding.

Day Retreat.

April 11th-13th-Interactive Bookbinding with Pop-Ups.

Residential Retreat with celebrity guest Janice Phillips.

May 17th - Magical Mini Hexafold book.

(6 ways to open a book) Day Retreat.

July 19th - Kaleidoscope of Butterflies in Free Motion Machine Embroidery. (Students need own Sewing Machine)

Day Retreat

August 8th-10th - Craft Bookbinding

Residential Retreat. Special Guest Bek Bek makes .

August 23rd Charity event - details TBC

October 11th - Shabby Chic Fabric Journal.

(Sewing Machine an advantage) Day Retreat.

November 8th - Quick crafting for festive gifts.

Day retreat.

November 28th-30th - Yule Retreat.

Residential Retreat with celebrity guest Julie Peasgood.