The wonderful Rutland Hall Hotel based in the county of Oakham, has become our yearly go-to UK location for our UK Weekend Sewing & Quilting Retreat as it's simply SO GOOD! In September 2026, we've decided to add an extra special 1-Day Sewing Event hosted by Sarah Payne on Friday 25 September 2026 (full details of the day will be added to this information page nearer the time; for now we wanted to let you know that we are taking bookings for this 2026 event as a number of clients have already expressed an interest in attending, regardless of the subject matter). You don't have to attend the full Weekend Retreat - but of course, those of you already planning on attending that getaway can add this as an 'extra' to your itinerary if you so wish! - this can be a stand alone event if you wish!

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Introduction:-

In essence (although how do we sum up Sarah in just a few short words?) Sarah Payne is a freelance quilting teacher, designer, TV demonstrator and always making something new with a brain brimming full of ideas! A crafter since she was  a tiddler, she gave up a tedious but lucrative career in IT in 2011 to finally pursue her crafty dreams and boy, did that decision pay off! She began by opening a popular UK based fabric shop and training centre with a friend, before becoming a regular contributor to all the major UK quilting magazines and even bringing out a range of quilting kits for the International Sew Easy range of products. If that wasn't enough to keep her busy, she somehow found the time to become a regular quilting demonstrator on both the UK & US Create & Craft shopping channels as a quilting guru,  and perform quick quilting techniques on stage at the NEC in Birmingham (UK). She loves to teach and share her love with with you. Her approach to quilting is fun fun fun, and you are sure to have a good time on one of her classes! Always full of tricks and tips to help you produce fabulous quilts, whatever your ability – and more than happy to share them at every opportunity!

 

What you will learn in this live, in-person Workshop:-

We're currently working on a new idea for the day, we have so many ideas, it's difficult to choose! The full details will be announced very soon. But one thing we can assure you of is that as you will be learning from Sarah - a bestselling author and 'always in demand teacher' - you will learn so much and experience a veritable masterclass in quilting!​​​​

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Should you wish to join us for this special 1-Day Sewing Event with Sarah Payne on Friday 25 September 2026, you have THREE options:-

 

1-Day Event Ticket Friday 25th September 2026 - No Accommodation - £135.00 includes:-

• 9.30am start and 4.30pm finish on Friday 26th September 2025

• A full day of teaching with Sarah Payne.

• Lunch & light refreshments will be served throughout the day.

 

Overnight Stay on Thursday 24th September 2026 + 1-Day Event Friday 25th September 2026 -

Staying in your OWN Room - £295.00 includes:-

• Arrive Thursday 24th September 2026, and experience the hotel (it has a pool and spa and beautiful countryside to walk in)

• Three-course dinner on Thursday night

• Stay in YOUR OWN luxurious room within Rutland Hall Hotel 

• Cooked breakfast on Friday morning (lighter options are also available, as are meals for those with special dietary requirements, if needed)

• 9.30am start and 4.30pm finish on Friday 25th September 2026

• A full day of teaching with Sarah Payne.

• Lunch & light refreshments will be served throughout the day.

 

Overnight Stay on Thursday 24th September 2026 + 1-Day event Friday 25th September 2026 -

Staying in a SHARED Room - £255.00 includes:-

• Arrive Thursday 24th September 2026, and experience the hotel (it has a pool and spa and beautiful countryside to walk in)

• Three-course dinner on Thursday night

• Stay in A SHARED luxurious room within Rutland Hall Hotel (we will place you with another student, or you and your friend both book a ticket, email us to let us know, we will then put you together).

• Cooked breakfast on Friday morning (lighter options are also available, as are meals for those with special dietary requirements, if needed)

• 9.30am start and 4.30pm finish on Friday 25th September 2026

• A full day of teaching with Sarah Payne.

• Lunch & light refreshments will be served throughout the day.

 

PLEASE NOTE:-

If you are already booked on to our 2026 UK Weekend Craft Retreat at Rutland Hall Hotel commencing on the evening of Friday 25th September 2026 and you are wishing to stay overnight on Thursday 24th September 2026 and attend Sarah's One-Day Workshop on the following day, book the accommodation and class ticket and we will make sure we keep you in the SAME ROOM for your entire stay.

 

Equally, if you would like to attend Sarah's class and stay on the evening of the Friday night (25.09.26) instead of the Thursday (24.09.26) and then leave to go home, we can arrange that for you, just email us via: hello@craftymonkies.com

 

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Why Not Make A Full Weekend Of It?!

If you would like to make a bonanza weekend of it and embrace the 2026 One-Day Live In-Person Traditional Masterclass Workshop AND attend our 2026 UK Weekend Craft Retreat, we've got great news!

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At the time of writing, there are lots of places available on the 2026 UK Weekend Craft Retreat at Rutland Hall Hotel, but you would need to book BOTH the £135.00 event ticket for the 2026 One-Day Workshop AND the 2026 UK Weekend Craft Retreat ticket (which is priced at £695.00 for Single Occupancy, £595.00 for Shared Occupancy and £795.00 for Sewist + Non-Sewist Partner, subject to availability) separately in order to stay on the Friday AND Saturday nights and attend BOTH events!

 

Phew: that's a lot of information to take in! If you are at all confused by any of the above and need any help whatsoever by way of explanation, please just email us via

hello@craftymonkies.com.

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