Jan Harmer trained as a graphic designer at art school and went on to work in some of London's leading advertising agencies during the 1960's creating work for brands such as Fairy Liquid, Disney, IBM and Massey Ferguson.

One of Jan's proudest achievements was becoming Assistant Art Director at the British Printing Corporation.

After taking time out to raise her children, Jan started a business hand painting and firing tiles, which were used as decorative panels behind AGA cookers.

Once she retired, Jan returned to painting and later began experimenting with machine embroidery. This developed into a passion for creating textile and fabric artwork, combining her love of colour, design and creativity.