Leather Crafting Retreat
COURSE DATES 2026
31 May – 6 June
Join us for an inspiring week of leather craft at a beautiful 18th-century watermill in southwest France
About the retreat
Join us for an immersive and inspiring week of leather craft in a beautiful part of France, about an hour south-west of Toulouse. Held at a serene, restored 18th-century water mill, this unique retreat is hosted by three friends: a talented leather worker, a local artist-cook and the owner of the mill – three women who share a deep love for craftsmanship, creativity and nature. They also like laughing a lot.
Throughout the week, you’ll be guided through the art and craft of working with leather and will hand stitch your very own bag, using top-quality, vegetable tanned leather and French linen thread. You will also visit a local tannery to see first-hand how leather is traditionally prepared – adding a deeper layer of meaning to every piece you create.
What is included
Accommodation, food, drink as well as tools and materials are provided, ensuring that you can concentrate on what really matters: developing your leatherwork skills, nurturing your creativity, taking time out for yourself and having fun with like-minded people. The course is held in English and no previous experience is necessary. So simply come along, either alone or with a friend, and leave with beautiful creations and special memories.
Your Stay
Each student will have their own comfortable room at the water mill. Set in a peaceful valley, encircled by meadows, with a river running through it, the mill has a swimming pool, vegetable garden and numerous animals (two cows, two pigs, chickens, dogs and cats). If wild swimming is your thing, there is a beautiful lake just 10 minutes away.
The fee includes accommodation for Sunday night through to Friday night. We ask that rooms are vacated by 10am on Saturday morning.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided, as are mid-morning coffee and afternoon tea during the course.
Please let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements. BOOK YOUR STAY
How to book a retreat
The total cost is 1,950€ (including VAT).
You will go back home with leather working skills as well as your own bag
(worth between 400€-460€/£350-£450). See similar items made by Juliet here.
Please note: travel expenses to and from the venue are not included.
We look forward to welcoming you at the Moulin
Choose which bag
you make
There are four bags to choose from:
Agatha, Taylor, Gardener’s work belt or Bertie-Bucket
leather-crafting.com 