6 nights Leather Work With Ali Goodman

The studio is on the mezzanine above the shop, so we have all fabric and notions on hand. You will be using an array of Merchant & Mills tools. We have Bernina sewing machines and two overlockers. Everything you'll need is here, there's no need to bring your own kit!

Each student has ample space in which to cut out and work in, with plentiful natural light.

Accessibility:

Our studio is currently only available via stairs. We are always thinking of ways in which we can improve accessibility for the future.

Dogs and service dogs:

As a dog friendly workplace, please be aware that we have a few well-behaved dogs on site most days.

We cannot accommodate dogs on the retreats or classes however, registered service dogs are welcome, please let us know at the time of booking if you will be bringing your service dog.

The house is in the centre of Rye, a stone's throw from Merchant and Mills, a home to be enjoyed and shared by you all in the same way as our studio. It is full of beautiful fabrics and inspirational ideas, a fabric lovers dream. The house is both spacious and cosy, with 2 living rooms, a spacious kitchen and a stunning conservatory for dinning, chatting or sewing! There are 6 beds (one room is a shared twin room) and 4 bathrooms. There’s so much space to relax or be creative in the evenings!

You have a choice of the following rooms:

Room 1 - £2,050 - King bed with shared walk-in shower.

A large formal Victorian front bedroom which features large patio doors opening on to the front balcony, original fireplace and built in wardrobe. The original plaster detailing, cornice and ceiling rose have been restored and the room has been decorated in a gentle palette of calm neutrals.

Room 2 - £2,050 - King bed with shared walk-in shower.

Classically proportioned rear facing large bedroom. Like bedroom 1 the cornice and ceiling rose have been restored, the original fireplace and built in cupboard wardrobe have been retained. Decorated in shades of white, ochre, green and blue.

Rooms 3 - £1,650 & 4 - £1,850 - Twin bedrooms with a shared shower over bath.

A pair of adjoining bedrooms situated at the very back of the house. The first, the smaller room is also a walk through to the second of these two rooms. Divided by a door, the back room has a double bed and the smaller walk-through has a small double.

These are lively rooms designed around the beautiful detailed Injuri throws that cover the beds.

On the top floor we have the first of these two charming bedrooms. Both rooms have had their original tongue and groove cladding restored. They have both retained their original fireplaces. Decorated in gentle neutrals layered with beautiful soft furnishings.

Room 5 - £2,050 - Double room with private bathroom featuring handheld shower over bath.

The smaller of the two rooms is situated at the back of the house looking over the garden.

Room 6 - £2,050 - Double room with private bathroom featuring shower.

The slightly larger front bedroom, room 6 looks to the west and gets a gentle light in the morning.

For more information on the Grove please see our blog post

Travel to Rye is not included in your class fee.

Our courses are non-refundable unless we have a reserve list and we can fill your space. To that end, we do recommend that you take out the relevant travel insurance. There is a 10% admin fee whether your place can be filled or not. At the point of wanting to cancel you will be sent an invoice for this 10%. Please note that this new cancellation policy came into effect 14th August 2027 and any bookings made prior to this will be under the previous policy, please refer to your confirmation email for more details.

In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a retreat we will offer a transfer to a new date or a full refund. We will endeavour to give as much notice as possible and a minimum of 4 weeks.

If you have any queries about this retreat you can email Sophie at retreats@merchantandmills.com.