From 1st-8th March 2025, we welcome you to The Mill France to learn the valuable ceramics skill of how to build your own wood-fired kiln. During this course, you’ll be guided through the process by Robin Wilson of Oxford University Kilns.
As part of a team of fellow potters, you will learn the technical knowledge needed in an informal classroom setting and then take part in the kiln building process itself. You will leave fully equipped with the knowledge to build and fire your own Wood Fired kiln..
There will be the minimum of one firing as part of the teaching process, giving all participants the opportunity to fire their own bisqued fired works. This course is a very hands-on collaborative experience led by Dr.Robin Wilson arguably the top UK expert on the ancient traditional technique of Anagama Kiln Building & Firing and assitated by Lisa Sjukur.. We are super excited to have them run this course here in France!
As part of the course there is an optional guided visit to the Millau Museum Ancient Roman Pottery Site where you will discover the fascinating historical link between Ancient Roman & the town of Millau. We will also visit a local pottery studio.
Please see below for how to get here.
Course Booking
There are three ways to book your place on the course.
Option A Book the course (£980) with your on site accommodation here at The Mill France. This option includes the course cost with your accommodation choice.
Space is limited we encourage early booking to secure your preferred room Accommodation includes: the cost of the course/ all your breakfasts during your stay/all your lunches/ a group welcome dinner / a group last night celebration. Additional evening meals Sunday through to Thursday are offered at an additional cost of 28€ per person - 3 courses and includes wine - bookable in advance. All towels/ bedding/ toiletries are included
Simply choose your accommodation from the list below, fill in the contact form, we will then confirm the room availability and email you with payment information.
Option B Book the course (£980) with a Camping or Campervan space on site. There is an additional fee of £100 for the duration of the course). Your group Lunches / Welcome meal and last night meal are included. You can request breakfasts and evening meals nearer the time should you wish. Note - we have an outdoor shower & a WC in the Ceramic Studio.
Option C Book the course only (£980) without accommodation, and stay off site elsewhere. Your lunches for the duration of the course are included as well as your welcome meal & last night meal. You can stay locally in Saint Georges de Luzençon, which is walking distance to The Mill - accommodation options can be found on booking.com , airbnb and gites de france.
There are 3 Payment Options
Option 1: Pay in full at time of booking
Option 2: Pay a 50% deposit & 50% by February 15th - 2 weeks before start date of course
Option 3: Pay 150 Euros non refundable deposit & the balance by 15th February
How to Book & Pay: Click through to via the BOOK NOW button , fill in a short contact form letting us know you booking preference a) b) or c) from the above options and tell us if you prefer to pay in full / pay a 50% deposit/ fay a 150 euro non refundable deposit. Once we have recieved your information form we will get back to you with confirmation of room option ( if applicable) and all the information to make your payment. This will either be by Bank Transfer to a Euros Bank Account or pay in any currency via a Stripe Payment link which we will send to you.
Please see below for T’s & C’s
Miller’s Nook - Single Occupancy inc course - £1421
The Miller’s Nook is a single occupancy bedroom is on the second floor of the Mill. A super cosy room. It shares a bathroom and a separate WC with the max 3 other guests from the Mezzanine Nook and The Artists Loft on the top floor. Please note this room has 2 windows looking out to the landing area- no external window - however the room is very well insulated and well ventilated & heated by electric radiator.
Mezzanine Nook - Single Occupancy £1421 / Double £2414
THe Mezzanine Room is located on the second floor, a cosy room with 2 single beds. One of which is accessed via a ladder to the upper bed, so best for someone mobile! The Mezzanine Nook shares a bathroom and a separate WC with fellow guests in the Miller’s Nook & The Artists Loft. Please note this room has 2 windows looking out to the landing area - no external windows. It is however very well insulated and ventilated & heated by electric radiator. There is additional storage in the landing area if required.
Hill View Room - Single occupancy including course cost £ 1491 / Double occupancy inc 2 x course cost £2683
The Hillside View Room with double bed & a desk is situated on the first floor. The shower room & WC is directly next door & shared with the guests from the Garden View room on the ground floor (note they have use of their own WC downstairs)
Riverside View Room - Single occupancy including course cost £ 1491 / Double occupancy inc 2 x course cost £2683
Our Riverside room on the first floor is a super cosy room with a double bed, a desk, a private en-suite shower room & a window over-looking the river.
Canal View Apartment - Double occupancy including 2 x course cost £2883 / triple occupancy inc 3 x course costs £3568
The canal view apartment is located on the second floor of the mill. WIth its own living area, its wc,shower room & kitchenette. For shared occupancy.
This is a an open plan style apartment with one bedroom - single bed / a double bedroom (note this is not a full height room and seperated a heavey duty curtain
And a sofabed in the living area,
The apartment is perfect for: three friends sharing/ a couple and a friend/ two friends who prefer a bit more space & their own living area.
Ground Floor Garden Room - Single occupancy including course cost £ 1491 / Double occupancy inc 2 x course cost £2683
Our Garden view room is located on the ground floor & has a double bed, desk, chair and sofa and the best view of the river! You will use the shower room on the 1st floor - however there is a convenient WC a few paces away from your room.
What’s Not Included:
Your travel to and from the Mill
Your travel / holiday insurance is not included. Please ensure you take out your own insurance policy
Your evening meals -Sunday- Thursday - it is possible to book dinner at The Mill at an additional fee nearer the time,
Airport Transfers - We do offer a pick service from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person
How To Get Here
Our Address is:
Le Moulin, ZA Vegonhac, 7 Route de Linas, Saint Georges de Luzençon, 12100, Aveyron, France
Contact Details:
Email: nathalie@themillfrance.com
UK Mobile: +44 (0)775 631 5823 (WhatsApp)
FR Mobile: +33 (0)6 30 04 62 87
Our nearest town is Millau a 10 minute drive away.
There are trains and buses from Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.
If you are driving from the UK please check the map, we are a long way down! We advise you break your journey en route if coming via Dover/ Calais.
There is the option of an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to St.Malo which makes the drive in France approx 6 hrs. from St.Malo to The Mill France.
We encourage car sharing with other guests on retreats & residencies and are happy to connect guests via WhatsApp to make this possible.
The operator Flixbus offers a night bus from Paris to MIllau
Our nearest airports are Rodez, Montpellier and Beziers.
if you are coming from the USA it is possible to fly into Barcelona & from there get a train to Beziers where you can either join the airport pick up at 80 euro per person or get the connecting train from Beziers to our village where we will meet you. ( we are closer to Barcelona than we are to Paris (and flights into Barcelona from USA are often cheaper than flights to Paris)
We offer an airport pick from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez at 80 Euro per person
Pick up from MIllau or Saint Georges train/ bus station is free of charge
T&Cs:
100% refundable minus 50€ admin fee: 90+ days before arrival date
75% refundable: 89 - 60 days prior to arrival date
50% refundable: 59 - 31 days prior to arrival date
0% refundable: 30 - 0 days days prior to arrival date. Note: If we are able to fill your spot at short notice you will be fully refunded minus 150€ admin fee). You may also transfer your place to a friend/ family member
* If you have chosen to reserve your place on the course with a NON refundable deposit of 150 Euros - this is non refundable as of 48 hours from making your deposit payment