Royal School of Needlework

The International Centre of Excellence for the Art of Hand Embroidery since 1872.

Based at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace we offer a thriving education programme for every level. We teach at venues across the UK in Exeter, Bristol, Rugby, Birmingham, Durham and Glasgow as well as internationally in Dublin, America and Japan.

Our renowned Embroidery Studio expertly restores and conserves valuable and historical embroidered pieces and creates stunning bespoke embroidery for fashion, art and royalty.

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We have courses available for all levels at a range of locations.

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Embroidery Studio

We offer full services in conservation, restoration and bespoke commissions.

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