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 online as well as at venues across the UK in Hampton Court Palace (London), Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, Durham, Lancaster, Portsmouth and Glasgow as well as internationally in Dublin, America and Japan.

Our renowned Embroidery Studio creates stunning bespoke embroidery for fashion, art and royalty, as well as expertly restoring and conserving valuable and historical embroidered pieces.

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Online Drawing Classes Special Offer

Additional dates for our range of online drawing classes are now available.

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RSN Postcard from Home

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RSN Shop

Shop online for embroidery gifts, kits, equipment, books and more.

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Online Tuition

Learn embroidery from home with online classes, lessons, or self-paced video courses.

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Classes & Courses

We have classes and 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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