This summer we will be celebrating the heritage of the Royal School of Needlework and its unique historic embroidery and textile collections with a carefully curated online Summer Series of classes during July and a dedicated in-person Summer School at Hampton Court Palace in August. Delving into the school’s Collection and Archive, our world-renowned Tutors have created a series of classes that engage with different techniques and collections pieces. Some of the Collection and Archive-inspired classes will also give an opportunity to see these pieces in person and to learn more about them from our Curators.

In-Person classes at Hampton Court Palace

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Blackwork, Arts and Crafts Cushion (inspired by the Isham Cushion in RSN Collection & Archive) NEW

16 & 17 August

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Butterfly Bloom (Inspired by Crewelwork Screen) NEW

16 & 17 August - SOLD OUT

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RSN Studio Kits: 'Forget Me Nots Inspired by the Coronation Robe of Estate' NEW

16 - 19 August

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Canvas and Gold Florentine Frog Prince(Inspired by the Isabel Elliot collection in the RSN Collection and Archive) NEW

17 & 18 August

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Coronation Carriage

18 - 22 August

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An Italian Sampler NEW

18 - 22 August

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Heritage Embroidered & Embellished Victorian Crazy Patchwork

18 - 22 August - SOLD OUT

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Castle of Happiness Inspired By Stuart Embroidered Caskets NEW

19 - 21 August

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Exploring Drawing and Inspiration for Embroiderers

25- 29 August

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Raised Work: 'Then and Now' NEW

18 - 21 August

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Jacobean Crewelwork 'Tree of Life' (inspired by the 'Mary Queen of Scots' design, in the RSN Collection) NEW

20 - 24 August

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Memento Mori Pin Cushion (inspired by the Grove Book in the RSN Collections & Archive) NEW

23 & 24 August

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A-Z of Canvas Stitches NEW

24 August

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Creative Contemporary Embroidery

25 - 29 August

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Tudor Rose Inspired by Hampton Court Palace home to the RSN NEW

25 - 30th August

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Back to Basics: 'Blackwork'

26 - 27 August

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RSN Studio Kits: 'Delphinium Inspired by the Coronation Robe of Estate' NEW

27 - 29 August

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Stumpwork River Swan NEW

27-31 August

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The Majesty of Stitch

27 - 31 August

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Captivating Crewelwork: 'Little Bird & Butterflies' Inspired by RSN Crewelwork Screen NEW

27 - 31 August

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Back to Basics: ' Silk Shading'

28 - 29 August

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Stitching History: RSN Collection & Archive Study Days EXCLUSIVE

28 & 29 August

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Introduction to Hand Quilting - Quilted Needlecase

30 August

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Silk Shaded Art Needlework Typography (Inspired by the RSN Collection and Archive) NEW

30 August

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RSN Studio Kits: Selwyn Tote Bag NEW

30 & 31 August

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Day classes
09May

HM107 Beaded Blooms Experience Class inspired by 17th century basket at the Holburne Museum, Bath

09/05/2025£175.00 Sold Out
Please note this is an RSN Experience class which will...
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10May

HCP25253 An Introduction to Schwalm Embroidery: ‘Tulip & Heart’- EXCLUSIVE

10/05/2025£234.00
This is a form of Whitework embroidery (Schwalmer Weisstickerei) that...
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12May

DH102 Goldwork Fleur de Lys Brooch at The Drapers’ Hall, London: RSN Experience Class

12/05/2025£175.00 Sold Out
Please note this is a unique opportunity to stitch in...
Day classes
12May

ONL25324 Japanese Cherry Blossom

12/05/2025£151.00 Sold Out
The Japanese Cherry Blossom season begins in the middle of...
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14May

ONL25325 The Embroidery Tree NEW

14/05/2025£540.00 Sold Out
This beautiful embroidery design combines the traditional embroidery techniques of...
Day classes
16May

Feel Good Festival Workshop – ‘Colourful Peacock’ in Hand Embroidery

16/05/2025£30.00 Sold Out
The RSN is thrilled to be part of the ‘Feel...
Day classes
16May

ONL25284 Silk Shaded Mushroom and Stumpwork Butterfly Box NEW

16/05/2025£513.00 Only 3 spaces left
In this class, you will embark on the next step...
Day classes
17May

HCP25285 Introduction to Blackwork ‘The Bluebird’ -NEW

17/05/2025£138.00 Sold Out
This beautiful Blackwork kit takes its inspiration from the intricate...

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