Royal School of Needlework classes and courses are renowned for the level of teaching expertise. We cover a full range of techniques from stunning Goldwork and Crewelwork to Blackwork and Silk Shading. Tuition is delivered in small, friendly classes with expert RSN Tutors bringing a wealth of experience, technical knowledge and enthusiasm to each student.

Enjoy a Day or Evening Class in a small group, or take your love of embroidery to the next level and join us on the Certificate & Diploma programme. Our full-time BA (Hons) Degree course is your springboard to a creative career in fashion, interiors or textile art whilst our Professional Embroidery Tutor Programme is the course for anyone wanting a career as a professional embroiderer and tutor. There’s something for everyone and we teach both online and in-person at various venues around the UK and internationally.

Day & Evening Classes, including Online

Classes from 1-5 days for every level.

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BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery

A 3-year degree course in Hand Embroidery

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Expert RSN Tuition at Home

Easy to follow online video courses in a range of techniques.

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Professional Embroidery Tutor Programme

A flexible 3-year course to teach & work with the RSN.

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Certificate & Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery

Learn to embroider to the best of your ability.

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Hand Embroidery: Skills and Studies

An exciting new course which will run from September 2024 at RSN Durham.

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Festive Classes

Festive classes from November - December.

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Our Tutors

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Bespoke Group Onsite and Online Lessons

Private group lessons with an experienced RSN Tutor.

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Day classes
07Jan

ONLTT11 Technical Tuesday – Goldwork- Term 2

07/01/2025£448.00
Join Helen McCook, RSN Tutor and author of the RSN...
Day classes
08Jan

ONL25367 Experimental Beading

08/01/2025£95.00
Using your own stash, we will look at lots of...
Day classes Wiliam morris goldwork angle
12Jan

HCP25241 Introduction to Goldwork: ‘Inspired by William Morris’

12/01/2025£184.00 Sold Out
Always wanted to try Goldwork? Try this introduction class with...
Day classes
14Jan

ONLTT05 Technical Tuesday – Crewelwork – Term 2

14/01/2025£374.00
Join Jacqui McDonald, RSN Tutor and the author of the...
Day classes
14Jan

ONLTT02 Technical Tuesday Crewelwork Progression -Term 2 EXCLUSIVE

14/01/2025£374.00 Sold Out
This class is perfect for anyone who would like to...
Day classes
14Jan

ONL25304 Metalwork Jay

14/01/2025£289.00
In this 3 session online workshop learn to embroiderer this...
Day classes
16Jan

ONLTT08 Technical Thursday – Blackwork – Term 2

16/01/2025£374.00 Sold Out
Join Jen Goodwin, RSN Tutor and the author of Blackwork...
Day classes
19Jan

ONL24200: Whitework Roundel

19/01/2025£1,105.00
This course is a long exploration of Fine Whitework embroidery....

“I have just been to a course in Glasgow and wanted to say what a really uplifting experience it was.”

Maud, RSN Scotland

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“Brilliant day, wonderful tutor, relaxed atmosphere.”

Gill, Hampton Court Palace

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“My lesson exceeded all my expectations. This experience is a highlight of my life!”

Peggy, Hampton Court Palace

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“The quality of the teaching is superb. I am achieving a level of technical skill which I never would have thought possible before I started the course.”

Ghislaine Peart

Diploma student

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“I enrolled on the course because I was planning my early retirement. The course is rich, creative and inspirational and it’s just amazing what you can achieve.”

Ann Howden

Diploma student

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“Where better to learn than with the experts?”

Cecelia Rexworthy

Certificate student

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