Royal School of Needlework classes and courses are renowned world-wide for their level of teaching expertise and cover a full range of techniques from stunning Goldwork and Crewelwork to Blackwork and Silk Shading — and much more — whether you are looking to enjoy a course for leisure and wellbeing or are looking towards a future career in hand embroidery.

Leisure Classes and Courses

We have a wide programme of leisure courses for all tastes and abilities, from beginner to advanced. Join us online or in-person for a Day or Evening Class — or our renowned International Summer School — and learn the art of hand embroidery with our expert Tutors both in the UK and internationally, or choose to take your love of embroidery to the next level through our extensive Certificate & Diploma study programme. Alternatively, our Online Video Courses are ideal for whose who prefer to learn from home at their own pace. We have something for everyone!

Full-time Professional Courses

Looking to go even further? Our professional, in-person full-time courses at Hampton Court Palace are for anyone seeking a career in hand embroidery. The Royal School of Needlework BA (Hons) Degree course —  validated by Kingston University — 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.

29 August —  USA Customers: we are still shipping to the USA. However, please note that delivery times may be extended and deliveries may incur additional import duty charges and taxes. Thank you.

International purchases and transactions: International customers should be aware that class purchases that include a physical kit and delivery may be subject to local VAT, customs and duty payments which will be at the buyer’s expense. Thank you.

 

Join us for a Summer of Stitch!

Book now for the RSN International Summer School 2025, online and at Hampton Court Palace.

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Day & Evening Classes, including Online

Scheduled classes and short courses, available in-person or online via Zoom.

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Certificate & Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery

Looking to the next level? Learn to embroider to the best of your ability.

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Online Video Courses

Learn anywhere, any time and at your own pace with our range of video-based courses.

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BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery

Our full-time three-year degree course for a career in hand embroidery.

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Professional Embroidery Tutor Programme

Our flexible three-year course to teach embroidery and work with the RSN.

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Hand Embroidery: Skills and Studies

An exciting new course based at RSN Durham.

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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
11Sep

ONLTT250301 Technical Thursday – Blackwork – Term 1

11/09/2025£498.00 Sold Out
Join Jen Goodwin, RSN Tutor and the author of Blackwork...
Day classes
12Sep

HM108 Silk Shaded Floral Wreath at the Holburne Museum, Bath (RSN Experience Class)

12/09/2025£180.00 Sold Out
Please note this is an RSN Experience class which will...
Day classes
17Sep

ONL25129 Making Textures With Beads and Sequins

17/09/2025£95.00
Using your own stash, we will look at lots of...
Day classes
18Sep

ONL25189 Metalwork Swallow

18/09/2025£292.00
In this 3 session online workshop learn to embroiderer this...
Day classes
20Sep

HCP2530 Beginner’s Stumpwork: The Raddish

20/09/2025£137.80 Only 1 space left
This charming Stumpwork piece is inspired by Beatrix Potter’s Peter...
Day classes
20Sep

HCP2531 Visible Mending and Sustainable Fashion

20/09/2025£100.00
The clothing industry has the second largest carbon footprint after...
Day classes
22Sep

ONL25229 Or Nué: ‘Starfish’

22/09/2025£188.00 Sold Out
This class is designed as an introduction to the beautiful...
Day classes
23Sep

ONLTT250101 Technical Tuesday – Crewelwork – Term 1

23/09/2025£400.00 Sold Out
Join Jacqui McDonald, RSN Tutor and the author of the...

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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.”

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