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.

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
09Jul

SS25ONL04 Blackwork, Arts and Crafts Cushion (inspired by the Isham Cushion in RSN Collection & Archive) NEW

09/07/2025£350.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
11Jul

SS25ONL06 Canvas and Gold Florentine Frog Prince (Inspired by the Isabel Elliot collection in the RSN Collection and Archive) NEW

11/07/2025£316.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
14Jul

SS25ONL09 Castle of Happiness Inspired By Jacobean Embroidered Caskets NEW

14/07/2025£358.00 Only 1 space left
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
14Jul

SS25ONL10 Vespasian Psalter Inspired Flower NEW

14/07/2025£371.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
14Jul

SS25ONL13 Silk Shaded Art Needlework Typography (Inspired by the RSN Collection and Archive) NEW

14/07/2025£214.00 Only 2 spaces left
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
28Jul

SS25ONL01 Captivating Crewelwork: ‘Little Bird & Butterflies’ Inspired by RSN Crewelwork Screen NEW

28/07/2025£615.00 Sold Out
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
16Aug

SS25HCP03 Blackwork, Arts and Crafts Cushion (inspired by the Isham Cushion in RSN Collection & Archive) NEW

16/08/2025£340.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
16Aug

SS25HCP04 RSN Studio Kits: ‘Forget me Nots Inspired by the Coronation Robe of Estate’ NEW

16/08/2025£606.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...

“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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