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.

USA Customers — we are still shipping to the USA after the recent tariff changes. 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.

 

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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
05Oct

HCP2552 Introduction to Crewelwork Embroidery: Jacobean Inspired Leaf

05/10/2025£139.90 Sold Out
This Crewelwork motif was inspired by nature, and designed for...
Day classes
07Oct

ONL25711 Metalwork Kingfisher

07/10/2025£285.00
Please note that this is an online class. Please click...
Day classes
07Oct

ONL25710 Goldwork: Or Nué Snail

07/10/2025£201.00
This charming Or Nué Snail was inspired by a small...
Day classes
09Oct

ONL25910 Strawberry Thief

09/10/2025£278.00
The Strawberry Thief design celebrates the technique of metal thread...
Day classes
09Oct

ONL25909 Designing for Jacobean Crewelwork

09/10/2025£189.00
Jacobean Crewelwork is a good technique to start your embroidery...
Day classes
11Oct

HCP2534 Introduction to Goldwork ‘The Golden Pear’

11/10/2025£144.80 Sold Out
This is the second design inspired by Hampton Court Palace....
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14Oct

ONL25240 Learn to Draw for Embroiderers 1: ‘Essential Drawing Skills’ (European Time)

14/10/2025£214.00 Sold Out
RSN Learn to Draw for Embroidery Course Overview. You’re a...
Day classes
16Oct

ONL25420 Designing for Blackwork

16/10/2025£189.00
Blackwork is a good technique to continue your embroidery journey...

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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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“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.”

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“Where better to learn than with the experts?”

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