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 Class, work on your own piece in a private tuition session or take your love of embroidery to the next level and join us on the Certificate & Diploma programme. There’s something for everyone and we teach at various venues around the UK and internationally.

The types of course that we offer are:

Day Classes

Classes from 1-5 days for every level at locations across the UK.

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Certificate & Diploma

Gain a high technical standard in hand embroidery

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Future Tutors Programme

A full-time 3 year course to teach & work at the RSN.

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BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery for Fashion, Interiors & Textile Art

A 3 year degree course

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Day classes LP Blackwork Acorn Leaves
19Jan

5048 Intro to Blackwork: ‘Oak Leaves

19/01/2019£98.00*Price includes the cost of £15.00 for the required kit.
Learn traditional Blackwork embroidery stitches with this oak leaves design....
Day classes SG stumpwork Crown
19Jan

5049 Appliqué & Gold Crown

19/01/2019£118.00*Price includes the cost of £35.00 for the required kit.
Have a go at this stunning ‘Crown’ design using a...
Day classes CH Beginners Tambour
20Jan

5051 Intro to Tambour

20/01/2019£91.50*Price includes the cost of £8.50 for the required kit. Sold Out
You’ll learn the basic technique of the Tambour Stitch: how...
Day classes HR Wool Badger
20Jan

5050 Silk Shading in Wool: ‘Badger’

20/01/2019£107.00*Price includes the cost of £24.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
Often referred to as painting with a needle, silk shading...
Day classes
20Jan

B5105 Intro to Embroidery: ‘Floral Spray’

20/01/2019£108.00*Price includes the cost of £25.00 for the required kit.
Suitable for beginners , an introduction class in which students...
Day classes
26Jan

5053 Intro to Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Fledgling Leaves’

26/01/2019£108.50*Price includes the cost of £25.50 for the required kit. Sold Out
Introduction to Jacobean is suitable for anyone who has not...
Day classes HMC Intermediate Jacobean
26Jan

G5004 Intermediate Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Stylised Feather’

26/01/2019£188.00*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit.
You will learn a range of stitches worked in crewel...
Day classes JG Temari Balls
27Jan

5179 Temari Embroidered Japanese Balls

27/01/2019£111.00*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit. Only 1 spaces left
Class Date: Sunday 27 January 2019 This class will cover...

“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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