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.

Day Classes

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

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Certificate & Diploma

Gain a high technical standard in hand embroidery

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BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery

A 3-year degree course 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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Online Courses

Learn from the comfort of your own home.

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US Summer School 2020

We're back in Lexington, Kentucky, in July 2020.

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Day classes
22Nov

BC02 The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I:Thistle – inspired by the Bacton Altar Cloth

22/11/2019£180.00*Price includes the cost for the required kit. Sold Out
Private View of Exhibition and Embroidery Class The discovery of...
Day classes
23Nov

HCP031 Introduction to Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Leaf’

23/11/2019£106.00*Price includes the cost of £20.00 for the required kit. Only 2 spaces left
Learn traditional Jacobean embroidery with this stylised leaf design. Experience...
Day classes
23Nov

HCP032 Christmas Silk Shading & Goldwork: ‘Holly & Mistletoe Sprig’

23/11/2019£196.00*Price includes the cost of £31.00 for the required kit.
Over this two day Goldwork and Silk Shading course the...
Day classes
24Nov

HCP033 Introduction to Blackwork : ‘Christmas Robin with Mistletoe’

24/11/2019£114.00*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
This little Christmas Robin holding a sprig of Mistletoe uses...
Day classes
24Nov

HCP034 Introduction to Silk Shading: ‘Cockatoo’

24/11/2019£114.00*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
During this one day Silk Shading course, the students will...
Day classes
27Nov

DUR007 Introduction to Goldwork: ‘Lily’

27/11/2019£128.00*Price includes the cost of £42.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
This technique has its history in military, ecclesiastical and royal...
Day classes
30Nov

HCP035 Festive Embroidered Christmas Wreath

30/11/2019£121.00*Price includes the cost of £35.00 for the required kit. Only 4 spaces left
Suitable for beginners as well as more advanced stitchers. During...
Day classes
30Nov

HCP036 Whitework Snowflake

30/11/2019£121.00*Price includes the cost of £35.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
This class is suitable for beginners onwards, however some 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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