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 both online and in-person at various venues around the UK and internationally.

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Technical Tuesdays

Jacqui McDonald introduces all the major Crewelwork stitches in our latest course series.

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Day & Evening Classes, incl Online

Classes from 1-5 days for every level.

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Certificate & Diploma, incl Online

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

A 3-year degree course in Hand Embroidery

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Self-Paced Video Online Courses

Video-based online learning at your own pace

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Private Online Lessons

Private lessons with an experienced RSN Tutor

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Day classes
23Sep

ONL2032 Designing for Embroidery: ‘Blackwork’

23/09/2021£124.00 Only 1 space left
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Day classes
24Sep

DDS7 Silk Shaded Daisy: D-Day Story, Portsmouth

24/09/2021£119.00 Only 3 spaces left
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Day classes
25Sep

ONL2039 RSN Sampler Series: ‘Practise, Perfect, Play’ (12 x Days)

25/09/2021£967.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
25Sep

ONL2060 Raised Embroidery Macarons

25/09/2021£93.50
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Day classes
28Sep

ONL2053 Introduction to Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Autumn Leaf’ – EXCLUSIVE

28/09/2021£117.00
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Day classes
30Sep

ONL2033 Silk Shading Autumn Wreath – NEW

30/09/2021£173.00
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Day classes
07Oct

ONL2047 Introduction to Crewelwork: ‘Jacobean Inspired Leaf’

07/10/2021£145.00
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Day classes
09Oct

ONL2052 Mastering Cutwork

09/10/2021£161.50
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“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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