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 whilst our BA (Hons) degree course is your springboard to a creative career in fashion, interiors or textile art. There’s something for everyone and we teach both online and in-person at various venues around the UK and internationally.

If you want to explore different types of stitch, or are looking for some inspiration, take a look at the RSN Stitchbank.

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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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Certificate & Diploma Satellite Locations

Introducing our RSN satellite locations

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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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International Summer School 2022

Join us for eight EXCLUSIVE five-day courses, at HCP and online, this summer, plus addi...

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Private Online Lessons

Private lessons with an experienced RSN Tutor

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Day classes
01Jul

ONL2143 Goldwork & Silk Shaded Sparrow- NEW

01/07/2022£244.00
*  This class is NEW to the RSN  * Please...
Day classes
01Jul

DDS10 Whitework Seascape: D-Day Story Partnership Class NEW ONSITE

01/07/2022£135.00 Sold Out
Please note this is an onsite class which will run...
Day classes
01Jul

FTM4RSN150 Embroidered French Pear Brooch inspired by ‘150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework: Crown to Catwalk’ at the Fashion & Textile Museum NEW ONSITE

01/07/2022£140.00
This class is EXCLUSIVE to the RSN and is offered...
International Summer School
03Jul

Summer School 2022 – Aus/NZ/Asia – 3 Day Classes

03/07/2022From  £437.00
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International Summer School
04Jul

SS22HCP501 Raised Whitework Lavender Bag

04/07/2022£799.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
International Summer School
06Jul

Summer School 2022 – Aus/NZ/Asia – 4 Day Classes

06/07/2022From  £529.00
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Day classes
09Jul

HCP2030 Ribbonwork Hearts – ‘NEW’

09/07/2022£117.20
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International Summer School
11Jul

SS22HCP502 Proserpine: ‘Based on a design by Selwyn Image’

11/07/2022£799.00
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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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