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
21Sep

HCP001 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Jacobean Flower’

21/09/2019£114.00*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
This one Day Class is suitable for beginners who would...
Day classes
21Sep

HCP002 Drawing & Design for Embroidery (Multiple Days)

21/09/2019£247.00*Price includes the cost of £7.00 for the required kit.
This three-day class held over two weekends is aimed at C&D...
Day classes
21Sep

FMB198 Bespoke Embroidery: Whitework Lavender Bag inspired by Jane Austen

21/09/2019£84.00 Only 1 space left
RSN Tutor, Deborah Wilding will be teaching a bespoke embroidery...
Day classes
28Sep

BRI002 Canvas Shading: ‘Echinacea’

28/09/2019£146.00*Price includes the cost of £60.00 for the required kit.
Learn the basics of Canvas Shading with this pretty Echinacea...
Day classes
28Sep

DUR002 Analysing Colour: ‘Design & Composition’

28/09/2019£165.00
Colour is an area of art and design that can...
Day classes
28Sep

HCP004 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Hydrangea’

28/09/2019£114.00*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit.
This one Day Class is suitable for beginners who would...
Day classes
29Sep

HCP003 Introduction to Tambour

29/09/2019£98.60*Price includes the cost of £12.60 for the required kit. Only 1 space left
Tambour work originated from Asia and is now a technique...
Day classes
29Sep

HCP005 Introduction to Silk Shading: ‘Garden Bird’

29/09/2019£107.00*Price includes the cost of £21.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
Often referred to as ‘Painting with a Needle’, Silk Shading...

“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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