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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USA Summer School 2020

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

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Day classes
14Dec

HCP039 Stumpwork Figure: ‘Ice Skater’

14/12/2019£197.00*Price includes the cost of £32.00 for the required kit.
Stumpwork or Raised Embroidery is a form of relief embroidery...
Day classes
06Jan

HCP140 Creative Goldwork Week

06/01/2020£430.00*Price includes the cost of £35.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
Join RSN Tutors Tracy A Franklin and Pippa Foulds for...
Day classes
15Jan

DUR009 Appliqué & Goldwork: ‘Flower Head’

15/01/2020£128.00*Price includes the cost of £42.00 for the required kit.
Appliqué and Goldwork have a long history of being used...
Day classes
18Jan

DUR010 Mark Making with Stitch

18/01/2020£100.00*Price includes the cost of £14.00 for the required kit.
During this one-day class, we will be looking, exploring, and...
Day classes
18Jan

HCP042 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Jacobean Flower’

18/01/2020£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
19Jan

HCP044 Introduction to Goldwork: ‘Acorns’

19/01/2020£111.00*Price includes the cost of £25.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
Learn traditional Goldwork embroidery with this charming oak leaf and...
Day classes
22Jan

TT20 1 Day Tour & Taster Workshop Goldwork Eye of Horus

22/01/2020£80.00*Price includes the cost of £20.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
Your day at the Royal School of Needlework will include...
Day classes
25Jan

BRM007 Appliqué Butterfly: ‘Inspired by Maria Sybila Merian’

25/01/2020£200.00*Price includes the cost of £35.00 for the required kit.
Appliqué and Surface stitched Butterfly inspired by the exquisite art...

“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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