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
01Feb

HCP049 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘A Little Flower’

01/02/2020£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...
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01Feb

HCP050 Intermediate Blackwork: ‘Mackintosh Rose’

01/02/2020£196.00 (*Price includes the cost of £31.00 for the required kit) Only 4 spaces left
This two day course will give the students the opportunity...
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07Feb

BC03 The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I: Rose – inspired by the Bacton Altar Cloth

07/02/2020£180.00 (*Price includes the cost for the required kit) Sold Out
Private View of Exhibition and Embroidery Class The discovery of...
Day classes
07Feb

BRM009 Advanced Jacobean Crewelwork

07/02/2020£296.00 (*Price includes the cost of £56.00 for the required kit)
This class is designed to help you explore the beautiful...
Day classes
08Feb

HCP051 Metalwork Jay Feather

08/02/2020£116.00 (*Price includes the cost of £30.00 for the required kit) Sold Out
During this one day class the students will learn a...
Day classes
12Feb

DUR011 Whitework: ‘Sampling Repeat Patterns’

12/02/2020£107.00 (*Price includes the cost of £21.00 for the required kit)
Traditionally worked with white thread on white fabric Whitework techniques...
Day classes
14Feb

BC04 The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I: Rose – inspired by the Bacton Altar Cloth

14/02/2020£180.00 (*Price includes the cost for the required kit)
New Private View of Exhibition and Embroidery Class The discovery...
Day classes
15Feb

DUR012 Collage: ‘Mixing Media for Stitch – Textile Assemblages’

15/02/2020£165.00 (*Price includes the cost of £25.00 for the required kit)
Working with a mixture of papers and fabrics, assorted media...

“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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