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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Private Online Lessons

Private lessons with an experienced RSN Tutor

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Day classes
28Jan

ONL2094 Silk Shading & Goldwork: ‘Elizabethan Beauty’ – NEW

28/01/2022£212.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
02Feb

ONL2095 Introduction to Goldwork: ‘William Morris Inspired’

02/02/2022£198.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
04Feb

ONL2092 Raised Embroidery Flamingo

04/02/2022£321.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
16Feb

ONL2105 Drawing Basics for Beginners

16/02/2022£187.80 Sold Out
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Day classes
19Feb

ONL2103 Designing for Embroidery: ‘Jacobean Crewelwork’

19/02/2022£127.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
19Feb

ONL4RSN150 Pansy Wreath – EXCLUSIVE

19/02/2022£186.00
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Day classes
19Feb

ONL2101 Silk Shaded Botanical Study- EXCLUSIVE

19/02/2022£333.00 Only 2 spaces left
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Day classes
20Feb

ONL2107 Or Nué: ‘Scallop Shell’

20/02/2022£151.00 Sold Out
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“Brilliant day, wonderful tutor, relaxed atmosphere.”

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“My lesson exceeded all my expectations. This experience is a highlight of my life!”

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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

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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.”

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Diploma student

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“Where better to learn than with the experts?”

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Certificate student

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