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, as well as online.

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Day & Evening Classes

Classes from 1-5 days for every level across the UK.

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Online Classes & Tuition

Learn from the comfort of your own home.

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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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24Sep

ONL043 Designing for Embroidery: ‘Jacobean Crewelwork’

24/09/2020£114.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
26Sep

HCP151 Intermediate Goldwork Bumblebee

26/09/2020£247.00
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Day classes
29Sep

ONL047 Drawing Basics for Beginners

29/09/2020£89.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
29Sep

ONL049 Introduction to Canvaswork: ‘Top Topiary’ (Evening)

29/09/2020£54.00
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Day classes
29Sep

ONL042 Introduction to Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Tulip’ (Evening)

29/09/2020£54.00 Sold Out
 Please note that this is an online class, taken from...
Day classes
30Sep

ONL050 Designing for Embroidery: ‘Jacobean Crewelwork’

30/09/2020£114.00 Sold Out
Please note that this is an online class, taken from...
Day classes
30Sep

ONL048 Introduction to Blackwork: ‘Washing Day Sampler’ (Evening)

30/09/2020£54.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
01Oct

ONL066 Tone in Drawing

01/10/2020£89.00
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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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