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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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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Day classes
12Aug

HCP116 Monogrammed Handkerchief in Broderie Anglaise

12/08/2020£108.50 (*Price includes the cost of £22.50 for the required kit) Only 3 spaces left
Broderie Anglaise is a form of Whitework embroidery made up...
Day classes
12Aug

ONL023 Introduction to Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Tulip’ (Evening)

12/08/2020£50.00 (*Price includes the cost of £15.00 for the required kit) Sold Out
Please note that this is an online class, taken from...
Day classes
13Aug

ONL027 Tone in Drawing

13/08/2020£86.00 Sold Out
  ONL025 Colour Theory in Practice   ONL026 Drawing Basics...
Day classes
19Aug

ONL025 Colour Theory in Practice

19/08/2020£86.00 Sold Out
  ONL026 Drawing Basics for Beginners – SOLD OUT!  ...
Day classes
19Aug

ONL024 Introduction to Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Poplar Tree’ (Evening 2 x 2 Hours)

19/08/2020£67.00 (*Price includes the cost of £32.00 for the required kit) Sold Out
Please note that this is an online class, taken from...
Day classes
21Aug

ONL028 From Drawing to Design

21/08/2020£86.00 Sold Out
  ONL025 Colour Theory in Practice   ONL026 Drawing Basics...
Day classes
22Aug

HCP102 Intermediate Crewelwork: ‘Chaffinch’

22/08/2020£186.00 (*Price includes the cost of £21.00 for the required kit) Only 4 spaces left
This two-day class will explore many of the stitches and...
Day classes
22Aug

ONL015 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Koi Pond’ (USA Eastern Time)

22/08/2020£114.00 (*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit)
Please note that this is an online class, taken from...

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