Courses at the Royal School of Needlework
Students come from all over the world to take classes at every level.
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.
Try a Day Class
SS22HCP508 Embroidered & Embellished Victorian Patchwork – EXCLUSIVE
HCP1RSN150 Crewelwork Master Class: ‘Myrtle Blossom’ – EXCLUSIVE
FTM5RSN150 Introduction to Coronation Gold: Shamrock and Acorn inspired by the Queen Mother’s Coronation Robe at the Fashion & Textile Museum NEW ONSITE
HM101 Sunshine & Clouds inspired by a 17th Century Raised Embroidery Panel: Holburne Museum Partnership Class NEW ONSITE
ONL2162 Technical Tuesdays: An Introduction to Goldwork- Term One (with Helen McCook, Evening) – NEW
ONL2151 RSN Sampler Series: ‘Practise, Perfect, Play’ (24 x Evenings)
ONL2150 Introduction to Goldwork: ‘Buzzy the Bee’
ONL2177 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Tulip’
“I have just been to a course in Glasgow and wanted to say what a really uplifting experience it was.”
Maud, RSN Scotland
“Brilliant day, wonderful tutor, relaxed atmosphere.”
Gill, Hampton Court Palace
“My lesson exceeded all my expectations. This experience is a highlight of my life!”
Peggy, Hampton Court Palace
“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
“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
“Where better to learn than with the experts?”
Cecelia Rexworthy
Certificate student