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 or Evening 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. Our full-time 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.

Day & Evening Classes, incl Online

Classes from 1-5 days for every level. January - June 2024 Classes now open for Friends...

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BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery

A 3-year degree course in Hand Embroidery

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Certificate & Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery

Gain a high technical standard in hand embroidery

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International Summer School 2024

July 2024

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Self-Paced Video Online Courses

Video-based online learning at your own pace

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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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Bespoke Group Onsite and Online Lessons

Private group lessons with an experienced RSN Tutor

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Day classes
02Dec

ONL23121 Oh Christmas Tree

02/12/2023£144.00
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02Dec

HCP2085 Bah Humbug!: Beaded Christmas Decorations

02/12/2023£150.00
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02Dec

ONL23123 Christmas Tree Inspired by Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’

02/12/2023£165.00 Sold Out
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03Dec

RCT109 Queen of Scots Sprig inspired by 17th century embroidered bed hangings at the Palace of Holyroodhouse – EXCLUSIVE (Onsite)

03/12/2023£170.00 Sold Out
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03Dec

HCP2086 Festive Wreath Brooch – NEW

03/12/2023£150.00
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06Dec

ONL23125 From Drawing to Design

06/12/2023£109.00 Only 4 spaces left
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08Dec

CC104 Goldwork Bee: Canterbury Cathedral onsite partnership class

08/12/2023£162.00 Only 2 spaces left
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15Dec

ONL23124 Metalwork Gingerbread House

15/12/2023£158.00 Only 2 spaces left
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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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