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 both online and in-person at various venues around the UK and internationally.

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International Summer School 2021

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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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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
18Apr

ONL152 Drawing Basics for Beginners

18/04/2021£187.80 Sold Out
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Day classes KB Stumpwork Pick and Mix
18Apr

ONL180 Raised Embroidery Pick’n’Mix

18/04/2021£162.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
18Apr

ONL163 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Spring Bluebell’ – NEW

18/04/2021£117.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
23Apr

ONL184 Introduction to Tapestry Shading: ‘Ladybird’ NEW

23/04/2021£135.00
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Day classes
24Apr

ONL166 Swinging Stitches – NEW

24/04/2021£124.00
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Day classes
24Apr

ONL177 Introduction to Bargello

24/04/2021£89.00
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Day classes
24Apr

ONL162 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Summer Daisy’ – NEW

24/04/2021£117.00 Sold Out
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Day classes
05May

ONL169 Japanese Cherry Blossom

05/05/2021£127.00 Sold Out
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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.”

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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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