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.

The types of course that we offer are:

Day Classes

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

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Certificate & Diploma

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 for Fashion, Interiors & Textile Art

A 3 year degree course

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Day classes BQ Blackwork Whail Tail
27Apr

5099 Intro to Blackwork: ‘Whale Tail’

27/04/2019£107.00*Price includes the cost of £24.00 for the required kit.
In this introduction class you will learn how to work...
Day classes SG Intro to Silk shading - Pink flower
27Apr

5100 Intro to Silk Shading: ‘Pink Flower’

27/04/2019£109.00*Price includes the cost of £26.00 for the required kit.
Always wanted to try Silk Shading? Have a go at...
Day classes SJD I Could Have Made pillow
28Apr

5102 Intro to Embroidery: Fun Lavender Bag

28/04/2019£105.00*Price includes the cost of £22.00 for the required kit.
Come and make a fun lavender bag. We will start...
Day classes
28Apr

5103 Intro to Raised Embroidery: ‘Bluebell-Inspired by Botanical Drawing’

28/04/2019£118.00*Price includes the cost of £35.00 for the required kit. Only 4 spaces left
Stitch this botanical illustration of a bluebell in 3D Stumpwork...
Day classes
04May

5104 Beaded Tropical Paradise

04/05/2019£113.00*Price includes the cost of £30.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
This introductory class is designed to introduce you to the...
Day classes
04May

FMB191 Bespoke Embroidery: Inspired by 1600s Gauntlet Gloves

04/05/2019£84.00 Sold Out
RSN Tutor, Deborah Wilding will be teaching a bespoke embroidery...
Day classes tudor monogram embroidery
04May

5105 Intro to Blackwork & Goldwork: ‘Tudor Monogram’

04/05/2019£190.00*Price includes the cost of £30.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
Choose your initial and learn traditional Blackwork and Goldwork embroidery...
Day classes
04May

5106 Silk & Gold Bijou Bullfinch

04/05/2019£224.00*Price includes the cost of £64.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
This highly decorated British bird project is inspired by embroidered...

“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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