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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Day Classes

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

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Online Tuition

Learn from the comfort of your own home.

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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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03Jun

ONL003 Silk Shaded & Needlewoven Picot Leaf Spray

03/06/2020£45.00 (*Price includes the cost of £10.00 for the required kit) Sold Out
Please note that this is an online class, taken from...
Day classes
11Jun

ONL002 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Bright Rainbow’

11/06/2020£114.00 (*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit) Sold Out
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. An additional class is now...
Day classes
13Jun

ONL005 Observational Drawing Day: ‘Drawing Flowers’

13/06/2020£90.00 (*Price includes the cost of £4.00 for the required kit) Only 1 space left
Please note that this is an online class, taken from...
Day classes
18Jun

ONL004 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Bright Rainbow’

18/06/2020£114.00 (*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit)
Please note that this is an online class, taken from...
Day classes
28Jun

HCP116 Monogrammed Handkerchief in Broderie Anglaise

28/06/2020£108.50 (*Price includes the cost of £22.50 for the required kit)
Broderie Anglaise is a form of whitework embroidery made up...
Day classes
04Jul

HCP117 Intemerdiate Japanese Embroidered Temari Balls

04/07/2020£193.00 (*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit)
This intermediate class builds on the skills covered in beginners...
Day classes
09Jul

HCP145 Introduction to Goldwork: ‘Buzzy The Bee’

09/07/2020£114.00 (*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit)
Join RSN Tutor Helen Stevens to bring this delightful bee...
Day classes
09Jul

HCP120 Silk Shaded Viola

09/07/2020£111.00 (*Price includes the cost of £25.00 for the required kit)
Sometimes known as ‘painting with needle’, Silk Shading requires a...

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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

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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.”

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Diploma student

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“Where better to learn than with the experts?”

Cecelia Rexworthy

Certificate student

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