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

A 3 year degree course in Hand Embroidery

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Day classes
19Oct

BRI004 Introduction to Box Making

19/10/2019£115.00*Price includes the cost of £29.00 for the required kit. Only 1 space left
This class will cover the basics of fabric covered box...
Day classes
19Oct

BRM003 Designing for Jacobean Crewelwork

19/10/2019£179.00*Price includes the cost of £14.00 for the required kit. Only 2 spaces left
Jacobean Crewelwork was one of the earliest forms of surface...
Day classes
19Oct

HCP012 Intermediate Goldwork & Crewelwork: ‘Elizabethan Autumn Leaf’

19/10/2019£207.00*Price includes the cost of £42.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
This autumn leaf is in an Elizabethan style and shares...
Day classes
19Oct

HCP016 Goldwork & Silk Shading Butterfly

19/10/2019£200.00*Price includes the cost of £35.00 for the required kit.
Learn traditional Silk Shading and Goldwork embroidery with this glittering...
Day classes
19Oct

HCP018 Introduction to Tambour

19/10/2019£221.00*Price includes the cost of £56.00 for the required kit. Only 4 spaces left
Tambour beading is the professional technique for applying beads, sequins...
Day classes
25Oct

BC01 The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I: Daffodil – inspired by the Bacton Altar Cloth

25/10/2019£180.00*Price includes the cost for the required kit. Only 2 spaces left
Private View of Exhibition and Embroidery Class The discovery of...
Day classes
25Oct

BRM004 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Kingfisher’

25/10/2019£111.50*Price includes the cost of £25.50 for the required kit.
This majestic bird allows students to try a one-day introduction...
Day classes
26Oct

BRM005 Whitework Bauble

26/10/2019£111.50*Price includes the cost of £25.50 for the required kit.
This is a fun one-day introduction to the Whitework technique...

“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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