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 HMC Intermediate Jacobean
16Feb

5064 Intermediate Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Stylised Feather’

16/02/2019£188.00*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit.
You will learn a range of stitches worked in crewel...
Day classes
16Feb

5063 Ribbonwork Flowers on Decorative Wicker Heart

16/02/2019£111.00*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit.
Ideal for beginners, ribbonwork embroidery incorporates a wide range of...
Day classes
16Feb

5065 Silk Shaded Feather

16/02/2019£185.00*Price includes the cost of £25.00 for the required kit.
This is an intermediate silk shading class suitable for students...
Day classes
16Feb

R5005 Masriera Inspired Goldwork & Silk Shading

16/02/2019£200.00*Price includes the cost of £40.00 for the required kit. Only 4 spaces left
A two day class, inspired by a brooch design by...
Day classes
22Feb

D5001 Silk Shaded & Silver Historical Ecclesiastical Motif

22/02/2019£118.00*Price includes the cost of £35.00 for the required kit.
This beautiful design was inspired by a cope at Liverpool...
Day classes Becky Hogg Metalwork Song Thrush Kit
23Feb

5069 Metalwork Song Thrush

23/02/2019£125.00*Price includes the cost of £42.00 for the required kit. Only 2 spaces left
Metalwork Embroidery is a technique seen throughout history on pieces...
Day classes
23Feb

5070 Intermediate Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Tree of Life’

23/02/2019£190.00*Price includes the cost of £30.00 for the required kit.
This Jacobean design is not suitable for a beginner, for...
Day classes
23Feb

5068 Intro to Tassel Making: ‘Spring Tassel’

23/02/2019£113.00*Price includes the cost of £30.00 for the required kit.
Enjoy a day of tassel making with RSN Tutor Sara...

“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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