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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Tour & Taster
23May

TT13 1 Day Tour & Taster Workshop Berlin Wool Work Scissor Keeper

23/05/2019£75.00*Price includes the cost of £20.00 for the required kit. Only 2 spaces left
Your day at the Royal School of Needlework will include...
Day classes
24May

DDS2 Blackwork Lights and Harbours – inspired by the Overlord Embroidery

24/05/2019£84.00 Only 3 spaces left
RSN Tutor, Helen Jones will be teaching a bespoke Blackwork...
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25May

5114 Metalwork Squirrel

25/05/2019£125.00*Price includes the cost of £42.00 for the required kit.
This delightful squirrel is embroidered in 3 Metalwork techniques over...
Day classes CJM Modern Folk 1
25May

5113 Intro to Contemporary Crewelwork: ‘Modern Folk Embroidery’

25/05/2019£108.00*Price includes the cost of £25.00 for the required kit.
Join RSN Tutor Chrissie Mann for this delightful Crewelwork class stitching...
Day classes
25May

5115 Ottoman Embroidery: ‘Inspired by the RSN Collection’

25/05/2019£185.00*Price includes the cost of £25.00 for the required kit. Only 1 space left
The image is from a piece of Ottoman embroidery in...
Day classes
26May

5117 Intro to Raised Embroidery: ‘Beehive’

26/05/2019£108.50*Price includes the cost of £25.50 for the required kit. Only 2 spaces left
Stumpwork or Raised Embroidery is a form of highly decorative...
Day classes
26May

5116 Intro to Ribbon Embroidery & Silk Shading: ‘Strawberry & Clover Posy’

26/05/2019£118.00*Price includes the cost of £35.00 for the required kit. Sold Out
Learn two techniques in one day of stitching this botanical...
Tour & Taster
30May

FD03 Adult & Teen Appliqué Workshop

30/05/2019£40.00 Only 4 spaces left
We are delighted to announce our first RSN Adult &...

“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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