This summer we will be celebrating the heritage of the Royal School of Needlework and its unique historic embroidery and textile collections with a carefully curated online Summer Series of classes during July and a dedicated in-person Summer School at Hampton Court Palace in August. Delving into the school’s Collection and Archive, our world-renowned Tutors have created a series of classes that engage with different techniques and collections pieces. Some of the Collection and Archive-inspired classes will also give an opportunity to see these pieces in person and to learn more about them from our Curators.

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Jacobean Crewelwork Floral Plate NEW

1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 July

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Jacobean Crewelwork 'Tree of Life' (inspired by the 'Mary Queen of Scots' design, in the RSN Collection & Archive) NEW

1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31 July

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Tudor Rose Inspired by Hampton Court Palace home to the RSN NEW

2, 7, 9, 14,16, 21, 23, 28, 30 July | 4 August

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RSN Studio Kits: 'Forget Me Nots Inspired by the Coronation Robe of Estate' NEW

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July

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RSN Studio Kits: 'Delphinium Inspired by the Coronation Robe of Estate' NEW

3, 10,17, 24, 31 July

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Coronation Carriage

4, 5, 6 ,25, 26 July

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Flamboyant Peacock

6, 13, 20, 27 July

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Butterfly Bloom (Inspired by Crewelwork Screen) NEW

7 - 8 July - SOLD OUT

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Blackwork Cushion inspired by Collection & Archive NEW

9, 16, 23, 30 July

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Canvas and Gold Florentine Frog Prince (Inspired by the Isabel Elliot collection in the RSN Collection and Archive) NEW

11, 18, 25 July | 1 August

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Castle of Happiness Inspired By Jacobean Embroidered Caskets NEW

14, 16, 21, 23 July

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Silk Shaded Art Needlework Typography NEW

14 & 21 July

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Vespasian Psalter Inspired Flower NEW

14, 21, 28 July

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Captivating Crewelwork: ‘Little Bird & Butterflies’ Inspired by RSN Crewelwork Screen NEW

28, 29, 30 July | 1, 2 August - SOLD OUT

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Day classes
09Jul

SS25ONL04 Blackwork, Arts and Crafts Cushion (inspired by the Isham Cushion in RSN Collection & Archive) NEW

09/07/2025£350.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
11Jul

SS25ONL06 Canvas and Gold Florentine Frog Prince (Inspired by the Isabel Elliot collection in the RSN Collection and Archive) NEW

11/07/2025£316.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
14Jul

SS25ONL09 Castle of Happiness Inspired By Jacobean Embroidered Caskets NEW

14/07/2025£358.00 Only 1 space left
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
14Jul

SS25ONL10 Vespasian Psalter Inspired Flower NEW

14/07/2025£371.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
14Jul

SS25ONL13 Silk Shaded Art Needlework Typography (Inspired by the RSN Collection and Archive) NEW

14/07/2025£214.00 Only 2 spaces left
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
28Jul

SS25ONL01 Captivating Crewelwork: ‘Little Bird & Butterflies’ Inspired by RSN Crewelwork Screen NEW

28/07/2025£615.00 Sold Out
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
16Aug

SS25HCP03 Blackwork, Arts and Crafts Cushion (inspired by the Isham Cushion in RSN Collection & Archive) NEW

16/08/2025£340.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...
Day classes
16Aug

SS25HCP04 RSN Studio Kits: ‘Forget me Nots Inspired by the Coronation Robe of Estate’ NEW

16/08/2025£606.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School...

“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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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

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Ann Howden

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