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
31Jan

ONL26006 Love Bee

31/01/2026£159.00
During your class, learning basic goldwork and stumpwork techniques, you...
Day classes
31Jan

HCP26001 Introduction to Goldwork: Strawberries

31/01/2026£149.00 Sold Out
Step into the shimmering world of goldwork embroidery with this...
Day classes
04Feb

ONL26007 Introduction to Blackwork Shading

04/02/2026£152.00
Discover the timeless elegance of blackwork embroidery in this introductory...
Day classes
05Feb

ONL26008 Introduction to Appliqué: Pet Silhouette

05/02/2026£138.00
Celebrate your love for your furry friend in this creative...
Day classes
07Feb

ONL26009 Forget-Me-Not Silk Postcard

07/02/2026£166.00 Sold Out
This class is inspired by the beautiful embroidered cards sent...
Day classes
11Feb

ONL26010 Learn to Draw for Embroiderers 2 – Get Confident with Using Colour (European Time)

11/02/2026£109.00
RSN Learn to Draw for Embroidery Course Overview. You’re a...
Day classes
21Feb

HCP26005 Introduction to Blackwork Shading

21/02/2026£142.00
Discover the timeless elegance of blackwork embroidery in this introductory...
Day classes
21Feb

HCP26004 Native Wildflower – Snake’s Head Fritillary

21/02/2026£152.00 Sold Out
This striking native wildflower species can be identified by its...

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