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.

In-Person classes at Hampton Court Palace

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

16 & 17 August

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Butterfly Bloom (Inspired by Crewelwork Screen) NEW

16 & 17 August - SOLD OUT

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

16 - 19 August

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

17 & 18 August

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An Italian Sampler NEW

18 - 22 August

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Heritage Embroidered & Embellished Victorian Crazy Patchwork

18 - 22 August - SOLD OUT

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Castle of Happiness Inspired By Stuart Embroidered Caskets NEW

19 - 21 August

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Exploring Drawing and Inspiration for Embroiderers

25- 29 August

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Raised Work: 'Then and Now' NEW

18 - 21 August - SOLD OUT

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

20 - 24 August

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A-Z of Canvas Stitches NEW

24 August - SOLD OUT

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Creative Contemporary Embroidery

25 - 29 August

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

26 - 30th August

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Back to Basics: 'Blackwork'

26 - 27 August

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Stumpwork River Swan NEW

27-31 August

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

27 - 31 August

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Back to Basics: ' Silk Shading'

28 - 29 August - SOLD OUT

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Stitching History: RSN Collection & Archive Study Days EXCLUSIVE

28 & 29 August

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Introduction to Hand Quilting - Quilted Needlecase

30 August - SOLD OUT

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

30 August - SOLD OUT

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Day classes
18Oct

HCP2535 Drawn Thread Hems and Edges for Evenweave Fabrics

18/10/2025£236.80
This class will demonstrate various ways to finish a piece...
Day classes
21Oct

RCT124 Embroidered Lily inspired by ‘Drawing the Italian Renaissance’ exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. New RSN Experience Class

21/10/2025£180.00 Sold Out
An Exclusive RSN/Royal Collection Trust event to be held at...
Day classes
25Oct

HCP2536 A Pastel Flower – An Introduction to Embroidery

25/10/2025£135.00 Sold Out
This class acts as an introduction to embroidery. A Pastel...
Day classes
29Oct

ONL25141 Learn to Draw for Embroiderers 2: Get Confident with Using Colour (European Time)

29/10/2025£109.00 Only 3 spaces left
RSN Learn to Draw for Embroidery Course Overview. You’re a...
Day classes
01Nov

HCP2538 Crewelwork Bird of Paradise

01/11/2025£238.04 Only 3 spaces left
This 2 day course will look at many of the...
Day classes
01Nov

HCP2537 The Golden Flower

01/11/2025£137.80 Sold Out
This small flower design introduces you to a combination of...
Day classes Metalwork Woodpecker day class
04Nov

ONL25063 Metalwork Woodpecker

04/11/2025£247.00
Please note that this is an online class. Please click...
Day classes
04Nov

ONL25911 Blue Jay

04/11/2025£278.00
Our Blue Jay is sitting among the swirling gold branches...

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