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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Coronation Carriage

18 - 22 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

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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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Memento Mori Pin Cushion (inspired by the Grove Book in the RSN Collections & Archive) NEW

23 & 24 August

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A-Z of Canvas Stitches NEW

24 August

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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

25 - 30th August

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Back to Basics: 'Blackwork'

26 - 27 August

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

27 - 29 August

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Stumpwork River Swan NEW

27-31 August

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The Majesty of Stitch

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

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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

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

30 August

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Day classes
02Jun

ONL25258 Medieval Starflower NEW

02/06/2025£412.00 Sold Out
This design evokes the illuminated manuscripts of medieval Europe, which...
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03Jun

RCT122 Botanical Silk Shading inspired by rare painting from the Print Room at Windsor Castle (NEW Experience Class)

03/06/2025£210.00 Sold Out
This is an exclusive RSN/Royal Collection Trust Experience Class to...
Day classes
04Jun

ONL25249 Introduction to Canvaswork: ‘Mondrian Inspired Sampler’

04/06/2025£165.00 Sold Out
Piet Mondrian is best known for his instantly recognisable abstract...
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07Jun

HCP25340 Introduction to Box Making: ‘Nigella Initial Box’ NEW

07/06/2025£283.00
In this class, you will create a delicate Nigella flower...
Day classes
11Jun

TOT103 17th Century Silk Flora inspired by Tales of Textiles exhibition: RSN Experience Class NEW

11/06/2025£175.00 Sold Out
Please note this is an RSN Experience Class at Hampton...
Day classes
13Jun

PL101 Goldwork Embroidery inspired by The Queen Mother’s Coronation Gown: RSN Experience Class at Polesden Lacey

13/06/2025£170.00
We are delighted to announce our first RSN Experience class...
Day classes
14Jun

HCP25319 A Wheel of Sparkling Beads

14/06/2025£194.00 Sold Out
Inspired by mindful mandalas, this repetitive sparkling design is a...
Day classes
15Jun

ONL25320 A Wheel of Blue Leaves

15/06/2025£189.00
Inspired by mindful mandalas, this repetitive sparkling blue and gold...

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