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
22Nov

HCP2546 Experimental 3D Embroidery

22/11/2025£100.00 Only 4 spaces left
This 1 day class will introduce you to some techniques...
Day classes
22Nov

HCP2544 A Christmas Wreath

22/11/2025£142.00
Create your own festive masterpiece. In this beginner’s day class...
Day classes
22Nov

HCP2551 Beginner’s Goldwork: The Apple

22/11/2025£144.80 Only 3 spaces left
This apple embroidery project was inspired by and designed as...
Day classes
26Nov

ONL25374 Learn to Draw for Embroiderers 3: How To Create Your Own Beautiful Designs (European Time)

26/11/2025£109.00 Sold Out
RSN Learn to Draw for Embroidery Course Overview. You’re a...
Day classes
29Nov

HCP2545 A Christmas Box

29/11/2025£270.40
It’s time to get ahead for Christmas and make this...
Day classes
29Nov

CC110 Canterbury Robin inspired by the James I Charter at Canterbury Cathedral: New RSN Experience Class

29/11/2025£175.00 Sold Out
Join us at Canterbury Cathedral to embroider a new and...
Day classes
30Nov

HCP2553 Star of St. Clare

30/11/2025£118.00
In this class we will make a beautiful goldwork star...
Day classes
02Dec

DMC101 Mythical Flower inspired by Divine & Mythical Creatures exhibition: RSN Experience Class

02/12/2025£180.00 Sold Out
Join us for an exclusive RSN Experience Class inspired by...

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