Royal School of Needlework classes and courses are now available online, with new and exciting choices being added regularly.

Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned embroiderer, you can enjoy joining in with a live Online Day or Evening Class delivered in small, friendly classes with expert RSN Tutors bringing a wealth of experience, technical knowledge and enthusiasm to each student.

If you prefer to learn at your own speed, in your own time, our self-paced video Online Courses, published in partnership with David & Charles, cover a range of styles and techniques.

You can can also choose to work on your own piece in a private Online Lesson with an experienced RSN Tutor, which is ideal for a helping hand and guidance for your own projects and unfinished objects.

There’s something for everyone, directly from the comfort of your own home.

Online Day & Evening Classes

Classes for every level of embroidery

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Online Lessons

Private lessons with an experienced RSN Tutor

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Online Courses (Self-paced)

Video-based online learning at your own pace

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Day classes
12Aug

HCP116 Monogrammed Handkerchief in Broderie Anglaise

12/08/2020£108.50 (*Price includes the cost of £22.50 for the required kit) Only 3 spaces left
Broderie Anglaise is a form of Whitework embroidery made up...
Day classes
12Aug

ONL023 Introduction to Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Tulip’ (Evening)

12/08/2020£50.00 (*Price includes the cost of £15.00 for the required kit) Sold Out
Please note that this is an online class, taken from...
Day classes
13Aug

ONL027 Tone in Drawing

13/08/2020£86.00 Sold Out
  ONL025 Colour Theory in Practice   ONL026 Drawing Basics...
Day classes
19Aug

ONL025 Colour Theory in Practice

19/08/2020£86.00 Sold Out
  ONL026 Drawing Basics for Beginners – SOLD OUT!  ...
Day classes
19Aug

ONL024 Introduction to Jacobean Crewelwork: ‘Poplar Tree’ (Evening 2 x 2 Hours)

19/08/2020£67.00 (*Price includes the cost of £32.00 for the required kit) Sold Out
Please note that this is an online class, taken from...
Day classes
21Aug

ONL028 From Drawing to Design

21/08/2020£86.00 Sold Out
  ONL025 Colour Theory in Practice   ONL026 Drawing Basics...
Day classes
22Aug

HCP102 Intermediate Crewelwork: ‘Chaffinch’

22/08/2020£186.00 (*Price includes the cost of £21.00 for the required kit) Only 4 spaces left
This two-day class will explore many of the stitches and...
Day classes
22Aug

ONL015 Introduction to Embroidery: ‘Koi Pond’ (USA Eastern Time)

22/08/2020£114.00 (*Price includes the cost of £28.00 for the required kit)
Please note that this is an online class, taken from...

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