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  Online Video Courses created by RSN Tutors 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.

LIVE Online Day & Evening Classes

Classes for every level of embroidery

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Online Video Courses

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Online Lessons

Private lessons with an experienced RSN Tutor

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Day classes
02May

HCP26014 Great Sundew

02/05/2026£153.00 Only 4 spaces left
This design depicts a great sundew or English sundew, a...
Day classes
09May

HCP26015 Introduction to Stumpwork – The Orangery Garden

09/05/2026£140.00 Only 1 space left
Taking inspiration from the Lower Orangery Garden at Hampton Court...
Day classes
09May

HCP26016 Silk Shading: Fox

09/05/2026£149.00 Sold Out
Often referred to as painting with a needle, silk shading...
Day classes
09May

DDS16 Stylish Summer Flowers at the D-Day Story, Portsmouth NEW Experience Class

09/05/2026£150.00
Stitch these stunning summer flowers with the Royal School of...
Day classes
12May

ONL26020 Silk and Metal thread embroidered Elephant Hawk-Moth

12/05/2026£260.00 Only 4 spaces left
In this online three-session ‘silk and metal thread embroidery’ course,...
Day classes
13May

DMC104 Goldwork Wyvern: Divine & Mythical Creatures Experience Class

13/05/2026£180.00 Sold Out
By popular demand we’re offering a final chance to join...
Day classes
17May

ONL26024 Introduction to Opus Anglicanum: Violet

17/05/2026£159.00 Sold Out
This class is designed as an introduction to the beautiful...
Day classes
23May

HCP26017 RSN Studio: Nature’s Bounty

23/05/2026£241.00
“This charming design of fruit and foliage was created by...

“I have just been to a course in Glasgow and wanted to say what a really uplifting experience it was.”

Maud, RSN Scotland

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“Brilliant day, wonderful tutor, relaxed atmosphere.”

Gill, Hampton Court Palace

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“My lesson exceeded all my expectations. This experience is a highlight of my life!”

Peggy, Hampton Court Palace

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“The quality of the teaching is superb. I am achieving a level of technical skill which I never would have thought possible before I started the course.”

Ghislaine Peart

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“I enrolled on the course because I was planning my early retirement. The course is rich, creative and inspirational and it’s just amazing what you can achieve.”

Ann Howden

Diploma student

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“Where better to learn than with the experts?”

Cecelia Rexworthy

Certificate student

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