Founded in 1872, the RSN is certainly steeped in history.   If you love history, then why not fuse it with your passion for embroidery and join us for a number of classes taking place around the UK.

RSN Tutor Helen Jones will be teaching a two Day Class in April, May and October, in Glasgow, Exeter and Hampton Court Palace respectively, using Historic Stitch to Explore Jacobean Raised Work.  The class has been inspired by a 17th Century Stumpwork piece from the RSN Collection which is currently on display in our current exhibition Stories in Stitch.  The aim of the course is to consider how Jacobean Raised Work was created, to replicate those processes and materials, as far as possible, and to place this style of work in its historical context.

In the Fashion Museum Bath, we have a few places remaining on our Day Classes in May and June.  Students can immerse themselves in the current A History of Fashion in 100 ObjectsExhibition at the Museum and take inspiration from the exhibits.  Choose from learning Decorative Embroidery inspired by a Tabbed Gauntlet Glove or beautiful Crewelwork motifs based on a 1690’s Petticoat.  The class cost includes a ticket to view the exhibition.

In Hampton Court Palace, on Sunday 21 May, students can create Embroidered Buttons inspired by Georgian Waistcoats. The embroidery on the buttons will be worked in silk floss on beautiful silk fabric. Stitches used will include Satin, Stem and Straight Stitch interspersed with gold and black spangles.  Students will be able to embroider and make up all three buttons during the class.

For bookings please click on the links above or contact Noleen Wyatt-Jones by email or call +44(0)20 3166 6938.