Matthew Cayton started the Future Tutor Programme in September 2018.  He found out about the course after attending the Knitting & Stitching Show.

Mathew said: “As a primary school teacher who was becoming increasingly frustrated and disillusioned with teaching, I was starting to think about and seek other professions that I would suit. So the idea of becoming an embroiderer and being able to teach something I was passionate about, was thrilling.

“The intense nature of the course and the learning environment of Hampton Court Palace means the Future Tutors programme is exactly what I hoped the course would be and will provide me with a new career I am passionate about. I relish the thought of working within the RSN, both teaching and in the Embroidery Studio, being able to continue to learn from excellent practitioners with a wealth of knowledge.”

Below is an preview of work from Matthew and some of our Future Tutors:

Silk Shaded animal by Matthew Cayton

Jacobean Crewelwork Tree of Life by Shelley Zetuni

Blackwork figure by Sarah de Rousset Hall 

Whitework by Jung Byun

For more information about the Future Tutors programme click here or attend our next Open Day on Saturday 15 June.  Contact: [email protected]