Our International Summer School takes place during July and August and comprises a variety of wonderful classes and events, including a series of exclusive Online Talks. If you are not able to attend the Talks live, they will also be available on demand for International Summer School students.

3pm, Wednesday 13 July – Cultural History with Professor Dakers
Meet Professor Emerita Caroline Dakers, specialist in Cultural History, and find out more about England and the arts during the 1870s, when the RSN was founded. Learn about the start of Albertopolis in London, with the Royal Albert Hall, Royal College of Music, South Kensington Museum (now the V&A) all being built in the area. But these were not the only developments, it was also the opening of Alexandra Palace in north London with its park and theatre. Caroline will look at all these fascinating cultural and artistic developments.

5pm, Wednesday 13 July – Virtual Tour of our Anniversary Exhibition
Enjoy an exclusive virtual tour of our exhibition ‘150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework: Crown to Catwalk’. Dr Susan Kay-Williams will take you on a walking tour around the exhibition to look at key pieces and themes, including our links with the military, church, high end lingerie and runway partners as well as royalty and the Arts & Crafts movement.

6pm, Wednesday 20 July – A Girl’s Education in Stitch
Our first exhibition Onsite at Hampton Court Palace since Covid will have just opened! Dr Susan Kay-Williams will introduce you to the new exhibition, ‘Girls Education in Stitch’, highlighting many of the pieces and the wonderful stories behind them.

Book your place on our International Summer School. Choose from a wide range of designs, taught in different time zones to suit you. If you have any questions about the classes, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]

For more information on the RSN International Summer School 2022 click here.