Mastering Silk Shading

8th January, 2025

Are you looking to learn a new skill in 2025 and have you considered learning how to ‘paint with a needle’?

Known as Silk Shading, this beautiful technique uses a number of colours in cotton or silk threads, skilfully blended together to create the natural appearance of a flower, fruit, plant or animal.

Browse our different courses and learn the stunning hand embroidery technique of Silk Shading.

Online Video Courses

Learn anywhere, any time and at your own pace with RSN Online Video Courses. If you have not tried Silk Shading before, we recommend starting with ‘Introduction to Silk Shading‘. If you are looking to enhance your skills further, choose the Next Steps course combining Silk Shading with Goldwork to create a gorgeous butterfly.

Live Online Classes

We have two Live Online Classes coming up in March and June. The Live Online Classes are perfect for students who prefer to learn in more of a virtual classroom setting.

Intro to Long & Short: Spring Leaf – Thurs 6 March – 20 March

Silk & Gold: Floral Flourish – Sat 14 to Mon 16 June

Learn at Hampton Court Palace

Enjoy a day ‘behind the rope’ at our apartments in the magnificent Hampton Court Palace.

Rainbow Bee Eaters – Sun 18 May only 2 spaces left

Koala in the Eucalyptus – Sat 24 May – Mon 26 May

RSN Experience Class at Mapperton House, Dorset

Spend the day at Mapperton House in Dorset, home to the Earl and Countess of Sandwich. This RSN Experience class will include a highlights tour of the House and a chance to meet its current owner, Viscountess Julie Montagu, who will show you the 18th century apron that has inspired the class.