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Meet Future Tutor Student Sue Kim
30th May, 2024
We are very proud to have Sue Kim who is in her final year of our Future Tutor Programme.
Read on to hear more about Sue’s experience over the last three years on the programme:
“Three years ago, I was incredibly excited to begin the RSN Future Tutor’s Programme, marking a significant turning point in my life. Coming from South Korea in 2002, and having lived within the Korean community bubble for a long time, this was a substantial change, and I was both anticipating and preparing for it.
Over the past three years at the RSN, I have had an invaluable and enjoyable experience, thanks to the support of my colleagues and teachers. Embroidery had always been a serious hobby for me, but the comprehensive and professional training I received here elevated my skills to a new level. With guidance from the course Tutors, I have gained the skills and confidence needed to become a professional embroiderer. I had the privilege of learning essential techniques from the best teachers, participating in various events, and assisting other Tutors to prepare myself for the future.
The RSN has provided me with the opportunity to fully immerse myself in embroidery, offering art classes, business skills, various masterclasses, and more. I was also personally honoured and proud to contribute to the embroidery for His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation.
This unique education is unparalleled, and I am incredibly fortunate and grateful to have had this opportunity. With just one month until graduation, I am now planning exciting projects that I couldn’t have imagined three years ago. After graduation, I intend to work on a variety of projects as a professional and qualified Tutor, sharing the pure joy of the beautiful craft of embroidery with others.’
We will be broadcasting the Future Tutor’s Graduation Ceremony ‘Live’ on Instagram on 1 July, which will be alongside our Certificate & Diploma Graduation Ceremony, so make sure to follow @royalneedlework to watch.
If you are interested in learning where a career in hand embroidery can lead you, read about the Professional Embroidery Tutor programme here.