Back by popular demand this autumn, we are delighted to announce a brand new series of RSN Online Talks with Chief Executive, Dr Susan Kay Williams, and Senior Lecturer, Amy Hare.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2022, Susan will celebrate the milestone by inviting three special guests to talk about their lives of stitching with the RSN.  Talks will commence in September with Susan chatting to Elizabeth Elvin, who first joined the RSN in 1961 and was Principal from 1990 – 2007.

In October, our Head of Studio and Teaching, Anne Butcher, celebrating 40 years at the RSN will be in the hot seat, revealing stories from her training as an Apprentice in the 1980s to working on top secret embroidery projects.  November’s Talk will feature renowned RSN Tutor, Nicola Jarvis, celebrating 30 years, who started as a RSN Apprentice, later was a tutor on the embryonic Degree course and who won a major award with the William Morris Gallery. Nicola will also treat viewers to some of her stunning embroidery designs featuring birds, animals and flowers.

Amy will kick start her new series with ‘Fashion Accessories from the RSN Collection’ in October. Following her most popular talk on Bags earlier in the year, Amy has delved a little deeper into our Collection to showcase more wonderful hand-embroidered accessories including purses, bags, gloves, fans and shawls.

For Amy’s Talk in November, we are offering you the chance to vote for the topic! Simply vote from the shortlisted selection below, chosen by our Online Talks Community:

1. Underwear/Nightwear
2. Wedding Embroidery
3. Samplers

You can either vote in our Live Online Poll on 30 June at the end of Amy’s Online Goldwork Talk, ‘All That Glisters’ or email us by before then at [email protected]

Find out more about our autumn season of Talks and book your place.