Online Talks and Partnership Classes
27th April, 2023
Our next season of Online Talks are now available to book! We have a number of interesting and unique topics coming up over the next few weeks, so be sure to book your place so you don’t miss out.
A Mantle, Canopies, Robes and endless Chairs: RSN and Coronations of the 20th Century – Wednesday 10 May
To celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, RSN Chief Executive, Dr Susan Kay-Williams, will be giving an Online Talk on Wednesday 10 May on the RSN’s work on past Coronations, referenced by what remains in our Archive that we are still discovering today. This talk will give fantastic insight into samplers, souvenirs, and many more items worked on by the RSN from Coronations going back to 1902.
Textile Collections of Canterbury Cathedral – Wednesday 14 June
In this very special talk, Canterbury Cathedral Manager of the Archives and Library, Cressida Williams, and Canterbury Cathedral Book and Paper Conservation Manager Ariane Langreder, will be exploring the objects in the Archives of Canterbury Cathedral, ranging from medieval textiles retrieved from an archbishop’s tomb to frontals still used for covering altars, to church kneelers.
The talk will also include the jupon of Edward, the Black Prince (died 1376), which was conserved by the RSN in the 1950s, as well as a discussion on the challenges of caring for textiles in a working church, and case studies of recent conservation projects.
Embroidered Flowers – Wednesday 28 June
RSN Senior Lecturer in Contextual Studies, Amy Hare, will be back exploring the significance and appeal of floral designs for embroiderers throughout the centuries. This talk will examine historic pieces in the RSN Collection, discussing how flowers have also been deployed as a form of visual language in many different cultural traditions of embroidery and how their temporary beauty can be captured forever in stitch.
16th Century Splendour inspired by The Darnley Jewel in partnership with Royal Collection Trust at the Palace of Holyroodhouse – Saturday 13 May
We are thrilled to teach a very exciting class at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland, in partnership with the Royal Collection Trust. This class will by taught by RSN Tutor Helen McCook, and is inspired by the Darnley Jewel, a beautiful jewel commissioned by the parents of Mary Queen of Scots’ husband.
As well as stitching this beautiful design, the class will include a view of the Darnley Jewel itself, as well as other objects on display at the palace.
Starburst at St Albans Cathedral – Saturday 3 June
We’re delighted to announce a brand new event partnership with St Albans Cathedral that includes this exciting hand embroidery class on Saturday 3 June.
This stunning Starburst design will be taught by RSN Tutor, Sonja Galsworthy. During the day you will learn the stitches needed to complete this contemporary ‘Starburst’ design. The class is suitable for all abilities, and will cover many traditional stitches techniques.
As part of the day, you will also have a chance to visit the Threads Through Creation exhibition created and designed by Devon-based artist, Jacqui Parkinson, as well as entrance to the Cathedral, and an opportunity to hear the City of London Chamber Choir on their visit to St Albans Cathedral.
