Whether you are looking to enjoy a course for leisure and wellbeing or are looking towards a future career in hand embroidery, Royal School of Needlework hand embroidery classes and courses are renowned world-wide for their level of teaching expertise and cover a full range of techniques from stunning Goldwork and Crewelwork to Blackwork and Silk Shading and much more.

Leisure Classes and Courses

We have a wide programme of leisure courses for all tastes and abilities, from beginner to advanced. Join us live, either online or in-person, for Tutor-led Day or Evening Class or our new Hand Embroidery: Skills & Study course and learn the art of hand embroidery with our expert RSN Tutors both in the UK and internationally, or choose to take your love of embroidery to the next level through our extensive Certificate & Diploma study programme. Alternatively, our Online Video Courses and our new History of Embroidery course are ideal for whose who prefer to learn at their own pace. We have something for everyone!

Full-time Professional Courses

Looking to go even further? Our professional, in-person full-time courses at Hampton Court Palace are for anyone seeking a creative career with hand embroidery in fashion, interiors or textile art. The Royal School of Needlework BA (Hons) Degree course — validated by Kingston University — is your springboard to a creative career in fashion, interiors or textile art, whilst our Professional Embroidery Tutor Programme is the course for anyone wanting a career as a professional embroiderer and tutor.

International Customers — please note that all online class purchases (including live and on-demand classes) that include a physical kit and delivery may be subject to local VAT (tax), customs and duty payments which will be at the buyer’s expense and may add customs delays. Thank you.

 

Day & Evening Classes, including Online

Tutor-led classes and short courses, in-person and online. Jan-Jun 2026 now booking!

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Certificate & Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery

Looking to the next level? Learn to embroider to the best of your ability.

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Hand Embroidery: Skills and Studies

An exciting new course we are offering at Durham, Bristol, Hampton Court and Online.

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Experience Classes

Stitch in a stunning setting

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History of Embroidery

LAUNCHING FEB 2026. Discover the history and story of embroidery like never before.

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BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery

Our full-time three-year degree course for a career in hand embroidery.

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Professional Embroidery Tutor Programme

Our flexible three-year course to teach embroidery and work with the RSN.

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Online Video Courses

Learn anywhere, any time and at your own pace with our range of video-based courses.

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Our Tutors

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Day classes
04Mar

ONL26013 Monogram

04/03/2026£145.00
Learn the art of monogram embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop,...
Day classes
05Mar

ONL26014 Gold and Blackwork Butterflies

05/03/2026£211.00
This class, is the perfect way to introduce you to...
Day classes
06Mar

CC111 Dove of Peace and Huguenot Chapel Experience Class at Canterbury Cathedral

06/03/2026£175.00 Sold Out
Join us at Canterbury Cathedral to embroider this beautiful Dove...
Day classes
11Mar

ONL26015 Learn to Draw for Embroiderers 2 — Get Confident with Using Colour (US Time)

11/03/2026£114.00 Only 1 space left
RSN Learn to Draw for Embroidery Course Overview. You’re a...
Day classes
12Mar

ONL26016 Introduction to Embroidery — ‘Spring Flowers’

12/03/2026£159.00
In this Introduction to Embroidery kit, you will use a...
Day classes
14Mar

HCP26008 Monogram

14/03/2026£135.00
Learn the art of monogram embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop,...
Day classes
18Mar

DMC103 Goldwork Wyvern: Divine & Mythical Creatures Experience Class

18/03/2026£180.00 Sold Out
Join us for Goldwork Class and a private highlights tour...
Day classes
20Mar

HCP26024 RSN Studio: Plum Blossom Branch

20/03/2026£345.00
The RSN Embroidery Studio has produced a series of 15...

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