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. Booking for July/Aug 2026 now open!

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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

BRAND NEW COURSE — 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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Day classes
29May

MH104 Gold and Silk Shaded Flower inspired by an 18th century embroidered dress at Mapperton House, Dorset (Experience Class)

29/05/2026£180.00 Sold Out
Join us for an RSN Experience Class at the magnificent...
Day classes
03Jun

ONL26029 Experimental Goldwork: Breaking The Rules

03/06/2026£186.00
Ever wanted to push the boundaries of Goldwork to a...
Day classes
06Jun

HCP26019 Gold Lemon

06/06/2026£140.00 Only 4 spaces left
Join us to create a delightful card celebrating the arrival...
Day classes
06Jun

HCP26018 Native Meadows and Grasslands Sampler

06/06/2026£163.00 Sold Out
This sampler project is inspired by Britain’s beautiful meadow and...
Day classes
06Jun

ONL26030 Orange Tree

06/06/2026£197.00 Sold Out
This class is suitable for complete beginner. If you are...
Day classes
09Jun

RCT129 A Rose for Edward inspired by ‘The Edwardians: Age of Elegance’ exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Exclusive Experience Class

09/06/2026£180.00
Join us in June for an exclusive hand embroidery class...
Day classes
10Jun

DMC102 Mythical Flower inspired by Divine & Mythical Creatures exhibition: RSN Experience Class

10/06/2026£180.00 Sold Out
Join us for an exclusive RSN Experience Class inspired by...
Day classes
12Jun

RCT128 Royal Wedding Dress Embroidery inspired by Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. RSN Experience Class

12/06/2026£210.00 Sold Out
This is an exclusive RSN/Royal Collection Trust Experience Class to...

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“The quality of the teaching is superb. I am achieving a level of technical skill which I never would have thought possible before I started the course.”

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“I enrolled on the course because I was planning my early retirement. The course is rich, creative and inspirational and it’s just amazing what you can achieve.”

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“Where better to learn than with the experts?”

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