SS25HCP25 Stitching History: Royal School of Needlework Collection & Archive Study Days EXCLUSIVE
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£500.00
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School 2025
Join RSN Curators Isabella Rosner and Vicky Bevan on a two-day study course focusing on the history of British embroidery. This exciting course will include visits to the Victoria and Albert Museum, Fashion and Textile Museum, and a tour of the RSN Embroidery Studio and Hampton Court Palace Textile Conservation Studio . Participants will get up close and personal with centuries of stitching, guided by esteemed experts.
Day1
10:00-10:30 – coffee in V&A
10:30-12:30 — two tours, IR about 17th- and 18th-century embroidery and VB about Arts and Crafts textile design
12:30-1:00 – solo time to wander V&A
1:00-2:15 – lunch near V&A
2:15-3:00 – travel to Fashion and Textile Museum
3:00-4:30 – tour of Textiles: The Art of Mankind, with Mary Schoeser
Day 2:
9:30-10:00 – coffee and tea in Degree Library
10:00-11:00 – talk about collection and archive
11:00-12:00 – look at objects from collection and archive (designs and 17th-18th-century pieces)
12:00-1:00 - lunch
1:00-2:00 – textile-centric tour of Hampton Court
2:00-2:30 – coffee and tea break
2:30-3:30 – visit to RSN Studio
3:30-4:30 – Talk from Serena Dyer
4:30-5:30 – drinks reception with guests
IPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUMMER SCHOOL BOOKINGS:
- If using a non-UK credit-card we very strongly recommend that you inform your bank or card provider of your intention to book with us in advance of booking to ensure a smooth international transaction.
- If you wish to book multiple places then please note that all places on one booking will be for the same session and classes. If you require places for different classes then separate a booking MUST be made.
- All bookings are non-refundable.
- All times given are UK BST. To check the class time in your local time zone please visit TimeAndDate.com.
- Please refer to the RSN International Summer School 2025 Important Information page for full details.
| RSN Friends - Priority Booking is Open
This class is currently available for Priority Booking by RSN
|
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School 2025
Join RSN Curators Isabella Rosner and Vicky Bevan on a two-day study course focusing on the history of British embroidery. This exciting course will include visits to the Victoria and Albert Museum, Fashion and Textile Museum, and a tour of the RSN Embroidery Studio and Hampton Court Palace Textile Conservation Studio . Participants will get up close and personal with centuries of stitching, guided by esteemed experts.
Day1
10:00-10:30 – coffee in V&A
10:30-12:30 — two tours, IR about 17th- and 18th-century embroidery and VB about Arts and Crafts textile design
12:30-1:00 – solo time to wander V&A
1:00-2:15 – lunch near V&A
2:15-3:00 – travel to Fashion and Textile Museum
3:00-4:30 – tour of Textiles: The Art of Mankind, with Mary Schoeser
Day 2:
9:30-10:00 – coffee and tea in Degree Library
10:00-11:00 – talk about collection and archive
11:00-12:00 – look at objects from collection and archive (designs and 17th-18th-century pieces)
12:00-1:00 – lunch
1:00-2:00 – textile-centric tour of Hampton Court
2:00-2:30 – coffee and tea break
2:30-3:30 – visit to RSN Studio
3:30-4:30 – Talk from Serena Dyer
4:30-5:30 – drinks reception with guests
IPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUMMER SCHOOL BOOKINGS:
- If using a non-UK credit-card we very strongly recommend that you inform your bank or card provider of your intention to book with us in advance of booking to ensure a smooth international transaction.
- If you wish to book multiple places then please note that all places on one booking will be for the same session and classes. If you require places for different classes then separate a booking MUST be made.
- All bookings are non-refundable.
- All times given are UK BST. To check the class time in your local time zone please visit TimeAndDate.com.
- Please refer to the RSN International Summer School 2025 Important Information page for full details.
| RSN Friends – Priority Booking is Open
This class is currently available for Priority Booking by RSN
|
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