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 Dr 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:
9:45 - meet on steps of main entrance to V &A
10:00-1:00 — two tours, Dr Isabella Rosner about 17th- and 18th-century embroidery and Vicky Bevan about Arts and Crafts textile design
1:00-1:45 – travel via tube
1:45-3:00 – lunch
3:00-4:30 – tour of Textiles: The Art of Mankind, with Mary Schoeser
*Day 2:
9:30-10:00 – coffee and tea
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 Palace
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
*The RSN reserves the right to alter the above schedule where necessary.
IMPORTANT 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.
This class is part of the RSN International Summer School 2025
Join RSN Curators Dr 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:
9:45 – meet on steps of main entrance to V &A
10:00-1:00 — two tours, Dr Isabella Rosner about 17th- and 18th-century embroidery and Vicky Bevan about Arts and Crafts textile design
1:00-1:45 – travel via tube
1:45-3:00 – lunch
3:00-4:30 – tour of Textiles: The Art of Mankind, with Mary Schoeser
*Day 2:
9:30-10:00 – coffee and tea
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 Palace
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
*The RSN reserves the right to alter the above schedule where necessary.
IMPORTANT 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.
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