Late Summer/Early Autumn RSN Experience Classes
3rd July, 2025
Looking for the perfect way to enjoy a later summer/early autumn day? Our RSN Experience Classes offer a memorable blend of creativity and culture. Held in stunning locations, join us for a unique embroidery class and explore historical venues, exhibitions, and gardens.
🌷 Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland
Tutor: Sonia Lee
Date: Friday 22 & Saturday 23 August
We’re thrilled to return to Hillsborough Castle this summer with two special embroidery classes:
A Wheel of Blackwork Tulips – Explore Goldwork and Blackwork in a lovely floral design.
Native Wildflower – Master Surface stitches inspired by this delicate native bloom.
As well as an embroidery class, each of these day will include a visit to the Royal Style in the Making exhibition and access to Castle gardens until 6pm.
Book the Wheel of Blackwork Tulips Class
Book the Native Wildflower Class
🍂 Holburne Museum, Bath
Tutor: Sarah Smith
Date: Friday 12 September
Celebrate the start of autumn with our Silk Shaded Floral Wreath class. Learn a range of elegant stitches and explore the museum’s embroidered objects and the enchanting upcoming exhibition, Illustrating Austen, in honour of Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary.
💐 Mapperton House, Dorset
Tutor: Deborah Wilding
Date: Friday 26 September
Back by popular demand! Create this Floral Hearts design, inspired by an exquisite 18th-century embroidered apron from the Earl of Sandwich Collection. Enjoy a highlights tour of the House and meet Viscountess Julie Montagu, who will share the original textile that inspired this special class.
