Shelley is the author of the Bead Embroidery RSN Essential Stitch Guide. She teaches at the RSN on both our Day Classes and Certificate & Diploma Course, both in the UK and internationally.

Originally from New Zealand, Shelley travelled widely before joining the RSN’s Apprenticeship. After graduation, she worked for several years in the RSN Studio where she project managed prestigious commissions such as the Wells Cathedral altar frontals. She was part of the RSN team which created the embellishment for the shoes; veil and wedding dress for Katherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and has worked on a variety of RSN Studio commissions.

In 2023, Shelley was honoured to be part of the Embroidery Studio team at the Royal School of Needlework who worked on a number of items for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, including The Queen’s Robe of Estate, the Anointing Screen, Chairs of State and the Stole Royal.