What’s On in June

25th May, 2021

RSN Online Talks

Landscapes in Stitch includes all sorts of ‘outdoors’ from the domestic to the wild distant yonder and work by people like Thomasina Beck which has been donated to the RSN. It will start with some of the mythical landscapes of the tree of life from Jacobean Crewelwork and move forward through a variety of terrains and techniques.

  • All That Glisters: The Historical Appeal of Metal Thread Embroidery – Wed 30 June

Through the objects in our archives, learn more about how metal thread embroidery has played an important role in the material culture of power, status and identity.

Events

Kick off the summer with festival fun and join us at the ‘Artisan Festival’ at Hampton Court Palace. Visit our marquee, attend a Workshop and listen to RSN Chief Executive give a Talk in the ‘Meet the Expert’ tent at 2pm every day.  There are spaces remaining at the RSN Workshop on the Sunday.  Book here.

RSN Online Embroidery Classes

  • New Raised Embroidery Jane Austen Inspired Rose Buttons – Thurs 17 June, 6.30am – 10.30am  (NB: this class is also running on different dates and at different times)
  • New Raised Embroidery ‘Summer Strawberries’ – Tues 22 & 29 June, 10am – 4pm

View all Day Classes here