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What’s on this Autumn?
18th September, 2026
See all the events, exhibitions, classes and more coming to the RSN between now and December!
Short Courses

October 2026
- Tree of Life in Jacobean Crewelwork, Online, 6 October – 3 November
- Iris in Silk Shading, Online, 8 October – 12 November – 3 spaces left
- Woodland Fly Agaric Brooch with Eliza Gomersall, Hampton Court Palace
10 October – 2 spaces left - Contemporary 3D Flower in Raised Work and Goldwork, Hampton Court Palace, 17–18 October
- Harvest Wheat in Goldwork Embroidery, Hampton Court Palace, 24 October
- The Radiant Heart with Axelle Faes-Cortes, Hampton Court Palace, 28 October – 1 November
November 2026
- Native Wildflower – Snake’s Head Fritillary with Natalie Rowe, Hampton Court Palace, 1 November
- Introduction to Goldwork: The Golden Pear with Sue Kim, Hampton Court Palace, 7 November
- Silk Shaded Poppy, Online, 9 November – 14 December
- Captivating Crewelwork – Little Birds and Butterflies with Kate Barlow,
Online, 13 November - Silk Shading Hedgehog with Helen Richman, Hampton Court Palace, 14 November
- Abstract Folk Inspired Clematis, Hampton Court Palace, 14–15 November
- Art Nouveau Goldwork Florals, Online, 17 November
- Handcrafted Embellishments with Beading with Imogen Melissa, Hampton Court Palace, 21 November
- Metal Threads: An Introduction to Creative Approaches with Hanny Newton, Hampton Court Palace, 21 November
- Art Deco Goldwork Bloom, Online, 23 November
- Contemporary 3D Flower in Raised Work and Goldwork, Online, 26 November – 10 December
- Abstract botanicals in goldwork and raised work, Online, 26 November – 10 December
December 2026
- Art Deco Goldwork Bloom, Hampton Court Palace, 5 December
- Marvellous Macarons: Christ-macs with Sarah de Rousset-Hall, Hampton Court Palace, 6 December
- Abstract Botanicals in Goldwork and Raised Work, Hampton Court Palace,12–13 December
- Handcrafted Embellishments with Beading with Imogen Melissa, Hampton Court Palace, 12 December
Online Talks

- Observing Nature Through Thread, with textile artist, Meredith Woolnough. Wednesday 23 September, 7pm GMT
- The Changing Face of Menswear, with Robert Ossant Wednesday 7 October, 7pm GMT
- Curating the Bayeux Tapestry, with Dr Millie Horton-Insch Wednesday 28 October, 7pm GMT
- Life in Seasons, with Nicola Jarvis, Wednesday 11 November, 7pm GMT
- Dressed to Impress: Splendid Court Clothing 1550-1750, with art historian, Jacqui Ansell. Wednesday 18 November, 7pm GMT
- The Liberty Scarf, with Paul Rennie Wednesday 25 November, 7pm GMT
- Thames and Hudson: Women Textile Designers, with Claire Allen Johnstone and Elizabeth Currie Wednesday 9 December, 7pm GMT
Collaborative Classes

- Parrot & Pomegranate Embroidery Day Class at the Holburne Museum, Bath, Thursday 26 November
- Canterbury Robin inspired by the James I Charter, Canterbury Cathedral, Saturday 28 November
RSN Degree Open Days
Wednesday, 23 October. Hampton Court Palace, 2:00pm
Wednesday, 25 November. Hampton Court Palace 2:00pm
Events & Exhibitions
- The Knit + Stitch Show, Alexandra Palace, London, 8-11 October