Royal School of Needlework
About
The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is the international centre of excellence for the art of hand embroidery and offers a range of courses for beginners through to advanced. Students can choose to study a variety of classes online and onsite, including Day & Evening Classes and the Certificate & Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery. The RSN also teaches BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery and the Future Tutors Programme which trains Tutors for the next generation. The RSN teaches at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace in south west London; in venues across the UK in Bristol, Rugby, Durham and Glasgow; North America and Japan, and Online, opening its doors to stitch lovers around the globe. In addition, inspiring Online Talks are hosted each month. Hampton Court Palace is also home to the RSN's specialist Embroidery Studio, creating beautiful bespoke commissions for the future as well as restoring historical textiles and bringing heirlooms back to life.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 3 hours