Royal School of Needlework

The Royal School of Needlework is an exciting forward-looking charity dedicated to teaching, practising and promoting the art of hand embroidery in the 21st century. 

We run courses in hand embroidery for all levels from beginner to degree programmes in all techniques.

We offer an Embroidery Studio where we work on both the conservation and restoration of historical textiles as well as creating new commissions.  Recent clients include:- Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, Salisbury Cathedral; Chapel Royal St James’s Palace; English Heritage; German artist, Gerhard Richter and many churches, synagogues and individuals.

As a charity, we rely on the support of many people and organisations, including our Friends and Special Supporters, city livery companies, charitable trusts and others.  We receive no government funding

To find out about our early history and the important role the RSN played in the development of hand embroidery why not buy our recently re-published 1880 Handbook of Embriodery available from our online shop for £20 plus P&P.