Royal School of Needlework
Welcome to the Royal School of Needlework To teach, practise and promote the art of hand embroidery
Exhibitions and Events
The Royal School of Needlework contributes to a number of off-site exhibitions and events throughout the year. These combined with our student showcases and other special events here at the RSN help publicise our invaluable work in keeping the art of hand embroidery alive.
RSN in-house exhibition tours 2012
1) Royal Connections during February and July
2) RSN 140 during September to November
More information - tours are held on set days and pre-booking is essential
3) Degree Show
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May, Clore Learning Centre, Hampton Court Palace KT8 9AU
10.00 - 17.30
4) Exhibition of RSN Certificate and Diploma Work
Monday 3 - Sunday 8 July (during RHS Hampton Court Flower Show week - free admission)
5) 140th Anniversary Gala Dinner – Wednesday 24 October 2012
Come and join us on this very special Black Tie occasion to celebrate our 140 years! We are very grateful to the Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors for hosting our Anniversary Dinner in their splendid hall in the City. The evening will include a tree of life with prizes for everyone, a champagne reception, a three course dinner with wines and an auction. Tickets are £140 per person. For tickets and more information contact Jane Hitchinson or T: +44(0)20 3166 6936
5) Grand Sale to raise funds for the RSN
Friday 9 - Saturday 10 November - more details to follow
External exhibitions 2012
Rugby - see RSN Rugby students' work
Wednesday 13 - Saturday 23 June 2012
Floor One Gallery, Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, Little Elborow Street, Rugby CV21 3BZ
For further information contact (01788 533201) or ragm@rugby.gov.uk
Bristol - see RSN Bristol Certificate & Diploma students’ work; demonstrations and sign up for new classes
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 August : 10am to 4pm
Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn, Overndale Road, Bristol BS16 2RW
Durham - see RSN Durham Certificate & Diploma students’ work
Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 October 2012
3 Fowlers Yard, Back Sliver Street, Durham City DH1 3RA
Knitting and Stitching Shows 2012
11 - 14 October at Alexandra Palace, London
1 - 4 November at RDS, Dublin
22 - 25 November at the International Halls, Harrogate
1953 Coronation Robe sampler
Contact details
To discuss events, exhibitions and the loan of RSN Collection pieces contact:
E: Jane Hitchinson
T: +44(0)20 3166 6936
