Royal School of Needlework

The Royal School of Needlework is the international centre for embroidery teaching based at Hampton Court Palace in south-west London.  Taught in small, friendly classes with expert tutors, we welcome all levels of experience and students from all over the world.  All our embroidery tutors have been trained at the RSN over a minimum of three years' full-time study and they bring to each student a wealth of experience, technical knowledge and enthusiasm.

Day Classes
We run a varied programme of classes throughout the year at weekends and during the school holidays at Hampton Court Palace.  Our classes are ideal if you’re a complete beginner or if you’re looking to learn additional techniques and develop existing skills.  

"We all thought the tutor was excellent and one of those teachers who is able to enthuse her students.  In fact, I was enthused enough to sign up for further courses.  I had so much fun and have recommended your courses to family members and friends."
Valerie Norris, Surrey

Certificate and Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery
Covering a range of core embroidery techniques these courses allow you to work on a flexible programme to fit around work and family commitments.  Taught in small informal groups you’ll be given expert tuition to help you develop your skills to a high standard.  Courses are taught at Hampton Court, in Bristol, Durham, Glasgow and Rugby and in San Francisco and Tokyo, Japan and from 2013 in the Netherlands.

Degree Programmes
Our two year Foundation Degree in Hand Embroidery, accredited by the University for the Creative Arts is the only course of its kind in the UK.  Study is full-time over two years with the option of a BA (Hons) Top-up third year.

RSN Tutors' Programme
Starting September 2012 this new course will lead to careers in embroidery.

Accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education