Summer Intensive Courses at Hampton Court Palace
We offer C and D techniques in intensive format during the summer at Hampton Court Palace. The intensive programme at HCP is an opportunity to learn one or more technique in a short period of time. As the title suggests this is a very focussed approach to stitching. There are eight days of tuition over eleven days for each module.
For Summer 2023 the dates are
Jacobean Crewelwork: Monday 26 June – Friday 7 July
Certificate or Diploma Blackwork/Canvas Stitches: Monday 10 July – Friday 21 July
Certificate or Diploma Silk Shading: Monday 24 July – Friday 4 August
Certificate or Diploma Goldwork: Monday 7 August – Friday 18 August
Mixed Diploma Techniques – Monday 26 June – Friday 7 July
If you are already a C&D Student or have recently registered and would like to book, please click here. If you have any questions please email: [email protected]
We are also teaching Summer Intensive 2023 sessions at RSN Durham and RSN Scotland.
Course format
The format for each course is the same:
Week One | Week Two |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – tuition | Monday – tuition |
Friday – work on own – classroom open | Tuesday and Wednesday – work on own – classroom open |
Saturday – tuition | Thursday and Friday – tuition and (Friday) hand in |
Sunday – work on own – classroom closed |
Classes run from 10 to 4 pm with a break for lunch. On non-tuition days/ “work on own days” the classroom is open to students to stitch (weekdays only). There are no tutors on site.
Hampton Court Palace
Please see our Joining Instructions Page for further information on the venue
Catering
Drinks and refreshments are available from the palace. Students are welcome to bring their own food and drink and use the tearoom. We are unable to provide refreshments. Drinks should be a sealable containers (no cans).
Accommodation
We do not provide accommodation but have an accommodation list available on request. For information regarding travel on public transport, please refer to the Transport for London website when planning your route.
Travel
If using public transport use the online Transport for London Journey Planner. By train the nearest station is Hampton Court. Kingston station is close and there are buses (111, 216 or 411) from outside Kingston station (other side of the road) which stop outside the palace.
If driving, paid parking is available on Hampton Court Green, located 500 meters away in front of the palace, or at Hampton Court train station, which is a short walk (200 metres) to the entrance of the palace.
Security
You will have a form of security pass from the palace which students wear while on the premises.
If you would like more information, please email [email protected]
Terms & Conditions
Please note that the Intensive Courses at Hampton Court Palace are non-refundable.