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.

 

BOOK

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.