Other RSN Courses

Embroidery courses for everyone

The Royal School of Needlework runs Day Classes for complete beginners and many other courses to develop existing skills. The RSN Certificate and Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery teaches hand embroidery techniques to a very high standard and our Future Tutors programme is training the RSN embroidery teachers of tomorrow.

DAY COURSES

The RSN welcomes everyone onto our small, friendly classes taught by our expert RSN-trained tutors. Whether you are complete beginner or have years of experience we have over 100 Day Classes for you to choose from. Day Classes are taught throughout the year at the RSN at Hampton Court Palace and on set days in Exeter, Bristol, Rugby and Glasgow and internationally in San Francisco, USA.

“I really am a total beginner, and my tutor did not assume any prior knowledge or experience. She is such a craftswoman, and very young but she was a great teacher.”

Susan Betts, Surrey


CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL HAND EMBROIDERY

The RSN Certificate and Diploma courses are taught with a ratio of six students to one tutor and the classes are informal, supportive, relaxed and quietly focused. Every completed module is assessed and requires a high standard of achievement to demonstrate a full understanding of the skills learnt. There are flexible attendance options and the courses are taught at Hampton Court Palace and in Bristol, Rugby, Durham and Glasgow, and internationally in Japan and the USA.

Certificate course core modules:

  • Jacobean Crewelwork
  • Silk Shading
  • Basic Goldwork
  • Either Canvas Stitches or Blackwork


DIPLOMA COURSE

Progress to the Diploma after successful completion of the Certificate course.

Diploma course core modules:

  • Appliqué
  • Advanced Silk Shading
  • Advanced Goldwork
  • Blackwork or Canvas Stitches
  • Choice of two techniques from Canvas Shading; Stumpwork; Creative Metal Thread; Tassels & Cords; Whitework & Quilting

“The RSN Certificate course in Bristol has allowed me to be flexible with completing the requirements of the course and working full-time in the NHS.”

Sharon Beer, Certificate student, RSN Bristol


FUTURE TUTORS PROGRAMME

The RSN Future Tutors programme is specifically designed for men and women who want a career in teaching hand embroidery techniques to the highest standard. This three year full-time course is the RSN’s own professional qualification and will include a teaching qualification to BTEC Level 4. The programme provides you with technical skills in a wide variety of hand embroidery techniques; knowledge of teaching theory and practice; elements of commercial practice relevant to freelance embroiderers.

“I did Art and Design A-Level and then went to the Royal School of Music and Drama in Cardiff to do a BA (Hons) in Theatre Design, specialising in costume. I then worked for the Welsh National Opera in their Touring Wardrobe Department. It’s been a big change for me moving to Hampton Court to study. It’s a lot of hard work as the standard expected from you is so high, but I have learnt so much already”

Kate Barlow, Second year student


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