Royal School of Needlework

The international centre of excellence, preserving the heritage and leading the development of hand embroidery since 1872.

[Joseph Shaw @LMSChairman]

Congratulations to the @RoyalNeedlework for these fab new curtains at the @ROH_London with the King’s cipher. The RSN also did the coronation robes. It is the repository of traditional English embroidery and trains the leaders of @guildofstclare for @latinmassuk We offer sponsorship — link in reply.

[Sarangua @sarangualtd]

14th May 2026
@RoyalFamily at the @ROH_London

“King raises curtain on a new era at the Royal Opera House. Monarch attends the unveiling of new drapes at the theatre’s main stage, embroidered in his honour.”

Thank you @royalneedlework

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

We're Hiring!

We are seeking two full time equivalent (which may mean several part time) Embroidery Tutor & Course Designers to join our growing in-house team!

To read the full description and how to apply, follow the link: https://t.co/wG56Vj7dqd

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

🎄The Big Give Christmas Challenge - NOW OPEN! 🎄⁠
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We’re excited to announce that donations for the RSN’s Big Give Christmas Challenge are now open, aiming to raise £45,000 to support the RSN Collection & Archive.⁠

Head to the link in our bio to make your donation!⁠

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

📅 Save the Date: 2–9 Dec 2025!

We’re joining the Big Give Christmas Challenge to fund the RSN Collection & Archive. Thanks to the Reed Foundation, every donation will be DOUBLED!

Help preserve centuries of needlework heritage.

#BigGive2025 #RSN #TextileHeritage

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

We are looking for a new trustee to help shape our future! 🌟⁠
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As we embark on an exciting period of change and growth, we are seeking a trustee with strategic insight and senior experience of organisational development.
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See our link in bio for full details!
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[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

🎉 VOTING CLOSES TOMORROW! 🎉

Two of our 2025 RSN Degree graduates, Beatriz Braga & Severina Seidl, have been shortlisted for the Global Creative Graduate Showcase with Google Arts & Culture!

👉 Vote now: https://t.co/1zq6AWINjf
#RSNGraduates #VoteNow

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

Work pictured by RSN Diploma student Joanne Bentley

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We are thrilled to be returned to the Knit + Stitch Show, London this October! Find us at stand C28 to marvel at RSN Student & Graduate work inspired by the natural world. Book tickets through our link in bio!

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

Yesterday was International Museum Day, and what better moment to shine a spotlight on the RSN’s Collection & Archive!⁠
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From skulls to unicorns, explore centuries of embroidery, artistry, and textile heritage.
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Browse the RSN's Collection & Archive via our link in bio!

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

RSN International Summer School 2025 - Booking NOW OPEN! ���️⁠
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Inspired by the RSN’s heritage, we’ve curated a beautiful selection of hand embroidery classes for you to enjoy. Join us Online via Zoom or in person at Hampton Court Palace!⁠
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Booking via the link in our bio!⁠

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

Happy Valentine's Day! 💕💞⁠
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Wishing all of our followers a wonderful day, filled with appreciation and love.
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Goldwork Heart by RSN Certificate student Kauro Sato⁠
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#RSN #RoyalNeedlework #RoyalSchoolofNeedlework #Goldwork #Embroidery #HandEmbroidery

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

Wishing all of our followers a Happy Chinese New Year! 🎆🐍⁠
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Did you know that 2025 is the year of the wood snake? ⁠
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This stunning Goldwork piece was created by embroidery Artist Joni Zhou, and has been gifted to the RSN to celebrate the year of the snake.⁠

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

Have you worked on a piece of embroidery that you are particularly proud of in the last year? Why not enter it in the 2025 National Embroidery Awards?!⁠
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To find out more, click here: https://t.co/MLKGDNfJAn
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Work by RSN Diploma student Jane Francis ⁠

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

THANK YOU!👏

We would like to say a huge thank you to all our generous supporters who donated to the RSN Stitch Bank Big Give Christmas Challenge.

Your support means RSN Stitch Bank can fulfill it's mission to digitally conserve and showcase the world’s embroidery stitches.

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

@BigGive

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

24 HRS LEFT TO HAVE YOUR DONATION DOUBLED FOR RSN STITCH BANK! ⏳️ ⁠
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It's not too late to donate to this fantastic resource if you haven't had the chance to already, & to have you donation amount DOUBLED!⁠
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To make your donation, click here: https://t.co/bpACanTtnl 🎁⁠

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

📜Secrets and Codes: 'The Embroidery of Mary, Queen of Scots'⁠

Join historian, author & RSN Trustee, Eleri Lynn for our final Live Online Talk of 2024, to hear about the subversive symbols stitched by Mary, Queen of Scots.

Book your place here: https://t.co/tL8YtYCNza

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

Did you know each Stitch on RSN Stitch Bank comes with videos, instructions, illustrations & photographs, created by our Stitch Bank team?

Show support for RSN Stitch Bank this week until 10 Dec, & help us keep this amazing resource free!

Donate here: https://t.co/bpACanTtnl

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

Join @TracyBorman this evening at 7pm. Booking closes at 3pm:
https://t.co/DNVYoNRVKJ

[Royal School of Needlework @RoyalNeedlework]

We are delighted to have author, historian and broadcaster OBE Tracy Borman join us for our next Live Online talk, where she will discuss Anne Boleyn’s relationship with, and influence over her daughter Elizabeth, the celebrated Virgin Queen.

Book via our link in bio!