Heritage & Archive Collection – Royal School of Needlework

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Heritage & Archive Collection

Discover the stories behind some of the Royal School of Needlework's most remarkable historic textiles. Inspired by pieces from our Collection and Archive, these courses bring embroidery history to life through contemporary projects that celebrate traditional techniques.

Designed in collaboration with our curatorial team and taught by expert tutors, each course offers a unique opportunity to learn from the past while creating something of your own.

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Oranges by Walter Crane in Silk and Metal Threads

Oranges by Walter Crane in Silk and Metal Threads

Oranges by Walter Crane in Silk and Metal Threads

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Vain Jackdaw by Walter Crane in Couture Embroidery

Vain Jackdaw by Walter Crane in Couture Embroidery

Vain Jackdaw by Walter Crane in Couture Embroidery

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Queen Mary’s Throwover in Goldwork and Silk Shading

Queen Mary’s Throwover in Goldwork and Silk Shading

Queen Mary’s Throwover in Goldwork and Silk Shading

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Iris by Walter Crane in Contemporary Crewelwork

Iris by Walter Crane in Contemporary Crewelwork

Iris by Walter Crane in Contemporary Crewelwork

Silk Shading pansy embroidery designed and stitched by Kate Barlow, inspired by early 17th-century embroidery

Silk Shading pansy embroidery designed and stitched by Kate Barlow, inspired by early 17th-century embroidery

Silk Shading pansy embroidery designed and stitched by Kate Barlow, inspired by early 17th-century embroidery

Heartsease with Kate Barlow

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Tree of Life in Jacobean Crewelwork

Tree of Life in Jacobean Crewelwork

Tree of Life in Jacobean Crewelwork

Five-day Crewelwork embroidery project using Appletons crewel wools and traditional hand embroidery techniques

Five-day Crewelwork embroidery project using Appletons crewel wools and traditional hand embroidery techniques

Five-day Crewelwork embroidery project using Appletons crewel wools and traditional hand embroidery techniques

Captivating Crewelwork - Pretty Parrot with Kate Barlow

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Art Nouveau Goldwork Florals

Art Nouveau Goldwork Florals

Art Nouveau Goldwork Florals

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Illuminated Medieval Cornflower with Jess Ingram

Illuminated Medieval Cornflower with Jess Ingram

Illuminated Medieval Cornflower with Jess Ingram

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Parrot & Pomegranate Embroidery Day Class at the Holburne Museum

Parrot & Pomegranate Embroidery Day Class at the Holburne Museum

Parrot & Pomegranate Embroidery Day Class at the Holburne Museum

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17th Century Sampler Goldwork Course

17th Century Sampler Goldwork Course

17th Century Sampler Goldwork Course

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Stained Glass Inspired Tulips - Winchester College

Stained Glass Inspired Tulips - Winchester College

Stained Glass Inspired Tulips - Winchester College

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Sculptural goldwork Crafting the frames of the National Gallery

Sculptural goldwork Crafting the frames of the National Gallery

Sculptural goldwork Crafting the frames of the National Gallery

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Opus Anglicanum Figure with Jess Ingram

Opus Anglicanum Figure with Jess Ingram

Opus Anglicanum Figure with Jess Ingram

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Design your own Bayeux Tapestry Inspired Scene

Design your own Bayeux Tapestry Inspired Scene

Design your own Bayeux Tapestry Inspired Scene

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Celestial Earrings with Lucy May

Celestial Earrings with Lucy May

Celestial Earrings with Lucy May

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Bayeux Tapestry Peacock Class - British Museum

Bayeux Tapestry Peacock Class - British Museum

Bayeux Tapestry Peacock Class - British Museum

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Gold and Silk Shaded Flower inspired by an 18th century embroidered dress at Mapperton House

Gold and Silk Shaded Flower inspired by an 18th century embroidered dress at Mapperton House

Gold and Silk Shaded Flower inspired by an 18th century embroidered dress at Mapperton House

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A Rose for Edward inspired by 'The Edwardians: Age of Elegance' exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

A Rose for Edward inspired by 'The Edwardians: Age of Elegance' exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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A Rose for Edward inspired by 'The Edwardians: Age of Elegance' exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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Captivating Crewelwork - Little Birds and Butterflies with Kate Barlow

Captivating Crewelwork - Little Birds and Butterflies with Kate Barlow

Captivating Crewelwork - Little Birds and Butterflies with Kate Barlow

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