Dear Students,

We hope you’re well and enjoying the summer.

We’re delighted to let you know that classes for the 2026/27 academic year will be going live on Bookeo and available to book from Wednesday 8th July at 3:00pm (UK Local Time).

We’re all looking forward to another year of the C&D programme, and we are excited to welcome both returning and new students.

We also want to reassure you that our C&D courses will continue to run as planned, with the same commitment to providing a high-quality learning experience and supportive environment for all our students. Your learning journey remains our priority, and we’re looking forward to helping you continue to grow and develop your embroidery skills over the coming year.

Thank you for being such a valued part of our C&D community. We truly appreciate your continued enthusiasm and support, and we look forward to seeing everyone back soon.

Best wishes,
C&D Team

Dear Students,

We are pleased to let you know that the dates for the next C&D intensive in Fredericksburg have been finalised. The course will run from 10th to 21st October 2026. Places will be available to book on Tuesday 16th June from 3pm (UK time) via Bookeo. Course dates and information about the location are below.

If you have any questions about the course, please email certificate@royal-needlework.org.uk. This is also the email address to use to let us know if you would prefer not to receive emails from us in the future.

Course Dates:

• Autumn term 2026
• 10th to 21st October 2026 (8 days of tuition and 4 days of independent study)
• Tutors – Sarah de Rousset-Hall and Sonia Lee
• Cost – £1690 (plus materials/starter kits)

The Intensive will be at the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Fredericksburg.

Homewood Suites Hotel in Fredericksburg Virginia

Your tutors will be Sarah de Rousset-Hall and Sonia Lee. When you book on Bookeo, you will get the option to choose which technique you will be taking, please make sure you choose the correct technique as this will add on the relevant starter pack if there is one, and ensure that it is available when you arrive.

The teaching day will be 10.00am to 4.00pm and we have asked that the room be available for you to use on the Days off so that you have the space and equipment to continue effectively.

The schedule will be as follows:

• DAY 1 – Saturday 10th October
• DAY 2 – Sunday 11th October
• DAY 3 – Monday 12th October
• DAY 4 – Tuesday 13th October
• DAY OFF – Wednesday 14th October
• DAY 5 – Thursday 15th October
• DAY OFF – Friday 16th October
• DAY 6 – Saturday 17th October
• DAY OFF – Sunday 18th October
• DAY OFF – Monday 19th October
• DAY 7 – Tuesday 20th October
• DAY 8 – Wednesday 21st October

With regards to the accommodation, the hotel is offering a group rate for RSN students of $140 per night (plus taxes). Once you have booked your place on the course, please let us know, and we will email you details about how to access the group room rate. Once we have all the bookings additional information will be sent out and the tutors will be in touch in advance to get designs and preparation underway.

Best wishes,

C&D Team