Virtual Exhibition
Welcome to our virtual Anniversary Exhibition ‘150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework: Crown to Catwalk‘. From the 1 April to 4 September 2022 we celebrated our anniversary with a special exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, taking visitors on a journey through our remarkable history. If you weren’t able to visit (or wish to see it again!) we are delighted to be able to bring elements of the exhibition to you virtually, so that you can enjoy them wherever you live.
The virtual exhibition features collaborations with the great names of the Arts and Crafts movement in the 1890s; pieces from our vast Archive Collection; projects by our talented students, past and present; as well as work for the armed forces and places of worship.
Introduction
A word of welcome from our Chief Executive, Dr. Susan Kay-Williams
Art Needlework
Mostly for interiors, these pieces required a team working to a common standard
Fit for a Queen
The RSN has made items for many members of the Royal family, and for every coronation of the 20th Century
With Honour
From our famous 'both sides alike' embroidery to therapeutic stitch for returning soldiers
Sacred Spaces
The RSN has worked with churches in Britain, North America and even further afield
Dans la Chambre
Lingerie was a mainstay of the RSN workroom during the 1930s, with clients including Royalty and high society
Training School Diploma
After a push to promote technical education, this training programme ran from 1895 - 1961, graduates would go on to teach all over the world
Apprenticeship
Almost all the core members of the RSN Embroidery Studio today came through the Apprenticeship Programme
Modern Collaborations
The RSN has worked with many designers and artists throughout its history, todays collaborations involve both the Studio and our degree students
Certificate and Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery: Skills for the Future
Introduced in the 1990s, these part-time courses are open to all, both onsite and online
Training the Next Generation - Future Tutors Programme
Our Future Tutors are challenged to take both technical excellence and aspects of design to the next level
Traditional Skills - Contemporary Design Degree
After beginning in 2009, our degree students have gone on to work in film costume, haute couture and fashion, or as designer-makers
RSN Embroidery Studio
Originally known as the Workroom, the RSN Embroidery Studio is the backbone of the organisation
RSN 150th Anniversary Shop
Exclusive products to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the RSN
RSN 150 Forward Campaign
Help us secure the future of Hand Embroidery in an ever-changing world
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or queries. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
Post
Certificate & Diploma
Royal School of Needlework
Apartment 12a
Hampton Court Palace
Surrey KT8 9AU, UK
Phone
+44 (0)20 8078 2933
