Courses

Browse our collection of advanced courses taught by internationally-renowned embroidery tutors. These courses are designed to help you navigate and complete large needlework projects, and for those who wish to advance their needlework skills to a higher level.

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A Book of Days (2027)

A Book of Days (2027)

Back by popular demand, this remarkable course led by expert tutor Natalie Dupuis takes students step-by-step through recreating an exquisite 1895 embroidered book. Taking place over 8 monthly 4-hour classes plus a specialist lecture, students are guided in building their skills in silk and metal threads, working in a beautiful array of summer shades of DeVere silk threads.

Optional finishing tuition may be added to your purchase, with the option to choose between a removable chemise cover or a fixed cover like the original. You may also choose to add additional book binding tuition, led by our expert binder Dominic Riley. materials packs will accompany both the finishing and book binding tutorials, which will be taken at the end of the embroidery process.

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Sweet Valentine Heart (2026)
Sweet Valentine Heart (2026)
We are delighted to present Zina Kazban's Sweet Heart Valentine, a new live online course taking place over 10 months to recreate an exquisite early-18th century valentine token from the...
A Book of Tulips (2027)
A Book of Tulips (2027)
Embark on a journey with expert RSN tutor Zina Kazban. Taking place during 10 monthly classes (plus a specialist lecture during the summer break, over a period of 11 months,...
A Book of Days (2027)
A Book of Days (2027)
Back by popular demand, this remarkable course led by expert tutor Natalie Dupuis takes students step-by-step through recreating an exquisite 1895 embroidered book. Taking place over 8 monthly 4-hour classes...
May Morris: Maids of Honour
May Morris: Maids of Honour
Coming soon to our online course offering. Step into the world of Arts and Crafts embroidery with this inspiring online course led by renowned textile tutor and artist Deborah Wilding.
A Book of Verse (2026)
A Book of Verse (2026)
Embark on a journey with Deborah Wilding to create an exquisite embroidered book. During this year-long course, students will explore silk and metal thread techniques. This course is perfect for...
Two Birds & a Squirrel (2026)
Two Birds & a Squirrel (2026)
The purpose of this course is to explore historic crewelwork stitches within a chronological framework. Students begin by working three samplers based on elements from the Two Birds & a...
Lady with a Lute (2026)
Lady with a Lute (2026)
Kate Barlow’s much-loved course returns this May. Spend 11 rewarding months stitching a beautifully balanced 17th-century design, Lady with a Lute, under Kate’s expert guidance. Featuring a rich variety of...
Feller Mirror (2025)
Feller Mirror (2025)
We invite you to embark on a year-long journey in silk under the expert guidance of Kate Barlow. Beginning in March, two groups of students will begin the process of...
A Book of Tulips (2025)
A Book of Tulips (2025)
Embark on a journey with expert RSN tutor Zina Kazban. Taking place during 10 monthly classes (plus a specialist lecture during the summer break, over a period of 11 months,...
A Book of Days (2025)
A Book of Days (2025)
Join Natalie Dupuis for an 10 month embroidery journey to create an exquisite 19th Century embroidered book. This program guides students through the silk and metal thread techniques in a...