Please see below for Studio Tour dates for 2008 These are much in demand, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
| Open Day | Private Group Studio Tour | ||||
| 11.00am | 14:00pm | 11:00am | 14:00pm | ||
| February 14th | - | Available places | - | - | - |
| March 13th | - | - | - | - | - |
| April 24th | - | - | - | - | - |
| May 8th | - | - | - | - | - |
| May 22nd | - | - | - | - | - |
| June 5th | - | - | - | - | - |
| June 19th | - | Available places | - | - | - |
| September 11th | - | - | - | - | - |
| September 25th | - | - | - | - | - |
| October 16th | - | - | - | - | - |
| November 13th | - | - | - | - | - |
| December 11th | - | - | - | Available | Available |
Studio Open Days
These are designed for individuals and small groups of up to 10 people. A guided tour is offered lasting approximately 60 minutes during which visitors will view our commercial Studio and see staff working on current commissions which can include new design work and the repair, conservation and restoration of antique and contemporary textiles. All tours should be booked and paid for in advance.
See also special Saturday tours (click through)
Cost £10 per person
Private Group Studio Tours
These are available for groups between 10 and 26 people. A guided tour is offered as for Studio Open Days and lasting approximately 60 minutes. All tours should be booked and paid for in advance.
Cost £10 per person
Telephone: Please contact tours team on +44 (0) 20 3166 6938
Email: gill.holdsworth@royal-needlework.org.uk
By post: Tours, Royal School of Needlework, Apartment 12A, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU, UK
Special Saturday Tours
Special Saturday Tours of the RSN
For 2008 we are introducing four Saturday opportunities to see our Collection, and on some occasions, the work of Apprentices and possibly demonstrations of work. Why not bring a friend or relative with you and introduce them to our vital work in keeping the art of hand embroidery alive. All the tours have a limited number of spaces so please book early to ensure your place. The dates and tours are as follows and to book please ring +44 (0)20 3166 6943 or email monica.wright@royal-needlework.org.uk
The details are listed below and RSN Friends receive a special discounted rate as shown.
Saturday 1st March
10.30am - SOLD OUT
2 hour tour preceded by tea and coffee and led by RSN Archivist Lynn Hulse including Studio, Collection and Apprentices’ work
Standard - £25.00 RSN Friend - £22.50
2.00pm & 3.30pm tours – 1 hour tour of Studio and Collection pieces
Standard - £10.00 RSN Friend - £7.50
Saturday 19th April - 10.30am & 2.00pm (Limited places still available)
2 hour Study Tours with RSN Curator Eva Hansson looking at aspects of the Collection, preceded by tea and coffee
Standard – £25.00 RSN Friend - £22.50
Saturday 12th July - 10.30am, 12noon, 2.00pm & 3.30pm 1 hour tours of Studio and Collection items plus examples of Apprentices’ work
Standard - £10.00 RSN Friend - £7.50 (during Hampton Court Flower Show week)
Saturday 25th October
10.30am (Limited spaces still available)
2 hour tour preceded by tea and coffee and led by RSN Archivist Lynn Hulse including Studio, Collection and Apprentices ’ work
Standard - £25.00 RSN Friend - £22.50
2.00pm & 3.30pm tours – 1 hour tour of Studio and Collection pieces
Standard - £10.00 RSN Friend - £7.50