The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is the international center of excellence for the art of hand embroidery and offers a range of courses for beginners through to advanced, ranging from short courses to a Degree. The RSN teaches at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace in south west London; across the UK; internationally in North America and Japan; and Online, opening its doors to stitch lovers around the world. The Royal School of Needlework, or RSN, was founded in 1872 with a mission to preserve the art of hand embroidery.