Royal School Of Needlework Trip DEPOSIT
Join Osterville Needlepoint for a once in a life time trip to the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) at Hampton Court Palace outside of London England! We will be enjoying wonderful exclusive classes for just our group at the RSN. This price includes all classroom activities, instructors, kits, instruction, and a 10 % discount at the RSN shop ! How exciting to be actually taking a class at a palace! You are responsible for your housing and airfare. The total price of $1600.00 has a $500.00 deposit at booking. Unfortunately this is non refundable. By June 1st pay an additional $500.00 with the ($600.00) due on August 1st.
Please plan your airfare to land at London Heathrow on the morning of September 19th. We will have free transportation available provided you have cleared customs by noon. Saturday night we will have a wine and cheese reception where you will receive your swag bags including a special canvas to remember your trip! Sunday we will be touring the exhibit featuring Queen Elizabeth the II’s wedding dress! Designed by Sir Norman Hartnell and unveiled to the world in 1947. The gown remains an enduring symbol of postwar optimism, craftsmanship and regal elegance.
The first two day class begins with a STUNNING piece based on the wedding dress. These hand embroidery techniques which are transferable to needlepoint include;
- Beading over satin and tulle
- String padding and beading
- Beaded stem stitch in the round
- Cut fabric and tulle insert
- Silk ribbon wrapped beads.
A box lunch will be included.
Wednesday is free for you to enjoy London. If you choose the recommended hotel, you will be near the Thames and can enjoy a boat trip to London or take a fast train to Waterloo. We will be taking a group to London that day with a boat trip to the tower of London to see the crown jewels and more stunning embroidery. Fees for train, boat and entrance to the tower are not included.
Thursday and Friday’s class is Goldwork. Your instructor, Helen, worked on Royal gowns and items at the coronation and is an expert on this subject! Lunch is on your own at the palace!
Saturday’s class is a blackwork class ?
All techniques are transferable to needlepoint and can only enhance your skills. We are excited for you to join us!
