Hand Embroidery

Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of textile arts with Kingston University’s prestigious BA (Hons) in Hand Embroidery. This three-year, full-time program, taught by experts at the renowned Royal School of Needlework (RSN), equips you with the creative and technical skills to become a versatile hand embroidery artist and innovator.

Unleash Your Creative Potential: Develop a unique artistic voice and explore diverse hand embroidery techniques, from traditional stitches to contemporary approaches. Experiment with materials, textures, and three-dimensional forms to create visually stunning and conceptually rich embroidered artworks.

Master Exceptional Skills: Gain a comprehensive understanding of historical and contemporary hand embroidery practices. Learn advanced stitching techniques specific to the RSN, a unique and valuable skill set offered by no other program in Europe.

Explore Design and Innovation: Develop your design thinking skills and learn to translate ideas into captivating embroidered pieces. Explore innovative uses of hand embroidery for fashion, textiles, art installations, and other creative applications.

Project-Based Learning: Develop your technical and artistic abilities through engaging hand embroidery projects. Work on individual and collaborative projects, experiment with different themes and styles, and refine your skills through expert feedback and critiques.

This program is ideal for students with a passion for textiles, embroidery, and a desire to develop their artistic skills within a supportive and historically significant learning environment. Graduates emerge as highly sought-after hand embroidery artists prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:

• Fine art embroidery
• Embroidery for fashion and textiles
• Conservation and restoration of embroidered textiles
• Embroidery for museums and historical institutions
• Teaching and workshops on hand embroidery
• Freelance embroidery artist
• Establishing your own embroidery studio or brand
• Further studies in textiles, fiber arts, or related fields (e.g., costume design, textile design)

Develop Valuable Skills: Hone your creativity, technical expertise, critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and communication skills.