Dolls' House Embroidery Class
In collaboration with the Royal School of Needlework
Map & directions
By car
There is no visitor car parking at the Castle, so we recommend you use public car parks in the town centre. Details about parking in Windsor town centre can be found on www.windsor.gov.uk
By train
The nearest train stations are 'Windsor & Eton Central' or 'Windsor & Eton Riverside'.
Both stations are a short walk (less than 10 minutes) to the Castle but from Riverside station you will need to walk up a steep hill.
Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.
By coach / bus
Windsor Express buses operate regular services to Windsor town centre:
- Route 702 runs from near Victoria Station in central London
- Route 703 runs from Heathrow Terminal 5
Find more information on the Windsor Express website.
Tour companies operate excursions to Windsor Castle from many London hotels. For details, please ask your hotel concierge.
Join us for a one-day, exclusive hand embroidery class marking the centenary of Queen Mary's Dolls' House. This class will be held at Windsor Castle and students will also be treated to an expert-led private view of the Dolls’ House.
The miniature stately eighteenth-century style bed in the King’s Bedroom of the Dolls’ House was made by the Royal School of Needlework and donated by their founder, Princess Christian (the mother of Princess Marie Louise). The bed is upholstered in pink and green silk with a quilt of pale gold and silk brocade which inspired RSN Tutor Helen McCook’s beautiful design.
During the day you will learn appliqué, satin stitch, silk shading, how to couch and secure metal threads, open fly stitch and applying faux pearl and diamantés. These skills will all come together to create a beautiful Tudor rose set within a decorative quatrefoil.
This class is suitable for all levels of skill from beginner to advanced. Included in the ticket cost is your embroidery kit, which will include everything you require to complete the project. You may like to bring your own magnifiers but please do not bring scissors as you will be able to borrow ring frames and scissors on the day.
copyright of Royal School of Needlework Embroiderer, Helen McCook
The King's Bedroom
