In honour of the skill behind the tapestry, we have dedicated the season to the talented makers of the world, feeling inspired to explore, experience and experiment with our own relationships with creativity and who better to learn from than The Royal School of Needlework? The go-to name for hand embroidery, inspiring people around the world to learn and create this timeless art form. Their celebrated Embroidery Studio creates bespoke work for fashion and royalty, and restores and conserves precious historic pieces with extraordinary skill.
Stitches in time
A festive embroidery workshop with lunch
For those inspired by the talent behind the Bayeux tapestry, we’ve teamed up with the Royal School of Needlework, founded in 1872 and based at Hampton Court Palace, for a series of festive embroidery workshops at the hotel on Sunday 8th November, Sunday 22nd November and Sunday 6th December. Learn from the experts who stitch for fashion houses and royalty alike as you create your very own snowflake emblem on an embroidery hoop, a keepsake for the tree or a gift worth giving. No experience needed, just a little patience and a love of making. Once your final stitch is in, you’ve earned a roast and a glass of wine in the Lobby Bar, surrounded by our Bayeux Tapestry-inspired Christmas decorations. A winter’s day in Covent Garden, with a little history woven in.
Opening Times
Sunday roast followed by a needlework workshop
Sunday 8th November
R0ast- 12.30pm
Workshop- 2pm
Needlework workshop followed by a Sunday Roast
Sunday 22nd November
Sunday 6th December
Workshop- 11am
Roast- 1pm
£110 per person
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