2025 is the year of Goldwork and our love for it keeps growing. We’ve discovered the beauty in its rich techniques, stunning textures, and extraordinary craftsmanship. Each stitch feels special. Each detail holds meaning. That’s why even Nadine has officially joined an RSN Goldwork Workshop because learning never stops. Here’s to a golden future ✨ P.S: beautiful work from @hannynewton class #goldworkembroidery #embroideryretreat #becreative | Creative Experiences

Some of the earliest surviving examples of Goldwork in Great Britain are the textiles associated with Saint Cuthbert that can be seen in the Treasury at Durham Cathedral - a stole and maniple that date back to the tenth century! One of the reasons that the Church used gold was to celebrate the majesty of God, and Kings were adorned with golden embellishments as a reflection of their divine right to rule. We still see evidence of this today in the Robes of Estate of our monarchs, and the RSN has