For the love of teaching floristry, we offer friendly, professional workshops in the Vale of Belvoir
Rose Cottage Floristry and Flower School offers a wide variety of workshops and courses as well as business consultancy for start ups and existing florists
Workshops and courses include:
Wedding Flowers
Career Change: Train to be a Florist
Workshops for fun
Hand Tied gift bouquet workshops
Rose cottage experience days
and many more ….
13/07/2022
CAREER CHANGE//
Our next career change programme kick starts on the 12th September and we’re soooo excited!
We have limited availability so if your looking to kick start your career in flowers then this is the week for you!
Check out our website today for day to day breakdown of the programme and everything you will learn & cover
Contact us today to find out more
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08/07/2022
ONE TO ONE//
We love it when students and past students come back to to brush up on their skills or to continue their learning journey.
Even after 20 years in the business we still feel like everyday is a learning day! Anyone else? 😂
It was lovely to see .and.ivy last week and how gorgeous is this summer wreath with the majority being cut from the garden
Looking to brush up on some skills? Or need the time out to learn a new one? Contact us today for availability
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03/07/2022
GETTING STARTED//
Our introduction into floristry is the perfect way to begin your learning journey in floristry, the 1 day session guides you through the basic principles and kick starts your portfolio with 2 gorgeous designs.
It’s the perfect way to explore if floristry is for you? And what the next steps in your learning journey could be
These lovely ladies joined us earlier this week & we couldn’t have wished for a better day, really looking forward to seeing you all again soon
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30/06/2022
CONSULTANCY Rose Cottage Flower School] //
Have you ever wanted to start a Floristry business but don’t know where to start? Or you’ve already got a small business and want to discuss ways to expand it’s potential and profit?
Then why not let us here Rose Cottage Flower School] support and guide you through next steps to a bigger, better business
Being self employed can feel quite isolating at times and the day-to-day tasks take away from the bigger picture and potential of what your business could really be, so contact us today to discuss packages and how we can start to support you and your business
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28/06/2022
FUN WITH FLOWERS//
It’s been a busy few days here and we’ve had the best time enjoying all the gorgeous summer blooms!
On Friday we celebrated all things summer with this lovely group of ladies on our fun with flowers workshop!
Can’t get enough of their beautiful designs and smiles all round on a lovely sunny Friday in the Rose Cottages garden
Looking forward to seeing you all again soon
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23/06/2022
SIGN OF APPROVAL//
Love this photo of Kit giving Hayley’s gorgeous filled basket his sign of approval 😂
Hayley joined us on Monday for a jam packed bespoke 1:1 master class
The whole day was a joy & just look at these gorgeous blooms! Well done Hayley
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15/06/2022
HANGING GARLAND//
The lovely Sam from joined us earlier this week to create these gorgeous hanging garlands! We wish we could have kept them on our door!
We just love supporting our students through every step in their flower journeys and helping them create/ learn new techniques along the way
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07/06/2022
HELLO//
It’s been a very long time since I made an appearance on the grid so I thought I’d say hi 👋
This is me the other week on my way out to deliver this beautiful bouquet, even after many years in the industry my passion still is flowers & the joy they bring to people
We’ve got a super busy month here including lots of 1:1 master classes, Fun with flowers & introduction to floristry
Can’t wait to share all the floral gorgeousness over the coming weeks
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29/05/2022
GORGEOUS CRATES//
Hope everyone’s had a lovely weekend, we still can’t get enough of the gorgeous designs created on our 5 day career change programme!
There’s something so relaxing about creating a filled crate, the selection process, the consideration and each and every time they always look unique! We just love that!
We are now enrolling for our next 5 day career change programme which starts on 25th July
Check out the website for all the details
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28/05/2022
FUN WITH FLOWERS~SUMMER//
Join us Eaton village hall on Friday 24th June for a super fun filled day, celebrating all these summer with gorgeous seasonal blooms
Join us in the morning where you will enjoy creating a filled crate design and enjoy a spot of lunch or the afternoon session where we will learn how to create a beautiful hand tied gift bouquet all with gorgeous seasonal flowers, or why not come for the whole day?
What ever you fancy doing, we have the option for you
Can’t wait to see you all there 🌸
26/05/2022
TOP TABLE BEAUTY//
We absolutely love it when past students come back to see us here Rose Cottage Flower School] to use our beautiful workshop for their own projects
We welcomed Nicole from a couple of weeks a go who used our workshop to to create beautiful wedding florals for her May couple, we couldn’t get enough of this beautiful top table design and this gorgeous colour palette
Looking for a space to hire for a large project? Need a space and some additional support? We have lots of options here Rose Cottage Flower School] DM today to find out more
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24/05/2022
HAND TIED GIFT BOUQUET//
The super lovely Carol joined us here Rose Cottage Flower School] and just look at her beautiful bouquet
Carol received a Rose Cottage Flower School] voucher from her daughter and it was so great to spend time with Carol whilst she took time out from her day to day to learn a new skill!
We have lots coming up over the summer so check out our stories this week to find out how you can get involved
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11/05/2022
MORNINGS WITH //
It was so lovely catching up with Jamie from on Saturday
Jamie was part of our 5 day career change programme back in March & it was so great to hear everything he’s been up to & to continue his learning by creating this beautiful asymmetrical bowl design
Can’t wait to follow your journey and to watch blossom
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08/05/2022
FUN WITH FLOWERS//
Our next ‘fun with flowers’ workshop takes place on Friday 24th June at Eaton village hall!
We’re super excited to spend the day with you, creating a beautiful filled crate design & a gorgeous hand tied gift bouquet both full of beautiful summer blooms!
Looking to learn a new skill? Or just fancy a day creating something beautiful for yourself or for a gift? Then this is the perfect day for you
Limited spaces available, DM today to secure your place
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07/05/2022
A FRIDAY WITH //
Yesterday we spent the day with the lovely Becky from
We spent the day creating beautiful bridal bouquets and asymmetrical bowl designs, can’t get enough of that colour palette! and just look at that gorgeous navy ribbon on the bouquet!
Definitely a Friday well spent
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05/05/2022
ONE TO ONE TRAINING//
We’ve got some fabulous 1:1s starting tomorrow and we’re so excited to get creating, learning and supporting
1:1’s are bespoke sessions tailored to your needs & learning styles! Everything from flower choice to ways of working it up to you!
Contact us today to find out more & how we can support you & your learning needs
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27/04/2022
GORGEOUS TIN DESIGN//
We’re still loving this beautiful tin design created on our 5 day career change course last month! Wish it was still on our porch this morning!
Our next 5 day programme starts 14th June, limited spaces available. DM today to find out full details & how the programme could work for you!
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20/04/2022
WHATS COMING UP//
We’re feeling so refreshed after the long weekend! How amazing was it to socialise with family & friends and enjoy the gorgeous sun ☀️
More weekends like that please!
Super excited for everything we have coming up over the next few weeks! We have some great 1:1 master classes, our 4 day wedding floristry programme and lots more!
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1:1 MASTER CLASSES//
These beautiful creations were created last year by the lovely
Samantha from @blackthornandbloom
1:1 master classes are the perfect way to learn a new skill, perfect an existing one or just use the time working on new ideas. Each session is totally catered to you & your learning needs.
Join us today @rosecottagefloristry and take the time out of your day to day to work on what you love
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Happy Christmas. Enjoy your day. 🌲 🍷 🍾 🤶 xx
ONE WEEK TO GO 🎄//
Reminiscing on our festive road trip earlier this month! Feels like so long ago already!!
So many gorgeous wreaths created this month! Not enough time to share them all!!
A MONDAY WELL SPENT//
Today we kick started our 2 day beginners course & what a great day we’ve had!
Gorgeous hand tied gift bouquet & beautiful crate designs created
Perfect first day!
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Already a week since the beautiful wedding of Rebecca & Gareth at
St Denys church, thank you for letting us be a part of your special day
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WELCOME TO ROSE COTTAGE
Here at Rose cottage we pride ourselves on our ‘home from home’ atmosphere, all our workshops are small & intimate, we always work at your pace and we’re here for your flower journey every step of the way
Join our community today & check out all our available workshops & courses
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We’ve definitely got that FRIDAY feeling here @rosecottagefloristry
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Hello Friday, today’s flowers ‘Petals from the Porch’
New Workshop.
4 places only.
Learn how to create a gorgeous arrangement in an urn using bohemian style of pampas grass and stunning bleached grasses and other floral delights. Saturday 21 November 10.30 - 4.30 £145 including urn, florals and tuition and of course Rose Cottage lunch!
More info in link on profile
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So many requests for this, so here it is launching tonight. My cottage garden cutting patch collection. I have hand selected 15 perrenial plants that will give you colour year after year and you can create beautiful arrangements with flowers picked from your garden I have also crafted a guide to care for these beauties. Give the gift of a garden or treat yourself.
The Collection is on my website to purchase from 8pm tonight. Be quick only 5 Cottage Garden collections available.
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Loving my studio today, Amazing blush ranunculus are pure poetry and the roses are just dreamy #ranunculus #hanoiranunculus #quicksandroses #meijerroses #bucketofflowers #floristsandflowers #sayitwithflowers #flowerperfection #instablooms #flowerstalking #flowerporn #rosecottagefloristry
Ooh best dressed pumpkins .. fun morning and fantastic results.
I’m Susan Martorano. I have had a lifelong passion for flowers and even when I was working in Corporate Education I used to dream about creating a Floristry business in the Countryside with fragrant rambling roses framing the front door. Rose Cottage Floristry & Flower School is the realisation of that dream.
I’ve been able to use my teaching and coaching experience to encourage and support people of all ages to achieve their ambitions whether its learning the basic principles of flower arranging to create something beautiful in an afternoon workshop or to change career as I did and start their own floristry business.
Being a qualified florist having trained in both the UK and USA means that I can help you learn how to use a single bloom for a buttonhole, create a stunning table centre, a 5ft pedestal or even if you are really ambitious, a large floral installation hanging from the ceiling of marquee
My Approach
People who attend my courses describe me as professional, friendly, relaxed, informative, encouraging, supportive and practical.
I have a wealth of experience which I use to help you develop your own style whether that’s English Garden, Modern Contemporary or Lifestyle Chic.
One to one courses are completely tailored to your needs so I can create a bespoke experience that is meaningful for you.
If you wish to start your own floristry business or breathe new life into an existing enterprise, my Consultancy, like everything else I do, offers expert advice tailored to your needs so you can create a profitable and enjoyable business.