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The story behind Susan Rose China

Susan grew up in a picturesque village on the edge of the Bedfordshire/Buckingshire border,  with dreams of becoming an artist. Even at an early age, she drew inspiration from the countryside around her,  sketching the birds and flowers she saw every day. Her deep love of the British countryside combined with her passion for British heritage and history have been constant themes in her work.  Along with her expertise in ceramics,  they continue to influence every piece of hand-crafted,  hand-painted Susan Rose China. 

After attending the local high school where she excelled in art,  Susan was accepted into the art foundation course at Chelsea College of Art and Design.  From 1979-1982,  she gained her Bachelors degree in graphic design at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.  It was during this time that she developed her true gift of working with watercolours. 

Susan then returned to rural Bedfordshire and established herself as a freelance artist.  Over the next twenty-five years,  she developed a loyal customer base by working for such clients as The National Trust and Golphar & Hughes,  the London interior design company specializing in handmade,  hand-painted home accessories.  While creating one-of-a-kind tiles for Sloane Square Tiles,  Susan learned how to fire ceramics. This knowledge would give her the skills she needed to form her own company in 2008.

Today,  Susan lives and works in a renovated mill with her family,  three dogs,  two cats,  her garden and three kilns. Her bone china is produced exclusively in Stoke-on-Trent,  using traditional methods,  and then painted and fired in her Northamptonshire studio. All of her products,  including paint and packaging,  are sourced from the UK.  

Since its inception,  Susan Rose China has expanded rapidly and ships to customers around the globe. The emphasis,  however, continues to be on the individual. By keeping the company relatively small — five employees — Susan can continue to offer the best personal service possible combined with an unique product.