Jo never quite found the right career until she discovered leather work, but can it bring in the cash? Can Jill fulfill her lifelong dream of making a living from art?
- Lifestyle
- Year 2023
- 45 min
Dom Chinea and a team of elite professional makers help talented amateur crafters turn their hobbies and skills into serious money and life-changing businesses.
- Year: 2023
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E1 • Clay Jewellery and Coppersmithing
Clay jewelry helps cleaner Rachel with her anxiety, and she dreams of turning it into a career. Having left his IT job, Roy has no choice but to earn a living from coppersmithing.
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E2 • Pottery and Contemporary Upholstery
Emily needs to find a way of selling her pottery to help manage her lifestyle following a brain injury. Hayley's upholstery is beautiful, but to stand out she needs to go bespoke.
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E3 • Willow Weaving and Stained Glass
Des dreams of a career in willow but needs to channel his skills. Stained-glass artist Emily's impostor syndrome is holding her back. Could advice from Dom and his team help?
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E4 • Colorful Upcycling and Traditional Stone Carving
Tristan's a highly skilled stone carver, but lacks the confidence to match his passion. Jaycee's colorful furniture is eye-catching, but can she build a business on that alone?
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E5 • Mosaics and Animal Embroidery
After 20 years of trying to make a living from mosaics, will Dionne's dream finally come true? And can Alan earn enough from his embroidery so that he and his partner can buy their own home?
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E6 • Bold Upholstery and Artistic Blacksmithing
After redundancy, Alison followed her passion for upholstery. She has the USP, now she needs sales. Blacksmith Jack wants to swap architectural for artistic work. Can he succeed?
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E7 • Furniture Making and Stained Glass
Martin makes incredible furniture, but needs to boost his business and sales skills to thrive. Charlotte quit her job to commit to a career in stained glass, but will she succeed?
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E8 • Pop Art Leather and Personal Portraits
Jo never quite found the right career until she discovered leather work, but can it bring in the cash? Can Jill fulfill her lifelong dream of making a living from art?
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E9 • Metal Artwork and Hand Embroidery
Lindon's metalwork is beautiful, but he lacks confidence. Can his mentor give him the boost he needs? Hannah's hand embroidery is stunning, but can her mentor help her make it pay?
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E10 • Pointillist Art and Jewelry
Will would like his love of art to pay, but he needs to find a distinctive style. Physiotherapist and aspiring jeweler Ange hopes her crafting ability can enable a change of career.
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E12 • Leatherwork and Calligraphy
Leatherworker Dani is skilled in her craft and hopes to grow her fledgling business. Masooma is a talented artist but needs to find the right market for her creations to succeed.
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E13 • Blacksmithing and Willow Weaving
Offshore engineer Andy dreams of a career in blacksmithing to spend more time at home. Willow weaver Ciara has potential, but can she speed up production to make enough profit?
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E14 • Print Design and Traditional Stone Carving
Louise has been studying stone carving for two years, and now she needs to make it pay. Jennifer creates beautiful textile designs, but needs to find her direction.
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E15 • Contemporary Furniture Making and Wearable Cake Shoes
Harrison dreams of a successful furniture-making business, but can he create a signature style? And can Rachel sell enough wearable cake shoes to give up her corporate career?
