Make It At Market

Emily hopes to do pottery full-time, but a lack of clarity in her designs is holding her back. Momoka’s weaving is stunning, but she needs her craft to pay to support her family.

Will would like his love of art to pay, but he needs to find a distinctive style. Physiotherapist and aspiring jeweller Ange hopes her crafting ability can enable a change of career.

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?

Jo never quite found the right career until she discovered leather work, but can it bring in the cash? Can Jill fulfil her lifelong dream of making a living from art?

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?

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?

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?

Tristan’s a highly skilled stone carver, but lacks the confidence to match his passion. Jaycee’s colourful furniture is eye-catching, but can she build a business on that alone?

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?

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.

Clay jewellery 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.

Digital embroiderer David hopes Dom and his team can help him find the success his pieces deserve. Novice woodworker Rachael also hopes they can set her on the path to success.

Artist Tasia can produce striking digital art and impressive paintings, but can she excel at both? Stone carver Alex needs to overcome a confidence problem to fulfil his potential.

Will glassblower Alison achieve her dream of selling in high-end galleries? Upcycling duo Fernando and Saurabh want to ditch their day jobs and run their business full-time.

After sinking her savings into her jewellery business, Annelies needs to see a return. And will woodturner and mum of two Lucinda sink or swim at her first ever market?

Blacksmith Alex needs to overcome his impostor syndrome to fulfil his potential. For furniture maker Cora, it’s about focusing on her strengths as a designer rather than a maker.

After an eight-year break, can talented glassblower Emmy meet her mentor’s high expectations? And will sustainability champion Zita embrace her mentor’s advice to try new fabrics?

With chronic fatigue syndrome, autism and ADHD, Dea is hoping her willow weaving can help her build a home business. For Gemma, it’s all about proving a careers advisor wrong.

Izzy has given up a career in advertising to try and become a full-time potter. Stone carver Luke needs help overcoming a serious confidence problem that is holding him back.

Mike dreams of a business turning bowls, but his perfectionism is holding him back. Sarah’s hand-shaped ceramic animals are saleable, but her pricing needs attention.

Belinda worried her autism would hold her back from glass-blowing, but it’s all she wants to do. Paul and Becky upcycle furniture, but their business needs to grow.

Morgan’s furniture is beautifully crafted, but he lacks the confidence to really sell it. Cath’s life-sized fantastical willow woven creatures are unique – but are they saleable?