Make It At Market
Season 2
2023 • 15 Episodes
Amateur crafters turn their hobbies into serious money and life-changing businesses.
Episodes
1. Clay Jewellery and Coppersmithing
November 27, 2023
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.
2. Pottery and Contemporary Upholstery
November 28, 2023
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.
3. Willow Weaving and Stained Glass
November 29, 2023
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?
4. Colourful Upcycling and Traditional Stone Carving
November 30, 2023
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?
5. Mosaics and Animal Embroidery
December 1, 2023
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?
6. Bold Upholstery and Artistic Blacksmithing
December 4, 2023
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?
7. Furniture Making and Stained Glass
December 5, 2023
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?
8. Pop Art Leather Work and Personal Portraits
December 6, 2023
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?
9. Metal Artwork and Hand Embroidery
December 7, 2023
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?
10. Pointillist Art and Jewellery
December 8, 2023
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.
11. Pottery and Handweaving
December 11, 2023
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.
12. Leatherwork and Calligraphy
December 12, 2023
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.
13. Blacksmithing and Willow Weaving
December 13, 2023
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?
14. Print Design and Traditional Stone Carving
December 14, 2023
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
15. Contemporary Furniture Making and Wearable Cake Shoes
December 15, 2023
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?