Make It at Market

Chocolatier Lizzie is hoping world chocolate master Ruth Hinks can help her business taste success. Metal artist John's imposter syndrome is holding him back. Can his mentor Zoe help?

After giving up their landscaping and teaching careers, there's a huge amount riding on Austin and Sarah being able to launch successful leather and jewellery businesses.

Metal worker Diane hopes to swap her business suit for a welding jacket. Signwriter Sam is looking for a less physical career after being diagnosed with a rare spinal condition.

Tiana's work is packed with character, but can she price it to sell? Ceramic artist Pip has the skills to succeed, but can her mentor instil the self-confidence and belief she needs?

Can pyrographer Richard make a full-time living from his craft, and will Connie be able to build the embroidery business she dreams of to replace her academic career?

Stone carver Richard needs to make his pieces more profitable. Stained-glass artist Kate has to refine her pieces. Can Dom help them succeed and build their businesses?

Can potter Marvel get the artistic recognition her unique work deserves, and will jeweller Andie be able to build her dream business after giving up her job?

Can Dom and the team help leatherworker Sonia's dream of crafting make a comeback and find a way to get textile weaver Shiv out of a disastrous sales slump?

Woodworker Neil needs to focus to achieve his goals. Embroiderer Catherine dreams of a successful business but is spreading herself too thin. Can Dom and his mentors help?

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

Cath from Cheshire and Morgan from Oxfordshire, both hoping to turn their talent into profitable businesses, step into the marquee. Cleaner Cath wants to swap the day job for a willow weaving business and is hoping Dom and his team can help. But mentor Eddie is worried that Cath's giant life-sized fantastical beasts and fairies are not saleable and urges Cath to rethink her business model. For furniture maker Morgan, it's all about having confidence in his skills, as mentor Alice tries to convince him to believe in himself and his work. Both makers are given eight weeks to put their mentors' advice into practice. But can they make enough money to follow their dreams?

Glassblower Belinda from Northamptonshire and upcyclers Becky and Paul from Oxfordshire are hoping Dom and his team can help them turn their passions into profits. Belinda has only been glass-blowing for three years and has recently graduated from university. After originally worrying that her autism might prevent her from developing her skills, she's become a talented glassblower with huge potential. Becky and husband Paul met and married after their partners both passed away. Now they want to establish a business that will support the two of them so that Paul can give up his painting and decorating job, and they can work together. Can Dom and his team help them both to build successful businesses and live the creative lives they dream of?

Mike and Sarah are looking to change their lives in the marquee. Labourer Mike has a passion for turning wooden bowls, but is held back by his struggle for perfection. Mentor Alice hopes helping him see the beauty in the imperfections in his work will be the key to unlocking a profitable business. Sarah's life changed during the pandemic when she quit her job and took up pottery. One year on and she needs to start making money from her craft, but mentor Derek worries she's pricing herself out of the market with her hand-crafted ceramic animals. Both makers are given two months to put their mentors' advice into practice. But can they make enough money to give up the day jobs for good?

Ceramicist Izzy from London and stone carver Luke from the Scottish Borders step into the marquee hoping to turn their passions and skills into successful businesses. It's high stakes for Izzy as she's already given up her job in advertising to try and make it as a full time potter, but with lots still to learn when it comes to marketing, mentor Florian Gadsby, one of the UK's most celebrated ceramicists, has the challenge of helping her make her pottery dreams come true. For Luke, dyslexia, and years of being bullied at school have knocked his confidence, preventing him from putting himself and his pieces out there, but Dom and mentor Louis can see just how talented he is. With just two months to put their mentors' advice into practice, can Izzy and Luke prove they've got what it takes to build successful businesses?

Dom welcomes willow weaver Dea and artist Gemma into the marquee. With chronic fatigue syndrome along with autism and ADHD, Dea dreams of being able to build a home business that suits her life. Mentor Eddie can see she has the skill to succeed, but can Dea make her pieces fast enough and market them with the confidence needed to turn her hobby into a full-time job? After being told art doesn't pay by a careers advisor at school, Gemma gave up on her artistic dreams and became a teacher. She continued to create art as a hobby and after some recent success selling her art at a market she's hoping mentor Sharon can help her finally become a full-time artist. With just eight weeks to show they can make their dreams a reality, Dea and Gemma must work around the clock to build new lives for themselves.

Two makers from opposite ends of the country arrive at Dom Chinea's Maker's Marquee, hoping he and his team can help to change their lives.Emmy from Devon is a talented glassmaker returning to her craft after an eight-year break, and Zita is an ambitious textile designer from Fife hoping to swap her day job for her own business. Zita's mentor Piyush loves her eye for colour and design but isn't keen on the tools and techniques she's using. Zita loves working with a sackcloth jute fabric, but Piyush is concerned it doesn't feel high-end enough. Will sustainability champion Zita stick to her guns or take on Piyush's advice to embrace alternatives to jute to widen her market and improve the quality of her textiles?Meanwhile, mentor Allister is so impressed with Emmy's glassmaking skills that he has grand plans for her pieces, but can she live up to his high expectations? With only two months to turn their skills and love of making into moneymaking businesses, can they make it at market?

Today's aspiring amateur makers hoping to change their lives are blacksmith Alex from Northumberland and furniture maker Cora from Hampshire.Alex is incredibly passionate about his craft but suffers from imposter syndrome and always sees the flaws in his work. He was introduced to blacksmithing on an experience day for his 16th birthday with a local professional, Adrian Wood. Adrian is the blacksmith lined up as his mentor, but after helping Alex fall in love with the craft, can he now inspire him to make a full-time living from it?Cora is determined to follow her furniture-making dreams and gave up a city job in London to try to make it all come true. She's got plenty of potential but doesn't really enjoy the details and often jumps forward to the next job before she has finished the one she's doing. Mentor Alice thinks she has a great eye for design and wants to persuade Cora to focus on designing rather than making every piece herself. It's tough advice to hear, but will Cora take it on board?

Today's amateur artisans are jeweller Annelies from Glasgow and woodturner Lucinda from Wiltshire, both heading for Dom's marquee with high hopes of turning their hobbies into their livelihoods.After investing £7k to set up her jewellery business, Annelies needs to see a return on her money. Mentor Rachel loves Annelies's energy and skill but thinks she now needs to concentrate on higher end and more expensive pieces to boost her profits. Will Annelies listen?Mum of two Lucinda spends what little free time she has in her garage turning wood into stunning make-up brushes. Mentors Barnaby and Dru can see huge potential, but will her first ever market deliver the sales Lucinda needs?With just eight weeks to knuckle down and use the advice they've been given, can Annelies and Lucinda show that they have what it takes to become professional makers?

Glassblower Alison from Buckinghamshire and upcycling couple Fernando and Saurabh from Berkshire step into Dom's Makers' Marquee with life-changing dreams.Alison aspires to sell her pieces in high-end galleries, but mentor Allister knows standards are high and getting her work into them won't be easy. He focuses on the details of Alison's pieces and pushes her hard to improve them. Can she get her mentor's seal of approval and reach the standard needed to make her glass art dream come true?Fernando and Saurabh want to give up their day jobs and turn their upcycling hobby into a full-time business they can run together. Their pieces have real flair but are sometimes let down by the details and marketing. Mentor Joel gives them tough feedback about concentrating on every aspect of their work and the importance of a good website.With just eight weeks to prove to Dom and their mentors that they have the drive and determination to succeed as professional makers, will Alison, Fernando and Saurabh be able to make it at market?

Dom welcomes digital artist and painter Tasia and stone carver Alex into his one-of-a-kind Makers' Marquee.Tasia wants to give up her part-time job in retail to focus on her art full-time. Mentor Sharon is impressed by her digital art and the speed at which she produces it, but wants her to use more colour. She also sees potential in her painting but wants her to produce a themed collection to help attract more buyers. Will Tasia be able to meet her challenges?Alex has a confidence problem. He finds it difficult to talk about his work and worries about appearing arrogant or boring. Mentor Louis is impressed with his skill levels and packs him off to a market to help improve his selling skills. Will Alex sink or swim?With just two months to prove to Dom and their mentors that they've got the ambition and dedication to succeed, will Tasia and Alex be able to make it as professional makers?

Lecturer David from West Yorkshire and graphic designer Rachael from Berkshire are hoping Dom and his elite team of mentors can help them turn their making passions into pound coins. David may be highly skilled at making high-end bespoke textiles using digital embroidery, but he doesn't know how or where to sell his pieces. Can Dom and mentor Piyush point the way to a new life?Rachael is a complete beginner at woodwork, and her focus is on carving spoons. Her pieces are beautiful, but a lack of speed makes them unprofitable. Dom and mentors Barnaby and Dru can see plenty of potential and hope to introduce Rachael to another woodworking skill that will speed up her work and expand the types of pieces she can make.Can David and Rachael prove they have what it takes to create new lives for themselves in just two months?

Stepping into the Makers' Marquee today are glass-blower Mark from north Wales and potter Victor from London.Mark's love of glass-blowing started when he was a boy, but exposure to lead poisoning made him give up the craft he loved. After 35 years working in the voluntary sector, Mark was made redundant and has now sunk his savings into setting up his own studio and getting back to glass-blowing. But with his money running out, the pressure is on Dom and mentor Allister to help him to start turning a profit, fast.Victor was introduced to pottery by an art therapist who was treating him for anxiety. His clay sculptures have real artistic flair, and mentor Derek thinks he has potential to sell at high-end galleries. But when he adds his sculptural flourishes to his tableware, it takes too long to make them profitable. Derek has some tips and tricks to help Victor speed things up, but will he be up to the challenge?With just two months to prove to Dom and their mentors they have the ambition and skill to make it at market, the pressure is on for Mark and Victor.

Artist Jack from Dorset and potter Jeanet from Durham step into Dom's unique makers' training camp, hoping to fulfil their dreams of making a living from their passions.Jack wants to swap teaching for creating before it's too late. Dom and mentor Sharon are blown away by his multimedia artwork, but can Jack branch out from using just family as his subjects and broaden his portfolio enough to turn his hobby into a full-time job?University lecturer Jeanet is struggling to find the time to turn her passion for pottery into a profession. Mentor Florian believes speeding up and adding a finishing touch to her work are the keys to bolstering Jeanet's profits, but will it pay off when she sets up her stall at a local craft fair?With just two months to prove themselves, can they make enough cash to quit their day jobs for good?

Today's talented makers stepping into Dom's marquee are textile weaver Jessica from Kent and jeweller Nyanda from London.Jessica has so far struggled to break into the textiles market, and mentor Piyush thinks he knows why. Jessica loves colour but doesn't have a plan for how many she uses in her pieces. Piyush sets her a challenge of using no more than four colours in each of four seasonal collections. It's a big change for Jessica, so will she be able to stick to the plan and find a way of breaking into the textiles market?Nyanda is a passionate and talented jeweller with a strong design eye, but is her focus on creating incredible one-off pieces holding her back? Mentor Rachel wants her to make simpler pieces she can produce more quickly and sell for more affordable prices. Will it pay off when Nyanda takes her pieces to a high-end craft fair?With just eight weeks to put all of the tips, tricks and advice from their mentors into practice, will Jessica and Nyanda be able to prove they've got what it takes to turn their hobbies into businesses?

Dom welcomes woodturner Shannon from Northumberland and upcycler Ryan from south Wales into his Maker's Marquee.Recently diagnosed with autism and dyslexia, Shannon has only ever given the hand-turned bowls she makes on her incredible foot-powered pole lathe as gifts. Dom and mentor Alice love her work and the way she produces it, and want to convince Shannon that she and the bowls she creates are much more marketable than she thinks. Alice sets Shannon a challenge to make her bowls recognisably hers, but does she believe that what she does has real value?Successful musician Ryan wants to quit touring to spend more time at home with his young family and hopes an upcycling business will make that possible. Mentor Zoe can see that his work is high quality, but she is worried that his style doesn't stand out from the crowd. Ryan also produces unique digital art, so can Zoe convince him to be bold and use it on his upcycled furniture?Both makers are given two months to build up stock and get selling. Will either of them make enough money to turn their budding businesses into money-spinners?