ORYVE presentation
Dom Chinea works with a team of business and craft experts to help a group of budding entrepreneurs make a living from their crafting hobby.
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Episode 1
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?
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
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.
Episode 5
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.
Episode 6
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?
Episode 7
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.
Episode 8
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?
Episode 9
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.
Episode 10
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.
Episode 11
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.
Episode 12
Time’s running out for Mark, who’s sunk his savings into setting up a glass-blowing business. And will potter Victor be able to improve his work to sell in high-end galleries?
Episode 13
It’s now or never for multimedia artist Jack as he tries to launch his art business. And lecturer Jeanet is hoping to give up the day job and make a living from her pottery.
Episode 14
Hobbyist textile weaver Jessica needs a professional plan to help her make money from her work. Nyanda makes incredible jewellery but needs to concentrate on her marketing.
Episode 15
Can Dom and his team help woodturner Shannon see how marketable her work is? Will upcycler Ryan trust his mentor’s advice and produce pieces that help him stand out from the crowd?
