The 15-part series, which will air on March 4, is presented by The Repair Shop’s Dom Chinea and aims to help future entrepreneurs turn their crafting hobbies into profitable businesses.
Sarah Fleming, owner of Wee Thistle Jewellery, is one of the few craftspeople chosen from thousands to participate in the show.
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The jeweller originally studied chemistry but discovered her passion for jewellery making during a summer school course at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA).
After leaving the GSA, Sarah balanced teaching and raising her family, leaving little time for her craft.
However, in 2019, a severe hearing loss and a family tragedy forced her to make life-changing decisions.
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Unable to teach due to her hearing impairment, Sarah found solace in jewellery making.
She completed further training under master goldsmith Scott McIntyre at Vanilla Ink Jewellery School, relearning forgotten skills and creating new pieces.
She combines techniques such as etching, enamelling, and engraving with gemstones to create unique pieces.
Recycling gold and silver, and using ethically sourced gemstones are central to Wee Thistle’s values.
She now has her own website and sells her jewellery at various craft markets.
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Earlier this year, Sarah applied to be part of the show.
The series, set on the grounds of Waterperry Gardens, features crafters from various fields, including blacksmiths, weavers, woodworkers, glassblowers, and jewellers.
Each participant is paired with an expert mentor who provides guidance and advice on how to succeed in their business.
Sarah said: “When I got the call that I was picked to be on the show, I actually couldn’t believe it.
“This is such an amazing opportunity for me and my small business to be featured on a BBC series – sometimes, amazing things do happen.
“The experience I gained thanks to my mentor, Sonny Bailey-Ard, and the team behind the show is invaluable and something I would never have been able to get on my own.
“It’s taught me so much about myself and the jewellery business.
“I am so privileged to be part of this supportive group of makers and to be given this career-changing opportunity.”
