BBC The Repair Shop star Dominic Chinea has revealed some exciting news with his fans on Instagram as he takes a step away from the long-running series.
Posting a video on Instagram, Chinea said: “I have got some big news to share with you! We are starting the Make it at Market Club.
“It’s a place bursting with the secrets behind some of the nation’s greatest craftspeople. It will be home to Q&As with crafting veterans, masterclasses to boost your skills and my very own podcast.
“My Crafting Life, where I will speak to incredible guests we’ve already got lined up. Wait till you hear who they are!
“We start recording this week, but before we get started, I wanted to give you the chance to get your questions in. I’m sitting down with TV personality and potter Keith Brymer Jones, Make it at Market series 2 stained glass artist Charlotte.
“World renowned ceramicist Florian Gadsby, and Make it at Market Series 2 coppersmith Roy Evans.
The star has been part of The Repair Shop since 2017
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“But what should I ask them? You can get your questions in to me by leaving a comment below, and you can join the Make it at Market Cub by subscribing on Patreon.
“And that is how you will find the answers. This is going to be good, and I cannot wait. Let’s do it!”
The caption on the post reads: “BIG NEWS! We are launching our brand-new Make it at Market club!
“A place bursting with the secrets behind some of the nation’s greatest crafters. It’ll be home to Q&As with crafting veterans, Masterclasses to boost your skills, and @dominicchinea will host his very own podcast, ‘My Crafting Life’ —and we are kicking things off with some INCREDIBLE guests.
“Here’s the best part: YOU get the chance to ask them anything! Submit your questions for free right now. To hear their answers? You’ll need to subscribe to join us on Patreon – link in bio.
“Our first guests to have a chat are @keithbrymerjones – The legendary potter & TV judge. @leadlightstudio – (Charlotte Savill) – Stunning stained-glass artist.
“@royevansmetalikart – Expert coppersmith & metal sculptor. @floriangadsby – World-renowned ceramicist with a huge following.”
Fans of the show and Chinea were left thrilled with the news and were quick to get their questions in.
One asked: “Wow! That’s absolutely brilliant!!! Can’t wait to listen. A) It would be great to hear their ‘Top Tips’ of managing home/work life balance when your work is something your truly love.
“And similarly B) Top Tips for protecting your time to make and create when there are lots of other demands on time when managing a successful business.”
Dominic is still part of the show despite his new venture
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Another added: “How do the guests deal with creative block? Any tips for re-motivating, how to reignite your creative spark?”
A third penned: “Question for all… 1. What or who inspired you to take up your craft? 2. What person in your craft do you use as your Gold Standard? Big thanks.”
“Did you find it difficult to make the jump and focus on your creative business full time?” someone else noted before a fifth said: “In their crafts, which technique do they personally find the most challenging?”
A sixth expressed: “Ooh, I’m so excited for this. My question to all and any artist is, how do you keep a balance between creating what you love to make to potentially attract your ideal customers and what actually sells, which could potentially attract a different audience?” (sic)