176: My Jewellery Business Journey: From The Kitchen Table to the Tate Liverpool - with Mareike Wehner
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In this week's episode, Kim Thompson chats with jeweller Mareike Wehner of byMaraca Jewellery. They discuss how Mareike became interested in jewellery, her creative and crafty background, how she manages her jewellery business, how she came to have her jewellery on sale at the prestigious Tate Liverpool art gallery and more.  Episode Description: What sparked your interest in jewellery making? (1:37) How did you manage learning jewellery making while working? (11:45) When did you decide to turn your jewellery making into a business? (13:26) What are the benefits to you of selling in shops and galleries? (27:03) How did you get your jewellery on sale in the Tate Liverpool? (33:04) What have been the highlights of your jewellery making career so far? (37:23) What's your design process? (42:49) Where can we find you on the web? (51:28)    Resources: Learn more about Jewellers Academy Watch this episode on YouTube Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group byMaraca Jewellery Mareike on Instagram Information about Aphantasia   Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook
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