In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Anna Campbell
sits down with writer, storyteller, and trauma-informed artist and educator
Heidi Hinda Chadwick to tackle a challenge every creative and entrepreneur
faces: comparison.
Do you ever feel like you’re great at supporting others but struggle when
it comes to prioritizing yourself and your own business? You’re not alone
and there are things you can do. This week on the Jewellers Academy podcast
Jessica Rose chats with our part time Community Manager Anna Campbell. Anna
is a former psychology lecturer and author of the brand new book Good Girl
Rebellion: Build the Business, Break the Rules, Be Limitless, about how
women who identify with the ‘good girl’ personality can grow businesses
that align with who they really are without burning out or trying to force
themselves into a model that doesn’t fit.
If you’ve ever thought about teaching creative workshops – or you already
run them and want to make them truly unforgettable – this episode is packed
with wisdom you won’t want to miss.
Jessica Rose sits down with Patricia van den Akker from The Design Trust,
author of ‘Teaching Creative Workshops in Person and Online’, to share five
powerful tips for designing workshops that stand out. Patricia’s approach
goes far beyond simply showing people how to make something. Instead, she
encourages us to think deeply about why we teach, what kind of experience
we want to create, and how we can market our workshops in a way that
connects emotionally with the right students.
In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jess talks with
fine jeweller and experienced instructor April Dace about her upcoming
three-day in-person masterclass in Brighton (2nd – 4th October 2025).
Designed for intermediate to advanced jewellers, the course focuses on
creating a stunning Tiara wedding band with five claws – a perfect project
to refine your stone setting skills and elevate your engagement ring
designs.
Anna Campbell is in conversation with Lynn Powell. Anna is the founder and
tutor for Jewellery School Scotland, teaching sell-out jewellery workshops
in Edinburgh. Lynn Powell is the founder of the Arienas Collective, a
creative workshop hub in Edinburgh. The collective was set up to help local
artists and makers make a living doing what they love. Anna teaches her
workshops exclusively with the Arienas Collective and they regularly sell
out months in advance.
Anna Campbell chats with tutor and mentor Laura-Jayne of Small Dog Silver
about the Foundation in Silver Jewellery course – the perfect starting
point for beginners wanting to make beautiful jewellery from home.
Every other month, we award £1,000 to one jeweller to invest in their
business and how you use it is completely up to you. Whether it’s tools,
materials, training, or something else that will support your growth, this
fund is designed to help you move forward with purpose.
Plus, the winner also receives a 1-hour 1:1 mentoring session tailored to
their needs, whether that’s business strategy, marketing, or hands-on
jewellery making support.
Find out how to enter.
In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jessica Rose is
joined by Anna Campbell, Kelly Twigg, and Emma René to introduce something
brand new: the first-ever Jewellers’ Visibility Retreat, happening this
September in Brighton, England.
This intimate, in-person, three-day event is designed for jewellery
business owners who are ready to get seen, connect deeply with their brand,
and confidently attract customers, just in time for the busy Christmas
sales season.
Jess talks with fine jeweller and tutor Jane Taylor, to talk about her
creative journey into jewellery making. From childhood badge-making to
running her own boutique jewellery store in Godalming, UK. Jane shares
about the winding road that led her to jewellery. From early experiments
with polymer clay, to leaving an apprenticeship in search of creative
freedom, to building her own brand and shop that’s now part of a thriving
creative hub.
Join us for a transformative three-day, in-person retreat by the sea,
designed to help jewellers step into true visibility, grow their brand with
clarity, and finally feel seen. From expert-led sessions to a professional
mini brand shoot and a powerful community experience, this is your moment
to break through and move your business forward.
