Overcoming Obstacles: How Jane Taylor Built a Thriving Jewellery Business (podcast episode)
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.
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Jane shares the lessons she's learned through decades in the industry, including working for other jewellers, surviving economic recessions, navigating motherhood and illness, and finding deep fulfillment in teaching. Now a mentor on our Fine Jewellery Diploma Programme, Jane reveals how she's helping the next generation of jewellers unlock their potential while continuing to push her own creative boundaries.
Whether you're dreaming of launching a jewellery business or already crafting behind the bench, Jane’s story is full of heart, resilience, and invaluable wisdom
About Jane Taylor
Jane specialises in bespoke handmade jewellery, working with client commissions and one-off pieces with beautiful gemstones. She ran her own shop Taylormade, a in Godalming High Street for nearly 20 years and has since moved to a studio in Surrey, creating her pieces and teaching in-person classes. Her work is available from the Jewelled Boutique in Hambledon as well as online. Jane is a mentor on our Advanced Diploma course and is also one of the tutors at Jewellers Academy Brighton.
Website: https://jewelled.co.uk/
Instagram: @jewelledgodalming
Collet setting
Our brand-new Collet Setting course taught by Jane Taylor is now available at an Early Bird price of 50% off. Learn more and enrol now:
Jewellers Academy Brighton
Check out in-person workshops at Jewellers Academy Brighton, including those taught by Jane
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In case you missed it, Jessica Rose has recently opened our sister jewellery school called Jewellers Academy Brighton. It is located in the city of Brighton on the south coast of England. Teaching in-person workshops seven days a week, this state of the art jewellery training centre is ready and waiting to help you learn. If you are not local or even from the UK, why not take a look at travelling for an in-person workshop? We have lots of great opportunities to learn.