About The Thriving Maker
Helping handmade makers, crafters, and artists build sustainable, profitable creative businesses — from someone who’s lived it.
Who is this for?
Welcome! I'm Sarah Kavanagh-Jenkins, and The Thriving Maker exists for one type of person: the artist, maker or craftsperson who is brilliant at their craft but ready to get serious about growing their business.
Whether you're a jewellery designer, textile artist, ceramicist, paper artist, metal artist, or any other kind of handmade maker or designer-maker, you'll find practical, no-fluff guidance here that's built specifically for the way creative businesses work — because I've run one myself for over 15 years.
What we do!
The Thriving Maker is all about helping handmade makers and creative business owners grow their businesses online through:
One-to-one online business coaching — personalised support to help you get clarity, build strategy, and move forward with confidence
Online courses and training — focused, actionable programmes covering everything from online marketing and branding to email marketing, product photography, and goal setting
Free resources — weekly tips, guides, and strategies to help you stay on track without the overwhelm
Everything I teach is grounded in what actually works for creative businesses and in particular for those hand crafting their work — not generic advice borrowed from the corporate world.
Step one is identifying what your dream is. What do you want your future to look like?
*hint… it’s not always about the money!
A little bit about me and my experience as a creative business owner.
I've been a fine jewellery designer-maker for over 15 years, running my own creative business from my studio in the Cotswolds, UK. Over that time I've invested deeply in business coaching, marketing training, and professional development to grow my own business and continue to explore the latest developments and technologies for online growth.
I know what it feels like to be head-down in your creative work, struggling to find time to market yourself, grow your audience, or figure out your next move. That first-hand experience is what sets The Thriving Maker apart: this isn't theory. It's the knowledge, strategies, and systems I've tested myself and applied to a real handmade business, over many years. A business that has given me the lifestyle and time freedom that I want.
I want to help you do the same so you can have the life you dream of using your unique creative talents. And so that the rest us get to know about your amazing work and become your super fans!
Why this matters?
The industry of craft and handmade work is full of amazing talent. What's often missing is the business knowledge to turn that talent into a thriving, sustainable livelihood. That's the gap The Thriving Maker is here to close.
My goal is simple: to give you the tools, confidence, and strategy to build a creative business that works on your terms — so the world gets to discover your work, and you get to do what you love.
If you’re eager to take your creative business further? Get in touch or explore the courses to find the right next step for you.