Cockpit bridges the gap between talent and opportunity, by providing affordable studio space and in-house business support to talented makers. We are an award-winning social enterprise, home to 160 independent creative businesses in London. We hold Open Studios twice a year in June and November, which are an opportunity to see behind the scenes and meet some of the UK’s most celebrated craftspeople. We welcome applications from talented makers looking to take their craft practice to the next level, and have a limited number of funded places available each year that you can apply for.
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Journal
Interview
Darren Appiagyei
We caught up with Darren Appiagyei in his studio at Cockpit Deptford. Born and raised in Lewisham, he took a circuitous route back to the area seve...
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News
The transformation of Cockpit Deptford has begun
A huge redevelopment project is now underway at Cockpit Deptford, marking the 21st birthday of Cockpit’s second London site.
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Article
Two Cockpit women make one remarkable knife
This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating luthier Daisy Tempest and bladesmith Holly Loftus, who have collaborated to create a one-of-a-kind...
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News
Applications open now
For over 30 years, Cockpit has provided funded and subsidised studio spaces for talented craftspeople in London, along with in-house business suppo...
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Article
Cockpit makers at Collect 2023
As Collect art fair returns to Somerset House from 3–5 March, we look at the world-class makers representing Cockpit
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Interview
Introducing Dalia James
It has been an exciting couple of years for weaver Dalia James — from being selected for the Crafts Council’s Hothouse programme, to Cubitts ...
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News
2023: an exciting year ahead
We have a thrilling year ahead at Cockpit, with the transformation of our Deptford site, and a rich programme of events shaping up through the year...
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Article
14 Christmas gifts with craft at their core
Give the gift of craft, from weaving workshops to sustainable, handmade jewellery
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DEPTFORD CRAFT GARDEN
Designed by Sebastian Cox, see our vision for a new urban oasis in Deptford, a space to enjoy nature and connect through craft.
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What's on
Global Voices: International Influences in Craft
09.05.2023
Makers from around the world reveal the influences on their work and ask can London keep its reputation as a magnet for global talent
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Candice Lau at The Bargehouse, London Craft Week
10.05.2023
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An evening with Bloomsbury’s Master Jewellers
10.05.2023
Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes view of some of London’s most celebrated jewellers, and chat over bubbly…
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Lunchtime lightning talks
11.05.2023
Join us for five fun, fast-paced, visual talks illuminating the processes behind Cockpit makers’ genius.
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Candice Lau at Dulwich Festival Artists’ Open House 2023
13.05.2023
Read moreSummer Open Studios Bloomsbury
23.06.2023
A rare opportunity to meet some of the UK’s top craftspeople in their studios.
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Winter Open Studios Bloomsbury
24.11.2023
A rare opportunity to meet some of the UK’s top craftspeople in their studios.
Read moreWinter Open Studios Deptford
01.12.2023
A rare opportunity to meet some of the UK’s top craftspeople in their studios.
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