Awards and bursaries

Glass Sellers’ Bursary

Open for applications

Applications close: 30th September 2025

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About

A bursary for a craftsperson working in warm or cold glass. The Cockpit Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers Bursary offers one year of business support and subsidised studio space at Cockpit. 

What's included

  • Studio space for 1 year within the creative community at Cockpit
  • Business support services including one-to-one coaching and business development workshops
  • Selling and promotional opportunities, including two annual Cockpit Open Studios events
  • Financial contribution required by maker: £2000 per year (approx. £165 per month)

Who can apply?

  • Have warm or cold glass as a major constituent of their work.
  • Fully research and address the health and safety requirements of their practice and be prepared to invest as required to keep the shared studio space a safe environment for yourself and other occupants. This could include adding ventilation equipment and flooring. 
  • Who can demonstrate dedication to developing, nurturing and passing on their craft.

 

How to apply

Apply here

If you have any questions, check our FAQs page or contact us.

We particularly encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in craft including non-graduates, disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, LGBTQ+ people, and people from Black, Asian and Global Majority backgrounds. We welcome applicants from a range of educational backgrounds and there is no minimum formal qualification for this programme.

About the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers

Today, long-established Livery Companies such as the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers exist in very different circumstances from those when they were formed. However, although their work has changed, they still assist in the promotion of glass as a material and are proud of our continuing contacts with the glass industry. The Company promotes knowledge of the properties of glass in schools and helps with education projects in the City of London and around the country. They also support smaller businesses and artists working in glass through exhibitions, competitions and prizes. 

About Awards & Bursaries at Cockpit

All awards and bursaries at Cockpit include studio space, business support and membership of a vibrant craft community, giving successful makers the space and time to develop their profile, grow their business or practice, and increase profitability. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, creative excellence and highly developed craft skills.

We particularly encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in craft including non-graduates, disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, LGBTQ+ people, and people from Black, Asian and Global Majority backgrounds. We welcome applicants from a range of educational backgrounds and there is no minimum formal qualification for this programme.

Please note:

  • You will be responsible for arranging and paying for your own public liability insurance (minimum £5m) and contents insurance before the start date.
  • You need to be entitled to remain in the UK for the period of the Award. Cockpit is unable to sponsor or support visa applications.
  • You must be committed to taking up the award and completing our Business Incubation programme.

Current awardee: Theo Brooks

Past awardee: Helen Brough

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