Awards and bursaries

Broderers’ Award

Sponsor

The Broderers’ Charity Trust

About

An award for a maker that has technical skills in hand embroidery and wishes to develop these within a business setting. This award will help the awardee by providing the space and time to develop their business, gain confidence and develop their profile. We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate creative and artistic excellence in hand embroidery together with an entrepreneurial skill in their delivery. 

The Broderers’ Award at Cockpit 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
  • With an anticipated start date between July- September
  • 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 makers: £500 per year (approx. £42 per month) 

Who can apply?

Makers who embroider in any capacity and who can demonstrate dedication to developing, nurturing and passing on their craft.

Please note: We only accept one application per applicant per each award round.

How to apply

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, LGBTQIA+ 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 Award.

About the Broderers’ Charity Trust

 The Broderers’ Charity Trust was formed to promote charitable giving by the Livery of the Worshipful Company of Broderers and seeks to maintain and develop the Company’s traditional connection with the art of embroidery.  The Broderers’ Charity Trust is the only charity uniquely devoted to supporting, encouraging and fostering the art of embroidery. 

About Awards & Bursaries at Cockpit

We encourage prospective applicants to attend an Awards Open Day to visit the studios, meet the Cockpit team, and find out more about our awards and bursaries. Attending is not essential to apply but can be a helpful way to understand whether Cockpit is the right environment for your practice. Book a place at our next Awards Open Day here. Booking is required and places are limited. 

All awards and bursaries at Cockpit include subsidised shared studio space, business support, and membership in 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. 

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 staying for its duration, completing our Business Incubation programme for new joiners, as well as engaging with business support throughout your time at Cockpit. 
  • We may review your commitment to the Award annually by an interview process. 
  • At the end of your award period, you will be able to make an application and interview for a standard studio to stay on at Cockpit. 

Current awardee: Christine Leech

Past awardee: Claire de Waard

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