Every month, we bring you an update about what’s new and exciting at Cockpit. From stunning products to intriguing projects to inspiring brand partnerships, here are the latest developments from our makers.
Disover Humin Zhang's award-winning designs
Cockpit jeweller Huimin Zhang — whose work was featured in Collect Open during this year’s Collect Art Fair — was recently recognised with not one but four (!) medals at the 2025 Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council competition. Known for pushing the boundaries of jewellery making with different techniques and materials, Huimin’s inspiring work blends technical mastery with artistic vision, often carrying a deeper message encouraging us to bloom brightly, even in the face of life’s challenges.
Huimin Zhang, 'Life like summer flowers ring' and 'Nose of the Guardian God'. Photos: Richard Valencia.
Learn the art of mould-making at Jasmine Bradbury's new workshop
If you’re looking to get creative this spring, bookings are now open for basket maker Ella Merriman’s new Rush Taster Workshops at her Bloomsbury studio!
This three-hour workshop will be an introduction to rush and rush basketry. You’ll learn about the material, experiment with different weaving techniques and create your own placemat or coaster to take home with you.
Spaces are filling up quickly — book your place here.
Mark Nuell unveils his latest collection of cut gemstones
Lapidary artist and goldsmith Mark Nuell is renowned for his ability to transform rough gemstones into one-of-a-kind pieces that showcase their incredible natural beauty and brilliance. His latest collection includes vibrant garnets, spinels, and Malawi sapphires, all sourced responsibly through partnerships with TruthSeekerGems and Malawi Gemstones.
Learn more about his Mark’s unique practice and visionary jewellery designs here.
1. Mark Nuell. Photo: Paul Read.
2.3. Mark Nuell, hand cut gemstones.
Celebrate community at an exhibition featuring Amber Khokhar's award-winning work
Artist and designer Amber Khokhar recently won second prize for her ‘Palm II’ painting (pictured here), as part of an exhibition of 26 artists representing different faiths and communities from across the UK.
The exhibition — titled ‘Cloud of Witness’ — is a rich dialogue around faith, divinity and the value of creativity and community and will be on view in South London until 27 April. A perfect arty Easter outing!
Explore your zodiac sign in Yumo Yuan's new hanging piece
Weaver Yumo Yuan‘s practice is inspired by 18th-century warp print techniques and antique Chinese folk textiles. Using a process where he hand-paints patterns onto the silk warp before weaving the weft threads, Yumo has created a signature soft, blurred effect that he uses as a means of storytelling.
His latest handwoven hanging piece — titled ‘The Twelve Zodiac’ — explores the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, a traditional classification system that assigns an animal and its supposed attributes to each year (and each person born in that year) on a twelve-year cycle.
Discover Maya Selway's deeply personal new jewellery collection
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Get your tickets for The Cockpit Edit Exhibition during London Craft Week
Tickets are now available for The Cockpit Edit: An Exhibition of Leading & Next Generation Makers. More than 100 of our makers will be participating in our first-ever selling exhibition in support of our work as a registered charity.
Join us from 13-16 May at Cockpit Bloomsbury to discover over 100 unique pieces ranging from luxury jewellery to fine ceramics, glass and textiles, wooden vessels, contemporary sculpture and wearable art. We’ll also be announcing demonstrations very soon, so watch this space!
In the meantime, you can secure your free tickets here.
1. Alma Sophia, 'Beryl ring blue'.
2. Eleanor Lakelin, 'Imprint #1'. Photo: Evan Mason.
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