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.
Embrace your dramatic side with Jacqueline Cullen's latest collection for Liberty
Inspired by the forces of nature, Jacqueline Cullen’s rebellious jewellery takes bold and fluid forms that reflect the raw and powerful beauty of natural gemstones. With each piece handmade in either her studio at Cockpit or in Whitby, Jacqueline’s classic but edgy jewellery exudes a seductive and elemental energy that conjures unknown worlds.
Her latest collection for Liberty — entitled ‘Aurora’ — is made from quartz (smoky, rose, green, and citrine) set with champagne diamonds and gold.
Go behind-the-scenes with Jacqueline in her studio to learn more about the collection.
Jacqueline Cullen, 'Aurora' collection. Photos by Jenny Llewellyn.
Richard McVetis awarded prestigious residency at Cove Park
Artist and Cockpit maker Richard McVetis has been selected for an Awarded Residency at Cove Park. These fully funded residencies are are offered to local, national, and international artists following an application and selection process overseen by specialist advisors.
Richard will be heading to Scotland in May next year to spend time immersed in making, research, and reflection in Cove Park’s beautiful and inspiring setting.
Richard McVetis, 'Coal Seams'.
Darren Appiagyei joins the Monocle Radio podcast to talk timber
Timber is having a moment, and so is Cockpit’s very own wood artist and turner Darren Appiagyei. On the latest episode of the Monocle Radio podcast, Darren welcomes listeners to his studio to talk about the roots of his practice, working with native timber, and his recent appearance at Collect Art Fair, where he took home the prestigious Collect Open Award.
Have a listen here to learn about how Darren’s work celebrates the raw beauty of grain and bark, bringing out the character in each cut of wood. Plus head to the Cockpit website to go behind-the-scenes in his studio in our new Meet the Maker video series.
Darren Appiagyei in his studio. Photo by Jenny Catlow.
Darren Appiagyei, 'Ignatius Vessel IV'. Photo by Jenny Catlow.
Wimbledown meets craft in Leonie Edmead's latest fashion collaboration
Cockpit weaver Leonie Edmead joined forces with fashion sportswear brand Ohm Athleisure on a look for their graduate collection, ‘Code Switching’.
Inspired by cross cultural heritage and the designer’s experience balancing identity across contrasting environments, the tennis-inspired woven British lambswool and Merino wool mini skirt reflects versatility and confidence while honouring softness and subtlety.
Ohm Athleisure, tennis inspired mini skirt, created in collaboration with Leonie Edmead.
Joost Pasman's latest collab with The Ouze lets you travel in style
Earlier this year, leather craftsman Joost Pasman was approached by the founders of The Ouze about creating a custom-made bag for transporting jewellery. The result was a stunning weekend bag inspired by both brands, which combines PAS-MAN’s vegetable tanned leather and The Ouze’s signature hand-cast aluminium hardware.
Utilising a new pattern shape, this brand-new design includes a short seam on each top corner of the bag and piping around the base for an extra luxurious look — marking the beginning of an exciting cross-discipline collaboration.
PAS-MAN, 'Ouze Weekender'. Images courtesy Joost Pasman and The Ouze.
Get creative with Hannah Refaat during London Textile Month
Save the date! Join award-winning textile designer and embroidery artist Hannah Refaat this September for a hand-on practical workshop combining creativity and sustainability. Explore the art of mending and reviving textiles using both traditional and contemporary techniques, as you learn a range of hand and machine mending skills.
London Textile Month is a city-wide festival celebrating cloth, culture, and creativity, bringing together artists, makers, brands, and institutions for a month of workshops, exhibitions, talks, and more. Hannah’s workshops are the perfect opportunity to extend the life of your clothing.
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