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.
Jihyun Kim & Woo Jin Joo welcomed the Lunar New Year with a serpentine sculpture
To celebrate the Year of the Snake, Jihyun Kim and Woo Jin Joo teamed up to create a limited edition sculpture combining their unique craft styles. ‘Blue Snake’ imagines the 2025 zodiac symbol as an enchanting presence, bringing prosperity and longevity to the home.
Both makers are based in Cockpit Deptford. They each explore themes of mythology, folklore, and nature in their practices, Jihyun through ceramics and Woo Jin through textiles.
A limited edition of three sculptures are available to purchase. Get in touch to learn more.
Make your Valentine's Day gifting extra special with a bespoke piece from Judith Peterhoff
Judith Peterhoff is known for designing effortlessly elegant jewellery with a focus on materiality, wearability, and ease.
She often works with customers to create new pieces from heirlooms, including the stunning Vieo Quat Ring pictured here. For this project, Judith melted down three existing rings and took the diamonds from one of the rings to make this bespoke version.
Learn more about Judith’s practice and commission your own bespoke piece.
Get creative with your Valentine on a Marmor Paperie paper marbling course
Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? Bring a friend, lover, or loved one to make your very own Valentine’s decorations and papers at this fun evening workshop from Marmor Paperie.
If you love playing with paint or getting creative, this workshop is for you. Contemporary paper marbler Lucy McGrath will demonstrate various techniques and talk you through how to recreate them yourself, providing all the tools, equipment, and materials you need to get really experimental.
Light up your lover's day with personalised candle holders from Luna Lighting
The talented team at Luna Lighting have been busy making special couples initials minis, which are now available to purchase through Holly & Co.
The perfect gift for a couple, each ivory white hand thrown porcelain tealight holder is made at Cockpit Bloomsbury and can be personalised with two initials. You can also choose a love heart mini or a love letter tealight holder set to bring extra warmth and sparkle to Valentine’s Day!
Commission a personal woven artwork from Eva the Weaver
Specializing in creating custom, site-specific woven pieces, Eva Dennis turns pre-loved and sentimental materials into unique works of art. Each piece is crafted by hand in her studio at Bloomsbury with intention and care, resulting in truly one-of-a-kind artworks that hold memories and associations from the past.
The handwoven, bespoke textile artwork pictured here is a heartfelt celebration of a couple’s anniversary. Using fabric from two cherished shirts, the materials are intricately woven together to symbolise unity and their shared journey.
Ho Lai presents an exciting new body of work
During a three-month residency at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Japan in winter 2024, ceramic artist Ho Lai focused on experimenting with locally sourced glaze material and creating forms by referencing glass casting technique. Her new series of work is both a manifestation of materiality but also personal sentiments when living and working in Shigaraki.
The ‘Metanoia’ series (right) was made using locally sourced glaze materials from Shigaraki, with rubbles of stones fused using the glass casting technique. ‘Inferno’ (left) was made purely from glaze material, utilising the carbon trapping technique and firing with organic matter.
Get Wedding Season (and Ascot!) ready with Elise Gustilo's showstopping headwear
Award-winning milliner Elise Gustilo creates unique hats and headpieces specifically designed for special occasions. Each of her hats is handcrafted at Cockpit using traditional and modern millinery techniques.
For their winter issue, The Bite Magazine featured Elise’s work in a stunning multi-page spread. Discover sculptural elegance and statement florals that will be sure to turn heads at your next event.
Photos by Tony Wellington
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