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.
Tamsin van Essen's work acquired by the Foundling Museum
Originally commissioned for the 2023 exhibition Finding Family, the Foundling Museum has acquired Tamsin van Essen‘s ceramic sculpture ‘Entangled Roots’ for their permanent collection.
‘Entangled Roots’ interweaves the formal structure of a genetic family tree with extended blood lines and social threads to form a complex and entangled network of biological and coincidental human interactions. The porcelain discs resemble the ‘tokens’ in the Museum’s collection – small objects left as a means of identification when children were brought to the Foundling Hospital.
Photos by Fernando Manoso
Cockpit Makers shortlisted for the Young Masters Art Prize
Two Cockpit Makers have been included on this year’s shortlist for the Young Masters Art Prize.
Goldsmith Ruby Taglight has been recognised for her jewellery box ‘The Kingfishers‘, which was inspired by the tale of Alcyone and Ceyx. Ruby dissects and retells the myth within hidden compartments, with various drawers and openings bringing the story to life.
Glass artist Helen Brough has also been recognised for her piece ‘Spectroscopic Continuum #16‘, a stunning work created using painted and fired glass, set in glass with an LED light panel.
'The Kingfishers' by Ruby Taglight
'Spectroscopic Continuum #16' by Helen Brough. Photo by Agata Pec Photography
Get creative on Tania Clarke Hall's new earring course
Whether you’re a complete jewellery novice or eager to explore the creative potential of new materials, Tania Clarke Hall‘s new leather jewellery course at West Dean’s London campus will help you to embrace your creativity this winter!
This one-day course is the perfect intro to working with pliant leather to craft your own lightweight and comfortable earrings. Learn techniques such as cutting, edging, gluing, adding fixings, hole punching, and weaving leather, and take home your own one-of-a-kind wearable artwork.
Explore the world of woodcarving in Clunie Fretton's new book
Awarded the Newby Trust Award in 2020, master woodcarver Clunie Fretton recently published a new book, Ornamental Woodcarving, a detailed guide to the art of heritage woodcarving. From the ancient world to the modern, the book gives a thorough introduction to the European tradition of ornamental woodcarving, examining ornamental motifs and styles across different ages while exploring the technical skills and knowledge that underpin this ancient art.
Start the New Year in style with new bags from Amstein
Launched at Winter Open Studios 2024, the new Mini Block wallet/case from Amstein is both beautiful and functional. Crafted from vegetable tanned boxy leather and available in aqua, black, and olive colourways, these wallets are the perfect size for all your smaller bits and pieces.
All of Laura’s pieces are made in small batches in her studio at Cockpit Deptford — shop online before they’re gone!
Learn a new skill at Emily Bedford's enamelling workshop
Specialising in creating minimal yet luxurious fine jewellery, Emily Bedford focuses on vitreous enamelling techniques and has recently begun teaching a beginner’s course.
From preparing the enamel to its final firing, in this one-day course you’ll have the opportunity to explore the entire enamelling process and leave with a ready-to-wear silver enamelled pendant.
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