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.
Cockpit Makers Take Centre Stage at Goldsmiths’ Fair
This year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair has been a triumph for Cockpit makers! In week one, Huimin Zhang received the New York City Jewelry Week (NYCJW) Award for her brooch Live Like a Summer Flower No. 03 – earning her a place to showcase at NYC Jewelry Week – and her brooch Live Like a Summer Flower No. 04 was acquired by the Goldsmiths’ Company’s permanent collection.
Meanwhile, in week two, Jo Hayes Ward was recognised with the Goldsmiths’ Fair Award for her Random Oval Ring, praised for its texture, depth, and luminosity achieved without a single gemstone. Catch Jo and five other incredible Cockpit jewellers at Goldsmiths’ Fair before it wraps up this Sunday.
Huimin Zhang at Goldsmiths' Fair.
Jo Hayes Ward, 'Shield Ring' and 'Random Oval Ring'.
Celebrate Black History Month at Kemi Ajose's New Exhibition
Art and design lovers won’t want to miss Speaking from the Margins, UAL’s Black History Month exhibition at London College of Communication. Running until 24 October, the show celebrates the creativity of Black staff, students, and alumni across the university, exploring themes of decolonisation, preservation, resistance, and joy.
Kemi Ajose‘s deeply personal knitwear features as part of the exhibition. Kemi handmakes her pieces using deadstock yarns, blending texture, colour, and pattern into zero-waste pieces that reflect her personal style and narrate the significance between material, culture, and craft.
Kemi Ajose, 'Braided Sequin Top'. Photo by Sammy Hylton.
Kemi Ajose, Textured Knit. Photo by Jenny Catlow.
From Brasserie Constance to Home: Discover Ama Adansi-Pipim’s Latest Creations
See Ama Adansi-Pipim’s work brought to the table at Fulham Pier, where the Cockpit ceramicist has created the signature lidded pots for Brasserie Constance’s celebrated Clay Pot Chicken. Each vessel is made with a bespoke clay body and locally sourced materials.
To celebrate the commission, Ama has also opened a new online shop, releasing a limited run of one-of-a-kind pots developed during the project — each in need of a new home! Shop the pieces that sparked Ama’s fresh ideas here.
Ama Adansi-Pipim, Prototype Pots. Image courtesy Ama Adansi-Pipim.
Ama Adansi-Pipim, Commission for Brasserie Constance. Image courtesy Ama Adansi-Pipim.
Judith Peterhoff Debuts New Designs at MADE London and Studio Vault
Cockpit jeweller Judith Peterhoff has an exciting month ahead! First up, she’ll unveil her brand-new scalloped edge hoop earrings as part of a showcase of her signature effortlessly elegant pieces during MADE London.
Judith’s work will also be featured as part of Studio Vault‘s 10-year anniversary exhibition, opening in mid-October. She has designed two special pieces for the exhibition, in her signature style, which combines materiality, wearability, and ease into timeless designs.
Judith Peterhoff, Scalloped Edge Hoop Earrings.
Judith Peterhoff, 'Vieo Statement Earrings' for Studio Vault.
Ho Lai Brings Fire & Earth to Studio Supple and Beyond
Cockpit ceramicist Ho Lai has been commissioned by Studio Supple to create over 100 unique tableware pieces for the launch of their first textile collection. Working under her brand Fire & Earth Studio, Ho’s ceramics will set the table for a celebratory dinner marking the unveiling of the new collection.
Ho will also travel to the Netherlands this winter for a 3-month residency at the prestigious European Ceramic Workcentre (EKWC) in Oisterwijk — a leading centre for experimentation with clay, where artists have been pushing the boundaries of ceramics for over 50 years.
Ho Lai, Photo by Collins Tam.
Ho Lai, Commission for Studio Supple.
Get Creative with Cockpit this October Half-Term
Looking for a fun way to get creative with the family this half-term? This autumn, Cockpit is hosting a series of hands-on workshops with textile designers Ashley Jess Knight and Alice Burnhope. Make spooky Halloween charms, decorate tote bags, or craft colourful ropes inspired by identity and heritage — all using recycled materials.
These workshops are family-friendly and suitable for beginners. You’ll also receive a small kit with basic materials and tools so you can continue stitching and upcycling at home!
Winter Open Studios 2023. Photo by Carmen Gray.
Sew Scary! Halloween Upcycling Workshop. Image courtesy Ashley Jess Knight.
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