Tailored tours for student groups, craft enthusiasts, or professional buyers.
Studio tours
Go behind-the-scenes at Cockpit
Are you a jewellery enthusiast, ceramics collector, lover of fine leather goods, or textiles expert? Or just curious about how to get into a career in craft? Whatever your passions, tell us what you love and we will design a tour for you.
Cockpit is globally recognised as a centre of excellence in contemporary craft. Our studios are home to over 175 independent creative businesses, including some of the world’s most celebrated artist-makers.
As working maker studios, we open to the public just two weekends per year during Open Studios, but you can book a private or group tour anytime to experience exclusive access to our studio spaces.
“It was wonderful to meet lots of interesting makers and hear more about their processes and motivations.”
Go behind-the-scenes at one of London’s hidden cultural gems, see where makers work, and discover their creative processes. Be the first to see new work up close, get an authentic glimpse of Cockpit, and leave inspired.
“Heartwarming, uplifting and inspiring! Thank you Cockpit Team and makers for being your ace selves. I really enjoyed myself, loved getting to know your practices a little bit more and felt a genuine sense of community.”
Studio tours are bookable for private groups, tourists, students, and schools. A standard tour includes a visit to three maker studios over one hour in the company of an expert guide.
“It’s the positivity and creative energy that makes Cockpit such a brilliant organisation.”
Tour prices vary by size of group. We advise booking at least three weeks in advance.
