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This month we're bringing you a special Open Studios version of The Cockpit Edit
Bloomsbury Summer Open Studios are officially OPEN! We can’t wait to welcome you for a weekend of inspiring conversations, summer shopping, and creative inspiration.
Open Studios Hours:
• Friday, 5 June – 12-7 pm
• Saturday, 6 June – 12-6 pm
• Sunday, 7 June – 12-6 pm
To celebrate, here are some of the new and exciting things that our makers have been busy with in the lead up to Open Studios. Plus you can download a copy of our Studio Guide to help you plan your visit in advance.
Summer Open Studios 2025. Images: Jamie Trounce.
Bid on extraordinary works in our 40th Anniversary Silent Auction
As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, visitors will have the chance to view and bid on the extraordinary works in our first-ever Silent Auction, encompassing jewellery, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, glass, weaving, and wood.
Bid on pieces from renowned artists including Eleanor Lakelin, Richard McVetis, and Lucille Lewin, award-winning jewellers like Ute Decker, Teri Howes, and Mark Nuell, and up-and-coming makers such as Huimin Zhang, Oriel Zinaburg, and Angelita Alves, plus many more – with all the proceeds supporting Cockpit and our makers.
Jihyun Kim x Woo Jin Joo, 'Red Horse'.
Darren Appiagyei, 'Growth Vessel III'.
Ute Decker, 'Waves, Small'.
Meet the 10 newest makers to have joined Cockpit just in time for Open Studios
Meet the NEW FACES of Cockpit! We’ve had ten exciting new makers join our community since the beginning of this year. From wood turners to ceramic and glass artists to boundary pushing basket makers, you won’t want to miss a visit to these up-and-coming makers during Summer Open Studios.
Miyuki Guo, 'Baby Steps'.
Benjamin Fletcher.
Joanne Lamb, 'Samhain: The Sacred Dark'.
Explore new collections making their debut this summer
Open Studios is the perfect opportunity to discover new work fresh from the makers’ benches. This summer, Cat Hart will be unveiling her new EARTHQUAKE collection, while Susan McLeod presents Fallen Relics, a series of contemporary jewellery composed from unearthed stones, gathered forms, and forged textures. Visitors can also be among the first to see Malaika Carr‘s new collection, The Valley of the Queens, a colourful range inspired by ancient treasures – perfect for summer.
Susan McLeon, 'Fallen Relics'.
Chalk, 'The Valley of the Queens'.
Discover the makers behind the work
Before visiting Open Studios, why not get to know some of the makers you’ll meet over the weekend? Several Cockpit jewellers have recently been featured in the Financial Times, highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship and innovation taking place across our studios.
Textile artist Leah Jensen is the latest guest on the Material Matters podcast, where she reflects on how stitching became a daily act of survival, documentation, and repair. Meanwhile, ceramic artist Joanne Lamb is celebrating the publication of her first article in In Her Studio magazine, sharing a glimpse into her creative practice.
Ute Decker. Photo: Alun Callender.
Leah Jensen.
Source the perfect bespoke Father's Day gift from Ian Scott Kettle
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Ian Scott Kettle. Photo: Adrian Parkitny.
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