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.
Bethany Williams reimagines TOAST archive
Multidisciplinary artist Bethany Williams has recently teamed up with TOAST for the latest edition of its Renewed By series, transforming remnant fabrics and archive pieces into a capsule collection of 16 one-of-a-kind garments.
The collection incorporates techniques central to Bethany’s practice, such as hand painting, appliqué, crochet patchwork, and knitted elements, and subtly references the landscapes and symbols of the Isle of Man, where Bethany grew up.
Bethany Williams, Renewed By collection. Photos: Aloha Bonser-Shaw.
Cockpit makers in the media spotlight
There’s plenty to catch up on in the press this month, with several Cockpit makers sharing insights into their creative practices. In the latest issue of Ceramic Review, sculptor Lucille Lewin reflects on growing up on beaches of the Cape in South Africa, her transition from fashion to fine art, and the material experimentation that shapes her ceramic practice.
Meanwhile, embroidery artist Woo Jin Joo was interviewed live on air by Arirang News, discussing the traditional Korean influences behind her work, her journey to London, and how discarded objects often guide her creative process, giving them new meaning and exploring our relationship with the things we throw away.
In The Furniture magazine, Turners’ Awardee Emily Rowley discussed experimenting on the lathe, blending modern machining with traditional craft skills, while our very own paper marbling master Lucy McGrath was given a festive feature in the New York Times!
Woo Jin Joo with her creation 'Us'. Image courtesy RCA.
Lucille Lewin. Photo: James Champion.
Stepan Terteryan becomes a Liveryman
Earlier this week, Cockpit jeweller Stepan Terteryan was admitted as a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers, recognising his expertise and dedication to the ancient craft of filigree jewellery.
With over 35 years of experience, Stepan has mastered this highly specialised technique, which involves twisting and soldering fine threads of precious metal into intricate designs. Since moving to London from Armenia, he has spent his career finding contemporary applications for this traditional art form (and being a steady presence at Cockpit since the early days!).
Stepan Terteryan. Image courtesy The Worshipful Company of Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers
Stepan Terteryan, ARGENT MASSIF Hinged Silver Filigree Bangle.
Stepan Terteryan, Silver Floral Filigree Pendant.
Creativity & healing come together in Leah Jensen's Brain Tumour Book
Earlier this year, ceramicist Leah Jensen shared the deeply personal story of her experience with brain cancer in a moving textile exhibition at Fitzrovia Chapel. Now she’ll be joining a panel talk organised by the Women in Art Prize CIC to explore the Brain Tumour Book and the role creativity played in her experience of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Joined by curators Juliana Cavaliero and Debra Finn of Cavaliero Finn, and artist and scientist Sumi Perera, Leah will discuss how she turned to stitching when illness meant she could no longer work with clay, the importance of early diagnosis, and the support systems that helped her through this time.
Leah Jensen in her studio at Cockpit Deptford. Photo: Alun Callender.
Leah Jensen, page from the 'Brain Tumour Book'. Image courtesy Cavaliero Finn.
Ranti Ehinmola's Romanesco bag gets a new look
Cockpit knitwear designer Ranti Ehinmola has teamed up with yarn studio Qing Fibre for its A/W26 collection, Quiet Collision, revisiting one of her best-known designs: the Romanesco bag.
Inspired by the distinctive shape of Romanesco cauliflower, the bag features Ranti’s signature spiked stitch. For this collaboration, the design has been made in a fade colourway for the first time, combining a beautiful deep plum and contrasting bright mint.
The knitting pattern is available directly from Ranti’s website for anyone who wants to give it a go.
Ranti Ehinmola, 'Romanesco' bag.
Meet the new faces of Cockpit — just in time for Winter Open Studios!
Have you discovered your new favourite maker ahead of Winter Open Studios?
Meet the new faces of Cockpit — the nine makers and Awardees who joined our community between July and September 2026. Explore the full line-up from leatherworkers to jewellers to knitters in our latest NEW FACES feature.
Not sure you’ll make it to Open Studios? You can explore one-of-a-kind holiday gifts by over 100 of our makers in The Cockpit Edit: Gifts — a festive drop coming to our online shop very soon!
Helena Powell in her studio. Photo: Bradley Hudson.
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