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.
Coming Soon! Discover One-of-a-Kind Pieces in the New Cockpit Online Shop
We’re excited to be launching our new ecommerce platform, The Cockpit Edit, this September with a curated selection of design-led work by 35 Cockpit makers. For eight weeks only, you’ll be able to discover and purchase more than 80 extraordinary pieces from our online shop, including ceramics, glass, fine jewellery, leather, textiles and weaving, woodturning, printmaking, and contemporary sculpture.
The Cockpit Edit: Design launches on Monday 15 September, with prices starting from £45. Cockpit Supporters get exclusive early access starting Friday 12 September.
Register now to be the first to shop the collection.
Jasmine Bradbury, 'Grow with me'.
Michèle Oberdieck, Violet Sepia Pomello and Violet Sage vessels. Photo by Sylvain Deleu.
Castro Smith, 'Japanese Chisel Ring'.
Explore Leah Jensen’s Latest Work at the British Ceramics Biennial
Earlier this year, Cockpit ceramicist Leah Jensen was one of 10 leading artists commissioned to create new work for the 2025 British Ceramics Biennial.
Her new work, titled ‘It was Lost in the Move’, reflects on the anxieties of housing insecurity through a collection of terracotta artefacts inspired by her experience of moving home 21 times. Leah’s piece will be part of the Biennial’s headline exhibition, running from 6 September to 19 October at Spode Works in Stoke-on-Trent.
Learn more about Leah’s practice here and don’t miss her Artist Talk as part of the Biennial on Saturday 27 September. (Book tickets here.)
Leah Jensen in her studio at Cockpit Deptford.
Leah Jensen, Carved Vessel. Photo by Jamie Trounce.
From London to Italy: Candice Lau Debuts at Venice Design Biennial
Award-winning leatherworker Candice Lau is heading to Italy this autumn for the Venice Design Biennial.
Candice’s sculptures, rooted in her own family history of migration, explore identity, displacement, and the erasure of knowledge and stories. Expect sculptural forms that twist, crumble, and coalesce, reflecting the messy, poetic work of ‘fitting in’.
Her work will be on view as part of the main exhibition from September 5 to November 2. Find out more here.
Candice Lau. Photo by Paul Read.
Candice Lau, ‘Part of the Furniture Here’.
Turn Recycled Fabrics into Art with Ashley Jess Knight
Save the date! Join sustainable designer Ashley Jess Knight this London Fashion Week for a joyful Upcycling Patch-Making Workshop at the Give Your Best Shop. Learn simple embroidery, beading, and hand-finishing techniques using recycled materials. A great opportunity to personalise your wardrobe or bags and take home a unique piece of art.
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed — just show up ready to create!
Ashley Jess Knight. Photo by Colin Allen.
Vanessa Hogge Blooms on the Cover of Ceramic Review
Vanessa Hogge is the latest Ceramic Review cover star, with the September/October issue featuring a celebration of her extraordinary floral sculptural work.
Vanessa’s intricate porcelain pieces celebrate patience, craftsmanship, and the timeless beauty of nature. The article, titled ‘Language of Flowers’, explores her journey, from early inspirations in Kenya and South Africa, to her return to ceramics in 2015, and delves into how her studio practice at Cockpit continues to shape her distinctive style.
Read the full feature here to discover how Vanessa brings flowers to life in porcelain.
Vanessa Hogge, 'Efflorescence VI'. Photo by Sylvain Deleu.
Vanessa Hogge, 'Evanescence Cornucopia II'. Photo by Yeshen Venema.
Discover the Magic of Birthstones, Reimagined by Cockpit Makers
Did you know that the earliest list of birthstones was created in 1762 by French jeweller Jean Henri Prosper Pouget? Or that the Victorians considered birthstones to be not only fashionable and romantic but symbols of luck?
In a new article for The Times Luxx magazine, Jewellery historian Rachel Church delves into the history (and mystery) of birthstones, the many traditions behind them, and highlights how today’s makers – including Cockpit’s own jewellers Hannah Bedford, Donna Brennan, and Mark Nuell – are giving gemstones fresh new meanings.
Mark Nuell, freeform peridot ring in 18-carat gold.
Donna Brennan, ring in 18-carat gold with amethyst.
Hannah Bedford, ring in recycled oxidised silver and 18-carat yellow gold with blue topaz.
Craig Yamey Rides the Retro Wave for SURF!
Cockpit maker Craig Yamey has teamed up with the National Maritime Museum Cornwall to create a playful, retro-inspired collection for the new exhibition SURF!.
Exploring surf culture for the first time, Craig was inspired by ’80s and ’90s graphics and the retro mascots he loves to reimagine. The result is a playful collection that captures the spirit of wave-riding with a nostalgic twist.
Read more about Craig’s creative process and shop the SURF! range here.
Craig Yamey, SURF! Natural Falmouth Sweatshirt.
Craig Yamey, SURF! Yellow Surfboard Hoodie.
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