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Deptford Open Studios
18-20 JUNE – FREE ENTRY!
We have 60 different designer-makers for you to meet at Deptford Open Studios including nine emerging talents in our Creative Careers project. There will be kids fun with Re-silicone, workshops with jeweller Teri Howes, a new pop-up caf´ by Kennards and more. We are open on Friday 6-9pm and Saturday & Sunday 11am-6pm. Download our guide for full listings.
How to find us? We are based at 18-22 Creekside, London, SE8 3DZ. Deptford is in Zone 2, just one stop from London Bridge and a stones throw from buzzy Greenwich. The new East London Line has direct routes to nearby New Cross.
Image: Work by Louisa Taylor
Holborn Highlights
Last weekend around 2,500 visitors streamed into our Holborn studios to meet, mingle and shop. A sanctuary from the World Cup mayhem, the event was bursting with new designs and creative activity. See the snaps by photographer Roshan Singh on Flickr.
Those seeking Fathers' Day gifts loved these hankies by Thornback & Peel (pictured) which are also available at Deptford. The Tetris mirror by Soner Ozenc, cuff links by Sally Lees and reflective accessories by Lost Values were also a big hit. More Fathers' Day treats will be on sale at Deptford Open Studios - including socks, ties and tees by Emma Nissm, prints by Artmongers and ceramics by Anja Lubach.
Summer Weddings
The summer wedding season is in full swing. At Open Studios in Deptford we have a host of distinctive designs to fill you with ideas and inspiration.
Parachute silk dresses by Debbi Little will make a stunning statement. The rings in Hannah Bedford's new 'Berry Collection' incorporate delicate gold granules with diamond clusters. Printed curios by Ruth Martin make for quirky wedding favours.
Treat the bride & groom to a one-of-a-kind gift handcrafted by a designer-maker such as 'Bejewelled' glass by Sue King or hand-raised silver by Ndidi Ekubia. Create the perfect honeymoon moment with a pair of Centaur pillowcases (detail pictured) by Lush Designs.
Inspiration Deptford
Spotlighted as an edgy tourist destination by New York Times, Deptford is full of surprises. We recommend the Deptford Art Map as a way to discover the area's vibrant art scene. Also look out for Vogue favourite 'The Deptford Project' café situated on the eclectic high street and the beautiful dance centre Laban, our neighbour in Creekside.
Deptford and the surrounding area has been a source of inspiration to many a Cockpit maker. See a new range of ceramics by Jonathan Wade and jewellery by Adele Brereton. Allison Wiffen's ceramic cufflinks feature local graffiti and nearby Cutty Sark and a new lampshade by Lush Designs depicts a view of London from the South. Lost and Found designs (pictured) often feature locally sourced materials.
Make a Memo!
Cockpit is Craft Partner for Futurising, the UK's first creative industries opportunities festival, on the 29-30 June. We are offering portfolio reviews, an information stand and a 'How to Get Into Craft' seminar. Book now.
New Designers is on 1-4 July and 8-11 July showcasing 3,500 of very best in graduate design. This year marks its 25th anniversary and they are offering Cockpit subscribers a 25% ticket offer to celebrate: Quote ND152 when you book.
Interested in joining our creative business incubator in Deptford? We have a Deptford Open Day on 9 September, 9.30-11am. Book now.
Look out for the Cockpit Arts Trail during the London Design Festival from 18-26 September. More details coming soon!
Image: Work by Jen Rowland. Photograph by Jamie Trounce
The Cockpit Effect
NAOMI RYDER
Naomi Ryder is an extraordinary textile designer and illustrator specialising in embroidery, drawing with stitch to create beautiful images of the everyday. Naomi creates commissioned pieces as well as a range of cushions, notelets, cards, china plates, mugs and lavender bags.
In addition to intensive one-to-one coaching, Naomi has benefitted from the Cockpit Arts Business Growth Loan Scheme – which enabled her to showcase her home ware range at Pulse for the first time. She was also selected to develop a range of products for Southbank Centre shops as part of our Bloom project collaboration. Naomi's business is showing excellent growth potential. In May she was awarded the £1,000 Humphrey Springboard Award at Cockpit to develop new photography and an online shop.
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