The Cockpit Effect: 40 Years of Craft Excellence

The Cockpit Effect: 40 Years of Craft Excellence
Cockpit Bloomsbury
12 May 2026, 12-6 pm

For 40 years, Cockpit Studios has helped thousands of emerging makers build a sustainable practice and launched the careers of internationally celebrated artists and craftspeople.

This year during London Craft Week, the charity presents our first-ever multimedia exhibition, featuring photography by Alun Callender, video, and craft objects, in a powerful showcase of the makers behind the craft magic that comes to life at Cockpit.

Taking place at our historic Bloomsbury location, come face-to-face with the vibrant creative community that calls Cockpit home. Discover the makers behind your favourite independent jewellery and fashion brands, award-winning ceramics, glass, wood, and textile artists, and contemporary sculptors and artisans keeping heritage techniques alive.

Visitors can explore the exhibition on Tuesday 12 May from 12-6 pm – registration is required.

For those interested in supporting the future of craft, on Monday afternoon we will launch our annual impact report, The Cockpit Effect, with a small reception for funders and Patrons. Please contact the Cockpit team if you are interested in attending.