Cockpit Deptford, 18-22 Creekside, SE8 3DZ
Cockpit is a centre of excellence in contemporary craft and an award-winning social enterprise. For more than 30 years, Cockpit has nurtured and supported craftspeople at the fragile, early stages of their careers.
The UK’s only incubator for craft businesses, Cockpit is home to a community of over 175 independent creative businesses – metalsmiths, jewellers, weavers, woodturners and ceramicists – at two London locations. Thanks to funded studio space and in-house business support and coaching, Cockpit makers thrive, with many going on to become international leaders in their fields.
Bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, Cockpit’s education and careers programmes open pathways into creative employment for young Londoners from all backgrounds.
