About Cockpit Arts
Cockpit is a centre for excellence in craft, bridging the gap between talent and opportunity. They are an award-winning social enterprise, home to 160 independent creative businesses in London.
See how a weaver, a tailor, a jeweller, a textile artist, a modern embroiderer and a set and costume designer share the studio space and get a glimpse into their lives as artists and craftspeople.
Lesson plan - focus on crafts
This is a plan for a lesson that can last for a double period of a whole morning or afternoon. Students consider what materials could be recycled, upcycled or downcycled to create a craft item for their customers.
Session aims
- Identify careers in crafts, fashion and textiles
- Virtually visit a workplace – Cockpit
- Experience and solve a workplace task/challenge
- Understand where to find more information on careers in crafts
Session resources
