Last weekend Saturday 14th June, our London PR girl took a few hours out of her schedule and a break from the World Cup to attend a weekend arts event at the Cockpit Arts centre in Deptford, South East London. She was there primarily to support Julie Kouamo; a very talented French Cameroonian London based textile/home furnishing designer who took time out of her Holborn based studio to partner in this event.
It was her very first time at this centre and what an amazing arts discovery she had indeed! From textile brands to fashion, from yarn making and scarf creating to porcelain and copper moulding and creation to home furnishings…it was sure an artistic arts & craft haven exploding with very creative talents.
What is the Cockpit Arts?
Cockpit Arts is an award winning social enterprise and the UK’s only creative-business incubator for designer-makers. Since we first started in 1986 we have helped thousands of talented craftspeople to grow their businesses, many of whom have gone on to achieve national and international success.
The mission of Cockpit Arts is to support and promote talented – designers from all backgrounds through all stages of their career. They strive to raise standards in the contemporary craft and design sectors, making an improtant contribution to the UK cultural landscape and economy. They:-
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support extraordinary craftspeople who create exquisite work…
- help Britain’s creative talent create thriving businesses…
- bring the work of designer-makers to the centre stage…
- are actively involved in craft sector research…
- trade for social purposes and reinvest in the community…
So what did we see? Here you go…
And there you have it…!
Check out the centre here: www.cockpitarts.com
Check out Julie Kouamo here: www.juliekouamo.com
Follow her on Twitter: @JulieKouamo
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