Winter Open Studios 2026 Deptford

Winter Open Studios opens at Cockpit Deptford on Friday 4 December, running from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. It's part of the wider Cockpit Winter Open Studios, a festive showcase of craft and making that brings together more than 175 of London's finest artist-makers under one roof.

The scale of it is the main thing to get your head around: over 175 makers in one place. That's a lot of studios to wander through, and the whole point is that you're not just looking at finished pieces on a wall. You get to meet the people behind them and see how they work, so it's as much about the process as the final product. If you've ever wondered how a particular piece of craft actually comes together, this is the kind of evening where you can find out first-hand.

Because it's a winter edition, there's a gift element to it. The studios are open for you to buy unique pieces directly from the makers, so it's a good spot if you're looking for something a bit more considered than what you'll find on a high street. With so many different disciplines gathered in one building, you can move from one studio to the next and see a huge range of work without having to cross the city.

It runs on Friday 4 December from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Cockpit Deptford in Deptford, London, and entry is £15.