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Paul Smith Christmas Picks Paul Smith is Britain s foremost designer.

Paul Smith s Head Buyer for Europe has selected her favourite gifts by Cockpit designer-makers for a special showcase at

Out of the Ordinary Blow the budget statement jewellery or bespoke commissions, art led work or investment accessories.

Beth Gilmour (Holborn) Garland Drop earrings, POA The dramatic use of black onyx against the delicate gold leaves makes

1 Paul Smith Christmas Picks Paul Smith is Britain s foremost designer. He is renowned for his creative aesthetic, which combines tradition and modernity. Paul Smith s Head Buyer for Europe has selected her favourite gifts by Cockpit designer-makers for a special showcase at the Cockpit Arts Christmas Open Studios. Out of the Ordinary Blow the budget statement jewellery or bespoke commissions, art led work or investment accessories. Make grand gestures this Christmas with extraordinary gifts. Beth Gilmour (Holborn) Garland Drop earrings, POA The dramatic use of black onyx against the delicate gold leaves makes this classic drop style a really striking combination. Pinaki Studios (Deptford), Edible Surfaces, 120 per piece Combining quality chocolate with the texture and pattern of fabric. Genius! Charlotte Day (Deptford), printed scarves 130, prints 80. Beautiful quality botanical illustrations with the graphic surprise of a bulls head crowned in skulls. A stunning gift!

Stocking Fillers Christmas curiosities, bespoke decorations and witty works make unusual and thoughtful gifts at affordable

Ruth Martin (Deptford), Very Low-Fi Pod, 5 I love to get back to basics and this Very Low-Fi Pod is such a fun way to do it.

50 set of 2 Josie has created the prettiest notebooks, cleverly using repeat print to create a charming pattern.

2 Stocking Fillers Christmas curiosities, bespoke decorations and witty works make unusual and thoughtful gifts at affordable prices. Ruth Martin (Deptford), Very Low-Fi Pod, 5 I love to get back to basics and this Very Low-Fi Pod is such a fun way to do it. This and the rest of Ruth s collection of novelties have true Christmas spirit. Josie Shenoy (Deptford), notebooks, 7.50 set of 2 Josie has created the prettiest notebooks, cleverly using repeat print to create a charming pattern. Everyone likes a piece of stationery in their stocking and there are two for a lovely price! Rentaro Nishimu (Holborn), snowflake decoration, 12 What a lovely take on a traditional decoration. I like the drawings of how to put it together almost as much as the item itself.

Fashion Forward Femme Gorgeous gifts for her with hand finished flair and a flash of winter

Karen Henriksen (Holborn), Daphne grey wool cloche with faux fur, 185 Karen designs beautifully

Laura Gravestock (Holborn), Talon cocktail ring, 265 The perfect Christmas cocktail ring, you can

3 Fashion Forward Femme Gorgeous gifts for her with hand finished flair and a flash of winter glamour. Karen Henriksen (Holborn), Daphne grey wool cloche with faux fur, 185 Karen designs beautifully shaped pieces, so her hats make you both look glamorous but feel comfortable. Laura Gravestock (Holborn), Talon cocktail ring, 265 The perfect Christmas cocktail ring, you can be elegant and a little dangerous at the same time. Tania Clarke Hall (Holborn), Stacking neckpiece, leather edge dyed, 360 This is a strong graphic piece but using a soft natural material. Looks good on or off.

London Gent Style Discover classic gifts for him with exquisite detailing and distinctive design twists.

Lovely clean designs, beautifully crafted.

cashmere. This is a classic gift using masculine colours and is a very nice price for such a luxury set.

4 London Gent Style Discover classic gifts for him with exquisite detailing and distinctive design twists. Nette (Holborn), Patterson cherry red tablet case, 120 Old school style, made chic and current. Lovely clean designs, beautifully crafted. Row Pinto (Deptford), cashmere hot waterbottle and matching eye mask, 70 I can t resist Scottish cashmere. This is a classic gift using masculine colours and is a very nice price for such a luxury set. Jo Heckett (Holborn), Bicycle Wheel cufflinks in porcelain, 35 The lightness of the material and the quirkiness of the subject matter make this an original combination for a cufflink.

Luxe Winter Home Beautifully made statement interior pieces feature original prints and striking

Maria Hatling (Deptford), The Way I See the World print, 125 Accessories made into a dynamic

Eleanor Lakelin (Deptford), sandblasted and scorched tableware, from 195 Unique, autumnal,

5 Luxe Winter Home Beautifully made statement interior pieces feature original prints and striking textures. Maria Hatling (Deptford), The Way I See the World print, 125 Accessories made into a dynamic graphic pattern. The perfect gift for me. Eleanor Lakelin (Deptford), sandblasted and scorched tableware, from 195 Unique, autumnal, sculptural and striking! Abigail Brown (Holborn), American Flamingo textile sculpture, 700 Abigail has crafted quirky birds with painstakingly exquisite detail and character. I have a soft spot for the flamingo which resides in our Paris store with a flock of others.

6 Christmas Open Studios Event All of these distinctive gifts are available to buy at Cockpit Arts Open Studios this Christmas. Support extraordinary independent designer-makers creating gift originals which will be loved for a lifetime. Attractions Include: * Behind-the-scenes studio shopping spree in designers own creative workspace * Meet 165 exceptional designer-makers across two venues * Christmas Sheep Kids Workshop by Mary Kilvert * Paul Smith Christmas Picks showcase * Live music and demonstrations * Christmas cocktails & festive fare at our Hand Made Food pop-up café And more... Holborn: 29 November 1 December Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London, WC1N 2NP Holborn. Chancery Lane, Russell Square Deptford: 6-8 December Creekside, London, SE8 3DZ Deptford Bridge, Deptford (One stop from London Bridge) Open hours: Friday 11am-9pm, Sat & Sun, 11am-6pm Info: info@cockpitarts.com, Tickets: 5 both venues / 3 Deptford only. Free Friday 6 Dec. Free under 15s. Cockpit Arts supports extraordinary craftspeople, creating exquisite work. We are an award winning Social Enterprise and creativebusiness incubator. Proceeds from our Open Studios fundraising event help support designer-makers. Reg charity no For press information and images please contact josie@cockpitarts.com

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Supporting talented craftspeople Cockpit Arts is an award winning social enterprise and the UK s only business incubator for craftspeople. Housing up to 170 independent businesses at our two centres in