Cockpit Arts Spring Open Studios

Award-winning social enterprise Cockpit Arts supports more than 170 of the country's best designer-makers, and its open studio weekends in Holborn (May 8-10) and Deptford (May 15-17) are a great opportunity to buy unique and beautifully made pieces direct from the artists. These spring dates are a part of the inaugural London Craft Week, and visitors will be able to see behind-the-scenes and ask plenty of questions about the crafty goings-on. Prices range from £5 to £5,000.