Club Bananas returns to SET Social this April with a new collage theme: Spirals. Expect circular forms, repeating patterns, layered shapes and hypnotic compositions.

Following the past few months of workshops centred around nature-inspired themes such as Spring, Blossom and Freshness, this session takes a slightly different direction. Spirals are a recurring focus in Banana Holdwin’s current artwork. Found across cultures for thousands of years, they appear in early Maltese, Siberian, Polynesian, Chinese and African artworks, and continue through history in decorative, spiritual and artistic practices. They are often understood as cosmic, protective or mystical forms.

Led by local artist Banana Holdwin, Club Bananas is an inclusive art club centred on craft-making, collage and mixed media experimentation. The sessions centre creativity without pressure, encouraging participants to explore freely, embrace messiness and enjoy the process rather than focus on perfection. It is a space to connect with others, experiment creatively and let your inner child play.

Each month introduces a new theme while keeping mixed media at the heart of the practice. Participants are always welcome to follow their own ideas alongside the theme.

Session focus

This session explores spiral-inspired collage using scrap paper, magazines and found materials. Spirals are often linked to cycles, movement and transformation, from the motion of the sun and moon to ideas of growth and spiritual development. In some traditions, such as Buddhism and Hinduism, spiral forms appear in symbols like the Unalome, representing a path towards awareness or enlightenment.

Approach the theme literally by cutting and layering spiral shapes, or take a more abstract route by exploring ideas such as cycles, energy, nature or transformation within your collage.

All materials are provided, including collage supplies and scrap materials, but you are warmly encouraged to bring magazines, coloured paper, postcards, stickers or any additional materials you would like to use.

Sessions now take place in the Red Bar at SET Social and run on a pay what you can basis.

Event details

Date: Sunday 19 April
Times: 3-5pm
Location: SET Social, Red Bar, 55a Nigel Road, Peckham SE15 4NP
Tickets: Pay what you can. Tickets on the door.

About Club Bananas: Club Bananas is an art club led by local artist Banana Holdwin, focusing on collage and mixed media making through recycled and found materials. The sessions prioritise experimentation, accessibility and community, offering a playful environment for people of all ages and abilities to make work together.