Scaffolds is the first exhibition at SET’s new contemporary arts gallery SET 91. Curated by Ellie Dobbs and Verity Monroe, the show brings together UK-based and international early-career artists exploring how rules, structures and self-imposed frameworks can spark creative invention. Join us for the public opening on 11 September, 6–9pm.
Attend a special solidarity event at SET Social on 11 September featuring Occupied Skies and Freedom to Run. Join a post-film Q&A and panel discussion. All donations support urgent medical aid for Gaza through Medical Aid for Palestinians and The Samir Foundation. Pay-what-you-can entry.
Come to hear work from some of the brightest literary minds in London. Literary People is your new favourite night of words. Think poetry, fiction, theatre, and more, hosted by Arcadia Molinas. Tickets £5.
Explore Mono Printing and Surface Design with Communal Clay on 13 September, 2–4pm at SET Social Peckham. Create unique ceramic pieces with slips, patterns, and textures. All materials included, with optional firing and glazing. Open to all ages. Profits support future community workshops.
On 18 September, SET opens two neighbouring sites in Old Street for Open Studios. Explore creative workspaces, visit SET 91 Gallery and its inaugural Scaffolds exhibition, and meet artists working across painting, sculpture, textiles, design, and moving image. Free, family-friendly, and no booking required.
Turncoats presents a lively debate at Set Social Peckham exploring the rise of international art and architecture biennales. Mixing comedy, argument, and vodka, the discussion asks: are these under-funded, corporate-driven spectacles worth continuing—or is it time to end the era of global festivals?
Explore grief, resilience, and memory in a safe, inclusive space. Create woven poems and reflect through guided writing at this ESEA-focused workshop.
On 20 September, SET opens four City of London sites for Open Studios. Step inside creative workspaces, meet artists working in painting, sculpture, ceramics, and design, and visit SET Ceramics, our recently opened, fully equipped community studio. Free entry, family-friendly, and no booking required.
Create your own medieval-inspired face jug in this hands-on clay workshop at SET Social. Guided by Communal Clay, explore coiling, sculpting, and glazing techniques in a relaxed, inclusive environment.
A free and friendly Community Coffee Morning at SET Social Peckham on 1 October, 12–1.30pm. Connect with local groups, share ideas, and support our communities. Complimentary drinks and biscuits.
Peckham Chess Club hosts its first Swiss-style tournament at SET Social, with all proceeds going to The Sameer Project in Gaza. Expect five games, prizes, fun chess variants, and a chance to beat Adrien playing blindfolded. Open to all abilities. Tickets are £10.
A week-long exhibition at SET Lewisham exploring experimental drawing and comics as a space for community, with free workshops, performances, and a lively closing night.
Join us at SET Social on 2 October for the Offal Issue 2 Launch Party! Enjoy readings from contributors, vinyl DJ sets, quirky activities, and Offal merch. Celebrate literary leftovers, artistic experiments, and found fragments. Free entry. RSVP to join.
Explore your creativity in a collaborative, UFO-inspired drawing and collage workshop with Lucinda Purkis and Kate Morris-Milliar. All materials provided, suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Art for Aylesham is a community-led art fundraiser at SET Social, supporting Aylesham Community Action’s campaign against the proposed Aylesham Centre redevelopment. With exhibitions, craft sales, and creative workshops, the event aims to raise vital funds for the £50,000 legal campaign to ensure the community’s voice is heard.
Get creative with NICEGMO in a free imaginary poster-making workshop, part of the Look at This If You Love Me exhibition. All materials provided, suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Explore narrative and experimental drawing in a free workshop with Fidelia Schlegl and Elisa Terranera, part of the Look at This If You Love Me exhibition. All materials provided, suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Learn how to tell a whole story in one image with artist Isaac Heard, part of the Look at This If You Love Me exhibition at SET Lewisham. Free, open to all skill levels.
On 9 October, visit SET Lewisham and Lewisham High Street for an evening of creativity. Discover Expanding Stories, a group exhibition of studio members’ work, alongside open studios across two friendly sites. Free entry, no booking required, and family-friendly.
Experience the launch of Vocal Inhabitants, an experimental anthology of writing and visual art at SET Social. Featuring live readings from five international contributors, the collection explores communication, loss, and new forms of creative expression. Presented by independent publisher, Strange Region, this pay-what-you-can event celebrates the collaborative, performative nature of writing.