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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Explore grief, resilience, and memory in a safe, inclusive space. Create woven poems and reflect through guided writing at this ESEA-focused workshop.
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 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.
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.
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.
On Friday 30 August, join us for a community breakfast at SET Social hosted by Global Majority Cop Watch. This free, all-ages event welcomes adults, teens, toddlers and everyone in between, with food, conversation, and kids’ activities, all rooted in care and abolitionist values.
Celebrate the August Bank Holiday at SET Social’s Community Day and Market in Peckham. Discover a lively selection of stalls offering handmade goods, vintage treasures, and delicious food. Take part in workshops, join live activities, and relax in our open café and bar, all within a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
An evening of poetry, community, and solidarity in support of Reem’s family. Join Poetry for Palestine this Sunday, 7–10pm, for performances, a fundraising book sale, and collective action.
Learn the fascinating art of cyanotype printing in this hands-on workshop. No experience needed – just bring your creativity! All materials will be provided, so come ready to get stuck in and make some unique prints.
Join designer Alice Aldis for a hands-on ceramics workshop exploring overlooked patterns and everyday textures. Using air-dry clay, participants will create their own decorative tile or coaster. Bring your own objects to print with, or use those provided. Open to all — no experience needed.
Welcome to Community Yoga at SET Social, Peckham! A restorative yoga session on Sunday August 10, 4.30 – 5.30pm. Expect a dynamic vinyasa flow, followed by slower more restorative poses and ending in meditation and breathwork, all to a vibey soundtrack. A beautiful way to end your weekend. This class is open to all levels, please remember […]
A peer-led, collaborative photography workshop where participants explore image sequencing, storytelling, and layout to create personal or collective zines. The session encourages sharing, reflection, and growth in photography through hands-on zine making.
Who: For Southwark residents living with dementia and their companions When: Mondays at 11am – 12:30pm, 28th July – 29th September Where: SET Social,55a Nigel Road, Peckham, SE15 4NP. What: Join us for a brand new 10-week collage and drawing programme in Peckham with the fantastic visual artist Molly Bonnell. This programme is designed for people living in Southwark who […]
Create your own tarot-inspired collage card in this reflective, hands-on workshop at SET Social. Guided by intuitive processes and personal storytelling, participants will make meaningful artwork and explore inner themes through a gentle, creative approach. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Breakfast club followed by creative activities for local kids. GMCW are organising regular breakfast club meetings for locals in the face of rising living costs, where many are unable to access food. They will use this space to share skills and knowledge, and political education about community building with a focus on abolition.