Wednesday 15th January, 6pm-8pm, hosted by Monica Bonomo; multidisciplinary artist and herbalist dedicated to exploring ancestral plant knowledge and ecological concerns.

Join us for this small group session, sharing your own work, or simply discovering the work of others. Feel empowered with supportive and insightful feedback. Creatives of all ages and stages welcome. Expect an inspiring evening of chat, with a cuppa.

OSC: Show & Tell Nights

Would you love some useful, constructive feedback on your work, offered by other creatives?

Join us at TOSH on a Wednesday evening for our monthly Show & Tell Nights, formed as part of our new artist development programme, Open School Creative (OSC).

Share your creative work, ideas or concepts in one of our five informal sharing slots (5 mins sharing in whatever form suits you!), or simply come along to discover new work and offer your thoughts in a safe, supportive space - alongside those from our rotating artist specialists.

What to share?

You might share a current project, or a past one that you'd like to learn from. You might tell us about your creative journey so far, looking for advice on what to do next. You could show your artwork, songs, songwriting, creative writing, a social media campaign idea, graphic design, interior design, illustration, storyboards, film, photography, fine art, portfolio, website design, social media, your branding and logos, your creative business idea, event / workshop ideas, ceramics, choreography, performance, craft, millinery, jewellery, costume, product design, animation, a commission in progress, creative research work... and more!

Guest Host of the Month: Monica Bonomo

Monica Bonomo, born in Argentina, is an artist and herbalist dedicated to exploring ancestral plant knowledge and ecological concerns. Her evolving practice is embodied in Regenerative Nomads (ReNo), an initiative that reflects her commitment to inclusivity, earth care principles, and regenerative communal practices. While living in Costa Rica, Monica experienced a profound connection with the land and its rich biodiversity, which led her to discover herbalism and regenerative practices. ReNo represents a shift from individualism to plurality, emphasizing co-creation with plants and community.

Monica’s work explores our relationship with plants through botanical crafts like herbal medicine and natural colour exploration. At the heart of her practice is a deep interest in our ever-evolving connection to the Earth. By engaging in environmental activism, she seeks to broaden our understanding of community, acknowledging the intricate, co-evolved relationships that sustain us. She works with organic materials such as natural fibers and plants, often incorporating repurposed and recycled elements. Digital media plays a role in documenting the environments she explores, adding a layered dimension to her work. Drawing inspiration from markets, gardens, and forests, Monica aims to preserve traditional knowledge, reveal the living properties of plants, and foster environmental awareness.

What ticket type do I need?

Choose a 'Share Work' ticket if you'd like to have some space to share with us, or an 'Audience' ticket if you'd rather just see what it's all about and offer some thoughts if you'd like to. Our Donation tickets support us to keep providing creative opportunities to the community, and our Community tickets support you when you need it most . Where tickets are available, the choice is always yours. Community tickets are limited, so if you can no longer attend, please let us know so that somebody else can benefit in your place.

About OSC

Open School Creative is a collaboration between BEAF Arts Co and TOSH (The Old School House) to support our community of artists and their artistic development at all stages of their career. OSC events and workshops are for artists interested in collaboration, skills development, community and networking.

Getting to us at TOSH

If you are coming by foot or by bus, take the M2 bus and get off near Boscanova if coming from Southbourne, or the stop after Aldi if coming from Poole and Bournemouth. If you are coming by car we would recommend parking in the sovereign centre car park.

Pokesdown for Boscombe train station is a 15-20 minute walk to TOSH, along Christchurch Road.

TOSH has accessible toilets and kitchen facilities. If you have any access needs you would like to let us know about, please feel free to email us: contact@toshspace.co.uk

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