OSC: Crit Night hosted by Brodie Allen, of Little Oak Prints

Gather with local creatives in a relaxed setting. Share artwork / WIP projects, or come along to connect with others and offer feedback.
About this Event

Wed 23 September, 6.30pm-8.30pm at TOSH
A supportive, informal space to share work and gain insightful feedback, hosted by Brodie Allen - the artist and printmaker behind

September host, Brodie Allen, has been running her eco-conscious print studio, Little Oak Prints, since early 2024 - selling artwork in the form of prints, cards, and textiles both online and at makers' markers and events.

Rooted in Dorset, her artwork is inspired by the dramatic coastline, nature, and historic properties in the area. The rich history of printmaking and lino printing also plays an important role within Brodie's practice, and she is proud to continue these traditions.

Sustainability is at the heart of the business. "Everything I produce is either created in-house, or by collaborations with UK-based artists and suppliers, reducing my carbon footprint. I rescue clothes and give them a new life as bespoke one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces.... My long-term goal is to make Little Oak Prints a zero waste business, ensuring the impact I have on our planet is as small as possible."

Join Brodie for this small group session, sharing your own work, or simply discovering the work of others. Feel empowered with supportive and constructive feedback. Artists of all ages and stages welcome.
1 - Artwork by Brodie Allen
2 - Brodie Allen at makers' market
3 - Artwork by Brodie
4 - OSC Crit Night at TOSH
5 and 6 - OSC Crit Night at TOSH, artwork by Alba Risco
7 - Access BEAF Crit, artwork by Nicholas Teo

OSC: Crit Nights

Are you keen to share your artwork - finished pieces or works-in-progress - with other creatives for useful, constructive feedback?

Join us at TOSH for our bi-monthly informal Crit Nights, formed as part of our artist development programme, Open School Creative (OSC).

Share your creative work, ideas, or concepts in one of our four 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, project ideas, artist bios / statements, graphic design, interior design, illustration, storyboards, film, photography, fine art, portfolios, website design, event / workshop ideas, ceramics, choreography, performance, craft, millinery, jewellery, costume, product design, animation, a commission in progress, creative research work... and more!

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. We want our sessions to be accessible for all. If you would like a free Community ticket for this event, please drop us an email to [email protected] for the ticket code.

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: [email protected]