TESA Comes to Bolton · First Shoots
About this event
We Are Here - A Cultural Evening of Art, Music & Identity Something is beginning in Bolton. On Sunday 19th July, TESA - The Expression Studio by Àyòọba, opens its doors in Bolton for the first time, as a declaration that Bolton's African and diaspora community deserves a cultural space that was built specifically for them. A room that celebrates who they are, where they come from, and everything they are growing into. 'We Are Here' is the first chapter in a three-part summer series - an intimate evening of sip and paint, live artist showcase, cultural games, and an exhibition of the Àyòọba collection, rooted in Adire fabric and African heritage. The atmosphere will be warm, intentional, and unlike anything Bolton has seen before. Come ready to create something, hear something, feel something, and leave knowing you were part of the first night. This evening is for everyone who has ever walked into a room and wondered if there was space for them. There is. It was made for you. What's included: Guided Sip & Paint session Live artist showcase Cultural games zone Àyòọba collection exhibition Bloom Bar - African botanical drinks Welcome drink on arrival
Choose your ticket
EARLY BIRD
Ìmọ́lẹ̀
"Light"
First 15 tickets only
Includes
- General admission
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Access to all four zones
- Sip & Paint participation
- Artist showcase
STANDARD
Àșà
"Culture"
Up to 35 tickets · per event
Includes
- Everything in Imọlẹ
- Reserved Sip & Paint seat
- Priority entry (no queue)
- Showcase seating reserved
- Name in the event programme
PREMIUM
Ìdílé
"Family/Inner circle"
10 tickets
Includes
- Everything in Àṣà
- Pre-event artist mixer (30 min)
- One drink token
- Àyòọba goodie bag
- 10% off collection pieces
- WhatsApp community access
ALL 3 EVENTS
Ìrìn-àjò
"The Journey"
Max 10 bundles · limited
Includes
- Àṣà access at all 3 events
- Saves £10 vs buying separately
- Founding community member status
- Àyòọba community badge
- First access to Event 2 & 3 news
- 15% off collection all summer
- Save £10 this summer
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