Playfully Queer: Play as Healing in Expressive Arts Therapy
Schedule
Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
15 King's College Cir room 240 | Toronto, ON
This experiential, hands-on workshop explores the radical power of play as an embodiment of queerness. Led by an expressive arts therapist.About this Event
Location: Room 240, University College at 15 King's College Circle
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Event Description:
This experiential, hands-on workshop explores the radical power of play as an embodiment of queerness. Led by an expressive arts therapist and incorporating playful activities across creative modalities, participants will reconnect with the playful self. We will discover how queer playfulness can heal wounds inflicted by harmful systemic forces, and teach us to take up space authentically, bravely, creatively, and in all our messy complexities. This is NOT group therapy; it is a community arts workshop facilitated by an expressive arts therapist.
About Jasper Bryan:
Jasper Bryan (he/they) is an expressive arts therapist, facilitator, artist, and children’s book author and illustrator. He is the founder of Queer Art Therapy, and a leader in Toronto’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community, exploring the intersections of art and mental health to empower everybody. Jasper graduated from U of T with a BA(h) specialist in Sexual Diversity Studies, and the CREATE Institute as a certified Expressive Arts Therapist. He loves glitter, arts and crafts, rollerblading, and rainbows!
You can find out more about Jasper on his website, www.queerarttherapy.com, or instagram @queerarttherapy.
Location Details:
The location of this event is room 240 located at University College (15 King's College Circle). The closest entrance is on the left side of Hart House Circle if you are walking north from King's College Circle. We will have signs directing people to the room.
About Sex Salon:
The Sex Salon is a monthly speakers series organized and hosted by graduate students from the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, and typically meets on the last Thursday of every month from 5:00 - 7:00 PM EST.
Accessibility Information:
Please let us know of any access needs at [email protected]
Wheelchair Access:
The venue is wheelchair accessible. The main University College building currently features two accessible entrances on the north and south sides of the building. Site map can be viewed here.
Washroom Access:
There are two all-gender bathrooms located on the same floor as the event room.
Food:
Light refreshments will be provided. If you have specific dietary needs or snack requests, please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected]. We will do our best to accommodate.
ASL Interpretation:
ASL interpretation can be arranged upon request. Please notify us at least one week in advance if you require this service by emailing [email protected].
Where is it happening?
15 King's College Cir room 240, 15 King's College Circle, Toronto, CanadaUSD 0.00
