Purple Carrots Drama Studio is an inclusive space which encourages growth in self awareness and social skills through the Arts.
Combining elements of expressive arts therapy, drama, dance, visual art and relaxation, we help our participants explore their full potential in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
Play. Share. Explore.
Purple Carrots offers the following programs & services…
Inclusive Arts-based Workshops (year-round)
Weekly seasonal programs for ages 6-8, Youth+ (approx. 9-16), Teens & Adults (approx. 16+) that culminate into a final production. These theme-based programs aim to improve mental wellness, self-awareness, and social skills by using; drama & improvisation, music, movement, visual art, and meditation.
With an 8 participant maximum per program, each participant is given individualized attention regarding their specific strengths and challenges.
Facilitator-to-Participant ratio is decided based on the needs of each group, though the standard ratio is 2 facilitators : 8 carrots per session.
Graduates of our teens & adults programs are eligible to audition for The Purple Stage, an affiliated professional theatre company for neurologically & physically diverse actors.
Camps
2021 Toronto Star Reader’s Choice Award Gold Winner for Best Kids Camp
Week-long inclusive day camps for youth+ and teens & adults. Operating during March Break/Spring Break and Summer!
Our half-day camps are arts-based and include guest professionals who teach: yoga, visual art, drumming, music/singing, movement, and much more. Our theme-based camps aim to improve self-awareness and social skills through the arts and end with a final performance for family and friends.
Max. Group Size = 8 Carrots:2 Facilitators
The Purple Playspace – School Programming
The Purple Playspace offers two types of in-class programs: The Green Program for neuro-diverse students, and The Orange Program for neuro-typical students. Lead by a registered Creative Therapist and Co-Facilitator.
The Green Program is play-based and similar to our workshops, where facilitators respond to teachable moments that arise during the creative process.
The Orange Program explores self-awareness, empathy and conflict resolution through drama for students who are able to engage in higher level group problem solving.
Max. Group Size = 30 Students:2 Facilitators
Purple Carrots Counselling
We offer a multitude of one-on-one arts-based services such as skill building, counselling and expressive arts therapeutic sessions for children, youth, and adults of the Purple Carrots community. Sessions are led by members of our multidisciplinary staff team at Purple Carrots Drama Studio, who are available for bookings in their specialized area of expertise or study.
These private sessions will focus on developing and addressing an individual’s particular skills, interests, or goals, by using the arts within a concentrated counselling session. With a multi-talented team of Facilitators, Artists, Educators, Therapists and Counsellors, we aim to ensure that there is something for everyone, and that our individual programming and service options at Purple Carrots Counselling are strength-based, goal oriented, and as beautifully diverse as the community we serve.
For more information on Expressive Arts Therapy click here or send us an email
DISCLAIMER: We are currently NOT providing any psychotherapy services.
Virtual Services
We have multiple virtual services that allow us to connect with Carrots across Canada! This includes social/support groups (The Purple Circle), Facebook groups, special events, and single workshops.
Contact us for more details on our virtual services.
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Who will benefit most from our programs?
If you:
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would like to improve: social skills, self expression, language, communication, body awareness, confidence, imagination, abstract thinking, creativity and teamwork
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want to explore the magic of the Arts
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want to make new friends
…our programs are for you!
During our initial meeting, we will decide together which programs are most likely to benefit the participant or if 1:1 support is required.
