Trans Space is Expanding

Trans/Space is Expanding is a series of online creative workshops inspired to build community and connection through poetry for all members of Tucson’s Trans*, Non-binary, and Queer+ communities. Each session will feature different creative prompts and poems by Trans*, Non-binary, and Queer+ writers, centering work by QTBIPOC writers. Workshops are designed to be interactive, exploratory, and fun. No previous poetry experience is necessary and no one is required to share their writing (there is a sharing-optional period in each workshop, but there is no pressure to share). You are welcome to come to as many sessions as you are able.

*A note on language: I’ve chosen to use the phrase “Trans*, Non-binary, and/or Queer+” in an attempt to celebrate and highlight those identities that, even within the LGBTQ+ umbrella, often get overlooked or dismissed – including Trans, Transgender, Transsexual, Two-Spirit (2SQ), Genderqueer, Gender Nonconforming, Genderfluid, Intersex, Agender, Asexual, Questioning, and Pansexual folx. Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual folx are also absolutely welcome and included! Ultimately, I want to stretch language and the possibilities of identity and community and radical celebration to include all who want to be here.

*Please note: each session will begin and the “doors will close” at 4:35pm so that we can establish group agreements and create a brave and safe space. Unfortunately, we will not be able to let anyone into the session after 4:35pm.

About the facilitator:

Hey, y’all! My name is TC Tolbert (he/him/hey grrrl!) and instead of a bio, here are a few things I’d prefer to share: I like walking up a mountain more than walking down; on the Enneagram, I’m a 1; I’m also a Capricorn; learning is infinitely more interesting to me than knowing (and scarier, too); along with my partner, I am wildly blessed to get to care for two pit bulls who are willing to cuddle any time day or night; I am white and I was born and raised a girl in Hixson, TN as a speaking-in-tongues Pentecostal and I eventually came out as queer, feminist, anti-racist, and trans-masc; I now live in Tucson, which occupies the traditional territories of the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui peoples; I never cease to experience simultaneous grief and deep love any time I pay attention to the world. If you want to learn more about my writing, teaching, or collaborations, here’s my website: http://www.tctolbert.com/. I’m wild with gratitude for the space and time to be together with all of you.

Accessibility Information: This event will have English language captioning available. For more information or accessibility requests, please email Sarah Maaske at smaaske@arizona.edu or call 520-626-7005