The Sharp End
A two day needle and sharps intensive that goes beyond just pretty patterns or larger gauges.
Details
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Fee: $100-200
- Doors open: 11:30 AM
- Duration: 6 hours
- Prerequisites: Sharps and Needle Safety "the first poke" or equivalent.
- Material to bring: Your own needles and sharps as well as a sharps container and a clean, waterproof surface.
- For individuals or pairs: Pairs only
- Who is this for: Queer and friends
Tickets
About This Event
Over two days (September 19 and October 3) we will cover various fun and not so fun ways to play with sharps and needles. You have covered the basic safety considerations? Now it’s time to do something with your knowledge and play with needles and sharps in ways that go beyond just pretty patterns.
The intensive covers the following topics individually:
- Push the button. Pain buttons created by needles.
- Sharp In-tensions. Incorporating needles into bondage and vice versa.
- Hit the nail on the head. Impact play meets needles.
- Adornments of flesh and blood. Body mods in play.
- Thread the needle. Weird things that are possible with fishing lines.
Please note:
- Participation only in pairs (The ticket is per pair)
- Single day participation is possible. Please choose the ticket of the correct day.
- If you need assistance with your ticket, please reach out to us via the contact form
Facilitator
Mx Annix
A pro-domme and harm-reduction worker with a life-long obsession with sharps and blood. Annix is continuously learning new things to help deepen and improve their sharps practice. Some of their experience includes working as an assistant to hook suspension performers, self piercing since 2004, classes (online and in person) on sharps play, sharps cleanliness and wound care, and doing skill shares with a professional piercer. Their first aid and harm reduction training also plays a role in how they approach their practice. Through their sharps journey they have continued to fine tune how they play. Annix keeps safety and cleanliness as their number one priorities, while also bringing an ugly-is-beautiful-creativity into scenes.
You can find them on:
Instagram @callmeannix
Fetlife @callmeannix
https://www.mxannix.com/academy
Facilitator
Studio Allegory
Studio Allegory is a Vancouver-based queer space dedicated to education and research around queer intimacies. Our facilitation team brings together lived experience, community care, and a commitment to inclusive, consent-based learning for all LGBTQIA2S+ folks and friends.
Fine Print
Accessibility
Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation.
Cancellation & Refund
If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event: We will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.
Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.
No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.
Terms & Conditions
Please be aware that this event falls under our current terms and conditions.
Studio Rules
Please be aware that this event falls under our current studio rules.