QuIRKS – Queer International Rope & Kink Symposium
Welcome to Studio Allegory’s first Queer International Rope & Kink Symposium from Friday May 8th till Sunday May 10th in so-called Vancouver, Canada.
Details
- Date: May 8, 2026
- Fee: $180-250
- Doors open: 5pm Friday, 9am Saturday & Sunday
- Prerequisites: Curiosity.
- Material to bring: Note taking material, Toys for play, Change of clothes, Water bottle, ropes
- For individuals or pairs: Both
- Who is this for: Queer Kinksters
Tickets
About This Event
Welcome to Studio Allegory’s first Queer International Rope & Kink Symposium.
Over the period of 3 days we will have 12 workshops and classes, 3 play parties, and plenty of time in between to connect with other queer, curious kinksters in our beautiful and accessible studio*.
Join us solo or bring your whole polycule and friends circle to experience a weekend full of exploration of kinks, sexualities, intimacies, and relationships.
You can expect a large variety of topics taught by international and local queer presenters whose approaches veer away the old tropes and clichés of a cis heteronormative world of kink and intimacy.
For all the info about the symposium, from presenters and their classes to program, useful resources and links, to publications after the conference, please have a look at the symposium’s resource hub:
Quirks Info Post
Please note: The symposium is happening during the whole weekend. The Intro session is mandatory for participants to ensure that everyone understands the house rules and the workings of the symposium. Any other session is voluntary. You don’t need to participate in everything. Our quiet room will be available during the symposium for people to retreat and the social area between the two workshop areas can be used, too, but the noise level needs to be reduced to a minimum to ensure the classes not getting disturbed.
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.
Facilitator
Georg Barkas
Georg Barkas is an intimacy educator, researcher, and rope bondage performer based in Vancouver, Canada. Their focus lies in the deconstruction of established norms and approaches to kink, intimacy, and sexuality. Their background in academics (physics, mathematics, history, and philosophy) is used to approach historically psychological aspects from different perspectives. Author of “Archaeology of personalities – a linguistic approach to erotic rope bondage”, as well as several articles in international magazines.
Facilitator
Emmy
Hi, I’m Emmy (She/her). I’m co-founder of Studio Allegory and invested in making this the most fantastic and wonderful space possible. I’ll be there with open ears and care for people. My special interests are those types of kink and intimacy and sexuality that go beyond the cliches and traditions.
Facilitator
Addie
Addie is a switch and self-suspension enthusiast. She organizes regular workshops on dynamic self-suspension and versatile education both, for beginners and technically advanced. When co- teaching she focuses on bottoming information and discourse.
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.