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SUMMARY:Studio Allegory Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:Studio Allegory turns 1! It’s already been a year full of education\, play\, and emotions. We can’t believe how quickly this year has gone by\, and we are so grateful for all of you who have filled this space with love and care and joy and critical thought. \nLet’s turn this day into a birthday party that will carry us into the next year. We invite you all to come and play and connect and share your best memories of this space. Wear the things you wouldn’t wear anywhere else\, bring you best ropes\, toys\, needles\, boots\, masks\, or whatever else takes your fancy\, and celebrate with us!
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/studio-allegory-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:intimacy,kink,shibari,Special events
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SUMMARY:Together into 2026
DESCRIPTION:Jam and Community Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\nA new year is coming and Studio Allegory is already open for almost a year.  \n\n\n\nWe are so grateful for all the people who came to this space to explore\, learn\, share\, and fill it with life. We are so grateful for all the experiences we’ve had together.  \n\n\n\nThis evening is dedicated to making 2026 another year full of community\, education\, laughter\, moans\, joy\, fantasy\, desires\, and much more. In order to make that possible we want your input. Tell us what you would like to see more of in 2026\, what works and what doesn’t. Share what you really liked in 2025 or what you didn’t.  \n\n\n\nOr you just use the evening to play one last time in 2025. Either way\, we would like to end this year in community.  \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: Monday\, December 29th. 6.30pm-9.30pm\n\n\n\nDoors open 30min prior to the event\n\n\n\nDuration: ~3h\n\n\n\nFee: Pay What You Can\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Any constellation welcome\n\n\n\nWho is this for: Queer and Friends\n\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/]Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease choose a ticket option from the drop down menu. If you need assistance getting a ticket or can’t find the option best suited for you in the drop down menu\, just come to the event and we assist you at the door.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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.  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/together/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Special events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T210000
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SUMMARY:Befriending the Dark: A Solstice Meditation and Writing Ritual with Sharon Pink
DESCRIPTION:Gather among low lights and quietness to journey with the solstice energy.\n\n\n\nDuring these short days and long nights\, you are invited to gather amidst low lights and quietness to journey with the solstice energy. A guided meditation will allow folks to receive a message from the dark to bring with them as we welcome the return of the sun. \n\n\n\nPlease bring writing materials (we will have some limited supplies at the studio)Dress: comfyAll activities optional \n\n\n\nAbout the space-holder:Sharon Pink is a portuguese and polish\, queer\, femme\, Priestexx\, claircognizant witch & Tarot reader. \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThis is a MASKED EVENT! Please wear KN95 or higher. \n\n\n\nDate and Time: Thursday\, December 18th 2025 7-9pmDoors open at 6:45pm and the session will begin at 7pm. Due to the nature of the event we can’t accept latecomers. Duration: ~2hFee: Pay what you can.Prerequisites: None.Material to bring: See description aboveFor individuals or pairs: Any constellation or pairing welcome. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease choose the amount you would like to pay from the drop-down menu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\nAccessibility: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. \n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy: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. \n\n\n\n(Photo credit: Shel Stefan)
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/winter-solstice/
CATEGORIES:Social,Special events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251130T180000
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SUMMARY:Queer BIPOC Jam
DESCRIPTION:This series of events aims to create a safe and community-focused space for Black\, Indigenous and Persons of Color who love rope. \n\n\n\nDetails on the subject of this edition will be announced soon. \n\n\n\n🦋 Things to Know:· All levels welcome (many of our participants are newbies and we love that!)· This is a masked event· Come solo or in group\, make new rope friends!· Bring your ropes\, some loaner ropes are available on site. \n\n\n\n🍈 Accessibility: this space is wheel chair friendly\, with a quiet room and a small kitchen for tea. \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: Every last Sunday of the month. 2pm\n\n\n\nDuration: ~4h\n\n\n\nFee: PWYC (Nobody gets turned away!)\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Rope if you have. (We have loaner ropes at the studio)\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Any constellation is welcome\n\n\n\nWho is this for: BIPOC and Queer BIPOC\n\n\n\nMASK MANDATORY (We have masks available at the front desk)\n\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/] \n\n\n\nEach participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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 available. On Particularly hot days\, we run an AC unit.   \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the e
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/queer-bipoc-jam-3/
CATEGORIES:shibari,Social,Special events
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SUMMARY:Queer BIPOC Jam
DESCRIPTION:This series of events aims to create a safe and community-focused space for Black\, Indigenous and Persons of Color who love rope. \n\n\n\nThis edition of the BIPOC Jam will start with activities to get to know each other\, and then a Community Skillshare on Tying as Sculpturing the Body\, facilitated by soya @soyasabi. We will explore simplified ways to tie our body and/or other bodies & beings as if we are making living sculptures. Feel free to bring plants\, fabric\, and anything that you want to bond with. This is your playground 💖 \n\n\n\n🦋 Things to Know:· All levels welcome (many of our participants are newbies and we love that!)· This is a masked event· Come solo or in group\, make new rope friends!· Bring your ropes\, some loaner ropes are available on site. \n\n\n\n🍈 Accessibility: this space is wheel chair friendly\, with a quite room and a small kitchen for tea. \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: Sunday\, October 26th. 2pm\n\n\n\nDuration: ~4h\n\n\n\nFee: PWYC (Nobody gets turned away!)\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Rope if you have. (We have loaner ropes at the studio)\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Any constellation is welcome \n\n\n\nWho is this for: BIPOC and Queer BIPOC \n\n\n\nMASK MANDATORY (We have masks available at the front desk)\n\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/] \n\n\n\nEach participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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 available. On Particularly hot days\, we run an AC unit.   \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the e
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/queer-bipoc-jam-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Special events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081324
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SUMMARY:Queer BIPOC Jam
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday at Studio Allegory we are hosting our monthly BIPOC QUEER rope jam for BIPOC and QTBIPOC people interested in rope play! This space welcomes all BIPOC and QTBIPOC\, while acknowledging and creating space that prioritizes racialized folx who may face higher barriers to access\, such as being Indigenous\, Black\, Brown and/or being racialized and Disabled. \n\n\n\nWe will be hosting a skillshare style jam where folx can come and lab some ties with partners\, possibly tie with new people\, come to self tie or learn some intro skills. Shayna Dee is hosting this time and the focus of the skill share will be rope and pain. No need to hurt but definitely the option.  \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: Saturday\, September 27th. 2pm\n\n\n\nDuration: ~4h\n\n\n\nFee: PWYC\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Rope if you have. (We have loaner ropes at the studio)\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Any constellation is welcome \n\n\n\nWho is this for: BIPOC and Queer BIPOC \n\n\n\nMASK MANDATORY (We have masks available at the front desk)\n\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/] \n\n\n\nEach participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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 available. On Particularly hot days\, we run an AC unit.   \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the e
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/queer-bipoc-jam/
CATEGORIES:Social,Special events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T081324
CREATED:20250819T155218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T155415Z
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SUMMARY:Queer BIPOC Jam
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday at Studio Allegory we are hosting our monthly BIPOC QUEER rope jam for BIPOC and QTBIPOC people interested in rope play! This space welcomes all BIPOC and QTBIPOC\, while acknowledging and creating space that prioritizes racialized folx who may face higher barriers to access\, such as being Indigenous\, Black\, Brown and/or being racialized and Disabled. \n\n\n\nWe will be hosting a skillshare style jam where folx can come and lab some ties with partners\, possibly tie with new people\, come to self tie or learn some intro skills. Det’ele will be going over some intro skills for folx who are interested in that and everyone else is welcome to share knowledge and/or tie together or self tie while enjoying the company of other racialized folx. The jam will open with a welcoming circle before getting into tying. There will be loaner ropes on site but bring rope if you have some. \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: Sunday\, August 24th. 2pm\n\n\n\nDuration: ~4h\n\n\n\nFee: PWYC\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Rope if you have. (We have loaner ropes at the studio)\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Any constellation is welcome \n\n\n\nWho is this for: BIPOC and Queer BIPOC \n\n\n\nMASK MANDATORY (We have masks available at the front desk)\n\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/] \n\n\n\nEach participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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 available. On Particularly hot days\, we run an AC unit.   \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the e
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/bipoc/
CATEGORIES:Social,Special events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250804T210000
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SUMMARY:Queer Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of connection with queer mortality\, death and community care. This evening will be filled with curiosities about death & dying\, our relationship to death\, with Death Doula Rune Black\, MSW\, RSW.Bring a journal\, a comfort item\, and an open mind. \n\n\n\nPlease note:This may not be the ideal event for you if you are currently grieving and do not have the tools in place for aftercare and managment of processing. Grief is always welcome in this space\, but we want you to be supported with community\, connection and appropriate services for your grief. \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nDuration: ~2.5h\n\n\n\nFee: By donation\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Note taking material and a comfort item of your choice.\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Any constellation is welcome\n\n\n\nWho is this for: Queer and friends\n\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/]Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk-ins welcome \n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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.  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/grief-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Special events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250726T143000
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SUMMARY:Ropes for the bedroom (or any other room\, really)
DESCRIPTION:Ropes for the bedroom (Or any other room\, really) \n\n\n\nRopes for the bedroom is a 4 week workshop series for people who would like to explore the possibilities of ropes for the bedroom and other rooms. We are covering everything you need to know to incorporate ropes in a fun and satisfying way. In a safe(r) and welcoming environment\, we are developing techniques and approaches to rope bondage (shibari) that are actually useful for you. You can attend single parts of the series or all of the series.   \n\n\n\nPart 1: (July 5th)  \n\n\n\n\n\nSafety and consent\n\n\n\nWrist and ankle cuffs\n\n\n\nThe sensation of rope\n\n\n\nDouble column ties and attaching a wrist to a bedpost (for example)\n\n\n\nDifferent positions\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: (July 12th) \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of most important techniques\n\n\n\nAttachment lines to structures that are further away\n\n\n\nDifferent positions\n\n\n\nWrapping your partner’s body\, frictions and hitches\n\n\n\nSensory play while in ropes\n\n\n\n\nPart 3: (July 19th)  \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of the most important techniques\n\n\n\nToys and ropes: How does the hitachi stay in place\n\n\n\nToys made of ropes. Can I tie a strapon? (yes\, you can) \n\n\n\n“Dirty” floorwork\n\n\n\nPartial suspensions and the possibilities\n\n\n\n\nPart 4: (July 26th)  \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of the most important techniques\n\n\n\nSweet torment: Stay in place while I have fun\n\n\n\nPossibilities for cuckolding/queaning\n\n\n\nPredicaments: You can choose between sensation A and B\n\n\n\nThe untying process as the main act. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time:\n\nSeries One: July 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th. 11am till ~2.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: ~3.5h per class\n\n\n\nFee: Each part is $70 (plus taxes) per pair! Visit all four parts for $250 (plus taxes) and safe $30. \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None. We recommend visiting part one at least for the other parts but we will recap the basic techniques briefly in the beginning of each part\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Ropes if you have\, we can provide loaner ropes but don’t permit them to be used in contact with mucus membranes (mouth or crotch)\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Recommended for pairs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly Series – Individual classes and complete series \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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.  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/ropes-for-the-bedroom-or-any-other-room-really/2025-07-26/
CATEGORIES:Special events
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SUMMARY:Ropes for the bedroom (or any other room\, really)
DESCRIPTION:Ropes for the bedroom (Or any other room\, really) \n\n\n\nRopes for the bedroom is a 4 week workshop series for people who would like to explore the possibilities of ropes for the bedroom and other rooms. We are covering everything you need to know to incorporate ropes in a fun and satisfying way. In a safe(r) and welcoming environment\, we are developing techniques and approaches to rope bondage (shibari) that are actually useful for you. You can attend single parts of the series or all of the series.   \n\n\n\nPart 1: (July 5th)  \n\n\n\n\n\nSafety and consent\n\n\n\nWrist and ankle cuffs\n\n\n\nThe sensation of rope\n\n\n\nDouble column ties and attaching a wrist to a bedpost (for example)\n\n\n\nDifferent positions\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: (July 12th) \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of most important techniques\n\n\n\nAttachment lines to structures that are further away\n\n\n\nDifferent positions\n\n\n\nWrapping your partner’s body\, frictions and hitches\n\n\n\nSensory play while in ropes\n\n\n\n\nPart 3: (July 19th)  \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of the most important techniques\n\n\n\nToys and ropes: How does the hitachi stay in place\n\n\n\nToys made of ropes. Can I tie a strapon? (yes\, you can) \n\n\n\n“Dirty” floorwork\n\n\n\nPartial suspensions and the possibilities\n\n\n\n\nPart 4: (July 26th)  \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of the most important techniques\n\n\n\nSweet torment: Stay in place while I have fun\n\n\n\nPossibilities for cuckolding/queaning\n\n\n\nPredicaments: You can choose between sensation A and B\n\n\n\nThe untying process as the main act. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time:\n\nSeries One: July 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th. 11am till ~2.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: ~3.5h per class\n\n\n\nFee: Each part is $70 (plus taxes) per pair! Visit all four parts for $250 (plus taxes) and safe $30. \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None. We recommend visiting part one at least for the other parts but we will recap the basic techniques briefly in the beginning of each part\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Ropes if you have\, we can provide loaner ropes but don’t permit them to be used in contact with mucus membranes (mouth or crotch)\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Recommended for pairs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly Series – Individual classes and complete series \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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.  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/ropes-for-the-bedroom-or-any-other-room-really/2025-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Special events
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SUMMARY:Intermediate weekend clinic
DESCRIPTION:In this weekend rope clinic\, we are there for your questions and for some rope tips and tricks. No particular topic is prescribed but tying at your level under supervision. Bring your questions and what you are working on. Prerequisites: At least a few intro courses and some basic understanding of single column ties\, and some frictions and hitches. This is for people who can’t make the courses during the week.  \n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\n\nDuration: ~4h\n\n\n\nFee: $35/person (low barrier options available)\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: Beginner/intermediate\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Your questions and what you are working on\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Come with a tying partner but solo participation ok. \n\n\n\nWho is this for: Queer and friends \n\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/]Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets also available at the door \n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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.  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/clinic/
CATEGORIES:Education,Special events
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SUMMARY:Ropes for the bedroom (or any other room\, really)
DESCRIPTION:Ropes for the bedroom (Or any other room\, really) \n\n\n\nRopes for the bedroom is a 4 week workshop series for people who would like to explore the possibilities of ropes for the bedroom and other rooms. We are covering everything you need to know to incorporate ropes in a fun and satisfying way. In a safe(r) and welcoming environment\, we are developing techniques and approaches to rope bondage (shibari) that are actually useful for you. You can attend single parts of the series or all of the series.   \n\n\n\nPart 1: (July 5th)  \n\n\n\n\n\nSafety and consent\n\n\n\nWrist and ankle cuffs\n\n\n\nThe sensation of rope\n\n\n\nDouble column ties and attaching a wrist to a bedpost (for example)\n\n\n\nDifferent positions\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: (July 12th) \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of most important techniques\n\n\n\nAttachment lines to structures that are further away\n\n\n\nDifferent positions\n\n\n\nWrapping your partner’s body\, frictions and hitches\n\n\n\nSensory play while in ropes\n\n\n\n\nPart 3: (July 19th)  \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of the most important techniques\n\n\n\nToys and ropes: How does the hitachi stay in place\n\n\n\nToys made of ropes. Can I tie a strapon? (yes\, you can) \n\n\n\n“Dirty” floorwork\n\n\n\nPartial suspensions and the possibilities\n\n\n\n\nPart 4: (July 26th)  \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of the most important techniques\n\n\n\nSweet torment: Stay in place while I have fun\n\n\n\nPossibilities for cuckolding/queaning\n\n\n\nPredicaments: You can choose between sensation A and B\n\n\n\nThe untying process as the main act. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time:\n\nSeries One: July 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th. 11am till ~2.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: ~3.5h per class\n\n\n\nFee: Each part is $70 (plus taxes) per pair! Visit all four parts for $250 (plus taxes) and safe $30. \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None. We recommend visiting part one at least for the other parts but we will recap the basic techniques briefly in the beginning of each part\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Ropes if you have\, we can provide loaner ropes but don’t permit them to be used in contact with mucus membranes (mouth or crotch)\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Recommended for pairs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly Series – Individual classes and complete series \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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.  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/ropes-for-the-bedroom-or-any-other-room-really/2025-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Special events
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SUMMARY:Ropes for the bedroom (or any other room\, really)
DESCRIPTION:Ropes for the bedroom (Or any other room\, really) \n\n\n\nRopes for the bedroom is a 4 week workshop series for people who would like to explore the possibilities of ropes for the bedroom and other rooms. We are covering everything you need to know to incorporate ropes in a fun and satisfying way. In a safe(r) and welcoming environment\, we are developing techniques and approaches to rope bondage (shibari) that are actually useful for you. You can attend single parts of the series or all of the series.   \n\n\n\nPart 1: (July 5th)  \n\n\n\n\n\nSafety and consent\n\n\n\nWrist and ankle cuffs\n\n\n\nThe sensation of rope\n\n\n\nDouble column ties and attaching a wrist to a bedpost (for example)\n\n\n\nDifferent positions\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: (July 12th) \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of most important techniques\n\n\n\nAttachment lines to structures that are further away\n\n\n\nDifferent positions\n\n\n\nWrapping your partner’s body\, frictions and hitches\n\n\n\nSensory play while in ropes\n\n\n\n\nPart 3: (July 19th)  \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of the most important techniques\n\n\n\nToys and ropes: How does the hitachi stay in place\n\n\n\nToys made of ropes. Can I tie a strapon? (yes\, you can) \n\n\n\n“Dirty” floorwork\n\n\n\nPartial suspensions and the possibilities\n\n\n\n\nPart 4: (July 26th)  \n\n\n\n\nBrief recap of the most important techniques\n\n\n\nSweet torment: Stay in place while I have fun\n\n\n\nPossibilities for cuckolding/queaning\n\n\n\nPredicaments: You can choose between sensation A and B\n\n\n\nThe untying process as the main act. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time:\n\nSeries One: July 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th. 11am till ~2.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: ~3.5h per class\n\n\n\nFee: Each part is $70 (plus taxes) per pair! Visit all four parts for $250 (plus taxes) and safe $30. \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None. We recommend visiting part one at least for the other parts but we will recap the basic techniques briefly in the beginning of each part\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Ropes if you have\, we can provide loaner ropes but don’t permit them to be used in contact with mucus membranes (mouth or crotch)\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Recommended for pairs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly Series – Individual classes and complete series \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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.  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/ropes-for-the-bedroom-or-any-other-room-really/2025-07-05/
CATEGORIES:Special events
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back: A Summer Solstice Ritual with Sharon Pink
DESCRIPTION:As we enter into Summer’s illuminating energy\, what are you called to welcome back\, or perhaps welcome for the first time? Held in a space of magic and kink\,  the invitation is to immerse in an embodied practice (rope or otherwise) to explore your personal and collective aspirations. \n\n\n\nNo specific experience in ritual or kink is needed\, for real! Everything is optional and will be explained as we go along.If rope isn’t your thing\, you’re welcome to bring in another practice/play that will be conducive to a shared space; Bondage\, flogging\, massage\, d/s service\, leather care (no fragrance please!)\, have all worked well in the past. \n\n\n\nA bit of what to expect: Our ritual will begin by Sharon leading the group in collectively casting a circle\, which is a magical container to hold us. Within this circle\, you are invited into a variety of intuitive activities\, listening to poetry\, have space for rope or other practices and allow our intuitive and magical selves to be nourished and have a bit of respite. Again\, everything is optional and will be explained along the way.  \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nThis is a MASKED EVENT! Please wear KN95 or higher.\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: Sunday\, June 22. 2.30pm – 5pm\n\n\n\nDuration: ~2.5h\n\n\n\nFee: Pay what you can. \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None.\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: See description above\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Any constellation or pairing welcome. \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Pink\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules.Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio 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.  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf 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.  \n\n\n\nCancellation 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. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/ritual/
CATEGORIES:Social,Special events
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