To play with interrogation is a fantasy of many but to realize it can be difficult without knowing where to start, what to look for in terms of ideas, safety, negotiation, and much more. In this Interrogation class, we will introduce the participants to the idea of playing with simple scenes that can be relatively easily prepared and executed. We will cover a large variety of possibilities to…
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…
Want to take your impact play to the next level? Maybe you’re looking for creative ways to push yourself as both a top and a bottom? Join Dusty to cover one of his favourite topics! In this class we will discuss intermediate level impact play, including: heavy impact, improvised implements, fists/knees, and safety considerations. In the first part of class we will cover all the theoretical…
Join us for a community clothing swap. Give your clothes a second (3rd, 4th,...?) life and find something new to you. Bring clean clothes and accessories (no major damage). Leftover items will be donated to a local charity. Entry by donation. Come, hang out, connect, socialize, swap some pieces and maybe find some treasures!
Good scenes don't just happen. They start with a conversation. This class explores the often-overlooked art of pre-scene negotiation: talking about what we want, what we're curious about, what we're not interested in, and what we might need, to feel comfortable exploring together. We'll look at consent as something more nuanced than simply asking “is this okay?” and explore how to have…
Anomalies is a weekend gathering with the aim of exploring what else is out there in kink, intimacy, relationship, and sexuality. What perspectives can we find if we deviated from the usual conference style where selected and often (semi-)professional presenters offer contents that repeat itself? What can we learn if we democratized that selection of content and presenters? What experiences may…
Turn out the lights, and let the world disappear. For this shibari experience, we’ll make the studio as dark as possible, and then we’ll tie. When you can’t see the rope, you have to feel it. When you can’t watch the movement, you have to pay attention to it. This is shibari stripped of the visual: an invitation to explore touch, tension, communication and sensation in the dark. Take the…
The sidearm flick is, in Andi's opinion, one of the most variable and diverse whip techniques in interpersonal play. Once mastered, it allows you to explore a wide range of variations in distance, intensity and target areas. And even before that we'll cover save(r) ways to start (almost) directly in engaging playfully with your consenting partner person as this is intended to be a couples…
This workshop explores Andi’s (BelialX) and Lena’s approach to tying on the hashira. The hashira is not treated as a simple piece of equipment, but as an element that actively participates in the scene. The first part focuses on the fundamental principles required when working with a fixed, upright structure. This includes the technical peculiarities, the additional safety considerations, and…
A workshop for rope folks with the desire to implement the (potentially) supersonic element into their rope play. This workshop explores a playful yet technical approach to combining two vastly different elements of BDSM with their distinct approaches and every exercise is designed to scale from beginner (whip) level to already experienced whip handlers. Logistics: - 7 pairs only! Tickets are per…
Something Wicked This Way Comes… Join us at Studio Allegory for our Spacetime Play Party - Halloween Edition! A night of spooky shenanigans, and questionable pumpkin-based engineering. There will be a giant spider web waiting for anyone who is feeling particularly catchable, spooky decorations, games, treats (and possibly tricks), and, naturally, our Pumpkin Suspension Contest. Bring your best…
Our ropes are doing a lot. They hold tight, get bent in all directions, get tied in knots and frictions. They are exposed to sweat and tears and other things while making sure that nobody drops. So, let's give them the bit of love and care they deserve. The evening is there for people to sit together and chat about what our ropes have already seen. Let's give them the warmth of a flame and the…