Black Rose

Metamour Relationships: A Discussion with Dana Valentine
2024-03-05 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Metamour relationships, often overlooked in discussions about non-monogamy relationships, can play a pivotal role in the health of ENM partnerships. This class-driven discussion is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the connections between metamours, cultivating empathy, and offering tools to build relationships within their non-monogamous groups outside of their paramours. Please come with questions, ideas, and stories.
Presenter Bio
Dana Valentine (they/them) has been exploring, learning, and practicing non-monogamy for over ten years. They believe that learning never stops, as there is always new information and new voices in each moment.

All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will NO LONGER be required.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Black Rose Munch
2024-03-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 and 5 more dates | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Join us before Tuesday Education for our BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) Munch! Bring a brown bag from home or your favorite takeout to the Crucible and get to know people before class. Come enjoy food, fun discussions, and meet like-minded folks.

Healthy Hurting: BDSM with a History of Self Harm with AJ Renard
2024-03-12 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Many people find release in pain and can effectively use it as a coping mechanism to manage anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and other challenges. This class focuses on discussing the differences between masochism and detrimental self-injurious behavior, including the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of each. We will talk about interacting and providing support (whether it be intimate relationships, kinky play, or in a mental health setting) with people who need pain in their lives.
Presenter Bio
AJ Renard (she/her) has been involved in the BDSM world her entire adult life, although she was a dark little thing far before that. AJ works in the mental health field and has a deep passion for teaching about BDSM and consent. She finds her happy place when there is rope, electricity, knives, boots, fear, and a lot of crying involved. In her limited free time she makes custom chainmaille for her shop, Foxy Feisty Redhead. AJ teaches a variety of classes about consent, negotiations, perspectives on D/s, bottoming for intense scenes and edgeplay, mental health and BDSM, and behavioral science in PE dynamics. She also loves demo bottoming for Violet Wand demos, and things that make her shy in front of groups of people.

All ticket sales are at the door.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Defeat the Weasels: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and D/s w/ Meredith
2024-03-19 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is a little-understood aspect of ADHD that frequently co-occurs with anxiety. For submissives in relationships where behavior correction may be part of daily life, the extreme emotional responses prompted by RSD can be even worse pain than a physical punishment. For Dominants with RSD, the roller coaster ride of negative thoughts can damage self-confidence and the trust that is essential to safe play. Finding ways to listen to your partner instead of your brain weasels is a great reward personally and within the dynamic.
Presenter Bio
Meredith has been doing kinky stuff for nearly 25 years. She identifies as queer, deaf, polyamorous, a masochist, an s-type, Leather, and an educator – not in order, but all at once. She has taught at events online and along the East Coast, and enjoys finding the serious and silly edges of possibility.

All ticket sales are at the door.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Effective Negotiations with AJ Renard
2024-03-26 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Navigating negotiations can be difficult, especially if one (or both) people are new to it. The negotiation part of any scene or relationship is incredibly important, but is often passed over quickly because, let’s face it, it’s just not as fun as the other stuff! However, being able to effectively negotiate and frame a scene or Power Exchange dynamic can keep both people safe and help prevent confusion and frustration in the future. We will discuss the importance and impact of an effective negotiation, different types of negotiation, and tools for navigating a negotiation when there is a significant experience or power differential.
Presenter Bio
AJ Renard (she/her) has been involved in the BDSM world her entire adult life, although she was a dark little thing far before that. AJ works in the mental health field and has a deep passion for teaching about BDSM and consent. She finds her happy place when there is rope, electricity, knives, boots, fear, and a lot of crying involved. In her limited free time she makes custom chainmaille for her shop, Foxy Feisty Redhead. AJ teaches a variety of classes about consent, negotiations, perspectives on D/s, bottoming for intense scenes and edgeplay, mental health and BDSM, and behavioral science in PE dynamics. She also loves demo bottoming for Violet Wand demos, and things that make her shy in front of groups of people.

All ticket sales are at the door.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Topping and Bottoming with Disability: A Panel Discussion
2024-04-02 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
How disability intersects with kink is something many of us are never taught early in our journeys, including how being disabled or our play partners being disabled may inform how we top and/or bottom. What adjustments need to be made for a bottom that is hard of hearing or deaf? What happens if a top has limited mobility? What measures can be taken for tops and bottoms that experience sensory overwhelm? How can we include conversations about our disabilities when negotiating play? Through this panel discussion, four kinksters bring their experiences and advice on navigating living with disabilities as tops, bottoms, and switches.
This panel discussion will not encompass all disabilities and experiences, but is meant to help some folks start a dialogue and consider how going forward we can collectively normalize these conversations.
Presenter Bio
@Skeleton_Bitch (they/he/she), aka Lizzie, aka Picasso of Pain, is a disabled, genderfluid dominant/sadist/artist and one of the hosts of the monthly queer-centered play party, @qinkdc. They have been participating in kink since 2006 and part of the DMV kink community since 2022. They have been navigating the nuances of being kinky while living with multiple chronic illnesses and being autistic with ADHD (AuDHD) and what that means for them as a dominant, top, and organizer.
@bluealienbarbie (she/her) a top-leaning switch who has been in the kink community for a little over 2 years. She has hearing loss and wears hearing aids. She had found that because of her hearing loss she has had to adapt to nonverbal communication in scenes, both as a top and a bottom.
Alice (She/Her), has been an active member of the kink community since 2019. She has found a passion for exploring the intersection of kink and neurodiversity, particularly as an autistic individual. Through her journey, she has delved into the intricacies of navigating the kink world while embracing her identity and experiences as an autistic person; with a specific focus on communication styles, sensory experiences, and boundary setting within kink dynamics.
Meredith (she/her) is a Deaf queer cis woman who has been practicing kink since 2000. She is a longtime community educator and has presented at local and national events; in her professional life she is a disability activist and accessibility advocate.

All ticket sales are at the door.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

BR Gateway - April 2024
2024-04-04 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Black Rose (BR) Gateway is a great way to get a lot of information about the local kink community before you commit any unintentional faux pax because everyone (except you) knew about the community and social expectations.
We cover topics ranging from from Consent to Privacy, Negotiations to Aftercare, and ensure that everyone is aware of our aggressive stand against certain types of behaviors. You can learn more about what you can expect from BR Gateway by reading:

Thinking about attending Black Rose Gateway (overview of the program)
Gateway Attendee FAQ

BR Gateway and Dungeon 101 work together like a lecture/lab combination class; you can get a lot from attending either one, but you can get a lot more by attending both.
Gateway is in person at The Crucible.

BR Gateway entry is only available for purchase at the door; Dungeon 101 tickets are the same. You cannot purchase D101 entry at BR Gateway.
ASL Interpreters are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks notice.
Email gateway@br.org for more information about this program, or info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its other events.

A Starting Point: Needle Play 101 with Willow
2024-04-09 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
This class will get you started with sharps safety and clean technique for the use of needles in surface piercing play. Willow will cover many practical questions like “how do you hold a needle” or where to get supplies and will also introduce the mental and emotional elements on both sides of this versatile arena of play. Live demonstration will feature step by step narration and will include elements of both decorative and sadistic play.
Presenter Bio
Willow is a queer sadomasochistic switch who will never tire of rope, sharps, or pressure points. Equally happy with a goofy, laugh-out-loud or nail-bitingly intense scene, kink is a core part of who he is and what he does. He has a flair for getting others hooked with his approachable, engaging, and always entertaining teaching style. Willow shares his infectious excitement through a wide variety of hands-on classes, and has garnered an international following via online education during the pandemic, which you can see alongside his other shenanigans on Patreon and Fetlife: https://linktr.ee/TheWillowShow

All ticket sales are at the door.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Whipflix 2: Electric Boogaloo with NotSoVeganRob
2024-04-16 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
So you’ve been cracking, but want to expand your game. Maybe you wanna improve your accuracy to really get those sensitive spots? Or just looking for some ways to practice solo? This is really hands on class, with a focus on mechanics and technique.
Presenter Bio
Rob is a whip maker and whip enthusiast who has been in the DMV kink community since moving there in 2018. Coming from rural North Carolina to an amazing hotspot for debauchery, he found himself being drawn more and more to teaching and education. He enjoys working hands-on with others to improve their skills.

All ticket sales are at the door.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Cathartic Scenes with Mr. Fox
2024-04-23 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
For many, kink is about fun, about pleasure, about pain, about growth, about orgasms, but sometimes, it’s just about release. Not speaking about orgasmic release, but that full-body, mind-melting out the ears, all browser tabs closed, tears streaming down the cheeks, body exhaustion cathartic release. Whether with the goal of pushing the body, reaching a point of physical, emotional, and cognitive weightlessness, or a controlled and deliberate introduction of hardship and ordeal, cathartic scenes can be extremely intricate and can have profound results. Learn and discuss the potential ins and outs that are involved with this style of play outside of a formal ordeal setting.
Presenter Bio
Mr. Fox (they/he) is a queer, neurodivergent & disabled, polyamorous kinkster with experience as a Dom, sub, and primal player. Beyond play, Fox is passionate and nerdy about mental health education and advocacy, community organizing, and facilitating connection and growth. Fox is a proud co-founder of The Compound at Camp Social Club, and the founder of Indecent Enterprises, hosting monthly community & play events in the DC, MD, and VA area from 2012 to 2021.

All ticket sales are at the door.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Gagging with Danielle
2024-04-30 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
The class is intended to help you understand more about gags and how to safely incorporate them into your play. We will discuss negotiation, limits, and safety protocols. Different types of gags will be shown, demonstrated, and explained. Demo bottoms will not be provided for attendees.
Presenter Bio
Danielle has been an active member of the local BDSM community for 15 years. Danielle volunteers at The Crucible, and has taught previous classes for Black Rose. She is a regular presenter at Dungeon 101, where she frequently demonstrated sensation play techniques for several years. She also co-hosts the Queer Mixers at Camp Crucible with Alixzander.

All ticket sales are at the door.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

BR Gateway - May 2024
2024-05-02 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Meet The Candidates
2024-05-07 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Please join us on May 7th from 8:00 pm ET to 9:30 pm ET for Meet the Candidates Night
This is YOUR chance to learn more about your potential future Board Members, Arbiter, and Ombuds. You have a voice, use it to ask the candidates about their community values and what they see for the future of Black Rose. Ask your questions so you can be an informed voter for this year’s elections

Bound in a Minute with Willow
2024-05-14 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
From a cuff to a corset, this class is the answer for anyone who’s ever complained that rope bondage takes too long. Willow will discuss ways to increase your efficiency in motion and teach specific patterns to capture your partner that are quick and devilishly effective! This class can cover, sadistic, structural, and/or decorative ties, depending on the participants’ interests.
Presenter Bio
Willow is a queer sadomasochistic switch who will never tire of rope, blood, or hooks. Equally happy with a goofy, laugh-out-loud or nail-bitingly intense scene, kink is a core part of who he is and what he does. During the pandemic, Willow embraced online education and has garnered an international following on The Willow Show. He has a flair for getting others hooked with his approachable, engaging, and always entertaining teaching style. Willow shares his infectious excitement through a wide variety of hands-on classes, which you can see alongside his other shenanigans on Patreon and Fetlife: https://linktr.ee/TheWillowShow
As a medical professional and professional pervert, he can certainly say: one person’s torture, is another person’s Tuesday!

All ticket sales are at the door.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

Tongue and Mouth Torture with Carmen Monoxide
2024-05-21 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
We tend to think of our mouths in terms of what they can do to other people. However, the plethora of nerve endings and variety of tissues and textures make the mouth just as wonderful a target for sadism as the breasts or genitals. You’ll learn oral anatomy, bondage, impact, fear play, medical/blood play, and other creative forms of oral sadism in this class. We then combine the skills in a delightfully depraved mini-scene to help get your creative juices flowing! Please note: there will be an announcement before we transition into medical and blood play so those who prefer not to see that portion of the class may step away. We will also announce when that segment is ending so that anyone who has departed can return for the scene and Q&A!
Presenter Bio

A former teacher with a lifelong passion for the bizarre and filthy, Carmen Monoxide (she/her) also works as a kink professional, event organizer, sex educator, and relationship coach. She has presented for small, medium, and large events across North America. She founded Femme Fatale, a kink event company, and throws monthly parties in the Washington, DC area. She sometimes takes her clothes off and performs onstage and on camera, and is passionate about helping people overcome fear and shame in order to have authentic, fulfilling, sexy experiences.

Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.
All ticket sales are at the door.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

NO CLASS - Camp Crucible
2024-05-28 20:00 - 21:30 | DC

Disability Perspectives in Kink Panel Discussion with Lizzie
2024-06-04 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
This panel on disability perspectives in kink has the purpose of fostering understanding, inclusivity, and empowerment within the kink community. By providing a platform for dialogue, education, and sharing of experiences, we are aiming to dismantle stigmas, address misconceptions, and advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities in kinky spaces. Through discussions on accessibility, consent, adaptation, and pleasure, we hope these kinds of panels promote a more inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can explore and express their desires authentically, regardless of ability.
This panel discussion will not encompass all disabilities and experiences, but is meant to help some folks start a dialogue and consider how going forward we can collectively normalize these conversations.
To better accommodate attendees and participants with a variety of disabilities, we are asking that attendees wear masks. Panelists will be at least 10 feet away from the audience and may choose whether or not to wear masks to accommodate those deaf/hard of hearing.
Presenter Bio

@Skeleton_Bitch (they/he/she), aka Lizzie, aka Picasso of Pain, is a disabled, genderfluid dominant/sadist/artist and one of the hosts of the monthly queer-centered play party, @qinkdc. They have been participating in kink since 2006 and part of the DMV kink community since 2022. They have been navigating the nuances of being kinky while living with multiple chronic illnesses and being autistic with ADHD (AuDHD) and what that means for them as a dominant, top, and organizer.

@Mr_Fox (they/he) is a queer, neurodivergent & disabled, polyamorous kinkster with experience as a Dom, sub, and primal player. Fox is passionate and nerdy about mental health education and advocacy, community organizing, and facilitating connection and growth. Fox is a proud co-founder of The Compound at Camp Social Club, and the founder of Indecent Enterprises, hosting monthly community & play events in the DC, MD, and VA area from 2012 to 2021.

Alex McGeorge (@texarcana) has been involved with BDSM in the Washington, DC area for a truly boring amount of time. He currently is best known as co-organizer and event runner for The Crucible’s Dungeon 101. Alex has taught on spanking since 2012 through Dungeon 101 and other topics for events such as Black Rose, FetFest, MsC, CLAW Getaway 2022 and internationally. When not enjoying the suffering of others Alex works on the offensive side of computer security for a cloud provider, enjoys running around in nature and sometimes indulging in his compulsion to get into places he’s not supposed to be.

A former teacher with a lifelong passion for the bizarre and filthy, @CarmenMonoxide (she/they) also works as a kink professional, event organizer, sex educator, and relationship coach. She has presented for small, medium, and large events across North America. She founded Femme Fatale, a kink event company, and throws monthly parties in the Washington, DC area. She sometimes takes her clothes off and performs onstage and on camera, and is passionate about helping people overcome fear and shame in order to have authentic, fulfilling, sexy experiences.
Tickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members.
All ticket sales are at the door.

Email info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice.
If you have questions or would like to request a class topic, please email education@br.org

BR Gateway - June 2024
2024-06-06 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
