Black Rose

Effective Negotiations with AJ Renard
2024-03-26 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Black Rose Munch
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, 2024-05-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 and 4 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.

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

Pressure Points: Mapping Your Pleasure/Mapping Your Pain with Willow&Whittney
2024-06-11 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
In the movie, Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex …, a new husband complains to a friend that his wife is frigid. The friend asks the husband if he knows where her erogenous zones are. The husband’s reply, “Yes. Her father gave me a map!” Few of us have such accommodating in-laws, but with some time and a sense of adventure, you can map your own partner’s pleasure and pain spots. This playshop begins with an introduction to therapeutic trigger points and how to exploit them. Throughout the course, we will take a head-to-toe inventory and practice finding and manipulating these spots. Participants will walk away wearing a map for later kinky fun!
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! Whittney is a kinky polymath with over 30 years of exploring BDSM and teaching on a wide variety of kinky and non-kinky subjects. A respected Priest in the Pagan community, talented massage and yoga therapist, and registered nurse, he uses his diverse skill set to enrich his teaching and further his community service. He currently serves as a board member, Safety Officer, and Dungeon Daddy for The Crucible in Washington, DC. Whittney and his Boy Willow lead SuspenDC, a crew of kinky hook suspension artists specializing in tailored and transformative experiences. See the benefits and feel the advantage of a lifetime of experience and service to the BDSM community, and come watch their team help people defy fear, gravity, and common sense as they Get Hooked and Fly!

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 - Fusion
2024-06-18 20:00 - 21:30 | DC

Get Your Body Ready for Rope: Body Awareness & Injury Prevention for Both Sides of the Slash with Abundant Mischief
2024-06-25 20:00 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Does your body ever feel grumpy the day after doing rope, but you don’t know why? Do you aspire to do more physically challenging rope, but are not sure how to get there? This class will draw upon techniques from sports medicine, dance, and circus arts to provide simple exercises for deepening your body awareness and learning how to protect your body from injuries while tying or being tied. This class will include: A simple full-body warm-up that can also be used prior to play or other physical activities Exercises for improving your awareness of how your body feels in a particular moment or position Tips for improving your awareness of where your body is in a particular space, and how to stay alert to potential nearby obstacles or hazards Joint stability exercises for active bottoming Functional movement tips for avoiding stressing out your joints while topping
Presenter Bio

AbundantMischief is a queer polyamorous toppy switch, gleeful sadomasochist, and enthusiastic boot fetishist. She has been active in the Northeast US kink community for over 16 years, and enjoys bringing crossover knowledge from her 2 decades of experience as a professional dancer, circus artist, and performing arts educator into her kink teaching. She has taught for Dark Odyssey, TES, TESFest, Tethered Together, IMsLBB, Pragmatic Kink, MAsT: Auckland, CUFF, House of Kush, House of SCK, and Black Rose.

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 - Independence Day
2024-07-02 20:00 - 21:30 | DC
