Coping Skills and Emotional Awareness with Heart
2023-09-12 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | DC
Class Description
Understanding your feelings and their reasons, as well as managing them to prevent them from becoming overwhelming, can sometimes feel like navigating without a map. This can hinder your progress and focus, much like driving without directions.
In this class we’ll talk about states of mind and how they affect your responses, practice self-soothing and troubleshooting skills, and gain valuable insights into navigating heightened emotional situations that you may encounter during your journey.
Please note: This class involves optional participation and respectful, high-level discussions about potentially activating topics.
Presenter Bio
Heart (she/they) is a polyamorous neurodivergent switch who started in the DC swinger and kink scenes in 2018. Now predominantly active in the local kink community, she serves as a volunteer with several groups and as an organizer of QINK, a monthly play party by and for queer people.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Impact for Bottoms with Meredith
2023-09-19 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Getting the crap kicked out of you can be cathartic, overwhelming, and liberating. Whether with a paddle, flogger, cane, boots, or fists, it’s a great way to suffer. This class will teach the physical aspects of receiving impact, including how to position yourself, what body parts can take a lot and what needs to be protected, and how to give feedback for a gauge test. We’ll also cover communication during impact play, aftercare, and a few advanced topics. There will be a demo, during which participants are welcome to practice as well. Although this class is primarily for bottoms, tops will find it informative as well, particularly regarding injury mitigation and management.
Presenter Bio
Meredith has been doing kinky stuff for over 20 years. She identifies as queer, a masochist, an s-type, Leather, and an educator. She has been on staff for Black Rose since 2015 and is currently the director of the BR Gateway program.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Blood Painting: Needle Play Body Art with Thista
2023-09-26 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Please join us May 30th from 8:00pm ET to 10:00 PM ET for Black Rose’s Tuesday Education Series: Class: Blood Painting: Needle Play Body Art w/ Thista
Class Description
Do you love the idea of aesthetically pleasing needle scenes, but struggle with creating perfect designs in steel? Do you want to create something beautiful without using a ton of needles? Do you just really love blood? Come learn how blood painting uses impact and palette knives to give you a new way to make stunning art with your needle scenes.
Presenter Bio
Thista Minai is an educator, author, priestess, ordeal facilitator, and gleeful sadist. She uses her professional background in education to create high quality classes on a wide variety of topics, including sacred sexuality, the ordeal path, catharsis, impact, and needle play. With more than fifteen years of experience in designing and conducting rituals, Thista travels the world championing the value of spirituality and empowerment in kink and BDSM.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

The Wide World of Emotional Masochism with Tom
2023-10-03 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Have you ever seen a bottom fall to their knees blushing and squirming and found it amazingly hot? Have you watched a top reduce their bottom to tears with words alone, then seen them happily cuddled up together not long after? Have you ever wondered: what is it about playing with our emotions and our egos that is so hot and often so edgy?
In this class we will talk about why you may want to engage in this kind of play, discuss how to get started and what to watch out for, explain the differences between humiliation and degradation, and go over a wide range of ideas on how to start exploring this area of kink. Please come and share your own experiences and creative ideas as well!
Presenter Bio
Tom has been around the DC kink community for over 20 years. He is a Black Rose Emeritus Board Member, Crucible volunteer, and event photographer. You will just as likely find him working behind a desk as you will find him lovingly hurting friends. He was born and raised in the Northern VA area and currently lives with his wonderful wife, geriatric cat, and far too much to do and too little time to do it.
Humiliation and power exchange were the catalysts which got him into the BDSM community in the first place. From some very confusing teen years, into realizing he greatly wanted to actually engage in this kind of thing, it was always there as part of what he wanted to do. Tom loves to put on his ‘helpful’ hat and give useful or “useful” ideas to those that want to play with these sorts of things.
His other passion is photography. If there is a camera allowed, you will almost always find Tom behind the lens. Going by the name ShutterDoll, he loves to be able to capture a moment, a memory, or just an excellent whip strike.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

BR Gateway - October 2023
2023-10-05 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. Proof of primary vaccination status is REQUIRED and masks are strongly encouraged (this is current in 2023).

BR Gateway entry is no longer available through Eventbrite, but 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.

Family Ties: Growing up in a Kink Household with Alex McGeorge
2023-10-10 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Alex grew up during the 90s and early 00s in a well known and constantly evolving poly/kink household in the Washington DC metro area. This class offers a frank discussion of lessons learned, challenges, triumphs and long term implications of growing up in this environment. Brief notes of the presenter’s own experiences in these lifestyle communities as an adult will be discussed but are not the main focus. Come to enjoy amusing tales of awkward conversations with a curious teenage boy concerning the recently renovated basement dungeon being “off-limits” amongst others.
Presenter Bio
Alex McGeorge has been involved with BDSM in the DMV 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 at events for Black Rose, FetFest, 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.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Exploring Sensation Play in Kink Relationships with Danielle
2023-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
The class is intended to help you explore and understand sensation play: what it is and how to incorporate it into your own play. We will discuss tools, techniques, negotiation, psychology, and intimacy as it is incorporated into this wide-ranging topic of play.
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.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Knives 101 with Mister Chris
2023-10-24 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Do knives scare you? Do you want to be scary by using knives? What is the allure of playing with sharp objects, and how can we have fun without injuring our partners?
Come learn how to connect with your partners through the use of deadly objects, how to balance sensations with risk management, and how to be prepared for accidents. We’ll explore what types of blades work well for play, several different ways to use them effectively and how to take care of them.
After questions have been answered, there will be a short demonstration scene so participants can see up close how Mister Chris works with a partner to craft a fun and exciting scene.
Presenter Bio
Mister Chris has been making knives for 28 years, and using them in BDSM since 2017. An experienced teacher of technical skills, he is the instructor at Blacksmith’s Guild of the Potomac, co-founded the non-profit Resilience Forge working with wounded veterans, and appeared twice on History Channel’s “Forged in Fire.”
Mister Chris lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with his spouse and dogs, and is multi-partnered. He is constantly expanding his play style to include managing high-risk techniques, total power exchange, and mindful kink practices. He is a BDSM Sadist, Leatherman, and evolving Master in power exchange relationships. He enjoys building toys and tools for BDSM friends and vends at the Leather Flea and Play event at The Crucible.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

NO CLASS: Halloween
2023-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | DC

BR Gateway - November 2023
2023-11-02 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Spanking 101+ with Alex and Nick
2023-11-07 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Do you like butts? Do you like touching butts and hitting butts? In this class we will learn how to spank the butts of others including all the anatomy, neuroscience and technique to be really good at it! We will cover gloves, some implements and positioning of the bottom to maximize or minimize their enjoyment.
Presenter Bio
Alex McGeorge has been involved with BDSM in the DMV 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 at events for Black Rose, FetFest, 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.
Nicky entered into the DMV scene with an avid spanking interest around 5 years ago. They have been spanked in many places, including Dungeon 101 and CLAW Getaway 2022. Outside of recreational butt touching, Nicky enjoys touching computers, bottles of wine, and philosophy books.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Tread on Me! Topping with the Lower Body With Carmen Monoxide
2023-11-14 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
This course covers a myriad of ways to cause pain using the hips, legs and feet. We’ll demonstrate and practice effective and safe kicking, stomping, trampling, and leg holds, discuss how footwear choices can affect a scene, and go over different ways to use the lower body for sadism and humiliation.
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 the United States (and a couple places in Canada). 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.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Bringing the Play into Playspaces with Lee (Not Harrington)
2023-11-21 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Why are playgrounds important? Playgrounds and play encourage growth, learning, development, communication, relationships, boundaries, and a sense of self worth. All are welcome in this class and tools and exercises are built for all levels of attendees – regardless of experience, identifiers, “type of player”, or side of the slash- this class is for you.
The objective of this class is to reinvigorate a sense of play, exploration, and creativity in order to build ability, confidence, and relationships in play and play spaces. This is a class of doing and discussing, as opposed to handouts and note taking. T-shirts / loose fitting clothing or gym appropriate clothing is encouraged for this class. There will be accessible movement, negotiated touching, partnering up and changing partners throughout these exercises. This class will have noises like crinkling paper, loud voices and other sounds. Sound dampening devices are welcome. Gloves and masks are welcome and will be available, but may or may not be required (depending on rates of infection or immune-compromised attendance). A large part of this class will be negotiating personal boundaries and needs in short bursts of time, and learning to explore within those boundaries. You will need to adapt to the level of safety determined by your partners as we go around the room. This class will not be suited for recording and attendance needs to be in person. This class may be embarrassing, discomforting, and may lead to uncontrolled laughter and silliness. Playgrounds are designed for growth, and growth is frequently uncomfortable.
Presenter Bio
Lee (NOT Harrington) laughs that she / they are older than Fet, and has more than 20 years in the DC region BDSM community and considers themselves a power flexible, switchy, neurospicy, LGBTQIA+ person. They have an extensive educational background in technical theatre, creativity, and anthropology, and are thrilled to have created a class that celebrates fun, play, and human connection, regardless of how one defines themselves.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Boo! Fear Play for Beginners with Alixzander
2023-11-28 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
This class explores how a player can effectively create situations and environments that elicit a fear response from their partner. Fear can be used independently as its own scene, or used as a tool within a scene to enhance the experience. In this interactive learning experience, participants will explore fear through the five senses. Throughout, participants will both learn tools to better utilize fear, as well as develop their own personal methods in producing a fear response. This class is hands-on, encouraging participants to dive into what makes them (or their partners) shudder with fear.
Presenter Bio
Alixzander has been described as the energizer bunny of the DMV BDSM Scene. He currently sits on the board of Black Rose, and serves as the Director of Education. He is also a manager at The Crucible, staff for both Camp Crucible and CrucibleCon, and is proud to be one of the event hosts of Queer Identifying N Kinky (QINK). Alixzander considers BDSM his art form, and he loves to create. As a fear player who plays on both sides of the slash, Alixzander enjoys bringing his nightmares to life.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

BR Gateway - December 2023
2023-11-30 19:30 - 22:00 | 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. Proof of primary vaccination status is REQUIRED and masks are strongly encouraged (this is current in 2023).

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.

Mummification with Blackthorne
2023-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
In this class we will talk about safety precautions, materials, forms of mummification and sensory deprivation and some activities to enjoy while encased. The main material involved in the demo portion will be pallet wrap, but other forms and materials will be discussed and several examples will be available to see and feel.
Presenter Bio
Blackthorne (Stephen) has been involved in the DC scene since 1999 and has been involved with The Crucible since joining the public scene, and is now a manager and Board member for the organization. He has taught several classes for events such as Camp Crucible, TESFest, Floating World, and the Black Rose conventions, as well as for the Black Rose organization, BESS, Baltimore Playhouse, and The Crucible at Dungeon 101. He enjoys many kinks, mummification among them.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Caregivers/Littles with Princess Rara
2023-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Caregivers and littles are very misunderstand, even within the BDSM lifestyle. In this class we will explain what it means to be a little or Caregiver, destigmatize this dynamic, bust all the negative myths about it and showcase all the wonderful parts. We will also discuss activities you can do as a little, whether it’s with a group of littles, with your caregiver, or alone.
Presenter Bio
Princess Rara is a sadomasochistic switch with more than eight years of experience in the kink community. Educating about kink is a deep passion of hers and that is why she started Pink Kink Podcast and Pink Kink Institute. In addition, she teaches at kink conventions and other venues to help demystify kink and provide kinksters with all the information and skills they need to minimize their risks. Rara is very active in her local community serving as a munch host, demo Top for impact and sharps, occasional Pro Domme and hosting BDSM play parties in her personal dungeon. She also works with other groups to be a Friendly Face helping kinksters navigate their first dungeon event. Her favorite kinks are impact and sharps, but she has experience in many others.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Rough Body Play with B-Profane
2023-12-19 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Has this ever happened to you – you want to play with someone, but toys are too fancy or expensive, or your toybag is too samey, too cumbersome, or too confiscated by airport security? Well good news, because rough body play is here. Learn to use the resources your chosen creator gave you for impact, restraint, struggling, and ordeals. From head to toes, we’ll show you how to use your body to craft a scene by blending punches, pressure points, kicks, and stomps. Things covered include how to hit, where to hit, when to stop and keep going….the who to hit will be up to you. Class will be interactive, so bring a partner/be willing to team up with a new friend.
Presenter Bio
B-Profane has been involved with the DC BDSM community since 2005. He has volunteered at the Crucible, Black Rose, TES, and other large and small regional events along the East Coast. He also like punching people.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

BR Gateway - January 2024
2024-01-04 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. Proof of primary vaccination status is REQUIRED and masks are strongly encouraged (this is current in 2024).

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.

Whipflix and Chill with NotSoVeganRob
2024-01-09 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
A workshop on diversifying your whip throwing style. This will be a hands-on class getting into different types of throwing styles to add dynamics and creativity to your scene, as well as techniques for safety routines that work well for leather or nylon single tails.
Presenter Bio
NotSoVeganRob and Alice are a M/S couple from the DMV with over a decade of combined experience in BDSM and power exchange relationships.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Bimbos A-Z with LuckyAlbatross and Captain Mike
2024-01-16 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
“Bimbo” is a common term, but what does it really mean? Come join Captain Mike for a lecture and discussion of the bimbo phenomenon. Can bimbos be smart? Do bimbos have to be female? Can a bimbo be feminist? Whether you’re a bimbo yourself, or just someone interested in the notion, come join the party!
Extra Hypnosis Skill Teaching: How does hypnotic bimbofication work, and if someone is bimbofied, what does that mean for the hypnotist and the hypnotee?
Presenter Bio
Liz/LuckyAlbatross has been active in the public scene since 1998. Bisexual, open, polyamorous, switch, slave, Liz has been a member of Black Rose in DC, the Baltimore Educational and Social Society (BESS), where she was elected as Secretary and Chair of the Board, and Austin, TX where she was Arbiter of the local group GWNN and Service Leader of Element. Currently living outside Philadelphia helping run a polyamorous social group and active in the Black Rose based annual hypnosis event, Charmed. Her favorite fetishes are formal wear and connections and she greatly enjoys hypnosis and objectification.
Captain Mike is just a pirate navigating life in the 21st century. Her interests are varied, and they can often be engaged in discussion about piracy, history, hypnosis, polyamory, kink, film, stories, and costuming. She has presented at MagFest in DC, Charmed in Baltimore, Naughty Noel events, and Wizard World in Philadelphia. Captain Mike is readily identified by her naturally curly hair and propensity for outrageous claims.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination will 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

Pup Play 101 with SincX
2024-01-23 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Puppy and Pet Play has seen a dramatic increase in interest over the past few years. But what does Puppy and Pet Play even mean in the present day? Where did it come from? Why do people do it? How does one get started? In this class we will provide an introduction to Puppy and Pet Play answer these questions, and perhaps spark some new ideas as to how you can incorporate aspects of Puppy and Pet Play into your activities.
Presenter Bio
SincX is a mad scientist, cyber puppy/pony, kinky maker, furry, skill-sharer, and all-round international kinkster. He has been associated with The Crucible for over a decade, bounced around the world being a puppy on 4 continents for over 7 years, and on the board of Capital Pups and Handlers since 2019. He now runs the Puppy and Pet Play Gatherings, and D101 stations, at The Crucible.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
All ticket sales are at the door.
Proof of Vaccination NO LONGER will 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

Vetting and Keeping Yourself Safe with AJ Renard
2024-01-30 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
We all know the importance of vetting, but are we really doing it effectively? What other tools and resources do you have to keep yourself safe? This workshop focuses on how to vet a potential partner, questions to ask, how to evaluate the answers, and some of the tools at your disposal. We will also discuss keeping yourself safe during your initial meeting and play, as well as red flags that can be hidden further down the line.
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 edge play, 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.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
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

BR Gateway - February 2024
2024-02-01 19:45 - 21:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Flogging: An Impactful Art with Whittney and Willow
2024-02-06 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
The art of flogging relies on a broad range of skills, each of which are arts on their own. When brought together, these skills transform flogging from being a simple impact scene into an expression of creativity that deepens the connection between the people involved.
This playshop focuses on presenting the skills of flogging as building blocks, with suggestions on how to practice each and then integrate them into a cohesive whole. Together we’ll explore the typical skills: how to stand, how to hold your tool, and ways to throw. We will also explore: how to get your partner ready and connect to them, how to use music, create flow, and most importantly, how to have fun. The goal of this playshop is to give you a way to practice that will let you create and develop your unique style and includes a great deal of opportunity for hands-on practice.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a flogger, or flogger-like toy (there are ways to make an easy rope flogger), and a partner to practice on.
Presenter Bio
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!

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
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

Eating Out with Carmen Monoxide
2024-02-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
In this course, we’ll go over classic and creative methods for orally warming up, bringing to climax, and cooling down your partner’s vagina or ass.
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.

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
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

Decorating Through the Skin (Decorative Needle Play) with Willow & Marti
2024-02-20 19:30 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Ready to level up from simple rows and buttons to craft your own unique designs in steel and skin? Decorative needlework does NOT have to be complicated to wow, nor does it require high tech solutions or exotic needles. From basic beading and lacing to adorn the body, to negative space stencils and embossed images, Willow will cover multiple strategies for creating precise needle art. Artistic aspirations aside, we will also discuss how not to lose connection with your living canvas and blend aesthetics into a fun, satisfying scene.
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!

**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON. **
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

Much Denser Than Bacon: A Casual Class on Canes and Caning with Pet Emily
2024-02-27 20:00 - 22:00 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Class Description
Ah, the noble cane. Far greater than a mere stick, the cane is a superb tool for recreational bottom whackery, one that can draw out whimpers of fear and squeals of delight with the merest swish through the air. Not as clumsy or random as a paddle; an elegant implement, for a more perverted age. But for both new and seasoned impact players alike, the world of canes and caning can often seem intimidating, incomprehensible, or just plain snobbish. Let’s address those concerns head-on! Among other topics, we’ll be covering the different types and categories of canes, providing ideas of potential caning scenes, and offering insights into a vast array of caning styles and techniques. Pet Emily will work her little tail off to dispel apprehensions, to provide reliable knowledge and resources, and to encourage and empower you to confidently incorporate canes into your play. So, whether you’re a cane-curious newcomer or a lifelong enthusiast, this is the class for you!
Presenter Bio
Pet Emily (she/they) is a trans and non-binary girl-pet-pony-puppy-thingy, the gleefully collared slave of Chaotic Kat, and an irrepressibly enthusiastic kinkster who’s been in and around the DC scene for over ten (non-consecutive) years. Of all the naughty things she loves, caning has always vied for the top spot, firing up her wicked imagination and filling her head with blush-inducing daydreams long before she ever understood why. While exploring those fantasies in reality, she’s gained broad knowledge and experience on both sides of the slash and both ends of the cane. As with all the things that bring her joy, she’s eager to share her passion and knowledge with others, and she’s looking forward to dropping the third person and engaging with you all directly. Also, because she’s Pet Emily, she must now apologize profusely for the cheap shot at paddles in the class description. Paddles are wonderful tools, her arse-nal is full of ones that she adores, and you may rest assured that she’ll be in trouble for making such a snarky remark (even in the service of a geeky reference). If anyone needs her, she’ll be in the corner.

Doors open at 7:30 pm, class starts at 8:00 pm.
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

BR Gateway - March 2024
2024-02-29 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.
Note: This “March” event is being held on the last day of February since it is the night before Dungeon 101.
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.

Black Rose Munch
2024-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.
