I’m Kinky, You’re Not: Navigating Relationship Dynamics

The Crucible 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Class Description Have you ever wondered how to balance your needs with those of your partner(s)? Have you and your partner(s) ever wondered if your lifestyles are compatible? If so, this class is for you! Presenter Bio Emily and David are a married couple in an open relationship dynamic. Having been married and monogamous for … Continue reading I’m Kinky, You’re Not: Navigating Relationship Dynamics

Chain Bondage For Beginners with CTW and Mister

The Crucible 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Class Description Chains are a kink staple that evoke images of dungeons and being trapped, feelings of cold and hard restraint, and power and control. This class is a discussion of risks and safety using chains for bondage, a demonstration of various metal connectors, how to maintain tension and make single columns using chain, a … Continue reading Chain Bondage For Beginners with CTW and Mister

Event Series BR Newcomer Series

Canceled BR Gateway – September 2023

The Crucible 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Due to circumstances beyond Black Rose's control, the BR Gateway program scheduled for August 31 has been cancelled. We will resume our normal schedule of BR Gateway presentations in October. Everything below is for archive purposes only. Black Rose (BR) Gateway is a great way to get a lot of information about the local kink … Continue reading BR Gateway – September 2023

$5

Coping Skills and Emotional Awareness with Heart

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 … Continue reading Coping Skills and Emotional Awareness with Heart

Impact for Bottoms with Meredith

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 … Continue reading Impact for Bottoms with Meredith

Blood Painting: Needle Play Body Art with Thista

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 … Continue reading Blood Painting: Needle Play Body Art with Thista

$5 – $10

The Wide World of Emotional Masochism with Tom

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 … Continue reading The Wide World of Emotional Masochism with Tom

Event Series BR Newcomer Series

BR Gateway – October 2023

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 … Continue reading BR Gateway – October 2023

$5

Family Ties: Growing up in a Kink Household with Alex McGeorge

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 … Continue reading Family Ties: Growing up in a Kink Household with Alex McGeorge

Exploring Sensation Play in Kink Relationships with Danielle

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 … Continue reading Exploring Sensation Play in Kink Relationships with Danielle

Knives 101 with Mister Chris

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, … Continue reading Knives 101 with Mister Chris

$5 – $10