Decorating Through the Skin (Decorative Needle Play) with Willow & Marti

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 … Continue reading Decorating Through the Skin (Decorative Needle Play) with Willow & Marti

$5 – $10

Much Denser Than Bacon: A Casual Class on Canes and Caning with Pet Emily

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 … Continue reading Much Denser Than Bacon: A Casual Class on Canes and Caning with Pet Emily

$5 – $10

Metamour Relationships: A Discussion with Dana Valentine

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 … Continue reading Metamour Relationships: A Discussion with Dana Valentine

$5 – $10

Healthy Hurting: BDSM with a History of Self Harm with AJ Renard

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 … Continue reading Healthy Hurting: BDSM with a History of Self Harm with AJ Renard

$5 – $10

Defeat the Weasels: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and D/s w/ Meredith

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 … Continue reading Defeat the Weasels: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and D/s w/ Meredith

Effective Negotiations with AJ Renard

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 … Continue reading Effective Negotiations with AJ Renard

$5 – $10

Topping and Bottoming with Disability: A Panel Discussion

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 … Continue reading Topping and Bottoming with Disability: A Panel Discussion

$5 – $10

A Starting Point: Needle Play 101 with Willow

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 … Continue reading A Starting Point: Needle Play 101 with Willow

Whipflix 2: Electric Boogaloo with NotSoVeganRob

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 … Continue reading Whipflix 2: Electric Boogaloo with NotSoVeganRob

$5 – $10

Cathartic Scenes with Mr. Fox

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, … Continue reading Cathartic Scenes with Mr. Fox

$5 – $10

Gagging with Danielle

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 … Continue reading Gagging with Danielle

$5 – $10

Meet The Candidates

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 … Continue reading Meet The Candidates