Black Rose

New and Curious Kinksters
2024-01-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Black Rose’s New and Curious Kinksters (or NaCK), is a discussion group designed for people who are new(ish) to the scene. While we highly recommend all new kinksters check out Gateway (the first/last Thursday of each month – always the day before D101) and Dungeon 101 (the first Friday of each month) and come with questions about their experiences, it is not required, and we welcome anyone new to kink. Please note NaCK is for asking questions, there will be no presentation or monologuing.
We meet the 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. We are going to try out having virtual NaCK. I know many of us have Zoom fatigue, but this is a more responsible approach. We’ll chat about whatever comes up – everything from “what do I wear to the club?” to “I had this great scene, but this part didn’t go well. What do you suggest?” NaCK has a rotating group of experienced kinksters come in to answer questions, so the discussion is always a little bit different, and we aim to provide a variety of answers from different D/s roles, genders, races, and backgrounds.
If you are still in the beginning of your kink journey, we hope you’ll come join us to ask questions and share advice. We’d love to have you!

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

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

Tickle SIG play party
2024-01-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Tickle SIG Herndon location, Herndon, VA, United States
Come laugh with us!
We ask all participants to review the rules and “What to Expect at a TickleSIG” party in the Tickle DC – Washington Metro Area Ticking group.
Tickle SIG party begins at noon and goes til 5pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Bring a pot luck dish – maybe even something inspired by Thanksgiving – and your toy bag.
No alcohol, smoking or drugs are permitted, and you must be fully vaccinated for COVID.
Whether you are new to tickling or experienced, you are welcome to join in on the fun.

Board Meeting
2024-01-11 19:30, 2023-12-14 19:30 | VA
Please email info@br.org if you would like to attend.

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

D/s Discussion Group: Multiple Partners
2024-01-08 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-16 18:30 - 21:00 | VA
Come one and all to a group for the discussion of any and all topics D and s. This group is intended to be a resource for people of all levels of experience and, as such, everyone is encouraged to attend. Please bring all questions you may have about D/s, M/s, rituals, victuals, brats, splats, and mats.
The topic of this month’s discussion will be Multiple Partners in D/s. Although there is a topic for the discussion, given the intent of this group to be a place for sharing, we will not be strict about keeping to the topic.
You are free to arrive anytime after 6:30. Before the discussion starts, there will be a chance to mingle and eat dinner. Please bring your own food or snacks if you want. Discussion will begin at 7:00.
For this event, we will be hosting in our home in Arlington, specifically North Highland, roughly 10 minutes from Courthouse Metro. Parking is abundant but fills quickly in the evening. We will give the address to those who email ds@br.org. You must be vaccinated against COVID-19, but we will not make you show your vaccine card.

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.

NO CLASS
2024-01-02 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-12-26 19:30 - 22:00 | VA

Black Rose Presents: Hollywood Nights
2023-12-29 21:00 - 23:30 | The Crucible, 412 V St NE, Washington, DC, United States
Lights! Camera! Ass-on!
Have you ever wanted to see your name in lights? Do you love the big screen, and dream of yourself as the star of the show? Join Black Rose for a special evening when you are the star!
BR Presents: Hollywood Nights is your chance to shine! Dreaming of becoming the next photographer capturing the special moments?
We will be offering a special photography workshop from 8-10 pm with @ShutterDoll and and @CarmenMonoxide. This will help you learn how to up your photography game both in and out of the playspace. This is a time to bring your photo gear out to the Crucible and get a chance to work on your photography in a full kink space!
Excited to take more photos? Once the play party starts at 9 pm there will be a dedicated space to practice your photography with whatever kind of play you want to do. Bring your gear, bring your partners, bring your friends, and come and have a good time. For any questions about the workshop or photography please reach out to ShutterDoll: https://fetlife.com/users/11334
Not into photography? Not to worry! The photography area will be sectioned off and cameras will only be allowed in the closed off space.
As always, open play will be available with all of the Crucible’s dungeon equipment for your enjoyment from 9 pm until 2 am.
This is an 18+ event!
Black Rose/Crucible Members: $25
Guests:$35
Doors open at 8PM
There will be non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
Black Rose seeks to empower the community and celebrates diversity in gender, race, sexual orientation, and abilities. We seek to foster an open and warm environment for all.
Have questions about Black Rose? Find a friendly face at the social and chat them up! Interested in becoming a Black Rose Member? (you totally should) Click here!
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination is required. Masks welcome.

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

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

Tickle SIG play party
2023-12-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Tickle SIG Herndon location, Herndon, VA, United States
Come laugh with us!
https://fetlife.com/events/1405075 for RSVP info
We ask all participants to review the rules and “What to Expect at a TickleSIG” party in the Tickle DC – Washington Metro Area Ticking group.
Tickle SIG party begins at noon and goes til 5pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Bring a pot luck dish and your toy bag.
No alcohol, smoking or drugs are permitted, and you must be fully vaccinated for COVID.
Whether you are new to tickling or experienced, you are welcome to join in on the fun.

BR GATEWAY IS A WEEK EARLIER
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | VA
Black Rose Gateway is held on the Thursday before the first Friday of each month.
While today may be the first Thursday, tomorrow is the SECOND Friday.
Look a week back and you will find the event for this month.

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

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.

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

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

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

*RESCHEDULED* D/s Discussion Group: When Things Come Up
2023-11-13 18:30 - 21:00 | D/s SIG Arlington location, ARLINGTON, VA, United States
Come one and all to a group for the discussion of any and all topics D and s. This group is intended to be a resource for people of all levels of experience and, as such, everyone is encouraged to attend. Please bring all questions you may have about D/s, M/s, rituals, victuals, brats, splats, and mats.
The topic of tonight’s discussion is Modifying D/s When Things Come Up. Things happen in life, and sometimes relationships have to evolve. How do we manage this and keep everyone as comfortable and safe as possible? Although there is a topic for the discussion, given the intent of this group to be a place for sharing, we will not be strict about keeping to the topic.
You are free to arrive anytime after 6:30. Before the discussion starts, there will be a chance to mingle and eat dinner. Please bring your own food or snacks if you want. Discussion will begin at 7:00.
For this event, we will be hosting in our home in Arlington, specifically North Highland, roughly 10 minutes from Courthouse Metro. Parking is abundant but fills quickly in the evening. We will give the address to those who email ds@br.org. You must be vaccinated against COVID-19, but we will not make you show your vaccine card.

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

BR Gateway - November 2023
2023-11-02 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.

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

NaCK
2023-10-26 18:30 - 20:00 | VA

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

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
