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SUMMARY:NO CLASS - Christmas Eve
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URL:https://br.org/event/no-class-christmas-eve/
CATEGORIES:!Exception,Tuesday Night
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T200000
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SUMMARY:BDSM Fuck-Ups: How They Happen and How to Move Past Them with Carmen Monoxide
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nNo one is perfect\, and everyone is bound to screw up in some capacity over time. Preventing problems before they happen is great\, but how you respond to a scene gone sideways or making a mistake is equally important\, with big repercussions for everyone involved. This class utilizes discussion and case study-style re-enactments to break down common errors and best practices for players. This class features discussion of consent violations\, abuse\, and assault as an integral part of the educational content. A TW will be provided at the beginning of class.\n \nPresenter Bio\nA former teacher with a lifelong passion for the bizarre and filthy\, Carmen Monoxide (she/they) also works as a kink professional\, event organizer\, sex educator\, and relationship coach. She has presented for small\, medium\, and large events across North America. She founded Femme Fatale\, a kink event company\, and throws monthly parties in the Washington\, DC area. She sometimes takes her clothes off and performs onstage and on camera\, and is passionate about helping people overcome fear and shame in order to have authentic\, fulfilling\, sexy experiences. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/bdsm-fuck-ups-how-they-happen-and-how-to-move-past-them-with-carmen-monoxide/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T200000
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SUMMARY:Bondage on a Budget (Community Outreach Class) with Doña NyteMare
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nStarting out into this wonderful world of kink doesn’t have to cost you an arm and leg. I will show you some creative and inexpensive ways to enjoy kink and not break the bank. \nPresenter Bio\nI have been active in the kink community since 1998\, beginning as a submissive and now as a dominant. I am the happy owner of my boy Len for the past 8 years and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others.\n \nAs a Community Outreach event\, this class is free. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/bondage-on-a-budget-community-outreach-class-with-dona-nytemare/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T213000
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SUMMARY:Mummification with Blackthorne
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nIn 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. \nPresenter Bio\nBlackthorne (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. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/mummification-with-blackthorne-2/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T213000
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SUMMARY:Your PhD in Understanding Submissives with Undergroundsea
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nTake away models and terminology that will help you understand\, negotiate\, and (for s-types) explain your brand of submission. Learn about (a) 6 types of masochism\, (b) 3 core languages of D/s\, (c) 5 need centers of submissives\, (d) 9 motivation types of service submissives\, and (e) 2 distinct types of humiliation play. This class brings together highlights of multiple classes to give a broader picture of how submissives are wired. It often prompts breakthrough discussions for attendees. \nHelpful to \n\nDominants who wish for a broader understanding of submissives\nSubmissives who wish to learn models and terminology to examine and articulate their submission\n\nPresenter Bio\nUndergroundsea has been in kink for 20+ years. He presents nationally to help people understand kink\, especially submission.\n \nHe serves on Advisory Board for DomCon BDSM weekend conventions. He previously wrote BDSM columns\, represented BDSM on college campuses and mainstream forums\, and chaired Austin TNG.\n \nHe splits time between Austin and DC. He performed with a DC kinky burlesque/comedy troupe. He helped keep Austin weird by arranging fetish nights where he wrote\, performed in\, and picked music for fetish shows. BDSM influences his artistic expression in the form of fetish photography\, DJing music\, dance\, writings\, and kinky stand-up comedy. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/your-phd-in-understanding-submissives-with-undergroundsea/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T213000
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SUMMARY:Fantasies Realized: The Art of Role Playing in Kink Content with Alisa Millard
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nReady to dive into your wildest fantasies? Join us for a playful and immersive workshop designed to help you bring your erotic role-play scenes to life! Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced player\, this class will guide you through exploring fantasies\, building characters\, and staying in the moment. \nWe’ll kick things off with a fun embodiment exercise to get you moving\, then dive into the juicy stuff—how to talk about your fantasies\, negotiate scenes\, and use breathwork and rituals to fully embody your character. Plus\, you’ll get tips on how to stay in the zone and navigate any slip-ups. \nWe’ll also cover the essentials of consent\, boundaries\, and aftercare to make sure your play is safe\, sexy\, and satisfying. By the end\, you’ll feel empowered to create hotter\, more connected role-play experiences. \nDuration: 75 minutes\nWho Should Attend: Kinksters of all levels \nPresenter Bio\nAlisa is a Somatica trained sex and relationship coach and the founder of Intimacy Illumination. With a passion for de-shamifying sexual and relationship experiences\, Alisa specializes in helping individuals and couples deepen their connections\, enhance communication\, and explore their desires in a judgment-free environment. As an active member of both the kink and LGBTQIA communities\, Alisa brings a unique\, inclusive perspective to her work\, ensuring that all clients feel seen\, respected\, and empowered in their journey toward deeper intimacy and self-awareness. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/fantasies-realized-the-art-of-role-playing-in-kink-content-with-alisa-millard/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T213000
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SUMMARY:Delicious Deprivation with TouchDeep and HeartBound
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nSensory deprivation is hot and powerful! This hands-on workshop is an excursion into using deprivation of sight\, hearing\, speech\, and touch to create deep\, intense experiences. We’ll go from beginning to advanced level with tools and techniques that Integrate into all aspects of kink. There are lots of opportunities throughout the workshop to get actual experience. \nPresenter Bio\nTouchDeep and HeartBound have brought their highly-engaging\, authentic style of presenting to dozens of events across the country. Their classes are about creating deep human connection\, sensual touch\, and exploring the sacred sexual completeness of the body/mind/spirit relationship (but without all of that “woo” talk!)\, in the context of kink and BDSM. \nThey lead practical\, energetic\, “try-it-now” classes\, that are often full-immersion\, dynamic\, hands-on experiences! All are hot\, fun\, and intense. \nYou’ll be delighted by their pretense-free\, down-to-earth\, classes that are superbly organized and fully researched. They love what they do (and each other: they’re lifetime-committed polyamorous partners)\, and it shows in every way. Participants love their unique approach to presenting! \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/delicious-deprivation-with-touchdeep-and-heartbound/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T213000
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SUMMARY:Creating Intimacy and Connection within a Rope Scene with Sam
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nSo you know how to tie a single column\, maybe you can even throw on a harness… but past patterns and knots\, there is a lovely person at the end of our ropes…\nso how do we go from just using our technical skills\, to creating a real connection with the person you’re tying? Whether you’re new\, experienced\, tying someone for the first time or with your established rope partner\, this class will show you ways and concepts to create impactful intimacy in your rope scenes and beyond. \nRope is the conduit\, connection is the goal. \nPurpose: Teaching skills & concepts to Rope tops & switches on how to create connection in and out of a rope scene. \nStructure will be a mix of lecture\, Demoing\, and some exercises for participants. \nI would recommend folks bring at least 1-2 hanks of rope\, and shears/cutting device. \nSkill level: Any\, preferably at least comfortable tying a single column of their choice. \nPresenter Bio\nSam (they/them) is a queer\, non-binary\, neurodivergent\, rope-obsessed goblin with a great love for movement\, all things touch\, and learning the what/why/how of connection between beings. Basically\, an intimacy slut. They’ve been a rope bottom for 7 years\, switch/self-tier/Top for 2 years\, and a kinkster longer than that. \nAs a certified Professional Cuddler\, they are passionate about touch rooted in consent and pleasure\, and will scream from the rooftops about how connection is vital to healing and living a joyful life. \nThis goblin helps perpetuate the rope bottom to self tier to Top pipeline and is proud of it.  \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/creating-intimacy-and-connection-within-a-rope-scene-with-sam/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T213000
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SUMMARY:The Wide World of Emotional Masochism with Tom B
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nHave 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? \nIn 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! \nPresenter Bio\nTom has been around the DC kink community for over 20 years. He is a Black Rose Emeritus Board Member\, Crucible manager\, 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\, multiple kittens and an older pupper. Always there is far too much to do and too little time to do it. \nHumiliation 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. \nHis 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. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/the-wide-world-of-emotional-masochism-with-tom-b/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T213000
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SUMMARY:Torture/ Interrogation with Mister Chris
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nWhat is your name? What is your Quest? What is your favorite color? \nWe have ways of making you talk. \nTorture and Interrogation have many faces: polite interviews\, fear play\, targeted application of pain\, threats and coercion\, compromise\, and punishment. What is most important for a powerful and successful scene is “What is the story?” you can both agree on. Without buy-in\, it’s hard to keep a straight face while trying to enjoy this type of scene. \nWe’ll discuss how to set up your story\, what you want the energy to be in your scene\, how to use props and costume\, setting up the long game\, and some of the intense pre-negotiation needed\, as well as the aftercare that can sometimes come as a surprise to partners. \nWith tips and focus areas for both tops and bottoms\, this class is sure to get to the heart of the matter. \nPresenter Bio\nMister 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.” \nMister 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. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/torture-interrogation-with-mister-chris/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240812T235152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T235152Z
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SUMMARY:The Edge of Desire: Knife Play 101 with Jamie Joy
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nCome sharpen your skills in this edgy and seductive workshop on Knife Play for the bold and adventurous! From selecting the perfect blade to building a heart-pounding scene\, this class promises to send shivers down your spine. Our skilled instructor will cover the essential principles of safety\, consent\, and effective communication\, so that you can engage in this powerful form of sensation play with confidence and care. We will cover different types of knives\, sensual and sadistic techniques\, using knives for impact play\, how to remove clothes with a knife\, temperature play with knives\, and knife fucking. Through explicit live demonstration\, you will learn how to create a thrilling yet controlled experience for you and your partners. This class is open to all genders\, sexualities\, and experience levels. Come and play! \nPresenter Bio\nJamie Joy (they/them) is a queer trans Jewish sex educator and hungry slut for freaky fantasies and kinky perversions. Their life and work is committed to spreading joy\, pleasure\, and consent through community organizing. As a triple fire sign Sagittarius\, Jamie Joy is passionate about dancing while eating\, playing sadistically with flaming floggers\, and teaching people about the wonders of anal fisting. They are always excited to connect with new friends; you can find them on Instagram @badjewboy or email them at jamiejoyeducation@gmail.com. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/the-edge-of-desire-knife-play-101-with-jamie-joy/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240904T002547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T002547Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Play 101 - Fire Fundamentals with Caramel_Sutra
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nFire Play can take many forms and shapes\, but it all starts with the fundamentals. This class is intended as an introduction to fire play to learn the basic practical skills necessary to incorporate fire play in a risk-aware manner and navigate fire-based hazards. Various styles and application techniques will be shown to give a glimpse into the wide range of possibilities of fire play. \n** This class will have live lit flames during the fire theory and demonstration of basic fire techniques portions of the class. Please come and join me as we take a look at fire play from the kindling up and we’ll discuss the following topics: \n\nWhat is Fire Play?\nHow does Fire Work? Fire Theory and More\nFire Safety and First Aid Essentials\nNegotiating for Fire Play for Tops and Bottoms\nDetermining A Fire Play Space\nFire Kit Essentials\nTips and Advice for Fire Bottoming\nBasic Fire Techniques and Positions\n\nPresenter Bio\nCaramel_Sutra (He/Him) is a queer POC extrovert currently based in the DMV area. He takes inspiration from music and science with a heavy splash of sadism to create exciting and fun scenes. It’s been almost two decades since he found his home in the kink\, alt lifestyle\, and queer communities\, and is showing no signs of slowing down. He finds joy in bringing people together and creating spaces through community organizing. Outside of the kink community\, you can find him playing bass guitar\, practicing acroyoga and circus arts\, and lifting weights around to appease his inner himbo. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/fire-play-101-fire-fundamentals-with-caramel_sutra/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240714T210557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T234958Z
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SUMMARY:Build-A-Fear Workshop: Fear Play 101 with Alixzander
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nThis 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. \nPresenter Bio\nAlixzander 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. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/build-a-fear-workshop-fear-play-101-with-alixzander/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T213000
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SUMMARY:Negotiations with MoProblems
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nYou don’t get what you don’t ask for. The first step in any amazing scene is a strong negotiation\, but kinksters aren’t always using the same language\, and it can be nerve wracking to ask for something new or risky. This class will cover how to establish boundaries\, express desires\, and ensure all parties’ needs are met through practical exercises and real-world scenarios. \nWe’ll approach negotiation with an emphasis on the importance of clear communication\, consent\, and mutual understanding. Desires and boundaries both have nuance\, and we’ll tackle how to first understand what you want\, and how to express that to others. \nNo conversation on negotiation is complete without addressing the psychology of power dynamics\, the role of safewords\, and the importance of aftercare; we’ll provide participants with the tools to create safe\, consensual\, and fulfilling scenes from the moment an idea pops into your head\, until you’ve finished aftercare. The course will cover techniques for addressing unexpected situations\, managing emotional responses\, and maintaining a balance of power that respects all participants’ limits and desires \nAfter this course you should be able to navigate even the most complex negotiations with confidence and empathy. \nPresenter Bio\nMo or @MoProblems (any/all) is a queer genderfluid kinkster entering a second year in the local DC scene. Mo has been exploring what it means to exist on both sides of the slash. A frequent student of Black Rose\, Mo is a new presenter with a decade of experience as a trainer and coach\, and nearly 20 years of experience with both sides of a blowjob. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/negotiations-with-moproblems/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240714T205314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T205345Z
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SUMMARY:Rubber Bands\, Sting One and Sting Two with Shanghai
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nRubber bands\, friend or foe? Not just for the office anymore\, rubber bands can offer a pinchy\, stingy feeling or can pack a wallop that they won’t see coming. For over 10 years Shanghai has been teaching people how to pervert the lowly rubber band into something to be feared\, revered\, and steered clear of. And yet\, they always come back for more! (This class has a hands-on component towards the end where attendees can make their rubber band toys with supplies I provide.) \nPresenter Bio\nShanghai is a former DMV area local who grew up in the suburbs of the nation’s capital and now resides in the Tampa Bay\, FL area after retiring from the corporate world in 2019. In 1999 she found out that there was a name for what she had been attracted to most of her life\, that there were people with like minds and interests just waiting to teach her more\, and that BSDM could be practiced in a loving and caring relationship. She finally burst onto the local Washington\, DC scene in early 2000\, quickly outgrew the idea that she was submissive\, and embraced her true calling as a Top. \nIn her 20-plus years in the scene\, Shanghai has presented and taught for The Crucible\, Black Rose\, Camp Crucible\, and smaller more intimate groups on various topics that include foot worship\, dungeon etiquette\, single tail\, rubber bands\, and clothespins. Along with her husband\, she has presented on more taboo subjects. Shanghai became the ‘Godmother’ of Camp Crucible’s Kidnapping Event when Frazier and Susan asked her to design and devise the event for the first camp in 2004. She is proud to have held the position of head of kidnapping until she hung up her boots to raise her family. \nShe served as Frazier’s right-hand and General Manager for many years at the Crucible location on Half Street and retired from the Board of Directors when she moved to Florida with K13\, her husband and partner of 24 years\, and their two spoiled rotten dogs. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/rubber-bands-sting-one-and-sting-two-with-shanghai/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240726T190243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T201733Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Vetting (Community Outreach Class) with Alex McGeorge
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nMany of you asked for a virtual version of September 10th’s Vetting Class and we heard you! See the Zoom link below. \nBDSM is impossible to do without risk. One of the key factors to consider is the person(s) you’re doing BDSM with. How do we figure out what risks come from the humans we do BDSM with? This class will cover vetting potential play partners for different scenarios and risk profiles. The goal is to guide attendees towards determining their personal list of essential questions to ask during vetting\, how to analyze the information provided by a human sources (including themselves) and making decisions based on that information. \nPresenter Bio\nAlex 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. \nAs a Community Outreach event\, this class is free. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/virtual-vetting-community-outreach-class-with-alex-mcgeorge/
LOCATION:Zoom\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240726T024810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T024810Z
UID:10000258-1725998400-1726003800@br.org
SUMMARY:Vetting (Community Outreach Class) with Alex McGeorge
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nBDSM is impossible to do without risk. One of the key factors to consider is the person(s) you’re doing BDSM with. How do we figure out what risks come from the humans we do BDSM with? This class will cover vetting potential play partners for different scenarios and risk profiles. The goal is to guide attendees towards determining their personal list of essential questions to ask during vetting\, how to analyze the information provided by a human sources (including themselves) and making decisions based on that information. \nPresenter Bio\nAlex 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. \nAs a Community Outreach event\, this class is free. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/vetting-community-outreach-class-with-alex-mcgeorge/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240714T205009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T205104Z
UID:10000198-1725393600-1725399000@br.org
SUMMARY:BDSM on the Autism Spectrum with Akasha Eden
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nExploring BDSM as a person with autism\, or in relationship/dynamic with people with autism. Smartphones can be useful for interactive activities \nPresenter Bio\nAkasha is an avid reader\, author\, corporate finance and legal professional\, book club leader and advocate for the following: social justice and equity in cannabis in both a sociopolitical and criminal justice context\, LGBTQIAA+ rights and representation\, BIPOC liberation and the need for accomplices and allies\, as well as womanism and intersectionality in the bell hooks\, Vi Johnson and Kimberlé Crenshaw traditions.
Having been in the kink community for 12 years\, her experiences span the United States\, France\, Korea\, Japan and the United Kingdom\, with her home scene being NYC. Her kink experiences include: educating on neurodiversity and spirituality in the kink community\, transitioning in and out of dynamics\, preservation of Leather/kink culture and other topics\, authoring books like Diary of a Leather rope bunny and The Dance of Shadows\, presenting and moderating at conferences\, leading the TNG Long Island chapter\, being a member of MAsT Metro NY and ONYX Pearls New York/Northeast and mentoring those new to her home kink community. \nAs a Black\, first-gen college student who now possesses several advanced degrees\, sits on several boards and is an attorney featured in a vanilla documentary\, Akasha’s mission within the community and outside of it is to educate and serve as an example of eternal studenthood\, continual improvement\, and a model of servant-leadership. \nSocial Media: Instagram: akashic_eden Fetlife – akashic_eden \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/bdsm-on-the-autism-spectrum-with-akasha-eden/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240726T024105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T024105Z
UID:10000257-1724788800-1724794200@br.org
SUMMARY:Flogging 101 with Danielle
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nThis class will cover the essentials of flogging in BDSM\, emphasizing safety\, communication\, and technique. It includes demonstrations and instructional time with various floggers\, followed by lab time. Attendees who would like to utilize lab time are encouraged to bring their own floggers and someone to practice with. \nPresenter Bio\nDanielle 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. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/flogging-101-with-danielle/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240714T204532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T205040Z
UID:10000197-1724184000-1724189400@br.org
SUMMARY:Age Play 101 with Dawn Sparkles aka Bubbles
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nThis class will be an introduction to Ageplay as a kink and as an umbrella term for other kinks you may be interested in (DDlg\, Cg/l\, MDlb\, etc). Please come with an open mind and open heart! \nTopics Covered:\nWhat is Ageplay?\nDark Ageplay Basics\nAge Regression vs Ageplay\nIssues related to Ageplay\nPractice Roles in Ageplay\nD/s and Ageplay \nAnd more! \nPresenter Bio\nDawnSparkles aka Bubbles is a dutiful service submissive and a passionate masochist from the New England area. Bubbles can be found cuddling her rats\, making kinky gear\, and presenting a class or two with a specialty in ageplay\, service submission\, and latex fetishism! A fervent writer and chronic oversharer\, Bubbles is passionate about spearheading changes in community health standards for the kink scene and all of its participants. \nSocial Media: IG definitelydawnsparkles https://fetlife.com/users/7496092 \n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/age-play-101-with-dawn-sparkles/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240626T002558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T002558Z
UID:10000187-1723579200-1723584600@br.org
SUMMARY:How Not To Become A Harm Doer with Savage
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nVery few harm doers set out to become one. Very few people expect someone they love or trust to be accused of harm. Yet communities seem to cycle through seasons of harm\, call out\, and silence\, often surprised and resistant to acknowledge when someone they or someone they care for are accused. If the harm doer is not me\, then how can I keep my community safe? If I could be a harm doer\, how do I know and what can I do to prevent it? Taken from the perspective of shame resilience research and human social group behavior\, this workshop will explore personal\, small group\, and community accountability approaches to understand harm as a behavior and interrupt cycles of harm before they become patterns and identity. \nPresenter Bio\n\nSavage (any pronouns) queermudgeon\, delightworker\, pleasure activist and Good Trouble. Savage is an embodiment specialist\, game designer\, storyteller\,and neurodivergent third culture nomad. They aspire to be a NPC Quest Giver\, but often find themselves dragged along on adventures\, or doing witchy cryptid things in the woods. Savage’s default world background in social work\, public health\, data design and systems transformation inform a habit of creating collaborative classes designed to teach complex concepts with fun and play. A decade plus in kink\, alt sex\, queer and spiritual communities blend with a science-minded approach to all the nerdy passions available\, though the breadth of topics can be overwhelming even to them\, such as teaching mindful deepthroat practices one day and ethics for private practice clinicians the next. Savage’s certifications in somatic bodywork approaches (somatic experiencing) and psychedelic-assisted interventions are part of a life of curiosity that somehow also finds time for cuddles\, inspiring erotica\, writing\, making weird art\, singing with gusto\, and tending the gardens of their friendships and communities. \n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/how-not-to-become-a-harm-doer-with-savage/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240626T002347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T002411Z
UID:10000186-1722369600-1722375000@br.org
SUMMARY:Artistic Wax Play with Skeleton_Bitch
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nKnown for being an agent of sensuality and sometimes sadistic fun\, wax play can also be an avenue for incorporating artistic expression into your scene. Whether you want to give someone wings\, turn them into a lava lamp\, or make the rainbow drip on someone’s curves; there are many possibilities for turning someone into an art piece while giving them lovely sensations. \nThis class will cover: \n\nSome sources of artistic inspiration\nSome quick color theory to create eye-catching wax play\nWhat kind of wax works best for what effects\nHow to use different body parts and positions to achieve different visual effects\nDifferent types of materials that can be incorporated\n\nDifferent types of artistic wax play will be demonstrated on a demo bottom to show you how you bring forth your inner artist while leading a scene. \nWe recommend that participants have attended or watched a Wax Play 101 class or demo\, or read this Introduction to Wax Play guide by ONYX in preparation for this class. \nPresenter Bio\n\n@Skeleton_Bitch (they/he/she)\, aka Lizzie\, aka Picasso of Pain\, is a disabled\, genderfluid dominant/sadist/artist. They are one of the hosts of the monthly queer-centered play party\, @qinkdc and the Director of Education for @br_BlackRose. They have been participating in kink since 2006 and part of the DMV kink community since 2022. They have been navigating the nuances of being kinky while living with multiple chronic illnesses and being autistic with ADHD (AuDHD) and what that means for them as a dominant\, top\, and organizer. They also love artistic\, high-concept scenes that bring various media and forms of expression to play. \n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/artistic-wax-play-with-skeleton_bitch/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240626T002027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T002027Z
UID:10000185-1721764800-1721770200@br.org
SUMMARY:Blow Jobs 101 with MoProblems
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nFrom anniversary presents to strangers in airport bathrooms\, Blowjobs are a ubiquitous part of our sexual culture\, and frankly can be fun to give and receive\, but most of us never get any instruction on how to best suck dick\, or what to do with our hands.This class is intended to review the basics of providing or receiving fellatio\, and create a space for the sharing of best practices on how to pleasure partners with penises. \nWe’ll go over the art of giving a blowjob\, starting before anything is ever in a mouth to how to know if you’ve finished. As penis are as diverse as those of us who have them\, we’ll go over factors that can impact pleasure for both giver and receiver\, including basic anatomy of a penis. We’ll also go over communication before during and after a blowjob so you can continue to improve your skills as an oral top or bottom. \nNo supplies are needed for this class\, but feel free to bring your favorite phallus or phallic objects to practice on. This is not a deepthroating class\, so no need to break out the bananas or eggplants\, though they’re always welcome. Whether you’re a cocksucker extraordinaire or have just recently been a little curious about penises\, this class aims to provide you with something new. All skill levels\, experiences\, and anatomies are welcome. \nPresenter Bio\n\nMo or @MoProblems (any/all) is a queer genderfluid kinkster entering a second year in the local DC scene. Mo has been exploring what it means to exist on both sides of the slash. A frequent student of Black Rose\, Mo is a new presenter with a decade of experience as a trainer and coach\, and nearly 20 years of experience with both sides of a blowjob. \n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/blow-jobs-101-with-moproblems/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240516T162138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T160226Z
UID:10000166-1721160000-1721165400@br.org
SUMMARY:The Ins and Outs of Strap-On Sex with Jamie Joy
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nGrab your harness and get ready to learn the ins and outs of strap-on sex! Whether you are just getting started or have been strapping for years\, this space is for you. Topics will include: picking the right harness and toy\, communication\, positions for giver & receiver\, toy additions\, g-spot and p-spot techniques\, and more! You will walk away feeling prepared and confident to harness the power of your strap. \nPresenter Bio\n\nJamie Joy (they/them) is a queer trans Jewish sex educator and hungry slut for freaky fantasies and kinky perversions. Their life and work is committed to spreading joy\, pleasure\, and consent through community organizing. As a triple fire sign Sagittarius\, Jamie Joy is passionate about dancing while eating\, playing sadistically with flaming floggers\, and teaching people about the wonders of anal fisting. They are always excited to connect with new friends; you can find them on Instagram @badjewboy or email them at jamiejoyeducation@gmail.com. \n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/the-ins-and-outs-of-strap-on-sex-with-jamie-joy/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240605T000516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T000516Z
UID:10000174-1720555200-1720560600@br.org
SUMMARY:Playing with Deaf People with Meredith
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nHave you ever wanted to play with a deaf person\, but been uncertain how to get started? Regardless of what type of play you’re looking for\, there are plenty of techniques you can apply to make it go more easily. Learn basics about deaf culture\, methods for communication\, tips for playing safely\, and some relevant signs. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions. This class will have an ASL interpreter. \nPresenter Bio\n\nMeredith 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. \n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/playing-with-deaf-people-with-meredith/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240520T160603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T155659Z
UID:10000168-1719950400-1719955800@br.org
SUMMARY:NO CLASS - Independence Day
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URL:https://br.org/event/no-class-independence-day/
CATEGORIES:!Exception,Tuesday Night
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240607T133955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T133955Z
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SUMMARY:Get Your Body Ready for Rope:  Body Awareness & Injury Prevention for Both Sides of the Slash with Abundant Mischief
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nDoes your body ever feel grumpy the day after doing rope\, but you don’t know why? Do you aspire to do more physically challenging rope\, but are not sure how to get there? This class will draw upon techniques from sports medicine\, dance\, and circus arts to provide simple exercises for deepening your body awareness and learning how to protect your body from injuries while tying or being tied. This class will include: A simple full-body warm-up that can also be used prior to play or other physical activities Exercises for improving your awareness of how your body feels in a particular moment or position Tips for improving your awareness of where your body is in a particular space\, and how to stay alert to potential nearby obstacles or hazards Joint stability exercises for active bottoming Functional movement tips for avoiding stressing out your joints while topping \nPresenter Bio\n\nAbundantMischief is a queer polyamorous toppy switch\, gleeful sadomasochist\, and enthusiastic boot fetishist. She has been active in the Northeast US kink community for over 16 years\, and enjoys bringing crossover knowledge from her 2 decades of experience as a professional dancer\, circus artist\, and performing arts educator into her kink teaching. She has taught for Dark Odyssey\, TES\, TESFest\, Tethered Together\, IMsLBB\, Pragmatic Kink\, MAsT: Auckland\, CUFF\, House of Kush\, House of SCK\, and Black Rose. \n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/get-your-body-ready-for-rope-body-awareness-injury-prevention-for-both-sides-of-the-slash-with-abundant-mischief/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240520T160512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T155628Z
UID:10000167-1718740800-1718746200@br.org
SUMMARY:NO CLASS - Fusion
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URL:https://br.org/event/no-class-fusion/
CATEGORIES:!Exception,Tuesday Night
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240603T202357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T202357Z
UID:10000173-1718136000-1718141400@br.org
SUMMARY:Pressure Points: Mapping Your Pleasure/Mapping Your Pain with Willow&Whittney
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nIn the movie\, Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex …\, a new husband complains to a friend that his wife is frigid. The friend asks the husband if he knows where her erogenous zones are. The husband’s reply\, “Yes. Her father gave me a map!” Few of us have such accommodating in-laws\, but with some time and a sense of adventure\, you can map your own partner’s pleasure and pain spots. This playshop begins with an introduction to therapeutic trigger points and how to exploit them. Throughout the course\, we will take a head-to-toe inventory and practice finding and manipulating these spots. Participants will walk away wearing a map for later kinky fun! \nPresenter Bio\n\nWillow is a queer sadomasochistic switch who will never tire of rope\, blood\, or hooks. Equally happy with a goofy\, laugh-out-loud or nail-bitingly intense scene\, kink is a core part of who he is and what he does. During the pandemic\, Willow embraced online education and has garnered an international following on The Willow Show. He has a flair for getting others hooked with his approachable\, engaging\, and always entertaining teaching style. Willow shares his infectious excitement through a wide variety of hands-on classes\, which you can see alongside his other shenanigans on Patreon and Fetlife: https://linktr.ee/TheWillowShow As a medical professional and professional pervert\, he can certainly say: one person’s torture\, is another person’s Tuesday! Whittney is a kinky polymath with over 30 years of exploring BDSM and teaching on a wide variety of kinky and non-kinky subjects. A respected Priest in the Pagan community\, talented massage and yoga therapist\, and registered nurse\, he uses his diverse skill set to enrich his teaching and further his community service. He currently serves as a board member\, Safety Officer\, and Dungeon Daddy for The Crucible in Washington\, DC.  Whittney and his Boy Willow lead SuspenDC\, a crew of kinky hook suspension artists specializing in tailored and transformative experiences. See the benefits and feel the advantage of a lifetime of experience and service to the BDSM community\, and come watch their team help people defy fear\, gravity\, and common sense as they Get Hooked and Fly! \n\nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/pressure-points-mapping-your-pleasure-mapping-your-pain-with-willowwhittney/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013335
CREATED:20240516T161213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T202141Z
UID:10000155-1717531200-1717536600@br.org
SUMMARY:Disability Perspectives in Kink Panel Discussion with Lizzie
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nThis panel on disability perspectives in kink has the purpose of fostering understanding\, inclusivity\, and empowerment within the kink community. By providing a platform for dialogue\, education\, and sharing of experiences\, we are aiming to dismantle stigmas\, address misconceptions\, and advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities in kinky spaces. Through discussions on accessibility\, consent\, adaptation\, and pleasure\, we hope these kinds of panels promote a more inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can explore and express their desires authentically\, regardless of ability. \nThis panel discussion will not encompass all disabilities and experiences\, but is meant to help some folks start a dialogue and consider how going forward we can collectively normalize these conversations. \nTo better accommodate attendees and participants with a variety of disabilities\, we are asking that attendees wear masks. Panelists will be at least 10 feet away from the audience and may choose whether or not to wear masks to accommodate those deaf/hard of hearing. \nPresenter Bio\n\n@Skeleton_Bitch (they/he/she)\, aka Lizzie\, aka Picasso of Pain\, is a disabled\, genderfluid dominant/sadist/artist and one of the hosts of the monthly queer-centered play party\, @qinkdc. They have been participating in kink since 2006 and part of the DMV kink community since 2022. They have been navigating the nuances of being kinky while living with multiple chronic illnesses and being autistic with ADHD (AuDHD) and what that means for them as a dominant\, top\, and organizer. \n\n@Mr_Fox (they/he) is a queer\, neurodivergent & disabled\, polyamorous kinkster with experience as a Dom\, sub\, and primal player. Fox is passionate and nerdy about mental health education and advocacy\, community organizing\, and facilitating connection and growth. Fox is a proud co-founder of The Compound at Camp Social Club\, and the founder of Indecent Enterprises\, hosting monthly community & play events in the DC\, MD\, and VA area from 2012 to 2021. \n  \nAlex McGeorge (@texarcana) has been involved with BDSM in the Washington\, DC area for a truly boring amount of time. He currently is best known as co-organizer and event runner for The Crucible’s Dungeon 101. Alex has taught on spanking since 2012 through Dungeon 101 and other topics for events such as Black Rose\, FetFest\, MsC\, CLAW Getaway 2022 and internationally. When not enjoying the suffering of others Alex works on the offensive side of computer security for a cloud provider\, enjoys running around in nature and sometimes indulging in his compulsion to get into places he’s not supposed to be. \n  \nA former teacher with a lifelong passion for the bizarre and filthy\, @CarmenMonoxide (she/they) also works as a kink professional\, event organizer\, sex educator\, and relationship coach. She has presented for small\, medium\, and large events across North America. She founded Femme Fatale\, a kink event company\, and throws monthly parties in the Washington\, DC area. She sometimes takes her clothes off and performs onstage and on camera\, and is passionate about helping people overcome fear and shame in order to have authentic\, fulfilling\, sexy experiences. \nTickets are $5 for Black Rose Members and Members of Reciprocal Groups with their Membership Card and $10 for non-members. \nAll ticket sales are at the door. \n\nEmail info@br.org for more information about Black Rose or its events. \nAccessibility accommodations are available upon request to accessibility@br.org. Please give us two weeks’ notice. \nIf you have questions or would like to request a class topic\, please email education@br.org
URL:https://br.org/event/disability-perspectives-in-kink-panel-discussion-with-lizzie/
LOCATION:The Crucible\, 412 V St NE\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tuesday Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Team":MAILTO:education@br.org
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