An unconference is the mother of all skill share events and Karada House invites you to our queer & womxn’s edition. A whole weekend long (or only one day, if you like), we will gather and share skills and knowledge, arts and interests. Join us!

What exactly is a Queer Unconference?

An unconference is an event aimed at exchange of knowledge without a set agenda or presenters. The agenda is made by the attendees in a joint effort and remains flexible throughout the event. Everyone is an active participant and on eyes level.

There are four rules and one law for an unconference:

Rule #1: Whoever shows up are the right people
Rule #2: Whatever happens is fine (in kinky context this has to be consensual obviously!)
Rule #3: Whenever it starts is the right time
Rule #4: It is over when it’s over

Law: The Law of the two feet:

Everyone at an unconference is encouraged to practice the law of two feet. The law of two feet says that if you become uninterested at any point, you are encouraged to leave and join another session. In an unconference you are also invited to take breaks at any time, with the idea that it is sometimes in the breaks that the ‘A-ha’ moments arrive.

What to bring:

Everyone is required to bring a dish/some food that we can all share during the day.

Yourself and your knowledge, curiosity, comfortable clothes, all the toys you want or need for giving a workshop or having fun at the play area in the evening. The point of an unconference is to generate workshops out of the curiosity and knowledge of participants, so all we ask of you is to actually and actively participate. Also please bring your self-awareness. Give and take, baby.

Within this workshop Caritia aims to create time  and offer space to explore the sensual energy of female dominance. Embracing all that this may bring in the forms of change, balance and personal growth. During this intensive weekend each participant will be encouraged to find their personal intention to explore female dominance from their perspective with respect and devotion to ourselves and those we choose to dominant.

Using the depths of common archetypes and stereotypes, as well as, thoughts and structures that are familiar, known and yet unexplored.  Participants will be encouraged to delve into their inner characteristics to discover which of these energies can assist in enriching play, as well as everyday situations. Through principles of consensual adult play, such as primal play, tools and role play strategies each participant will be invited to explore different aspects of themselves and how those aspects interact and interchange, to bring out the stronger, dominant and commanding side of oneself.

This workshop can include exercises in meditation, breath and vocal work, icebreakers, movement and grounding exercises. Explorations into power and energy exchange, acceptance and surrender, boundaries setting, creating a scene, finding intention, sensation play, gender dynamics, gender fluidity, open attention, presence and listening. BDSM elements will also be introduced and can include D/s, role play, pain/pleasure play, sensory deprivation, humiliation, to name a few.

Structure for the each day: 

Friday, May 15: 7:30pm – 10:30pm
• Meditation
• Introduction
• Questions & Dialogue circle
• Self connection & reflection

Saturday, May 16th  11:00am – 18:00pm

• Meditation
• Ice breakers
• Finding ancestral energy
• Exploration of archetypes & principles
• What is dominance to you?
• Dominance creation – How does your dominance wish to manifest?

Sunday, May 17th  12:00pm – 18:00pm

• Meditation
• Connecting to dominance
• Experiencing your dominant side
• Feedback & Questions
• Closing

What to know:

No previous knowledge in SM is required. Curiosity and courage are appreciated. We will be working with random, as well as partners of choice throughout the weekend.

Please note: This is a gender specific workshop. This is an inclusive female, wom*n identifying, trans wom*n and folx living as gender fluid, non binary & womxn only workshop. With the play session having submissives of mixed gender identities. Additional instruction will be sent out to registered participants.

What to bring:

You are asked to bring comfortable clothing for all the days, as well as an outfit of your choosing that embodies the dominant role you wish to portray.
Bring a towel. Toys or items you wish to include in your play.
Bring a totem item – an object you can fill with energetic meaning for yourself.