


Quick Info
- When:
- 21. March 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Where:
- KARA
- Format:
- workshop
- Who can join:
- LGBTQIA+ & Friends
- Constellation:
- solo, paired, groups - all constellations welcome (everyone needs a ticket)
- Language:
- English
- What to know:
- No previous knowledge required
- What to bring:
- comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting wax on
- Questions:
- Message us via info@karada-house.de
- Add to calendar:
- Google Calendar / iCal / .ics file
Tickets
If you cannot afford this event, please check the ticket option "solidarity" for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de.
Sensation play comes in many forms, and wax play explores the edge between warmth, intensity, and pleasure. Because it involves heat and skin contact, wax play requires thoughtful preparation, clear boundaries, and informed technique.
In this workshop, Caritia guides participants through the layered and adaptable practice of wax play. Together, we will explore different types of candles, temperature awareness, safety considerations, and intentional approaches to both application and removal. Attention is given not only to physical safety, but also to nervous system regulation, communication, and connection.
The workshop is grounded in clear frameworks, negotiated boundaries, and conscious awareness of how wax play can be experienced as playful, grounding, intense, or soothing—depending on intention and context.
Topics we will cover:
- What to use and how to use it (candle types, distance, and temperature awareness)
- Health, safety, and clean-up considerations
- Preparing the body and environment
- Boundaries, consent, and clear negotiation
- Sensation, pleasure, and pacing
- Ways to self-regulate during and after play
The session will close with time for feedback, reflection, and integration.
Facilitator

More Information
Participants are advised to bring pillar candles or standard candlesticks for the workshop. These need to be a solid colour all the way through, with no scent – no white candles and no tea lights. Check the base of your candle to be sure.
The lowest burn is with soya candles; beeswax tends to be rather sharp and stinging in sensation.
Recommendations on where to buy candles in Germany: DM or a bio market. Reach out to caritia@karada-house.de for other recommendations
**No Tea Lights
LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender.
Friends describe people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer space and its marginalized community.
When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgement to and are respectful of everyone's self-expression and do not assume, presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people's chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender-straight privileges.
Friends don't have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all proactively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
- Ground floor location with 3 steps at the entrance – a wheelchair ramp is always available
- A bell on ground level for people who need support with the stairs is available
- Accessible bathroom and no thresholds throughout the space
- Parking directly in front (please message if you want to use the spot)
- Chair seating, cushions, mats, couches available
- Fidget toys, visual clocks, quiet areas to retreat to available
- Psychological first aid tools available
- Workshop is held in spoken English, German available upon request
- Karada House is a sober space
- Please do not wear perfume
- Need more support? Message us at info@karada-house.de
- Please do not attend if you are feeling sick.
- The indoor areas will be constantly aired and two HEPA-14 filters will be running the entire time. We also have outdoor areas that are open during warmer days when it is not raining.
- We provide hand and surface disinfectant, please make ample use of it.
- All appliances, surfaces, blankets, etc. will be disinfected on a regular basis and before and after every class. Blankets, towels, etc. will be washed after every use.
- For workshops that require a partner, we encourage you to bring a person from your household, safe(r) Covid-19-bubble, etc. Working with someone you do not know is possible but at your own risk.
- We reserve the right to carry out mandatory Covid tests for large events. In case of testing positive you cannot enter the event and we need to ask you to leave for the sake of safety for the other participants.




