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This Easter month, we’ll interrogate the Christian underpinnings of kink and BDSM aesthetics by turning towards the concept of “suffering.” We will read Emannuel Levinas’ essay “Useless Suffering” alongside discussions of seme in Japanese rope bondage. We’ll ask: what are the political implications of connecting beauty, meaning, and suffering? What would a tying, kink, or...
So little space is gifted to sadness and grief; frequently, these emotions are bypassed and sidelined. Caritia believes honouring, acknowledging, and releasing grief can be liberating for all aspects of your body and life. How can the practices of kink intentionally support opening up of self? Supported by the ritual container of collective gathering. Caritia...
We will continue to discuss Arron Trammell's paper and now book 'Play, Trauma and the Black Experience', as it holds many nuances. This is a separatist space to discuss and lab about kink, intimacy, and virtual play space for black, brown and Indigenous folks. For quite some time, Caritia has been musing on encouraging and...
We all have conflicts. With ourselves, with our loved ones and our collaborators, as well as social and political ones. We often perceive the very concept of conflict as negative, and we are not often taught methods to face it. However, it can also be an opportunity to get to know ourselves and others while...
If you want to host, organize and hold space for others to explore their sexuality, we made a workshop for you. Mel has 6 years of experience holding space and hosting events for the queer, kinky and neurodivergent, disabled community. Come with us to explore how to arrange the evening, where to put the condoms,...
Every spring, we ask people to volunteer a bit of their time, skills and muscles to help repair and build things in the house and also to do a good, in-depth spring cleaning. We will dedicate an entire weekend to taking care of the most precious asset we have - a physical space. If you...
This class covers first aid fundamentals for the most common situations kinksters might encounter, as well as worst-case scenarios. We will also discuss specific information and considerations for professionals doing paid session work with clients. What we will cover legalities basic anatomy (circulation, oxygen, sugar, nerves, etc) and conditions that can affect these (bleeding/clotting disorders,...
In recognition of International Workers' Day, our May session will be about the concept of “work.” Pushing against cultural norms within BDSM and kink scenes that have historically been structured to distance BDSM and kink from sex work, we’ll inquire what it means to understand what we do within the context of work. Along the...
Opening up relationships can bring up a lot of emotions, it can be challenging and chaotic at times but also exciting. It is a great opportunity to become aware of what we appreciate and what we would like to change in our existing relationships. This two part series is designed for people who would like...
This 2-hour in-person workshop offers a foundational overview of power exchange and power dynamics within kink. It is a theoretical, lecture- and conversation-based class focused on concepts, language, and frameworks rather than physical practice. What we’ll cover Basic definitions of power and power exchange in kink Different ways of playing with power from this framing,...
This is a space dedicated to everyone self-identifying as fat who’s into shibari or other types of rope bondage. We will luxuriate, rant, do rope, and just generally engage in revolutionary action. Together, we’ll center fat joy, fat bodies, and fat experience in rope — without apology and without shrinking ourselves. This gathering prioritizes comfort,...
(R)Open Stage is where the Karada House rope community steps into the spotlight. It’s an evening of experimentation, courage, creativity, and connection — whether it’s someone’s very first time on stage or their twentieth shibari showcase. Come perform. Come witness. Come cheer your friends and buddies on as they take that leap. This is a performance...
