Creating Intentional Space(s)

Sharing space is something that can be fun, challenging, complex and messy, no matter the dynamics.

To create a space for yourself as a solo individual is different from an event offered in a public setting involving 20 or 1000 people, for example, a play party or club night (or any other space). Are there cross over or universal aspects that can support you, your play partners and groups who desire to create space together? And what are the parts that are unique to your personal experience(s) that need to be considered to allow for you to be in a playful/intimate/open state?

In this discussion, lab & shared collaborative setting, Caritia aims to offer an inward to outward approach for creating space that offers nuance for expansion, creativity and support when walking into the unknown. As well as keys to communicating and practical ways to resolve challenges in & away from charged situations. This 3-hour workshop is a toe-dip into a complex subject, attendees will be encouraged to do their own ongoing research.

Event Details

Date & Time:  December 14th, 2021, 7-9.30 pm

Format: workshop & discussion

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & Friends

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: N/a

What to Bring:  Pen, paper, questions and an open mind to discovery

Solo or Partnered:  All constellations welcome (the ticket price is per person)

What we will teach/offer you

• meditation
• communication styles
• boundaries, negotiation and care
• what is intention? how does it relate to space or the creation of them?
• who do you wish to be in an intentional space? Character creation & persona exploration
• objects and items – what they can represent in space and support creativity
• utopias of play
• feedback and questions

Class recording: Yes. The session will be recorded and available for 14 days after the workshop. The participants will not be recorded.

Who is this event for?

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 describes 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 safe(r) 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 pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.

Photo: René De Sans