Let’s see what it is to receive the breaking of skin that is not connected to medical practice or injury. What can you discover about yourself when given the space and tools to explore needle play?
This workshop is designed to bring participants back into connection with their bodies, understanding autonomy, body boundaries and body chemistry with themselves and with others.
Caritia will guide participants in finding their pace and sensation palette with the aim of finding trust in/with themselves and those they choose to play with.
You can join this class alone or with your partner (everybody needs a ticket). Limited to 10 participants.
Event Details
Date & Time: August 12th, 2023, 11 am – 6 pm
Format: workshop/discussion/open space
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & Friends
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: N/a
What to Bring: a blindfold
Solo or Partnered: solo or partnered (everybody needs to buy a ticket)
What we will teach / offer you
– meditation
– boundaries and negotiation
– health and safety essentials ( equipment, clean up, risks)
– Why would anyone do needle play?
– effects on the body
– let’s Play
– needles, safety equipment, and hygiene clean-up will be provided (participants are welcome to bring their own supplies)
– feedback and close
Mandatory Covid-19 rules
If you would like to inform yourself about other safety measures we have in place, please consult our Covid-19 measurements here.
Accessibility Note
The workshop is held in spoken English. German can also be provided. The space, KARA, is on the ground floor but has three steps to enter the house. A ramp for wheelchairs is available at all times. There is also a parking space available right in front of the door if needed. KARA has an accessible bathroom available. There are no thresholds in the entire house. The garden is only partially accessible at the moment. During the workshop, we will sit on the floor. Sitting in a chair can also be provided. Adaptations for physical needs will be shown and can also be provided upon request. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance please message us at info@karada-house.de beforehand.
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,
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 safe(r) space and its marginalized community.
When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgment 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.
