


Quick Info
- When:
- 31. January 2026, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Where:
- KARA
- Format:
- play-shop
- Who can join:
- LGBTQIA+ & Friends
- Constellation:
- solo, paired, groups - all constellations welcome (everyone needs a ticket)
- Language:
- English
- What to know:
- You don’t need any previous experience; all experience levels are welcome. There will be blood!
- What to bring:
- a towel or two, clothing you do not mind getting marked or dirty. Participants are welcome to bring their own kit; however, we will have supplies for participants to try things out. Snacks and drinks. Questions, patience, and your curiosity are also welcome.
- 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.
There are a plethora of stories and warnings about not playing with sharp objects; however, some of us live for the thrills and giggles 😉 Let’s explore what Sharps Play is about.
Curious about tools that touch, pierce, and trace across the body with care? This 4-hour in-person workshop invites you to explore the art of sharp sensations through safety, skill, and play. Guided by a collaborative team of experienced facilitators, you’ll learn how to choose and handle your instruments with confidence, follow best practices for health and hygiene, and create supportive spaces for exploration.
This space is for those who wish to learn about or refresh their skills for sharps play. There will be three different practices – staples, needles and knives. Expect live demonstrations, hands-on practice, and plenty of shared tips and tricks. This session blends curiosity with intention — empowering you to approach intensity with knowledge, respect, and a playful spirit.
Caritia will be joined by a wonderful motley crew of collaborators who love these practices – AJ, Chris and Casey.
What we will do
- Intentional harm reduction and intention setting – the what and whys of play
- Negotiation (incorporating intersectionality) – the how
- Hands-on practice – allowing participants to get a feel and experience
- Coaching tips and tricks (optional)
- How-tos and best practices
- Three different forms sharps play
- Feedback and closing circle
Facilitator

More Information
Note: Trigger warning! There will be blood. Knives, staples, and needles will be in this space. No one has to do all the practices; however, we ask that you respect the space that is being created. Materials will be available for folks to practice and try out. You must bring your own knife for this workshop and practice.
Additional Information: There will be a sharps-jam from 7-11 pm. Only those with previous experience or who have attended this workshop may attend.
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.


