


Quick Info
- When:
- 1. 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 experience necessary.
- What to bring:
- pen, paper or your preferred tools for writing, comfortable clothing, 1 or 2 items for play - either to use on yourself or for others
- 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.
What happens when power is guided by intention? When leadership is rooted in clarity, consent, and a personal why?
In this 3-hour play lab, participants are invited to explore how power dynamics and intention come together to shape meaningful, intentional play. Through guided inquiry, structured exercises, and reflective moments, we will examine how hierarchy, choice, and desire influence connection.
Caritia offers questions, games, and embodied reflections to support participants in identifying what empowerment means to them—whether through leading, following, negotiating, or co-creating. Together, we will explore where confidence comes from, how intentions can be communicated clearly, and how play can be shaped to support collaboration, vulnerability, and mutual enjoyment.
What we will explore:
- Identify and articulate their personal intentions for play, connection, and power exchange.
- Recognize how different power dynamics and hierarchies shape experiences of safety, confidence, and pleasure.
- Practice communicating intentions clearly and collaboratively, before and during play.
- Explore leadership and followership as flexible roles rather than fixed identities.
- Develop greater confidence in choosing, negotiating, and adjusting power dynamics in real time.
- Reflect on empowerment as an embodied experience, informed by desire, boundaries, and consent.
Facilitator

More Information
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.




