When we were young, we were frequently instructed not to play with sharp things. But now, as adults, we get to play around. There is a lot of fun to be had from exploring what our body’s capacity is. It may also be an opportunity to release and let go of things no longer needed or feared.
Caritia will take participants through the steps to exploring their own body or the body of another person in a thoughtful, safe(r), and practical way when exploring and playing with needles. This workshop will include actual practice (for you to watch or follow along), as well as a discussion and Q & A. The aim of this workshop and discussion is to inform participants about how to create a safe(r) environment to play with this edge practice of needles from an informed perspective.
NOTE: The needle in the event picture is NOT the kind of needle to use. We chose this picture as there are lots of people with needle phobia and this particular pic in non-triggering.
Event Details
Date & Time: March 16th, 2022, 7 pm-10 pm
Format: workshop
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & Friends
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: N/a
What to Bring: questions, a way to make notes,
For anyone who wishes to actually do the practice you are advised to purchase
-hypodermic needles 26, 27, or 28 gauge (example of what is written in the description Gr. 20 27G x 3/4″ – 0.40 x 20 cm. 20 cm) For Germany: www.praxisdienst.com or other medical supplier in your requestive country.
-A small table,
-a jar or sharps bin,
-band-aids,
-skin disinfectant spray and/or wipes,
-tissues,
-a rubbish bin,
-gloves – latex or non-latex any color.
Solo or Partnered: both work (everybody needs to buy a ticket)
Recording: no.
What we teach:
-body anatomy & chemistry,
-needle anatomy,
-clean space,
-intention,
-health, hygiene & safety,
-care
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 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 pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
If you cannot afford the ticket price (even the solidarity price), please send us a message. We will find a way.
Photo: Photo by John Anvik on Unsplash
