CARE-FULL: When Things Go Wrong Plus Play Jam!

Workshop: CARE-FULL: Week Four: When Things Go Wrong

Kink is inherently risky and there’s no way around it. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned kink veteran - the unexpected will occur. In those moments, the integrity of our systems is put to the test. 

Safety is not the absence of incidents or accidents; it’s the presence of barriers and defenses against them. So… how safe are you as a kink partner? What measures do you take to keep your scenes safe? The CARE-FULL series of workshops will provide immense value to your play. 

Come to all four workshops or drop in for just one!

Week Four: When Things Go Wrong

• Post-Incident Process: Steps to take immediately following an incident to ensure safety and learning. How can we have healthy discussions when harm has been done?
• Accountability & Trust Restoration: “I’m Sorry” isn’t enough… what happens next?
• Learning from Incidents: How to analyze incidents to prevent future occurrences and improve practices.
• Just Culture Principles: Applying just culture concepts to foster a safe and supportive community. When are second chances appropriate? 

Workshop Format:

• Discussion and Practical Exercises: The workshop will include a mix of discussions and hands-on exercises. You'll have the chance to interact with others, practice communication techniques, and receive feedback. 
• Solo and Group Work: You can come alone or with a partner. During the exercises, you'll have the opportunity to switch partners, which allows for practicing with familiar partners and new acquaintances. This helps simulate both established dynamics and pickup play scenarios. 
• Dress Code and Interactions: Feel free to dress however you want, whether vanilla or ready to play. Expect to interact with others for the exercises, at least in terms of communication and light D/s. More physical play will be saved for the jam afterwards. We do not pair people up, and encourage guests to make friends and engage to their level of comfort ensuring that all are able to learn and grow. Couples can stay paired the whole time or practice with others if you so choose.
• This workshop is open to all gender identifications, sexual orientations, lifestyles, singles and couples. All experience levels welcome. 18+.
• Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event. 
• Doors open at 7:30pm and close at 7:40 pm. Please be on time and text ahead if you are delayed. 
• You are welcome to wear a mask throughout the duration of the event.

After the Workshop:

Stick around for our jam session, exclusively open to workshop participants. During the jam, you'll have the opportunity to practice your new skills on dungeon furniture in a safe and supportive environment. Nix will be available to offer feedback or conduct activities that cement workshop learning. This is a unique chance to develop muscle memory through hands-on experience, working and learning together in a playful setting.

Workshop 7:30-9:30 pm - Jam 9:45pm-11:45pm

Near Herald Square / Address given in confirmation email additional info / Elevator Access available at this location

Pricing:

● Workshop: Early Bird $30, Classic $40

● Workshop and Jam: Early $55, Classic $75

CARE-FULL: Late Summer Series (Thursdays)

1. Scene Planning & Negotiation (Aug 22)
2. Aftercare & Debriefs (Aug 29)
3. Managing Unknowns (Sep 5)
4. When Things Go Wrong (Sep 12)