EVENT DESCRIPTION
So you know you are kinky, now what? How do you advocate for yourself, explore your needs and desires, and set the container to negotiate the scene you want when playing or practicing? In this discussion-based class, we will explore common negotiation language and tactics. We will share experiences and tips, and then provide time for questions and for participants to get hands-on negotiation practice. This class is open to and useful for ALL levels. We encourage folks who may be looking for a refresh to join. Please feel free to come with specific questions for the group.
This event will take place in Watertown, MA.
Please note: this is NOT a place to find play partners or pick up play, but rather a space to learn how to negotiate and communicate effectively. This workshop is NOT a play space.
WHAT TO BRING
- A notebook and writing utensil
IMPORTANT POLICY INFROMATION
- All event details (including address) will be sent out 7 days before the event and 1 day before the event. Please add [email protected] to your address book so our email doesn’t go to your spam folder. If you purchased your ticket after the first confirmation email is sent, you may not receive the address until the day before.
- Ticket sales will close 1 day before the event. No ticket sales will be processed after this time.
VENUE & ACCESSIBILITY
The venue is located in Watertown, MA. Exact location will be given to confirmed ticket holders.
- The class space is on the second floor of the building. There is no elevator access – attendees will need to walk up one flight of stairs.
- There are multiple single-stall gender neutral bathrooms available.
TRANSPORTATION
- The venue is located in Watertown, MA. Exact location will be given to confirmed ticket holders.
- The venue is a 2 minute walk from Watertown Square, accessible via the 70 and 71 busses. The venue is a 7 minute walk from Watertown Yard, accessible by the 52, 57, and 504 busses.
- Ample metered parking is available is available nearby in the lot located at 19 Spring St. Metered parking is enforced until 8:00pm (except Sundays).
DRESS CODE
This is a discussion-based event. We recommend wearing clothes that are comfortable to sit and relax in. No nudity is permitted at this event.
TICKETS & PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments will be processed through Eventbrite with sliding scale pricing. All tickets provide the same entry (1 person per ticket) to the event. Pricing is access-based, not “pay what you want”. If you benefit from systemic privilege, please consider paying more.
If you would like to attend but finances or paying through Eventbrite is a barrier for you, please email us at [email protected] or send us a message on Fetlife or Instagram @SMartBostonCo. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
REFUND POLICY
We are able to issue refunds, upon request, if we are able to fill your spot at the event. We will also consider issuing refunds in cases with extenuating circumstances. We are always happy to accept unused tickets as donations. If you are unable to attend due to event details that are publicly available (such as venue details, transportation, waiver requirement, or vetting requirements), we do not consider this an extenuating circumstance and reserve the right to adhere to our refund policy.
If you are unable to attend for any reason, please email us at [email protected] so we can open a spot on the waitlist for another kinkster. No refunds will be issued within 24 hours of the event.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Please review our Code of Conduct before arriving at the class. A consent workshop will take place at the beginning of class. If you have not attended SBC’s consent workshop previously, you MUST be present for the consent workshop portion of the class. All attendees will be required to sign a waiver and our code of conduct before taking part in any SBC class or event.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Attendees of all events are encouraged to be fully vaccinated and boosted. We also encourage folks to practice regular at home testing before events to ensure you are COVID negative. Attendees are required to STAY HOME from any event, and notify organizers of their absence, if they are feeling at all ill.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Roosiieebee (Rosie, she/her) is a switchy polyamorous pansexual who first tied someone up over 10 years ago. She enjoys bringing her chaotic energy to rope scenes whether she’s tying or being tied. A born and bred New Englander, she’s Boston based and part of SMart Boston Collab, and loves spending time doing kinky, witchy, Jewish shit. She’s passionate about exploring inclusivity in rope, particularly representation of fat folks and bodies of all different abilities.