Part sensation play, part spanking, and part just damn fine fun between consenting adults.
What is it with spanking? Why does it have such allure? Why does it hold such a special spot in the heart of the kink-identified and mainstream lover alike?
Spanking is an art that has developed over hundreds of years. With traditional "Corporal Punishment" scenes, very specific protocols and disciplines have been developed that define exactly what should (and shouldn't) happen within a spanking scene.
Curious Creatures would like to invite you to something completely different. Part sensation play, part spanking, and part just bloody good fun between consenting adults, you are invited to "A Curious Approach to Spanking". No historical pretence or lineage is implied; this is simply the way Curious Creatures like to spank and be spanked, nothing more, nothing less.
It’s more like meditation than anything else - a really intense meditation, admittedly.
This Melbourne workshop involves awesome stuff like:
- Exactly how to do negotiation, discussion, consent, and all those other verbal / emotional things that makes play so much more amazing.
- Warm-up. Because, y'know, warm-up. Especially if you're not very experienced. Knowing how to do warm-up generally separates the fabulous from the annoying.
- Occasional glances in the direction of tantra, breathing techniques, and spanking as a spiritual / meditative practice. (But not too much; this workshop only scores 1 out of 10 on the Australian Hippy Scale).
- How to 'read' your partner. (Or, said differently: How to take your partner to some deeply amazing places).
- Some practical stuff, like stingy versus thuddy, and how to (lovingly) hurt the person you're spanking rather than your own hand. And ergonomics. And aftercare.
- A whole new section on touch and focus, that isn’t really about spanking, but that makes spanking better.
This workshop is for pairs of people. You need to find someone you're comfortable exploring this territory with, and invite them. The can be your lover, your friend, your play-partner... For all we care, they can be your relation. The important thing is that you've both read this workshop description, and you both consent. Oh, and both of you will need a bum and a hand.
You will be switching (meaning, you will be both giving and receiving from your partner, the Curious experience of spanking). This is not because we think that everyone is a Switch, but because you learn better when you do both. If you disagree, we love you, but please don't come.
It is recommended you do Curious Creatures' 'Kink 101' before this workshop, but it’s not mandatory; it will make more sense of all the stuff about consent, communication, and loving compassionate regard between consenting adults, and introduce you to the Curious Creatures style.
If you're interested in this workshop you may want to check out Kink 101, Kink 102 (the follow-on), Roleplay Your Way, and the Curiosity workshop and play-space.
Spanking is an art that has developed over hundreds of years. With traditional "Corporal Punishment" scenes, very specific protocols and disciplines have been developed that define exactly what should (and shouldn't) happen within a spanking scene.
Curious Creatures would like to invite you to something completely different. Part sensation play, part spanking, and part just bloody good fun between consenting adults, you are invited to "A Curious Approach to Spanking". No historical pretence or lineage is implied; this is simply the way Curious Creatures like to spank and be spanked, nothing more, nothing less.
It’s more like meditation than anything else - a really intense meditation, admittedly.
This Melbourne workshop involves awesome stuff like:
- Exactly how to do negotiation, discussion, consent, and all those other verbal / emotional things that makes play so much more amazing.
- Warm-up. Because, y'know, warm-up. Especially if you're not very experienced. Knowing how to do warm-up generally separates the fabulous from the annoying.
- Occasional glances in the direction of tantra, breathing techniques, and spanking as a spiritual / meditative practice. (But not too much; this workshop only scores 1 out of 10 on the Australian Hippy Scale).
- How to 'read' your partner. (Or, said differently: How to take your partner to some deeply amazing places).
- Some practical stuff, like stingy versus thuddy, and how to (lovingly) hurt the person you're spanking rather than your own hand. And ergonomics. And aftercare.
- A whole new section on touch and focus, that isn’t really about spanking, but that makes spanking better.
This workshop is for pairs of people. You need to find someone you're comfortable exploring this territory with, and invite them. The can be your lover, your friend, your play-partner... For all we care, they can be your relation. The important thing is that you've both read this workshop description, and you both consent. Oh, and both of you will need a bum and a hand.
You will be switching (meaning, you will be both giving and receiving from your partner, the Curious experience of spanking). This is not because we think that everyone is a Switch, but because you learn better when you do both. If you disagree, we love you, but please don't come.
It is recommended you do Curious Creatures' 'Kink 101' before this workshop, but it’s not mandatory; it will make more sense of all the stuff about consent, communication, and loving compassionate regard between consenting adults, and introduce you to the Curious Creatures style.
If you're interested in this workshop you may want to check out Kink 101, Kink 102 (the follow-on), Roleplay Your Way, and the Curiosity workshop and play-space.
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Tickets, Logistics, and Late Policy:
Tickets are released in ‘rounds’, where ‘round one’ and ‘round two’ tickets are discounted to encourage you to book in early. There is no other difference between the ‘rounds’ of tickets. Tickets range in price from $90 to $140. It is never possible to buy tickets on the door, nor by paying with cash. See our FAQ for more information on this. Workshops start at the advertised time, and doors will be locked ten minutes later. This is because late arrivals interrupt the dynamic of the group, and will miss crucial safety information. |
WHO THIS IS FOR AND NOT FOR...
INTENSITY: Two to three out of four chillies. If you've done Kink 101, and you generally liked the tone of things, this won't be too much of a shock to you. But you're going to be spanking and be spanked, which is a trigger for some of us.
WHO FOR: Anyone that wants to spank like a Curious Creature.
WHO NOT FOR: People looking for a really hard-core, traditional approach to (corporeal punishment style) spanking. This is more of a loved-up, at times erotic, communicative experience.
WHAT EXERCISES?: Exploring different styles of touch, exploring distracted and focused touch, the difference between stingy and thuddy, a full and thorough demonstration, then a full and thorough practice (both giving and receiving).
WILL THERE BE PARTNER WORK: Yes. Bring a partner.
CAN YOU WORK WITH AN EXISTING PARTNER / FRIEND?: Yes. That is all you can do. There will be no random-pairings with others.
NUDITY / SEXUAL CONTENT: We're going to be working with the buttocks. So there will be bare buttocks. And there might be full nudity, because sometimes you've got to take all the other stuff off to get to the buttocks. The workshop is about sexuality and sexual expression.
COMMITMENT: You don't have to participate in the spanking practice if you decide it's not for you; you may leave instead.
RATIO EXPERIENTIAL / THEORETICAL: About 50/50.
BRING: Your hands and your bum. A drink bottle. Whatever snacks you might need to keep yourself happy.
WEAR: In general, wear whatever's comfortable. However, bear in mind your partner is going to be spanking your bum, and this will need to involve bare skin. Some g-strings make this possible, otherwise, pants and underwear can just be kind modestly pushed down below your bum without giving too much away, and it all works out fine.
WHO FOR: Anyone that wants to spank like a Curious Creature.
WHO NOT FOR: People looking for a really hard-core, traditional approach to (corporeal punishment style) spanking. This is more of a loved-up, at times erotic, communicative experience.
WHAT EXERCISES?: Exploring different styles of touch, exploring distracted and focused touch, the difference between stingy and thuddy, a full and thorough demonstration, then a full and thorough practice (both giving and receiving).
WILL THERE BE PARTNER WORK: Yes. Bring a partner.
CAN YOU WORK WITH AN EXISTING PARTNER / FRIEND?: Yes. That is all you can do. There will be no random-pairings with others.
NUDITY / SEXUAL CONTENT: We're going to be working with the buttocks. So there will be bare buttocks. And there might be full nudity, because sometimes you've got to take all the other stuff off to get to the buttocks. The workshop is about sexuality and sexual expression.
COMMITMENT: You don't have to participate in the spanking practice if you decide it's not for you; you may leave instead.
RATIO EXPERIENTIAL / THEORETICAL: About 50/50.
BRING: Your hands and your bum. A drink bottle. Whatever snacks you might need to keep yourself happy.
WEAR: In general, wear whatever's comfortable. However, bear in mind your partner is going to be spanking your bum, and this will need to involve bare skin. Some g-strings make this possible, otherwise, pants and underwear can just be kind modestly pushed down below your bum without giving too much away, and it all works out fine.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By making this booking, I confirm that:
- I will not reveal the names or personal details of any person in the workshop.
- I have no reason to believe I am likely to fall into an altered states of consciousness (such as extremely strong moods, psychotic or schizophrenic states, numbness, trauma response) where I am unable to communicate and look after myself.
- I am able to take responsibility for saying ‘no’ to any activity, experience or exchange that is not right for me. I will put my knowledge of my body and my psychology ahead of anything I am asked to do.
- I have free will, and if I need to leave the workshop at any time, I can. If I do, I will let the facilitator know I am leaving if it's possible to do so, or get in touch with the facilitator/s afterwards to let them know why I left.
- I am an adult and I understand that this workshop is about sex and sexual practices.
- I don't believe I am currently suffering from trauma or abuse.
- I can understand complex instructions given in English.
I may request a refund up until 48 hours prior to the workshop. A $20-per-ticket admin fee will be deducted from my refund.
"Awesome! Excellent info, gorgeous intimate demo, lovely participants. Nervous newbies well cared for."
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"Pretty informative, as I'm a beginner and eager to learn as many aspects of BDSM as possible."
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"The workshop elaborated on my knowledge base and gave me the opportunity to participate in play - as both dom and sub."
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"Pretty informative, as I'm a beginner and eager to learn as many aspects of BDSM as possible."
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"The workshop elaborated on my knowledge base and gave me the opportunity to participate in play - as both dom and sub."