People can be fun. Talking with people and getting to know them can be really fun!
The social event 'Curiously Social Creatures' begins by introducing the rules for 'Q&A'. This is a structured way of having conversations in groups of about five other people, at times funny, at times profound, at times... whatever mood your group is in.
It's a way of getting to know people that doesn't hinge on the usual social laws; the structure allows people that normally carry the conversational load to sit back and relax, and it allows for quieter people to be heard.
It's a bit like speed-dating. Except it's not quick, and nor is it about dating. And nor does it feel like a dating or pick-up event. But you do get to connect with a bunch of folks.
We change the groups around half way through the event, so that you'll have a different group of people to get to know.
This is the only event that Curious Creatures runs at a pub - we find a drink helps lubricate conversations, and it’s nice to be able to eat, too.
We run multiple versions of this event:
Facilitator/s: Roger Butler or Tess
Curiously Social Creatures is presented by Roger Butler or Tess. Rog has been the principal facilitator and driving force behind Curious Creatures for nine years. Their training is in sexuality, facilitation, and counselling, and they’re easily one of Australia’s most prolific sexuality facilitators. Tess is an experienced facilitator in sexuality and self-development, and has been co-facilitating for Curious Creatures for over three years. They’re also a qualified occupational therapist with a deep passion for, and experience working in, sexuality in neurological rehabilitation and disability, in community and clinical settings. Find out more about Rog, Tess and the team.
Read a writeup in The Sydney Morning Herald: 'About Last Night: How can I stop feeling lonely and miserable?'
It's a way of getting to know people that doesn't hinge on the usual social laws; the structure allows people that normally carry the conversational load to sit back and relax, and it allows for quieter people to be heard.
It's a bit like speed-dating. Except it's not quick, and nor is it about dating. And nor does it feel like a dating or pick-up event. But you do get to connect with a bunch of folks.
We change the groups around half way through the event, so that you'll have a different group of people to get to know.
This is the only event that Curious Creatures runs at a pub - we find a drink helps lubricate conversations, and it’s nice to be able to eat, too.
We run multiple versions of this event:
- Version for the public - all welcome! ...is for literally anyone.
- Version for 'Curiosity people' only ...is only for people that have done the ‘Curiosity’ workshop.
- Version for non-monogamous and poly-identified folks ...is for anyone that self-identifies as being interested in non-monogamous relationship styles.
- Version for folks that are interested in kink, bdsm, or fetishes.
- Version for folks that identify as queer, non-binary, trans, or a-gendered.
Facilitator/s: Roger Butler or Tess
Curiously Social Creatures is presented by Roger Butler or Tess. Rog has been the principal facilitator and driving force behind Curious Creatures for nine years. Their training is in sexuality, facilitation, and counselling, and they’re easily one of Australia’s most prolific sexuality facilitators. Tess is an experienced facilitator in sexuality and self-development, and has been co-facilitating for Curious Creatures for over three years. They’re also a qualified occupational therapist with a deep passion for, and experience working in, sexuality in neurological rehabilitation and disability, in community and clinical settings. Find out more about Rog, Tess and the team.
Read a writeup in The Sydney Morning Herald: 'About Last Night: How can I stop feeling lonely and miserable?'
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Tickets
Our 'rounds' of tickets are really simple: they're all the same, except that some of them are cheaper, to encourage you to book in early (because it makes a huge difference to us in terms of planning). Round One tickets are similar to 'early bird' tickets, and make up almost half of all ticket sales. Round Two tickets, slightly more expensive than Round One, also make up almost half of all ticket sales. Round Three tickets are generally only there once we're close to being sold out, but can squeeze in a late-comer or two. If you're feeling generous, you can buy whatever ticket feels right, but in general, folks buy the cheapest ones available. For this workshop, tickets range in price from $23 to $35, per person. Logistics LATE POLICY: This workshop, ‘Curiously Social Creatures’, is the only Curious Creatures workshop where we’ll let you in if you’re more than 10 minutes late. Obviously, we’d prefer you to be on time, but if you get delayed, you should turn up anyway. TICKETS ON DOOR?: All workshop tickets must be pre-purchased online, before the event. It is never possible to pay cash at the door; you will be turned away. More info at https://www.curiouscreatures.biz/faq.html |
To book into this workshop... To book into any Curious Creatures workshop, we have a once-off application process that takes less than five minutes. Once you've done it, we will give you a level of access, and you can then book into as many workshops as you wish at that level of access. You can read more about this application process here. To apply, click here now. This event requires 'Normal' or above access level. If you've already applied and received access, you can access the ticket-booking link here:
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WHO THIS IS FOR AND NOT FOR...
INTENSITY: You can get into some deep conversations, but most people regard this as fairly gentle; one, or maybe two, out of four chillies.
WHO FOR: Folks interested in meeting people and having real conversation.
WHO NOT FOR: Not for people that don't already have some group and social skills; if you might struggle with a structured conversation (including asking questions, listening to others, and answering questions about yourself) this is probably not for you. Also, it’s not for people that can't keep themselves nice if they've had a drink or two.
WHAT EXERCISES / ACTIVITIES?: ‘Curious Q&A’ in groups of 5-7 people.
WILL THERE BE PARTNER WORK?: No.
HOW WILL PARTNERING BE DONE?: Not relevant.
CAN YOU WORK WITH AN EXISTING PARTNER / FRIEND?: Not relevant.
NUDITY: No nudity in this workshop (We mention this because we run a lot of sexuality workshops).
SEXUAL CONTENT: No sexual content, however sexually themed questions have been known to happen.
COMMITMENT: You can 'pass' on any question that's not right for you. You can also answer only to the level that's right for you; you don't have to give up your life's secrets if you don't want to.
RATIO EXPERIENTIAL / THEORETICAL: Mostly experiential. There's a small amount of theory, just to explain the rules of 'Curious Q&A'.
WEAR: Anything; there is no dress code beyond standard pub dress-codes.
WHO FOR: Folks interested in meeting people and having real conversation.
WHO NOT FOR: Not for people that don't already have some group and social skills; if you might struggle with a structured conversation (including asking questions, listening to others, and answering questions about yourself) this is probably not for you. Also, it’s not for people that can't keep themselves nice if they've had a drink or two.
WHAT EXERCISES / ACTIVITIES?: ‘Curious Q&A’ in groups of 5-7 people.
WILL THERE BE PARTNER WORK?: No.
HOW WILL PARTNERING BE DONE?: Not relevant.
CAN YOU WORK WITH AN EXISTING PARTNER / FRIEND?: Not relevant.
NUDITY: No nudity in this workshop (We mention this because we run a lot of sexuality workshops).
SEXUAL CONTENT: No sexual content, however sexually themed questions have been known to happen.
COMMITMENT: You can 'pass' on any question that's not right for you. You can also answer only to the level that's right for you; you don't have to give up your life's secrets if you don't want to.
RATIO EXPERIENTIAL / THEORETICAL: Mostly experiential. There's a small amount of theory, just to explain the rules of 'Curious Q&A'.
WEAR: Anything; there is no dress code beyond standard pub dress-codes.
"Very enjoyable! I love the vulnerability and intimacy that this setting provides."
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"Loved participating and sharing my perspective."
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"I attended the workshop because I was curious about it, as well as feeling very alone. I loved connecting with strangers, active listening, receiving and giving empathy, broadening my mind."
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"I enjoyed the whole event. Enjoyed the opportunity to talk about a range of sex-positive issues."
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"Fun, engaging, enjoyable! Q&A was a very useful game to involve everyone and engage in interesting topics. Not much to not like!"
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"I loved this workshop - great organisers, interesting people and conversations and a great vibe. I would love for these to be more frequent. Can't wait for the next one."
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"It was very enjoyable. Hearing perspectives of people who are sexually adventurous and curious assisted me to feel that my kink is totally ok."
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"I liked meeting new people from the community, I feel these conversations gave me an insight that may have taken ages to get otherwise. A great way to skip the superficial stuff and get to the good stuff where the learning happens."
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"I loved every minute."
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"I liked the open, positive and non judgemental manner that it was conducted."
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"I loved how open my group got, and all the things we shared. We laughed lots, and went deep - I felt close to them, even though we were strangers!"
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"Loved participating and sharing my perspective."
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"I attended the workshop because I was curious about it, as well as feeling very alone. I loved connecting with strangers, active listening, receiving and giving empathy, broadening my mind."
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"I enjoyed the whole event. Enjoyed the opportunity to talk about a range of sex-positive issues."
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"Fun, engaging, enjoyable! Q&A was a very useful game to involve everyone and engage in interesting topics. Not much to not like!"
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"I loved this workshop - great organisers, interesting people and conversations and a great vibe. I would love for these to be more frequent. Can't wait for the next one."
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"It was very enjoyable. Hearing perspectives of people who are sexually adventurous and curious assisted me to feel that my kink is totally ok."
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"I liked meeting new people from the community, I feel these conversations gave me an insight that may have taken ages to get otherwise. A great way to skip the superficial stuff and get to the good stuff where the learning happens."
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"I loved every minute."
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"I liked the open, positive and non judgemental manner that it was conducted."
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"I loved how open my group got, and all the things we shared. We laughed lots, and went deep - I felt close to them, even though we were strangers!"
