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 three versions of this event:
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 three 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.
Read a writeup in The Sydney Morning Herald: 'About Last Night: How can I stop feeling lonely and miserable?'
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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 $20 to $30, per person. It is never possible to buy tickets on the door, nor by paying with cash. See our FAQ for more information on this. 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. |
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: Anyone that is interested in meeting people and having real conversation.
WHO NOT FOR: Not for people that don't like people. Also, although this event doesn’t support drunkenness, you’ll need to be comfortable around folks drinking alcohol.
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: Anyone that is interested in meeting people and having real conversation.
WHO NOT FOR: Not for people that don't like people. Also, although this event doesn’t support drunkenness, you’ll need to be comfortable around folks drinking alcohol.
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 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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"Loved participating and sharing my perspective."
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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."