If you've done The Forest, you already know what a special and interesting group touch ritual it can be.
Deep Forest is for when you're ready to go deeper into the forest.
Deep Forest is for when you're ready to go deeper into the forest.
CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT
Please check our current response to Victorian Government advice regarding this workshop.
This extended, deepened version of The Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual is only for people that have already done our version of 'The Forest' in its normal, introductory form.
If you’ve done The Forest, you already know what a special and interesting group touch ritual it can be. Deep Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual is for when you’re ready to go deeper into the forest.
We will begin by greeting each other, and reviewing boundary-setting and communication protocols.
Without a great deal of delay, we will then enter deeply into the forest, allowing ourselves more latitude for adventure and expression, since we’ve been here before, and have a certain amount of familiarity now.
If a safe-word is used in The Forest, will it be heard? ...Yes - just like nature intended! Along with all of the other sounds one might hear amongst the old-growth.
This group touch ritual includes debriefing and discussion.
As always, you set the limits of your experience according to what is right for you. Although venturing into the Deep Forest allows a wider range of experiences, there is no pressure or expectation on you to even participate at all.
Facilitator: Roger Butler
Version: Paired with any gender
Deep Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual is presented by Roger Butler, who’s 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. Find out more about Rog and the team.
This is one of ~30 workshops offered by Curious Creatures (Australia’s biggest provider in the field). If you’re interested in this event you may want to check out our related in-person workshops: The Forest: Touch and Embodiment Ritual (which you must do first), Fun Little Sex Games, Sexuality, Psychology and Movement and the ‘Curiosity’ workshop and playspace.
Or the online recorded version of Fun Little Sex Games.
See all upcoming workshops on our calendar.
Please check our current response to Victorian Government advice regarding this workshop.
This extended, deepened version of The Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual is only for people that have already done our version of 'The Forest' in its normal, introductory form.
If you’ve done The Forest, you already know what a special and interesting group touch ritual it can be. Deep Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual is for when you’re ready to go deeper into the forest.
We will begin by greeting each other, and reviewing boundary-setting and communication protocols.
Without a great deal of delay, we will then enter deeply into the forest, allowing ourselves more latitude for adventure and expression, since we’ve been here before, and have a certain amount of familiarity now.
If a safe-word is used in The Forest, will it be heard? ...Yes - just like nature intended! Along with all of the other sounds one might hear amongst the old-growth.
This group touch ritual includes debriefing and discussion.
As always, you set the limits of your experience according to what is right for you. Although venturing into the Deep Forest allows a wider range of experiences, there is no pressure or expectation on you to even participate at all.
Facilitator: Roger Butler
Version: Paired with any gender
Deep Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual is presented by Roger Butler, who’s 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. Find out more about Rog and the team.
This is one of ~30 workshops offered by Curious Creatures (Australia’s biggest provider in the field). If you’re interested in this event you may want to check out our related in-person workshops: The Forest: Touch and Embodiment Ritual (which you must do first), Fun Little Sex Games, Sexuality, Psychology and Movement and the ‘Curiosity’ workshop and playspace.
Or the online recorded version of Fun Little Sex Games.
See all upcoming workshops on our calendar.
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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 $55 to $80, per person. Logistics LATE POLICY: Unless otherwise stated, 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. 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. If you've already applied and received access, you can access the ticket-booking link here: Note that 'Deep Forest: Touch & Embodiment Ritual' requires 'All Areas Access'. MELBOURNE: Sign up to our newsletter to be notified when new in-person sessions are released (put your location as VIC). |
WHO THIS IS FOR AND NOT FOR...
INTENSITY: Since you have already done the standard version of The Forest, you already know you’re comfortable with the ritual, and you know how intense it is for you personally.
WHO FOR: Those that have done our standard version of ‘The Forest’, and found themselves wanting to go deeper.
WHO NOT FOR: Not for people that haven’t done ‘The Forest’ workshop by Curious Creatures, and not for people uncomfortable with touch from people of any gender.
WHAT EXERCISES / ACTIVITIES?: Some ‘hello’ exercises, a theory review, the Undressing Ritual (which you can take to whatever level is right for you), and The Forest.
WILL THERE BE PARTNER WORK?: A small amount, but most of the workshop is spent in the ritual described above.
HOW WILL PARTNERING BE DONE?: By the facilitator, randomly, without regard to gender or anything else.
CAN YOU WORK WITH AN EXISTING PARTNER / FRIEND?: Not relevant.
NUDITY: Some people may choose to do the ritual semi- or fully-naked (with underwear as a minimum for safer-sex reasons), however there is no expectation or requirement that you remove any clothing.
SEXUAL CONTENT: The workshop is about sexual concepts, and touch in particular. Some people will have an aroused or sexual experience, but there is no expectation that you will.
COMMITMENT: You may leave the workshop before the ritual begins, if you decide it’s not right for you. You may also set as many boundaries as is right for you, ensuring that touch only happens to the level that's right for you at the time.
RATIO EXPERIENTIAL / THEORETICAL: Mostly experiential. Some theory / discussion relating to safety, boundaries, and conduct.
BRING: A water bottle, and any snacks you might need.
WEAR: Whatever you're comfortable in.
WHO FOR: Those that have done our standard version of ‘The Forest’, and found themselves wanting to go deeper.
WHO NOT FOR: Not for people that haven’t done ‘The Forest’ workshop by Curious Creatures, and not for people uncomfortable with touch from people of any gender.
WHAT EXERCISES / ACTIVITIES?: Some ‘hello’ exercises, a theory review, the Undressing Ritual (which you can take to whatever level is right for you), and The Forest.
WILL THERE BE PARTNER WORK?: A small amount, but most of the workshop is spent in the ritual described above.
HOW WILL PARTNERING BE DONE?: By the facilitator, randomly, without regard to gender or anything else.
CAN YOU WORK WITH AN EXISTING PARTNER / FRIEND?: Not relevant.
NUDITY: Some people may choose to do the ritual semi- or fully-naked (with underwear as a minimum for safer-sex reasons), however there is no expectation or requirement that you remove any clothing.
SEXUAL CONTENT: The workshop is about sexual concepts, and touch in particular. Some people will have an aroused or sexual experience, but there is no expectation that you will.
COMMITMENT: You may leave the workshop before the ritual begins, if you decide it’s not right for you. You may also set as many boundaries as is right for you, ensuring that touch only happens to the level that's right for you at the time.
RATIO EXPERIENTIAL / THEORETICAL: Mostly experiential. Some theory / discussion relating to safety, boundaries, and conduct.
BRING: A water bottle, and any snacks you might need.
WEAR: Whatever you're comfortable in.
"I loved every bit of it!"
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"Wonderful, liked everything about it, especially the 2 creatures to 1 tree ratio."
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"Loved it. Experiencing such variety of energy and touch."
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"I love this as a workshop on both receiving and giving anonymous touch but also a practicing giving and receiving boundaries."
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"I really enjoyed the additional forest time and the 5 group ratio. Having more than one opportunity to be both tree and critter was excellent.. Each round felt different and provided opportunity to engage with most people in the space. The 2:1 encounters were very enjoyable... Seeing a smile emerge on the tree's face was beautiful; and a real opportunity to develop skills in silent engagement with the other critter/s around the tree. Collaboration and consent can only be fun :)"
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"I enjoyed the workshop. I like the safe environment that is created. I appreciate the empowerment and respect that is shown by participants."
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"I particularly loved the undressing ritual. It was really freeing and so lovely to see people embrace their vulnerabilities."
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"I liked having 2 people touch me at the same time, and I liked the opportunity to practice saying orange and not feeling as though I had to justify that. Great practice."
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"I loved the way you facilitated the whole workshop! I was amazed that with your clear direction and your simple expectations, we were perfectly comfortable with our undressing and participation in a very intimate exercise."
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"Wonderful, liked everything about it, especially the 2 creatures to 1 tree ratio."
•
"Loved it. Experiencing such variety of energy and touch."
•
"I love this as a workshop on both receiving and giving anonymous touch but also a practicing giving and receiving boundaries."
•
"I really enjoyed the additional forest time and the 5 group ratio. Having more than one opportunity to be both tree and critter was excellent.. Each round felt different and provided opportunity to engage with most people in the space. The 2:1 encounters were very enjoyable... Seeing a smile emerge on the tree's face was beautiful; and a real opportunity to develop skills in silent engagement with the other critter/s around the tree. Collaboration and consent can only be fun :)"
•
"I enjoyed the workshop. I like the safe environment that is created. I appreciate the empowerment and respect that is shown by participants."
•
"I particularly loved the undressing ritual. It was really freeing and so lovely to see people embrace their vulnerabilities."
•
"I liked having 2 people touch me at the same time, and I liked the opportunity to practice saying orange and not feeling as though I had to justify that. Great practice."
•
"I loved the way you facilitated the whole workshop! I was amazed that with your clear direction and your simple expectations, we were perfectly comfortable with our undressing and participation in a very intimate exercise."
