Find other people to have enjoyable, meaningful conversation with, online.
Finding people to have enjoyable, meaningful conversation with is not easy - especially online. However, we’re delighted to have found a solution that’s serving a large community of people, and growing all the time.
At our Socials (that we run online and in-person), we divide you into small groups, then give you a structured conversation game to play. It has the capacity to cut through the usual social norms that hold us back, and deliver us some very real and interesting connections with other people.
We’ve discovered that these events are in many ways better in the online format. They’re easier to get to, they’re quieter and therefore more personal, and they allow for interactions with people outside of your geographical area. We run different versions for different sub-communities and identities.
Once you’ve logged on, we’ll show you a short training video, then break you into a group of about five people. One person asks a question, which each person answers, and then it's the next person's turn to ask a question. This deceptively simple little game (along with a few mechanisms we’ve added to help it flow well) is at times profound, funny, intriguing, and surprising. It's a profoundly efficient and enjoyable way to hang out with other people.
After you've been in that group for about an hour, we'll have a break, and then put you in with a second group of people, also for about an hour.
At the end of the Social, if you've connected with someone and would like to offer to share your details, we have a safe, easy, and totally optional way for you to do that.
As at October 2020, we're running six versions of this event:
At Socials, you’re welcome to enjoy a glass or two of alcohol.
Facilitator/s: Roger Butler or Tess
Version: We run six online versions, see above (plus three in-person versions).
Online Social 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.
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 the in-person version at the pub, Curiously Social Creatures.
See all upcoming workshops on our calendar.
At our Socials (that we run online and in-person), we divide you into small groups, then give you a structured conversation game to play. It has the capacity to cut through the usual social norms that hold us back, and deliver us some very real and interesting connections with other people.
We’ve discovered that these events are in many ways better in the online format. They’re easier to get to, they’re quieter and therefore more personal, and they allow for interactions with people outside of your geographical area. We run different versions for different sub-communities and identities.
Once you’ve logged on, we’ll show you a short training video, then break you into a group of about five people. One person asks a question, which each person answers, and then it's the next person's turn to ask a question. This deceptively simple little game (along with a few mechanisms we’ve added to help it flow well) is at times profound, funny, intriguing, and surprising. It's a profoundly efficient and enjoyable way to hang out with other people.
After you've been in that group for about an hour, we'll have a break, and then put you in with a second group of people, also for about an hour.
At the end of the Social, if you've connected with someone and would like to offer to share your details, we have a safe, easy, and totally optional way for you to do that.
As at October 2020, we're running six versions of this event:
- The ‘public’ version is for everyone - choose this one by default.
- There’s a version for people that are interested in non-monogamous or polyamorous relationships.
- There’s a version for folks that identify as queer, non-binary, trans, or a-gendered.
- There’s a version for neurodivergent folks (inc. ASD) and allies.
- There’s a version for folks that are interested in kink, bdsm, or fetishes.
- The ‘Curiosity’ version is only for people that have done the Curiosity workshop.
At Socials, you’re welcome to enjoy a glass or two of alcohol.
Facilitator/s: Roger Butler or Tess
Version: We run six online versions, see above (plus three in-person versions).
Online Social 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.
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 the in-person version at the pub, Curiously Social Creatures.
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 $15 to $29 per person. Technology For most people, a low level of technical knowledge is plenty for this workshop. PLATFORM BEING USED: Zoom (with registration). CAMERAS: Yes. HEADPHONES & MICROPHONES: Headsets with microphones are preferred. You must be in a quiet room, without interruptions. TWO PEOPLE PER LAPTOP?: No - it’s important for this workshop that you are on separate devices, in separate rooms. ROOM: A reasonably quiet room, free from distractions, is needed. TIMING AND BREAKS: We recognise that Zoom has its advantages, but can be tiring. We include more breaks, accordingly. LATE POLICY: Workshops will be locked to new entrants a few minutes after the advertised start time, otherwise the workshop becomes confusing for you and other participants. Timezone Times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/UTC+10) OR Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT/UTC+11), ie the time in Melbourne. |
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 below via the version/s you're interested in: PUBLIC version: (everyone is welcome!) CURIOSITY version: (only for people who've done the 'Curiosity' workshop) NON-MONOGAMOUS version: (for non-monogamous & poly-identified folks) KINKY version: (for folks interested in kink, BDSM & fetishes) QUEER version: (for queer, non-binary, trans & a-gendered folks) NEURO-DIVERSE version: (for neurodivergent folks (inc. ASD) and allies) Note that 'Online Social' requires 'Normal Level Access'. ONLINE: Sign up to our 'Online Social' newsletter to be notified about once a month regarding upcoming sessions. MELBOURNE: Find more info about the in-person version of this event, 'Curiously Social Creatures' here. |
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?: A structured conversational game, in groups of ~5 people.
WILL THERE BE PARTNER WORK?: No.
HOW WILL PARTNERING BE DONE?: Not relevant.
CAN YOU WORK WITH AN EXISTING PARTNER / FRIEND?: Not relevant.
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 the game, and the technology.
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?: A structured conversational game, in groups of ~5 people.
WILL THERE BE PARTNER WORK?: No.
HOW WILL PARTNERING BE DONE?: Not relevant.
CAN YOU WORK WITH AN EXISTING PARTNER / FRIEND?: Not relevant.
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 the game, and the technology.
WEAR: Anything; there is no dress code beyond standard pub dress-codes.
"Thank you! This platform is soooooo important for those of us in physical isolation."
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"Great to meet new people, and such a broad diversity."
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"Just... thank you! So glad this is happening and that our community can stay connected. <3"
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"Love the idea, and love the option to join remotely."
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"Everyone was very open and friendly."
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"I love the sense of connection this gives me."
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"I enjoyed breaking off into two talking groups with the ability to choose our own topics."
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"Loved it! Whilst it's great to see people in person, this format increases inclusivity for those who can't attend in person."
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"Great to meet new people, and such a broad diversity."
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"Just... thank you! So glad this is happening and that our community can stay connected. <3"
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"Love the idea, and love the option to join remotely."
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"Everyone was very open and friendly."
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"I love the sense of connection this gives me."
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"I enjoyed breaking off into two talking groups with the ability to choose our own topics."
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"Loved it! Whilst it's great to see people in person, this format increases inclusivity for those who can't attend in person."