We are a queer-centered educational and community building space for sex-positive adult education, including relationships, dating, BDSM, kinky, polyamory and more. Posts mostly written by Mir (that dude in the chair) on behalf of the Wicked Grounds team. Welcome aboard!
This Week with Wicked Grounds (3/19 - 3/29)
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Howdy kinksters - We have a big week for you! We hope you’ll join us next week for the Dom/ Sub Dynamics Virtual Summit from March 23 - 26. Registration for live attendance is free though this link, and includes dozens of live talks – including my talk on navigating the public kink community on March 24th. Or upgrade to a VIP package for a small fee for access to the full conference forever, plus a lot of extra swag from all the presenters. We’ve added a new video class to our digital downloads. You may now watch our class Dealing with Drop whenever you need it through our digital downloads on Teachable. Find the new class right here! In addition to our several online classes this week, we have a big weekend of classes for you in downtown Los Angeles this weekend and in San Francisco next weekend! Build your skills, deepen your understanding of your own kink identities, and meet some new friends! Now, let’s take a look at this week. This Week!Thursday, March 19Online: There are lots of ways to creatively apply shibari and rope to the body, but most classes focus on the torso and limbs. Tonight is different! Join the legendary rope educator and author Lee Harrington for Head, Hair, and Face Bondage! You’ll learn new ways to use rope safely for sensual and restrictive play. Advanced ticketing required to either attend live or through the recording. Get yours through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Friday, March 20Los Angeles, CA: Join us tonight in downtown Los Angeles for our first monthly Play Lab! Something like a rope jam for all kinds of play, our monthly Play Labs include short topical tutorials, lots of practice time for that month’s technique, in a relaxed and social environment. This month, we’ll explore impact play with guest instructor Miriam Green. Advanced ticketing is required, so get yours through Luma. If you’re in LA and want to keep up with all the monthly events, we’ve also created a FetLife group to keep up with us! Just search “Los Angeles Play Lab” to find it on Fet! Saturday, March 21Los Angeles, CA: For over a decade, Wicked Grounds has taught classes on navigating the public kink scene, both in a local version for the SF Bay Area and a national version online. Now, we’re launching a new version of the class specifically for the rich kink scene in the Los Angeles metro area! Join us at Noon in DTLA for Welcome to the LA Kink Scene with Miriam Green and Killmeat Nick! We’ll help you learn the basics of kink scene culture and etiquette, the specific resources the Los Angeles area has to offer, and everything you need to know to rock your first class, munch, or play party! Advanced ticketing required through Luma, so get those now! Sunday, March 22Los Angeles, CA: Join us in downtown Los Angeles today for Kink Exploration Deep-Dive: A Daylong Intensive with Miriam Green. This class is designed for any kinkster who is ready to go deeper into self-awareness and unearthing their own personal erotic movement. You’ll learn how to uncover your kinky needs – and how to ask for what you want! – in this daylong experience. Whether you’re new to kink, going through a transition in your life, feeling a bit stuck, or just want to go deeper, this is the mini retreat for you! Advanced ticketing required through Luma. Online: This afternoon, we offer part two of Energy Persona Mastery with Sir Scott. If you’d like to join us in progress, it’s okay – we already recorded the first session for you! Just get your tickets before the second session to attend live or through the recording. You can do that through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Monday, March 23No live classes today, but you can check our all our digital downloads on Teachable, including our latest video class Dealing with Drop! Tuesday, March 24Online: Join Miriam Green online today at the Dom/ Sub Dynamics Virtual Summit for their class Navigating Kink Spaces: How to Play, Connect, and Stay Safe in the Community. Mir will be on hand to answer all YOUR questions about the public scene. Get this class and much more with your free ticket to the Summit! Online: Join us online tonight for Beyond Spicy: Writing the Taboo, a live creative writing and erotica workshop with renowned author and editor Sinclair Sexsmith. Advanced ticketing required, and this class will not be recorded, so mark your calendars to attend live. Advanced tickets are available through Forbidden Tickets and Plura. Wednesday, March 25Online: Clear boundaries help identify our most rooted needs, values, and desires. However, our culture doesn’t always provide good models for setting healthy boundaries that serve us and our relationships. Let’s learn about how to create the best ones for kink, relationships, and life in general tonight in Boundaries: Mapping the Self in Community with HG Wyndell. Attend live or through the recording with your advanced tickets through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Thursday, March 26Online: Join us tonight for Deepthroating: Techniques, Tips, and Comfort for Going Deeper with Lilithfoxx. This workshop will be a down-to-earth, informative class that’s all about helping you discover new levels of connection and intimacy. You may attend live or through the recording with your advanced tickets from Forbidden Tickets or Plura. Friday, March 27No live classes today, but you can check our all our digital downloads on Teachable, including our latest video class Dealing with Drop! Saturday, March 28San Francisco, CA: Ready to get started with rope bondage? Want some hands-on help mastering basic ties and forms? Join New York based educator Jamie Joy live in San Francisco at noon for Let’s Get Knotty: Rope Bondage for Beginners. Advanced ticketing is strongly recommended, since space is limited. Get yours through Forbidden Tickets or Plura. San Francisco, CA: Canes are a great way to take your impact play to the next level, but they can be intimidating for beginners. Let’s explore the basic techniques, ergonomics, and tool selection to help you build the scenes you want in Caning: From Sensual to Sadistic with Miriam Green and impossiblepain, live in San Francisco at 3pm. Space is limited, so we recommend getting advanced tickets through Plura or Forbidden Tickets. Sunday, March 29San Francisco, CA: Join Jamie Joy live in San Francisco at noon to explore The Art of Domination & Submission. Space is limited and we do recommend advanced tickets through Plura or Forbidden Tickets. Intensives!We offer several intensives throughout the year, both in person and online.
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We are a queer-centered educational and community building space for sex-positive adult education, including relationships, dating, BDSM, kinky, polyamory and more. Posts mostly written by Mir (that dude in the chair) on behalf of the Wicked Grounds team. Welcome aboard!
Hi all - Sorry for the double post today! Shortly after I got out today's newsletter, we became aware of a ticketing issue for our Los Angeles classes this weekend. I've tried to target this message to those within about 50 miles of LA. If you're not in LA, you can safely stop reading now! If you already have tickets through Luma for any event, there's no need to do anything! We have your ticket, and we're excited to see you! If you still need tickets for any of our events, here are the new...
I wanted to jump in today and remind you that the Dom/sub Dynamics Virtual Summit kicks off on Monday, March 23! This totally free event features 20 amazing speakers who are ready to teach you how to improve your D/s relationship and make BDSM a lifestyle. This is one of the best places to get all the information you want, from a diverse set of voices, all in one place! You’re going to hear from me on Tuesday, March 24th about navigating, staying safe, and connecting in public kink scenes as...
We have added several new classes and events to the roster for you, including lots of online classes and live classes in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Whether you’re looking for regular classes, daylong deep dives, or even multi-week intensives, we’ve got you! We are also delighted to participate in this year’s Dom/ Sub Dynamics Virtual Summit. On March 24th, Miriam Green will be leading a free session: Navigating Kink Spaces: How to Play, Connect, and Stay Safe in the Community. To attend...