This Week with Wicked Grounds (5/9 - 5/17)


Howdy kinksters -

Wicked Grounds is a hub of activity this month, with a wide variety of classes both online and all over the southwest. You’ll catch us in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Tucson in the coming weeks. If you’re in those areas – or have friends in those areas – help us get the word out!

This week we have a LOT of great subjects going on, from a rope peer skillshare in downtown Los Angeles to online classes on communication, D/s protocols, erotic hypnosis, the asexuality spectrum, and more! Let’s take a look at our upcoming events!


Wicked Grounds on the Road!

  • Los Angeles, CA: Join us in DTLA 5/15 for Wicked Grounds Play Lab: Rope & Restraint! More information and advanced ticketing is available through Luma, Forbidden Tickets, or Plura.
  • Tucson, AZ: Join us at Desert Dominion on 5/28 for Sex Magick for Kinksters with Miriam Green. This event is door ticketed only. Find out more at DesertDominion.org.
  • Phoenix, AZ: We will be offering a full weekend of classes 5/30 - 6/1 with our friends at Arizona Power Exchange. Join Miriam Green for Dating While Kinky,Advanced BDSM Negotiations for Relationships & Dynamics, and our Kink Self-Exploration Deep Dive Intensive on Saturday and Sunday. (Tickets here through Forbidden Tickets.) Then on Monday evening we’ll offer Dealing With Drop because we might need it by then! ;) Tickets available soon for the Monday class.
  • Los Angeles, CA: Our monthly Play Lab is back with Pets! Join us in DTLA 6/5 for a fun exploration of all things human animal and handler with guest host Madam Rosie Rose! More information and advanced ticketing is available through Luma, Forbidden Tickets, and Plura.

This Week!

Saturday, May 9

Online: Getting to be a kinkster of a certain age? Perhaps you’re coming to accept your kinky ways later in life and you’re ready to finally embrace the sex, play, and relationships you’ve always wanted? Join Miriam Green today online for Cellaring: Refining Your Skills as an Older Kinkster. We only offer this class about once per year, so attend live or through the recording with your advanced tickets from Forbidden Tickets or Plura to get in on it!

Online: Are you between partners? Are your partners long-distance? Or maybe you just want to introduce more kink to your solo play. You don’t need a local partner to engage in the thrills and pleasure of S/M, but you might find that some techniques and strategies work better than others. Join us online today for Private Joy: Sadomasochism for Solo & Distance Play with Miriam Green, or watch later through the recording with your advanced tickets from Forbidden Tickets or Plura.

Sunday, May 10

Online: You don’t always need an elaborate set of toys to make the most of BDSM play. You can get their attention – or cause a sensation – just by getting them by the hair! Join Lady V online tonight to learn all about how in Hair Pulling 101: Head, Body, & Pubic Hair Play. Can’t attend live? We’ll record to watch within one week! You just need advanced ticketing from Forbidden Tickets or Plura.

Online: One of the most common traits among failed scenes, negotiations, and contract discussions is misunderstanding the intent behind a verbal statement. The best way to prevent these miscommunications or repair when one has happened? Building the core skill of Listening with Empathy. Join kink educator and leather titleholder Master Retro Bella tonight to build these core skills! Attend live or through the recording with your advanced tickets from Forbidden Tickets or Plura.

Monday, May 11

Online: Our annual Kink Class Incubator continues tonight. This year’s session is closed for new registration, but we’ll see you registered attendees there!

Tuesday, May 12

Online: Whether you’re new to kink or just having challenges in your scenes, the best way to improve your play is improve your planning and communication! Learn all about how in tonight’s BDSM Negotiation Basics with Miriam Green. Advanced tickets required to attend live or through the recording. Get yours from Forbidden Tickets or Plura.

Wednesday, May 13

No live classes today, but you can always check out our digital downloads – including video classes – at WickedGroundsAnnex.Teachable.com!

Thursday, May 14

Online: Want to go much deeper with your play and really get into your partner’s head? Join Keiden Bren online tonight for Crafting A Psycho-Emotive Ritual Scene. Attend live or through the recording with your advanced tickets from Forbidden Tickets or Plura.

Friday, May 15

Los Angeles, CA: Calling all SoCal rope lovers! Join us in DTLA tonight at 7pm Pacific for Wicked Grounds Play Lab: Rope & Restraint! More information and advanced ticketing is available through Luma, Forbidden Tickets, or Plura.

Saturday, May 16

Online: If you explore erotic hypnosis play, you’ll want to join us today for Mindful Brainwashing with Aiden Sunassee. Advanced ticketing is required to attend live or through the class recording. Get yours from Forbidden Tickets or Plura.

Online: Want to keep your D/s protocols and dynamics hot and strong no matter where you are, while also being respectful of your environment? Join longtime leather power couple Marilyn & Rio today online for Stealth D/s Protocols to learn a variety of philosophies and strategies! Advanced ticketing required to attend live or by recording. Get yours: Forbidden Tickets or Plura.

Sunday, May 17

Online: What is fray sexuality, and how might it inform how you think about relationships, sexuality, and new relationship energy? Join Lady V online to learn all about it today in Strangers in the Night: Fray Sexuality, Relationships & YOU! Advanced ticketing required to attend through the recording or live, so don’t be a stranger! Get yours through Forbidden Tickets or Plura.


Intensives!

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Warmly,

Mir & The Wicked Grounds Team


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