Orientation – For Newcomers to Kink
New to kink and don't know where to start? This barrier free newcomer orientation helps people who are brand new to take their first steps into the fascinating world of kink.
Details
- Date: June 8, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fee: $25 (Low barrier options available at the door)
- Doors open: 30min before the event starts
- Duration: 3 hours
- Prerequisites: -
- Material to bring: nothing to bring, dress code is casual
- For individuals or pairs: Any constellation welcome
- Who is this for: Newcomers to kink
Tickets
Tickets also available at the door. Low barrier options like PWYC and our Pay-It-Forward-Board available at the door. For assistance, please ask us via info@studio-allegory.com
About This Event
New to kink and don’t know where to start? Interested in going to events but you don’t know how to behave, what to wear, what to do? You are definitely not alone and going to your first kink event can be quite intimidating. This barrier free newcomer orientation helps people who are brand new to take their first steps into the fascinating world of kink.
What to expect
Part 1 — The first part is a conversation with the participants about the world of kink: Etiquette online and offline, expectations, dress codes at events, possibilities and some recommendations, especially for single folks.
Part 2 —We go through a few of the most common kinks: bondage, impact, Dominance/submission, fetishes, etc. Participants can see how it feels to hold a flogger or be tied up.
Part 3 — The last part is all about the open questions of the participants: Where to go from here? What to do with this or that fantasy? How to find someone to play with? And many more questions answered.
Facilitator
Studio Allegory
Studio Allegory is a Vancouver-based queer space dedicated to education and research around queer intimacies. Our facilitation team brings together lived experience, community care, and a commitment to inclusive, consent-based learning for all LGBTQIA2S+ folks and friends.
Fine Print
Accessibility
Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation.
Cancellation & Refund
If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event: We will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.
Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.
No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.
Terms & Conditions
Please be aware that this event falls under our current terms and conditions.
Studio Rules
Please be aware that this event falls under our current studio rules.