Consent is a complex topic; there’s a lot to learn. There is even more when you’re someone who holds power or authority. With so many moving parts, managing consent from the leadership context takes practice, special knowledge, and a deeper understanding. This workshop provides an overview of what dealing with consent is like. It begins the Consent & leadership Series by covering consent in more detail, going over definitions & concepts you will need for future classes, and looking at the pieces that make both practicing and managing consent as a leader more complicated. Purchase tickets here! Important Notes: “Consent & Leadership: ” is part of the Consent & Leadership Series: comprehensive topics leaders in the modern world need to know to both understand and manage consent. If taking the classes in order, this is class # 1 Introductory concepts for this class are taught in the “Consent & Leadership: Building a Framework” class and in previous Consent for Leadership classes (2020 or earlier). If you have not taken either of these classes, please email us at [email protected] We will consult with you about how to best approach these classes. Please let us know by email ([email protected]) if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning. About the Educators: The Consent Academy is an educational collective with dedicated educators, coaches, and activists who provide quality consent training and consultations. We promote Consent Culture through education, speaking out, and supporting organizations along their consent journey. Our classes are taught by a rotation of available educators using curriculum developed and shared by all of us. Where possible, we try to teach in pairs. If you have questions about a class or who is signed up to teach it, please email us: [email protected]   Presented by the Consent Academy: www.consent.academy This event is part of Consent and Leadership Series. Click here to purchase series passes or see more events.

We all need to be able to talk about Consent. Most of us have learned the idea that No means No, but Consent goes way beyond that. It is present in our lives every single day.  Explore with us how to move beyond simply giving or accepting a No. Get some tips, tricks, and tools for talking about Consent, whether it’s about a new relationship, sex, or a first hug. Learn how to move towards an informed Yes and a better understanding of what it means to live in a Consent Culture. Register here! This is an online class via Zoom. You must purchase your ticket in advance. Ticket sales end at 5:30pm on the day of the workshop. Instructions for access will be emailed to you before the workshop begins. Class time is listed in Pacific Time. Use this Time Zone Converter to see what time the class will be for you: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Access will be blocked at 10 minutes after the start time. Open to all 18+ All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, relationship orientations welcome and celebrated. Questions may be directed to: [email protected] Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning. About the Educators: The Consent Academy is a group of dedicated educators and activists who provide quality consent training and consultations. We have come together to promote Consent Culture through education, speaking out, and supporting organizations that want to do better. We talk a lot about consent and consensual activity. It’s the cornerstone of what we teach and who we are. And while that is easy to say, we know that living a dedication to consent takes work, awareness, and a willingness to engage.

Even though nerve damage is the most common bondage injury, it can be surprisingly hard to find reliable information about it. Even many world-class riggers and instructors rely on hearsay and superstition rather than hard medical data. You don’t have to be one of them- this class will give you the knowledge and skills you need to minimize your risk of causing or experiencing nerve damage. We’ll present techniques for bottoms as well as riggers, and talk about how to detect and respond to nerve damage if you do encounter it during a scene. No matter what your risk profile, this class will make your scenes safer and more sustainable. Purchase tickets here! Important details: This class has no prerequisites, but it will be most interesting to experienced riggers and suspension bottoms. The Pan Eros Foundation offers a sliding fee scale for ticket prices. You are welcome to choose whichever ticket fits with your financial situation. If you need further financial assistance, please email Leah at [email protected] to ask about our scholarship program. This is an online class via Zoom. You must purchase your ticket in advance. Ticket sales end at 11:00am on the day of the workshop. Instructions for access will be emailed to you before the workshop begins. No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Access will be blocked at 10 minutes after the start time. Open to all 18+ All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, relationship orientations welcome and celebrated. Questions may be directed to: [email protected] Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning. About the Educators: Full Circle Kink is a Seattle-based kink education group known for high-quality classes on a wide range of topics. Our classes span the spectrum from beginner topics to deep dives on highly technical subjects. Regardless of the topic, our expert instructors combine deep subject matter expertise with a relentless focus on teaching practical, real-world skills. For more information, visit: http://www.fullcirclekink.com/ This event is presented by the Pan Eros Foundation. Please go to Pan-Eros.org for more information.

Please join the Consent Academy for this session of Consent Chat – a monthly discussion group dedicated to building consent culture! We will explore the current state of consent culture through a facilitated discussion (which will never be recorded). Please come prepared to share what the practice of consent is like in your local community or subculture, in your different relationships, and within your own body; how consent is affirmed; and how consent violations are handled. Or come just to witness the discussion and learn more about the Consent Academy’s philosophy on consent. We hope that by providing an open forum for this discussion, potential pathways for growth will be revealed, supportive connections will be made, and steps toward consent culture will be taken. Anyone of open mind is welcome to attend. Donations are appreciated, but not required. Register here! This is an online discussion via Zoom. You must register in advance by noon on the day of the session. Instructions and Zoom link will be sent at 12:15pm the day of. Start time is listed in Pacific Time. Use this Time Zone Converter to see what time the discussion will be for you: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html Open to all 18+ All sexes, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, relationship orientations welcome and celebrated. Questions may be directed to: [email protected] Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your participation.

This discussion group explores topics relating to relationship anarchy, polyamory, swinging, consensual non-monogamy, monogamish agreements, and creative and conscious relationship structures. Join the conversation on third Wednesday’s where we will explore the myriad styles of relationships available to those who wish to embrace the power of “and”. This month’s topic: This month’s moderator(s): Sophia Discussion Group Agreements: Only tell your own stories and respect the autonomy and confidentiality of others not in attendance. (Only share info that you have explicit permission to share.) Information shared within the group is confidential. You may share your thoughts and feelings about information others share, but let them decide when to tell their own stories. Respect differing points of view and ways of moving through the world. Honor expressed boundaries with acceptance and clarifying questions that increase your ability to respect stated or implied boundaries. Curiosity and questions are encouraged.   General timing of meetings: Gathering and settling in – 6-6:10pm Agreements and introductions: 6:10-6:30pm Main topic – 6:30-7:15pm Resource sharing and Off-topic Q&A – 7:15-7:30pm   About the Facilitator: Sophia Sky identifies as a Shenaniganarian and uses she/her pronouns. She is the Executive Director of the Pan Eros Foundation and is working to change the world’s ideas about sexuality by speaking at universities, conventions, and private groups around North America. Sophia believes that being sex positive means respecting the spectrum of sexual expression from asexual to omnisexual. She is a lover of art, cute socks, learning, and floating on bodies of water.   This is an online event via Zoom. You must register in advance. Registration ends at 5pm on the day of the workshop. Instructions for access will be emailed to you before the workshop begins. Class time is listed in Pacific Time. Use this Time Zone Converter to see what time the class will be for you: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this event. Access will be blocked at 10 minutes after the start time. Open to all 18+ All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, religions are welcome and celebrated. FREE event, $5-$10 suggested donation will go towards making future educational scholarships available to those in need. •Questions may be directed to: [email protected]

Lots of people in this day and age are turning to the practice of Ethical Non-Monogamy in order to spice up an existing relationship, get their needs filled, and to express who they are. As more and more people step outside the bounds of a monogamous relationship there are a lot of questions that come up, especially around what is consensual and how do you practice consent when you’re involved with multiple people at the same time. Join us for this 90 minute workshop to delve into these questions and more. We’ll talk about how consent plays in to multiple aspects of non-monogamy. We’ll look at some tools you can use in building your relationships. And we’ll examine ways you can insert consent into your practice to make things safer and happier for everyone. This workshop is open to folx already practicing non-monogamy, those who are interested in starting, and anyone who is just interested in consensual relationships. Prerequisites: None. Consent Basics is a good class to start with if you want more information before delving into specifics. We will not be covering the general practice of Ethical Non-Monogamy as part of this curriculum. Purchase tickets here! Important Notes: This is an online discussion. You must register before the day of the session. Zoom link and instructions will be emailed an hour or so before the workshop begins. Open to all 18+ All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, relationship orientations welcome and celebrated Class size is limited to 30 participants. Tickets are 1st Come/1st Served. Please let us know by email ([email protected]) if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning. About the Educators: The Consent Academy is an educational collective with dedicated educators, coaches, and activists who provide quality consent training and consultations. We promote Consent Culture through education, speaking out, and supporting organizations along their consent journey. Our classes are taught by a rotation of available educators using curriculum developed and shared by all of us. Where possible, we try to teach in pairs. If you have questions about a class or who is signed up to teach it, please email us: [email protected] Presented by the Consent Academy: www.consent.academy

Understanding consent is not enough. You also need to talk with people about it. Communication skills are a necessity for good leadership. When it comes to consent, there are some specifics to help you with the complex topic. In this workshop we’ll look at the significance of good communication, boundaries, and the skills that go into both. We’ll also look at emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, and what they have to do with being a leader. At the end, we’ll look at what happens when consent is broken and the elements of creating and making a good apology. 3 Hour Online Zoom Workshop with Q&A throughout. Handouts and Zoom link will be emailed on the morning of the class. Purchase tickets here! Important Notes: “Consent & Leadership: ” is part of the Consent & Leadership Series: comprehensive topics leaders in the modern world need to know to both understand and manage consent. If taking the classes in order, this is class # 2 Introductory concepts for this class are taught in the “Consent & Leadership: Building a Framework” class and in previous Consent for Leadership classes (2020 or earlier). If you have not taken either of these classes, please email us at [email protected] We will consult with you about how to best approach these classes. Please let us know by email ([email protected]) if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning. About the Educators: The Consent Academy is an educational collective with dedicated educators, coaches, and activists who provide quality consent training and consultations. We promote Consent Culture through education, speaking out, and supporting organizations along their consent journey. Our classes are taught by a rotation of available educators using curriculum developed and shared by all of us. Where possible, we try to teach in pairs. If you have questions about a class or who is signed up to teach it, please email us: [email protected]   Presented by the Consent Academy: www.consent.academy This event is part of Consent and Leadership Series. Click here to purchase series passes or see more events.

                We all want to do our best and support each other when it comes to consent and consensual behavior. There are lots of discussions about consent going on right now, but engaging in them comes with its own challenges. To help support everyone’s efforts in moving the discussion forward, the Consent Academy is starting a new discussion group for male-identified folk to talk about issues around consent; both sexual consent and every-day consent. We’ll have space to share ideas, understanding, and concerns in a male focused space. The group is open to all male-identified folk who want to engage in this important conversation. The group is free, but you’re welcome to bring snacks,drinks, or information to share. Register here! This is an online chat via Zoom. You must register in advance. Registration ends at 2:00pm on the day of. Instructions for access will be emailed to you before the chat begins. Class time is listed in Pacific Time. Use this Time Zone Converter to see what time the class will be for you: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Access will be blocked at 10 minutes after the start time. Open to all 18+ All races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, relationship orientations welcome and celebrated. Questions may be directed to: [email protected] Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your participation.