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Pan Eros Events

Here is where you will find event listings for all the programs of the Pan Eros Foundation such as the Consent Academy and Seattle Erotic Art Festival. You may also find events put on by organizations with similar missions to ours. Those events will be notated with [Associated Event] before the event name. Please consider subscribing to our calendar by clicking on the “subscribe” button in the bottom right corner. Please choose settings that allow for frequent updates, as our calendar is a living document.

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Polyamory 101 1:00 pm
Polyamory 101 @ Gallery Erato
Mar 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Polyamory 101 @ Gallery Erato
As recently as 10 or 15 years ago, the idea of Polyamory was still unfamiliar to a lot of people. Today, thanks to TV shows, movies and podcasts, practically everyone knows what Polyamory is now — or do they? In this interactive class, Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti will cover everything you always wanted to know about Polyamory (but were afraid to ask), through personal examples from her own life, as well as the lives of her partners and friends. She’ll define terminology and acronyms. (What the heck is a “throuple,” anyway? And what does NRE stand for?) She’ll work with you to clear up misconceptions about Polyamory. (“Do all of you have to live together?” “Where does everyone sleep?” “Where do you find other Poly folks?”) She’ll provide you with helpful resources (lists of books, events, articles, podcasts). Most importantly, there will be plenty of opportunities for questions, since this will be a discussion group. (“What’s the difference between Polyamory and Open Relationships?” “How do you find partners?” “Your boyfriend is married? Does his wife know about you?”) Purchase tickets here! Important Information: Pay-what-you-can scholarships are available for all Pan Eros Foundation workshops. If you need financial assistance, please email Leah at [email protected] No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time. Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle. Open to all 18+ All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated. Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning. Questions may be directed to: [email protected] About the Educator: Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti is many things, and she is also a breast cancer survivor. In fact, it was the cancer diagnosis in 2013 that caused her to realize how short life is; this served as the catalyst that caused her to come out, LOUD AND PROUD, as sex-positive, bisexual and polyamorous. She identifies as Solo Poly, and has practiced polyamory/non-monogamy since the late 1980s. Additionally, she has spoken on bisexuality and polyamory in panels at high schools/colleges, and has sat in on polyamory/non-monogamy panels, as well as panels of sexperts at the CSPC.
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Gateway to Suspension 10:00 am
Gateway to Suspension @ Gallery Erato
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
This full day intensive offers an introduction to suspension for tops who are already confident tying structural harnesses and bottoms with experience in rope. This class will cover: Negotiation Nerves and anatomy Uplines and lifting Bottoming skills Easy partial positions Prerequisites: Tops should be able to tie a chest harness, a hip harness, and a non-collapsing single column tie. Bottoms should be able to effectively communicate and assess body sensations while in rope. Required gear: 2 15 ft lengths in hemp, jute, or nylon (5-8mm) 4 30-ft lengths of rope in hemp, jute, or nylon (5-8mm) 4-6 carabiners rated for climbing (or large climbing rappel rings) 3 30ft lengths of POSH rope Suggested Gear: Suspension ring Extra carabiners Note taking materials Snacks For more information suggested gear and class handouts see: https://magpiekink.com/course/rope-suspension/ Other Important Info: No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time. Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle. Open to all 18+ Attendance is limited to 13 tying pairs. Limited audit-only spots are available. All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated. Questions may be directed to: [email protected] Scholarships available. Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning. Part of this class will take place in the basement, which is only accessible by stairs. We apologize for any inconvenience. About the Educators: Blaming_lilith (she/her) has been tying since 2016 and discovered her love for suspension in 2018. She ties as a creative outlet and a way to socialize with some of her favorite people. Once a month, she co-hosts the Witchy Rope Enthusiasts’ Group (WREG) in Seattle, where she demos simple ties and labs out more creative ideas with wonderfully collaborative bottoms. You can find her on fetlife (blaming_liltih) and instagram (blaminglilith). Megan (Mz_Magpie on instagram and Fetlife) joined the kink community in 2010. She identifies as a queer woman, switch and nerd. She runs Magpie Kink education (Magpiekink.com) She loves finding new ways to explain complex topics.
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SEAF Volunteer Q&A and Orientation 7:00 pm
SEAF Volunteer Q&A and Orientation @ online via zoom
Mar 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SEAF Volunteer Q&A and Orientation @ online via zoom
Welcome to the SEAF2024 season! SEAF needs volunteers to get this event off the ground and into the stratosphere! Join other lovers-of-SEAF (and those who are just curious) for info and meeting like-minded folx as we organize and explore how everyone can help with #makingSEAFgo. There will be general information and we will let you know which volunteer roles have special trainings and when those will be. We will have a number of meetings so you can join us as your schedule permits. (Full list of dates below.) SEAF is a volunteer-powered event, and we welcome, need, and celebrate all sorts of help and companionship. Our Festival Leads will be on hand to help you find the best spot as you join our merry band of sensualists who are out to change the world. Can’t attend, not an issue; volunteering signups and FAQs can be handled via the volunteer info page (https://www.seattleerotic.org/partners/get-involved/volunteer/), email ([email protected]) or phone, (206) 229-2185. All Volunteer Orientations and Q&A Sessions: 7pm, Monday, Jan 29 – via zoom 5:30pm, Thursday, Feb 15 – Gallery Erato 6pm, Monday, March 4 – via zoom 1pm, Sunday, March 17 – Gallery Erato 10am, Saturday, April 6 – Gallery Erato (with specialized trainings) 6pm, Monday, April 15 – via zoom Register for the online zoom meetings here!
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[Associated Event] Evergreen Hearts Spring Lecture Series 6:30 pm
[Associated Event] Evergreen Hearts Spring Lecture Series @ Peer Seattle
Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Evergreen Hearts‘ goal is to empower and support you by hosting experts in various fields. Audiences will gain exclusive access to professionals well-versed in navigating polyamory in the modern world. These esteemed professionals, including therapists, coaches, authors, healthcare practitioners, and legal and accounting experts, will equip you with invaluable knowledge to enhance your personal relationships and improve multiple aspects of your life. Each lecture is a one-time chance to absorb the insights and wisdom of our esteemed speakers. Join us for an interactive session, where your questions can shape the discussion. Attendees will enjoy a vibrant, educational atmosphere and can keep the night going by joining other attendees at the after-party across the street at the pizza parlor. Seize the opportunity to engage in this unique, enriching experience. Details Peer Seattle – 1520 Bellevue Ave, Ste 100, Seattle, 98122. Paid street parking. Check in at the front desk, then head to the meeting room at the end of the hallway. 21+ only event. Bring your own drink or snacks, no alcohol permitted. Free raffle drawing of polyamory swag and Evergreen Hearts event tickets. Live stream remote viewing is no longer offered. 8:30p – 10:00p After-party across the street at Pagliacci Pizza – 415 E Pike St, Seattle, 98122. Upcoming Lectures Polyamory Housing Amy McKenna (Real Estate Broker) and Glenda Fabrizio (Real Estate Agent), Windermere Real Estate Co; Ruby Grynberg (Home Loan Advisor), Salmon Bay Lending Monday February 5th 6:30p – 8:30p Intro to Kink/BDSM Sophia Sky Iannicelli (Executive Director), Pan Eros Foundation and Seattle Erotic Festival Monday February 5th 6:30p – 8:30p Buy Tickets Polyamory Restorative Justice Lauree Akhtar (Therapist), Paradox Therapy Tuesday March 5th 6:30p – 8:30p Buy Tickets Polyamory Online Dating Strategies Dr. Riki Thompson (Professor), University of Washington Tuesday March 5th 6:30p – 8:30p Healthy Foundations – Relationship Options and Communication Skills for Starting Out Autumn Star (Therapist) Wednesday April 10th 6:30p – 8:30p Buy Tickets Safer Sex Talks Karyn Wittmeyer (Therapist) and Carrie Ancel (Therapist), Branching Out Wellbeing and Nonmonogamy Academy Wednesday April 10th 6:30p – 8:30p Self Soothing Camille Saunders (Therapist), Saunders Therapy Services Thursday May 9th 6:30p – 8:30p Buy Tickets Polyamory Pitfalls Sarah Stuteville (Therapist) and Alex Stonehill (Podcast Host), Mistakes Were Made Podcast Thursday May 9th 6:30p – 8:30p
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Fucking Filthy Lap Dance 7:00 pm
Fucking Filthy Lap Dance @ Gallery Erato
Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fucking Filthy Lap Dance @ Gallery Erato
Fucking Filthy Lap Dance explores the dirty, dirty, dirty side of lap dancing. Lots of in-your-face fun in this class! After a consent conversation with your partner, participants will learn a short choreography they can take with them or use individual moves in whatever order makes you feel good. Lap dance pairs will have the option of only one person learning the moves, or to switch and allow both participants to learn. A note on clothing:  Whatever makes you feel filthy!  If wanting to incorporate stripping, please bring a top and bottom layer to remove.   Purchase tickets here!   Important Information: Pay-what-you-can scholarships are available for all Pan Eros Foundation workshops. If you need financial assistance, please email Leah at [email protected] No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time. Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle. Open to all 18+ Attendance is limited to 15 pairs. All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated. Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning. Questions may be directed to: [email protected] About the Educator: Jordan (she/her) is a queer dance instructor with a focus on offering structure and support for each individual to find their unique version of empowerment through self and movement. She thrives on learning and expanding access to dance, to empowerment, to sensuality. Whether you have a movement background or are just starting out, are disabled or recovering from an injury, she loves holding space and designing prompts for everyone. Come play and explore!
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WREG 11:00 am
WREG @ Alternates between In-Person & Online via Zoom. Please RSVP on FetLife
Mar 9 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Witchy Rope Enthusiast Group (WREG)  is for people who are female identified, genderqueer, gender non-binary, and trans to talk about rope. Who: Open to the public, 18+ ID Required Cost: $10 suggested donation WREG is a peer learning space to empower femme and non-male identifying rope tops. Male and masc identifying people are welcome to attend as bottoms and to self-tie. Only femme and non-male identifying people are allowed to tie and to teach. Please respect the mission of the space.   WREG is intended as a space for peer learning. This will be held in a discussion and demo format and is NOT meant as a class.   WREG will be alternating between virtual and in-person meetings. For virtual meetings: Pan Eros provides a link to the meeting platform and will be DM it to anyone who RSVP’ed on FetLife before the event. In the interest of everyone’s privacy, we won’t require anyone to turn on their cameras, but please let us know your (scene) name. Everyone’s on their honor not to take screenshots or record the meeting. Please respect your fellow attendees. We’re asking for donations to continue to support Gallery Erato/ Pan Eros while we’re virtual. If you’re able, please consider donating through their giving page HERE. No one will be turned away for lack of funds, but your funds help keep our kinky spaces running until everything is back to normal. For in-person meetings: WREG meets at Gallery Erato, located at 309 1st Ave S. Seattle, WA 98104. Please email or DM for current COVID protocols. Questions? Comments? DM on Fetlife or post to the event thread HERE. Or email [email protected]. For more information and to RSVP, please see WREG’s FetLife group page: https://fetlife.com/groups/42882?page=2&sp=1
Bondage for Immobilization 1:00 pm
Bondage for Immobilization @ Gallery Erato
Mar 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bondage for Immobilization @ Gallery Erato
As well as being a great addition to other kinds of play, bondage is a lot of fun in its own right. This class focuses on techniques for strict, immobilizing bondage. If you fantasize about watching your partner squirm helplessly in your rope, this is the class for you. One of the best ways to truly immobilize someone is to tie them to the bed (or the couch, or the rack). Although it’s easy to tie someone fairly securely, it is surprisingly hard to completely immobilize them. Making everything tighter isn’t the answer: overly tight bondage isn’t more secure, and it can be uncomfortable or even dangerous. We’ll take a look at ties and techniques that are strict and secure without being unsafe. There are times, however, when you don’t have any furniture to tie to. For those situations, the hogtie is a great choice. One of the classic bondage positions, the hogtie is tremendously fun and versatile. The traditional hogtie is a physically demanding tie, but we’ll look at options for making it more comfortable as well as more challenging. We’ll also talk about how to adapt the hogtie to different body types and physical limitations. COVID Protocols: We require proof of a covid vaccine within the last 2 years. If you need a medical exemption to this policy, please contact us at [email protected] at least 3 days before class. Masks are required for this class. Important details: Scholarships are available for all Pan Eros Foundation workshops. If you need financial assistance, please email Leah at [email protected] This is an intermediate level class. You should be familiar with basic kink concepts and should be able to tie a single column tie. You will need to bring your own rope to this class. We recommend at least two 10-15′ lengths and at least one 20-30′ length. All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, bodies, body types, ability levels welcome and celebrated. No late entry will be allowed due to the nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time. Open to all 18+ Water available. Please bring your own bottle or cup. Attendance is limited to 24 people. Questions may be directed to: [email protected]   Purchase tickets here!   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.
[Associated Event] Seattle Fetish Ball 8:00 pm
[Associated Event] Seattle Fetish Ball
Mar 9 @ 8:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 1:00 am
[Associated Event] Seattle Fetish Ball
AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF FETISH, FASHION, AND FANTASY The Seattle Fetish Ball exists to create space and build community for all kinksters and fetishists. We welcome all regardless of experience or interests. The Seattle Fetish Ball offers guests a chance to let loose, dress daringly, and embrace their inner kink — in a safe, consensual, and respectful environment. Whether you’re a seasoned fetish enthusiast or simply curious to explore, the Seattle Fetish Ball is the perfect place to indulge your desires and push your fashion boundaries.
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CANCELED – Winter Rope Jam 6:00 pm
CANCELED – Winter Rope Jam @ Gallery Erato
Mar 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
March 12th Winter Rope Jam is canceled.   Join us during the winter months (Nov-March) for a monthly rope jam in downtown Seattle. Come socialize, make new friends, generate serotonin in the grey winter, and tie! We welcome anyone interested in rope, both new and experienced. Foam puzzle piece squares, water, and music will be provided. Masks are REQUIRED to help protect against flu season and COVID-19. Extra masks will be provided as needed. You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend.
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Sensual Sessions: Figure Drawing 6:00 pm
Sensual Sessions: Figure Drawing @ Gallery Erato
Mar 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sensual Sessions: Figure Drawing @ Gallery Erato
Join us for Figure Drawing Group Sessions! This class offers a unique opportunity to hone your drawing skills through the observation of live nude/semi-nude models. In a safe and inclusive environment, participants will delve into the nuanced art of capturing the human body’s intricate details, exploring the play of light and shadow, and mastering the fundamentals of proportion and anatomy. Each session is carefully crafted to nurture creativity and enhance technical proficiency, providing both beginners and experienced artists with a space to refine their craft. A live, nude model is provided at each self-guided session. Sessions consist of several short, warm-up poses three- 5-minute poses, two- 15-minute poses, and a single sustained 45-minute pose for the duration of the session. Details: Bring your own art supplies and drawing boards; chairs are provided! All classes are 18+, all skill levels are welcome! Sessions are $15 in advance and $20 at the door if tickets are not sold out. Time doors open for socializing and settling in: 5:30 pm Time drawing starts: 6 pm- 8 pm Bring your own water bottle and snacks. About your drawing session facilitator: Black Omi Art Co. Genea Morrow is a self-taught artist and creative entrepreneur residing in Seattle. Her interest in art began in 2012 but veered in the direction of modeling and photography; it came full circle in a figure drawing class in 2017. She then took the time to fall in love with creating shapes out of shadow work using charcoal as her medium. It wasn’t until 2021 that she started to play in paint. Genea began a fulfilling career co-owning a children’s educational toy store, J.I.L.L.’s Toyshop, and launching Black Omi Art Co. Though her journey wasn’t always easy, she often opens up about her struggles with imposter syndrome and how she continuously works on her insecurities surrounding her late start to paint. She now creates paintings that tell her story, a story heavily influenced by her history with religion and spirituality, overshadowed by her exploration of her sensuality. Her work is centered around creating the feeling of familiarity, power, and freedom. To highlight the internal battles of feminine and masculine energies women may feel.  
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Bimbo Tie 7:00 pm
Bimbo Tie @ Gallery Erato
Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bimbo Tie @ Gallery Erato
The bimbo tie is a sexy ground tie that combines elements of exposure, enforced posture, and inescapable bondage. In this tie-along class you will be taught the pattern, an optional crotch-rope variation, and adaptations for the tie. This tie is complex and requires 3-4 hanks of 25-30 foot rope. Tops will need good tension, rope handling, and experience with patterned ties. Bottoms should be comfortable with maintaining an enforced backbend and communicating circulation loss. The bimbo tie is a sexy ground tie that combines elements of exposure, enforced posture, and inescapable bondage. In this tie-along class you will be taught the pattern, an optional crotch-rope variation, and adaptations for the tie. This tie is complex and requires 3-4 hanks of 25-30 foot rope. Tops will need good tension, rope handling, and experience with patterned ties. Bottoms should be comfortable with maintaining an enforced backbend and communicating circulation loss. Purchase tickets here! Important Information: Pay-what-you-can scholarships are available for all Pan Eros Foundation workshops. If you need financial assistance, please email Leah at [email protected] No late entry will be allowed due to the safety information given at the beginning of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time. Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle. Open to all 18+ Attendance is limited to 12 tying pairs. All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated. Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning. Questions may be directed to: [email protected] About the Educators: Nick (he/him) has been topping rope since 2015 and teaching rope since 2018. He loves creative suspensions, intense floor ties, and nerding out about rope techniques. He teaches kink classes and private lessons on his own, and with Full Circle Kink. He can be found on Instagram @Tie_Rope_Take_Photo and Fetlife @Provocations. Val (they/them) is a bottom, kink educator and glutton for suffering. They specialize in improvisational play and maintaining in-scene relationship dynamics. They teach private lessons on rope bottoming and beginning rope classes with Full Circle Kink. They can be found on Instagram @valley_roses and Fetlife @ValleyRoses.   This event is presented by the Pan Eros Foundation. Please go to Pan-Eros.org for more information. Important Information: Pay-what-you-can scholarships are available for all Pan Eros Foundation workshops. If you need financial assistance, please email Leah at [email protected] No late entry will be allowed due to the safety information given at the beginning of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time. Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle. Open to all 18+ Attendance is limited to 12 tying pairs. All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated. Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning. Questions may be directed to: [email protected] About the Educators: Nick (he/him) has been topping rope since 2015 and teaching rope since 2018. He loves creative suspensions, intense floor ties, and nerding out about rope techniques. He teaches kink classes and private lessons on his own, and with Full Circle Kink. He can be found on Instagram @Tie_Rope_Take_Photo and Fetlife @Provocations. Val (they/them) is a bottom, kink educator and glutton for suffering. They specialize in improvisational play and maintaining in-scene relationship dynamics. They teach private lessons on rope bottoming and beginning rope classes with Full Circle Kink. They can be found on Instagram @valley_roses and Fetlife @ValleyRoses.
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Pan Eros Film Festival – Best of Seasons 1 and 2 7:00 pm
Pan Eros Film Festival – Best of Seasons 1 and 2
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
In preparation for our highly anticipated third season, the Pan Eros Film Festival is proud to revisit our most celebrated short films from the 2022 and 2023 showcases! Please join us for one night at the Northwest Film Forum as we look back at the erotic art films that engaged us, titillated our senses, and made us think. These 15 unique narratives from across the world explore the intricacies of human connection across the broad spectrum of gender and sexuality. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of poignant storytelling and visual artistry! Doors open at 7pm Screening starts at 7:30pm Showcased films: Taste of Love – Paul Scheufler of Vienna, Austria Jeux Dits (Let’s Play) – Katia Sauthier of Pully, Switzerland Coming In – Romane Etienne and Louis Devignes of Annecy, France The Little Death – Pedro Lavin of Mexico City, Mexico The Hidden in the Pain – Danial Ghasemian of Mashhad, Iran Estética Unisex (Unisex Aesthetic) – Alvaro Acosta Gutierrez of Puno, Peru Hope – Diana Juárez Rodriguez of Mexico City, Mexico Ghost Song – Joseph Keckler and M. Sharkey of Brooklyn, New York, United States Dix Pix – Steven Fraser of Glasgow, Scotland Centrifugado (Spin cycle) – Ignacio Rodó of Barcelona, Spain Bodies of Desire – Varsha Panikar of Mumbai, India A Real Job – Lawrence Essex of Manchester, United Kingdom The Confession – GoAskAlex and Ursinae Vespéral of Vancouver, BC, Canada Aguirre – Eric Yamil Cruz and Sergio Daniel of San Juan, Puerto Rico Make That Sound – David Keogh of Seattle, WA, United States  
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Hypnokink Enthusiast Group 1:00 pm
Hypnokink Enthusiast Group @ Gallery Erato
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hypnokink Enthusiast Group @ Gallery Erato
Have you thought about including hypnosis in your kink or sex life? Hypnosis is infinitely adaptable. You can use it to enhance arousal and intimacy, do bondage without restraints, create ideal headspaces for all kinds of play, build mindf*ck scenes, strengthen Dom/sub training, increase relaxation for sensual scenes, and much more. You can use hypnotic storytelling to bridge the fantasy gap between what you are willing to do in real life and the hidden depths that lie in your internet browser history. Doors open for the Hypnokink Enthusiasts’ Group at 1pm, and we start our programming at 1:15pm with introductions and a very quick introductory review of the terms and principles of hypnosis before we head into meatier topics. For details on the theme of one of our meetings, you can visit the Seattle Hypnokink Enthusiasts FetLife group at https://fetlife.com/groups/53446 or email [email protected]
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SEAF Volunteer Q&A and Orientation 1:00 pm
SEAF Volunteer Q&A and Orientation @ Gallery Erato
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
SEAF Volunteer Q&A and Orientation @ Gallery Erato
Welcome to the SEAF2024 season! SEAF needs volunteers to get this event off the ground and into the stratosphere! Join other lovers-of-SEAF (and those who are just curious) for info and meeting like-minded folx as we organize and explore how everyone can help with #makingSEAFgo. There will be general information and we will let you know which volunteer roles have special trainings and when those will be. We will have a number of meetings so you can join us as your schedule permits. (Full list of dates below.) SEAF is a volunteer-powered event, and we welcome, need, and celebrate all sorts of help and companionship. Our Festival Leads will be on hand to help you find the best spot as you join our merry band of sensualists who are out to change the world. Can’t attend, not an issue; volunteering signups and FAQs can be handled via the volunteer info page (https://www.seattleerotic.org/partners/get-involved/volunteer/), email ([email protected]) or phone, (206) 229-2185. All Volunteer Orientations and Q&A Sessions: 7pm, Monday, Jan 29 – via zoom 5:30pm, Thursday, Feb 15 – Gallery Erato 6pm, Monday, March 4 – via zoom 1pm, Sunday, March 17 – Gallery Erato 10am, Saturday, April 6 – Gallery Erato (with specialized trainings) 6pm, Monday, April 15 – via zoom Register for the online zoom meetings here!
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Men Tying Men – Discussion & Practice 7:00 pm
Men Tying Men – Discussion & Practice @ Gallery Erato
Mar 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Men Tying Men - Discussion & Practice @ Gallery Erato
Our fabulous rope practice and discussion group for men and folks who have lived experience as men continues its wonderful run at Gallery Erato in Seattle, facilitated in the loosest way possible by @visiblerestraint. For those newcomers who don’t have rope experience, Visible Restraint offers a casual introductory rope bondage workshop as one possible track for the evening. The other track for each evening is an informal rope bondage skillshare and practice time. Neither exactly a workshop nor exactly a play party, but learning does happen, play does happen – and nudity is perfectly fine. Bring rope and your enthusiasm. Money donations are requested and go to the Pan Eros Foundation – the educational and cultural non-profit that produces events such as Seattle Erotic Art Festival. Donations can be made here: https://fspc-357728.square.site/. No registration is needed for this event but no late entries are allowed. Doors will be locked at 7:30pm. 18+ with ID. Attendance is limited to 60 people. This is a quarterly event. It happens the third Wednesday of the second month of every quarter. This event is for men and those who have lived experience as men and all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities, and religions are welcome and celebrated.
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Seattle Nude, Erotic + Boudoir Photography Group 5:00 pm
Seattle Nude, Erotic + Boudoir Photography Group @ Gallery Erato
Mar 24 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Monthly Open-Shoot Meetup 4th Sunday of every month Overview Seattle Nude, Erotic + Boudoir Photography Group exists to facilitate networking and the creation of art in the PNW photography and modeling communities while providing a safer, semi-public space to have first or repeated interactions with co-creators. Beginning January 23rd, 2022 the group organizer, Thrice, will be running a monthly meetup where we discuss and shoot nude, erotic, and boudoir photos, share knowledge and inspiration, and network with others in our creative communities. What to Expect After an initial hour of mingling and conspiring, all the fun and excitement of creation starts when we close the doors at 6pm. Come introduce yourself, mingle and meet, then we will collect the event fee and shooting can begin. At this point, no more attendees will be admitted so no new faces surprise you while you’re shooting. Some gear will be available to rent or borrow, we will go through the available supplies at the start of the event. Open Shoot Format Throughout the event, photographers, assistants, and models will use the large, versatile shooting space to collaborate, have fun, and make art. Come with an idea in mind and a photographer in tow or meet someone here and come up with a spontaneous shoot inspired by the surroundings and your model’s style. Bring all your own gear, ready to shoot, and explore the space to find the perfect spot. Take advantage of any down time to connect with your fellow creatives, find inspiration, share your knowledge and experience. Consent + Consideration Make sure that you have the consent of all bodies in your frame before you shoot. Watch your backgrounds and try not to walk through active shooting space you’re not participating in as a courtesy to all. Lingerie, suggested nudity, and nonsexual nudity are welcome throughout the space. We ask that explicit or overtly sexual acts (use your judgement, ask if you’re not sure) be shot downstairs. We will continually evaluate the ways we use the space and adjust for the comfort and needs of our community to best facilitate free creation. No one is required to shoot with anyone else or to shoot any content they do not wish to participate in. Pressure is unacceptable, both photographers and models are expected to take “No” as a complete sentence any time it is given. Our Hosts + Facility Gallery Erato and the Pan Eros Foundation are pleased to offer those who create art that explores themes of sexuality, gender, relationships, identity, orientation, and love a place to showcase and create their work. This 6000+ square foot space in Pioneer Square spans 2 floors. The ground floor Gallery is fully accessible. There is a 3″ lip at the front entry and a ramp is available upon request. The lower level Studio is currently only accessible by stairs. We encourage the use of public transit or rideshare. Forr more information about the space, go to: https://www.pan-eros.org/galleryerato/ COVID Precautions As per King County guidelines, all attendees must present a valid vaccination record or negative test results within 72 hours of the event start time. Wash your hands frequently, keep your distance whenever possible, wear masks if you’re not modeling, and consider your COVID precautions when sharing gear. Sanitizer will be available throughout the event for hands and equipment.  
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Winter Rope Jam 6:00 pm
Winter Rope Jam @ Gallery Erato
Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us during the winter months (Nov-March) for a monthly rope jam in downtown Seattle. Come socialize, make new friends, generate serotonin in the grey winter, and tie! We welcome anyone interested in rope, both new and experienced. Foam puzzle piece squares, water, and music will be provided. Masks are REQUIRED to help protect against flu season and COVID-19. Extra masks will be provided as needed. You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend.
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