Cuddle Workshop

Join us at a private Cuddle Workshop where you can relax in a welcoming environment, give and receive touch, and feel connected to yourself and others. All genders and orientations - individuals, groups and couples - are WELCOME!

At this Rated G event, you will be invited to explore non-sexual, consensual, no-strings-attached, platonic touch as you are...

- Educated on the principles that create a safe container (including cuddle etiquette)

- Euided through exercises that help you relax and connect with your own body (where your authentic "Yes" and "No" are felt)

- Led to practice communicating boundaries and consent in facilitated paired practices (these exercises are your "training wheels")

There will also be demonstrations and descriptions of touch options as well as no-touch options. The highest guiding principle is that you honor your own authentic Yes and No which is why touch is NEVER required to participate in this event and you can leave at any time.

With all of that preparation under your belt, you will be given plenty of time to choose your own adventure in the voluntary free cuddle period - what we call the Cuddle Laboratory.

GUIDELINES

These guidelines are like the “etiquette of cuddling." We’ll go over all of them and answer any questions you have during the workshop. Here are some important ones:

- Keep attendance confidential (unless given permission).

- There’s no touch required (and you can change your mind at any time).

- Respect the boundaries of others (ideally with enthusiasm).

- Keep activities at a Rated G level and conversation at PG-13.

- Ask and Wait - if you want to touch someone, ask. Then wait for the answer.

We ask that you arrive...

- Sober - AND remain sober throughout the event. You may find yourself getting a natural high on oxytocin - often called the "hug hormone."

- Hygiene conscious - squeaky clean and minty fresh!

- Scent-free - including perfumes, body wash/spray, colognes, and cigarette smoke (Some of us have sensitive noses - thanks!)

- Healthy - if for any reason you feel "off" before or during the event, please let the facilitator know that you need to cancel or leave early in order to protect the health and safety of other attendees

- Supplied - **PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PILLOW** Other comfort items that could enhance your relaxation and coziness include a blanket, comforter, sleeping bag, your favorite plushie, and comfy clothes (you can always change in the restroom when you arrive). Soft, cozy pajamas, cotton t-shirts, sweatpants, leggings are all welcome. Tank tops and shorts are the minimum requirement for this event.

- Nourished - tea and cookies (including gluten free options) will be provided. Feel free to bring any other food items that you need to feel nourished as well as to share!

- Open - to having new experiences and connecting with new people in a warm, safe, huggable tribe

You may just leave this event feeling an increased sense of wellbeing and belonging, a boost in compassion and playfulness, blissed out, content, deeply relaxed and connected.

SCHEDULE

7:00PM Registration begins

**DOORS CLOSE at 7:15** so that everyone is present to learn about co-creating a safe container

7:15PM Opening circle, relaxation activities, communication exercises, cuddle etiquette, cuddle laboratory

10:00PM Closing circle / Fond Farewells

REGISTRATION, PAYMENTS and CANCELLATIONS

$25 early bird

$35 day of event

**Space is limited to 15 people max**

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the event for any reason and get a refund (less the fees that Eventbrite charges).

And if you’re not feeling well and concerned you may be contagious, we will refund you.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

**24-hr negative COVID home test required**

Please email a photo of your negative result to [email protected] by Friday at 10am to secure entry to this event.

ACCESSIBILITY

PLEASE BE ADVISED: This event is being hosted in a 2-story home and the workshop will be held upstairs. There is no elevator access to the second story.

Also, our event space is covered with cushions on the floor and most of our exercises are on those cushions. If you are concerned about your ability to get up and down from the floor to a standing position, please contact us to discuss accommodation: [email protected].

LOCATION & PARKING:

Address, parking, and other location details will be provided upon registration.

ABOUT YOUR EVENT FACILITATORS:

Kimberly Grace (she/her) has been a Cuddle Punk defying the culture's touch-starving social norms since 2015. She finds sanctuary in safe touch and has been transformed by its guiding principles of respecting boundaries and consent while honoring Self and Other.

John Kiss (she/her) has been participating in cuddle events since 2021. She is an LGBTQ+ activist and believes in the power of bringing people together in a safe environment to nourish soul, mind, and body. In 2011, she was certified as a Jack Canfield trainer where she learned active listening and the Five Love Languages. The event will be hosted at John's home.

Photo/Video Consent for Marketing Purposes
Please note that by registering for this Cuddle Workshop, you are giving your consent to be photographed and/or filmed for marketing purposes, including promotional material for future events. These photos and videos may be used on our website, social media platforms, and other marketing materials.

If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please inform the event organizer upon arrival, and we will make accommodations to respect your privacy. Your participation in this event implies that you understand and agree to this policy for the November 30th Cuddle Workshop only. This photo/video consent is not a recurring requirement for future events unless otherwise specified. We want to ensure that everyone is comfortable and informed!

Host or Publisher John Kiss