What: CSPC New Member Orientation and Sense & Sensuality
Where: Gallery Erato - 309 1st Ave S.
When-Orientation: 6:00 p.m. sharp (Doors open at 5:30 p.m., please be early! Parking can take some time in this area.)
When-Party:
Mandatory “SaS Confab” @ 7:15 p.m. required for event admission.
Party: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 (sliding scale available)
*Tickets must be purchased online, there are no door sales*
Do you want to explore allowing others into your personal space? Are you interested in sharing energy with another person? Have you ever wanted to experience emotional or physical intimacy without the pressure of romance or sex? Are you demisexual and a bond is needed before sexual activity is even possible? Do you enjoy the softer side of kink? Then this is the event that you’ve been looking for!
Sense & Sensuality provides a relaxed, social & non-escalatory environment for people to make connections that could grow into something more with prompts to help members initiate connections and gentle play.
For the first half of the event, the full venue is “Lights On” for platonic intimacy with no nudity. During this time, on the main level we'll host an interactive prompt and on the lower level you are encouraged to engage in any platonic play.
May Intimacy Prompt: Non-Escalatory Cuddles!
Platonic touch-based intimacy is an underserved need for many folx and the CSPC wants to facilitate a sexually non-escalatory environment for our community. We’ll have a short Cuddle workshop following the SaS Confab that will feature 3 cuddle positions from the book “The Cuddle Sutra” by Rob Grader. Then the rest of the evening is opened for your cuddling pleasure! Cuddle one-on-one or with a cuddle puddle!
Please note that the noise volume of music and conversation is expected to be low during our cuddle focused events so as to create a calm and meditative environment.
For the second half of the event at 9:00 p.m., the main level is open to any platonic play while the lower level of the venue transitions into “Lights Off” for sensual and sexual intimacy. This is the only part of the event that permits light-impact play.
Government ID and masks are required for entry.
Would you like to come to Sense & Sensuality but are not yet a member of the CSPC?
Note: No tickets will be available at the door, you must register online to attend. Registration for this party is limited to a maximum of 140 tickets (including new members).
By registering for this event, you are registering for:
The New Member Orientation
A one-month CSPC membership
A ticket to the Sense & Sensuality party
After the orientation, if you decide you do not want to become a member of the CSPC nor attend the party, you will be eligible to receive a refund. There will be no refunds for no shows.
We invite you to read our New Member Handbook and Essential House Rules in advance of the orientation.
What to expect upon arrival
All attendees are required to show a valid government-issued ID. If you do not bring your ID or it is expired we cannot admit you.
Wearing an N95/KN95 or equivalent mask will be required at the party at all times other than when eating/drinking, or when engaged in a scene. If you leave the scene you're in temporarily (e.g. to take a restroom break) please mask up first.
Please arrive in street-legal attire.
There is a coat closet on the main floor, and lockers in the basement which can be secured with padlocks (please bring your own padlock if you wish to use one).
This is a “yes means yes” space. Please don’t initiate ANY KIND of physical contact with anyone without asking and obtaining a “yes” first.
We have people here of all genders and orientations. Do not assume anything about anyone based on how they look or who they are playing with.
When voyeuring from social areas please be conscious of how your energy may project into a scene, even from afar. Give the players their space unless you are invited to come watch up close by the participants. If you are asked to move away or look away from a scene please respect the request.
What to bring with you
Whatever makes you feel sexy and confident. Don’t forget your toy bag!
A reusable water bottle for refilling at our water station
We invite you to bring your own clean sheets and towels to use, as that helps us keep down our laundry costs.
What we provide
Safer sex supplies, cleaning supplies, clean sheets and towels
Light snacks for keeping energy up
Directions and Parking
Gallery Erato is located at 309 1st Ave S. There is a pay parking lot along our north wall. Pioneer Square has free on-street parking after 6 p.m. (more info about street parking here) and paid parking lots, which you can find listed here. This neighborhood is very well served by public transportation, including many bus lines, the streetcar, and the LINK light rail.
Accessibility
There is a small lip from the sidewalk into the Gallery.
We have a wheelchair ramp that our registration volunteers can put down to transition over this lip so that our main floor will be accessible to folks in wheelchairs. Please let us know when you arrive if you need the ramp.
There will be play stations, refreshments, and restrooms on the main floor. Unfortunately, the basement of our space is only accessible via stairs.
Restrooms are gender neutral, and can be found on both floors.
This is not a scent-free space.
Have more questions? Check out our FAQ! We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, so it helps us immensely if you review the FAQ before emailing us. Thank you!
Want to get in touch with the champions for party-specific questions? Email: SaS@thecspc.org