Sharps and Needles

In this class Annix will share some of the risks when playing with sharps and blood, while also covering safer station setup, basics of piercing, wound care, and cleanliness. 



They will also share more detailed medical risks, procedures, and information to help equip you with more safety measures and responses. After the discussion part of the class everyone will follow along with Annix to set up a safer sharps play station, administer a needle to oneself or a classmate, remove needle(s), provide wound care, and station clean up. All materials will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own materials. Wear something comfortable, bring water, and be sure to eat about 30-60 minutes before class. 



A pro-domme and harm-reduction worker with a life-long obsession with sharps and blood. Annix is continuously learning new things to help deepen and improve their sharps practice. Some of their experience includes working as an assistant to hook suspension performers, self piercing since 2004, classes (online and in person) on sharps play, sharps cleanliness and wound care, and doing skill shares with a professional piercer. Their first aid and harm reduction training also plays a role in how they approach their practice. Through their sharps journey they have continued to fine tune how they play.  Annix keeps safety and cleanliness as their number one priorities, while also bringing an ugly-is-beautiful-creativity into scenes.If you have any questions or concerns before class you can contact Annix at mxannix@gmail.comYou can find them on:Instagram @callmeannixFetlife @_annix



Details




Date and Time: Thursday, February 12th. 6.30pm – 9.30pm



Doors open 30min prior to the event



Duration: ~3h



Fee: $35/person (Low barrier option available at the door)



Prerequisites: None



Material to bring: Bring your own sharps/needles/equipment if you have



For individuals or pairs: any constellation welcome



Who is this for: Queer and friends



Please have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/]



Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”)




Tickets



Available here or at the door. If you need assistance, please just come by and we will help you at the door.




 

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Fineprint




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 and refund policy:




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.