Sub Rosa hosts kink and BDSM classes in Portland and online. Scroll down to see our upcoming events and classes.
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Kink and BDSM Classes in Portland and Online
IN PERSON CLASS
December 5th, 7pm-10pm
FemDom Bootcamp Level II
FemDom Bootcamp Level II is back! Hosted by Natasha Strange & Viola Parker, co-owners of Sub Rosa, this three-hour event is for people who have already attended Bootcamp, and are ready to level up. (Please note, the date has been changed from 12/4 to Friday 12/5.)
Level II focuses more on play, with the introduction discussion kept brief, since you’re already familiar with our consent talk. After demo bottom introductions and negotiations, we have plenty of time for experiential practice and play with our most experienced demo bottoms, featuring some more advanced activities.
FemDom Bootcamp Level II is geared to women and/or nonbinary folks at the intermediate stages of their journey who want to develop their dominant power even more after attending the original Bootcamp. Please note, this is not an event for single men, submissive or dominant.
VIRTUAL CLASS
December 10th, 6pm-7:30pm
Mommy Dearest: Exploring Maternal Dynamics in BDSM ONLINE
Join Natasha Strange, co-owner of Sub Rosa, and guest teacher Athénaïs Nin, for an online class exploring maternal dynamics in BDSM.
Our mothers were among the first figures we both idolized and feared. Some mothers nurtured and cared for us, some were distant and cold. Some made us feel ashamed of our early sexual curiosities, forever changing our relationship with sex and shame. It’s no surprise that many of us have complex emotions about this role in adulthood.
This virtual class is taught by two Mommies with very different styles of play and expression. Princessa Natasha Strange and Athénaïs Nin will explore some of the ways these complex emotions get played out in D/s dynamics and kink/BDSM scenes. We’ll discuss why people are into Mommies and/or taking on caregiver roles, and how to find your unique voice as a Mommy or as the partner of a caregiver.
Whether you are a Mommy or other caregiver, or someone who adores Mommies, this class is for you. Although the focus of the class will be on Mommy dynamics, Daddies and other caregiver types are enthusiastically welcomed! This online workshop is open to all experience levels.
VIRTUAL CLASS
December 15th, 6pm-7:30pm
Use Your Words with Mistress Viola
Your voice and your words are the most powerful tools you have for creating seductive and cathartic BDSM experiences. This skill starts with knowing what you want and clearly advocating for your needs.
In this online class, Sub Rosa co-owner Mistress Viola shares clear guidelines for anyone developing or honing this skill set. We will discuss finding your voice, seduction techniques, and dirty talk – with topics including direct communication and asking for what you want, tone of voice, improving your improvisational skills, and more.
This online class is for all genders and all sides of the slash: dominants, submissives, tops, bottoms, and switches. The class is geared for those starting out, and for anyone looking to improve their kinky verbal skillset.
IN PERSON EVENT
December 17th, 6pm-9pm
Sub Rosa Social
The monthly Sub Rosa Social (on 3rd Wednesdays) at Wayfinder Beer in SE Portland expands the opportunity for people to connect with the community created around Sub Rosa’s space and classes. It’s a munch! But we don’t like that word and think “social” sounds so much more fancy. So come join us at this purely social event (no kink play). This event is open to all, but our space is femme & femdom-led.
This is a free event! Wayfinder has a great food menu as well as lots of NA beverages, beer, wine, and cocktails (you pay for your drinks and food). Portland-style vanilla (or vanilla adjacent) attire is required – this is a public venue with children and strangers nearby. Please be respectful of the environment and the space.
The parking lot across the street from Wayfinder becomes conditional parking for the restaurant at 6pm so there should hopefully be plenty of parking. Wayfinder has accessible access with a ramp going up to the restaurant and inside to access lower seating levels as well. The Social is in the side room to the left when you enter.
Wayfinder Beer, 304 SE 2nd Ave
IN PERSON CLASS
January 8th, 7pm-10pm
FemDom Bootcamp
Hosted by Natasha Strange & Viola Parker, this three-hour event is Sub Rosa’s longest running and most popular offering. We start with a discussion on consent and safety, and demonstrate how to safely practice and negotiate a scene, with the help of experienced volunteers. Then for the majority of the evening, we use the gorgeous space and gear at Sub Rosa for experiential practice and play with our demo bottoms, with support dommes circulating to teach techniques and give tips.
FemDom Bootcamps are geared to women and/or nonbinary folks at the early stages of exploring, seeking confidence, community, hands-on experience, and to further develop their dominant power. We encourage active participation in demos, however, learning by watching/voyeurism is always welcome.
This is a coached play party that focuses on learning, consent, negotiation, and practice in a femdom context. Please note, this is not an event for single men, submissive or dominant.
RECORDED VIRTUAL CLASS
Always available
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Kink with Marla Renee Stewart
Marla Renee Stewart, MA (she/her) is a professional sexologist, intimacy/relationship/sex coach, speaker, and author.
In this workshop, she helps bring the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion to the kink and bdsm communities. This workshop and pdf combo is useful for bdsm educators, dungeon moderators, adult performers, and anyone in the scene.
Accessibility
Community Discounts
Sub Rosa offers reduced-rate tickets to black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) as well as those experiencing financial hardship, for all our kink and BDSM classes in Portland and online. Email us at info@subrosapdx.com to request these ticket order codes. Full price tickets help allow us to offer these discounts. Joining our Patreon also supports our ability to offer community discounts.
Disability Access
There are some challenges to accessibility in our old industrial building. There is no passenger elevator, and stairs are required. The exterior steps have no handrail and the door is heavy. The interior stairs do have a handrail (around 25 steps required).
Please request assistance if you would like someone to meet you at the door. We apologize for this issue and recognize that the impact on people with disabilities is felt deeply in our community. If there are other accommodations we can make please reach out.
Events and classes can be ASL interpreted upon request. Please request interpretation at least 48 hours in advance in the notes section of your order and email us at info@subrosapdx.com.
COVID Safety
Masks are welcome but optional for events at Sub Rosa. We continually run an air purifier in the space. We do not require vaccination cards or COVID tests, but visiting educators may enact different policies.
FAQ
Do you have any more recorded classes for purchase?
Unfortunately it can be difficult to find a host for sex education accounts. Our account on Gum Road has mostly been suspended. We are seeking a new platform and hope to have more recorded classes available soon.
All ticket holders to our online classes have access to a recording of the class for 30 days.
Where is Sub Rosa located?
Ticket holders receive our SE Portland address 24 hours before a class/event.
Can I come to a class if I have no experience with BDSM?
Yes! Our goal is always to teach BDSM and kink in an approachable and inclusive way. Most of our classes are appropriate for beginners and the curious. We will note it in the description if a class is directed at experienced kinksters.
Who teaches your classes?
Mistress Viola and Princessa Natasha Strange teach together and individually. We also periodically work with guest educators to teach in person or online.
Can I teach a class at Sub Rosa?
We love our guest teachers but have limited capacity to work with guest educators, so we can’t say yes to everyone. If you’re interested in teaching with us, fill out this intake form.
Can anyone under 18 attend your classes or events?
No, all our in-person and virtual classes and events are for adults 18+ only.
How often do you announce new classes?
We always have something new in the works! Our classes run year round (online only the in the summer). The best way to stay informed about our classes and events is by joining our newsletter.