Cuddle Puddle

A workshop for group cuddling!

This workshop is dedicated to nurturing the heart and soul through the practice of hugging. We will focus on connecting with ourselves to enjoy the benefits of human contact.

Here, there is no sensual and/or sexual intention, only authentic contact with warmth, energy, and breath. Through playful exercises, we will dive into a suspended moment to create a nook of softness and sharing.

We will also use this framework to practice and strengthen our ability to verbalize our consent and boundaries.

In practice:

• The workshop is open to everyone.
• The workshop is designed for each participant to meet one another. If you come with a partner(s), be aware that you will be encouraged to interact with others besides your partner(s). We strongly recommend establishing agreements and having discussions beforehand to ensure everyone's safety before participating in the workshop.
• No nudity, you can dress in a way that makes you feel empowered.
• No sexual acts are allowed. Physical contact between participants is only within the limits of each person's consent.
• Make sure to maintain impeccable hygiene when participating.
• Participants can arrive between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM. After 9:15 PM, no further entries will be allowed. The workshop ends around 11:30 PM.
• No exercise is mandatory. You are free to refuse any practice at any time. Your boundaries are a priority.
• You are free to leave the workshop at any time. A quiet space will be available for you to isolate yourself if needed.
• Beautiful Things is a 100% sober space. No drugs or alcohol are allowed. Please also arrive at the workshop sober.

Regarding the price:

You freely choose the price that seems fair and accessible to your personal situation.

• Social price: A reduced rate more accessible for people with more modest means.
• Normal price: This is the average rate applied to our activities.
• Support price: This is a higher rate intended to support the non-profit organization for its sustainability and to develop its offered activities.

Code of conduct

• No act or word of a racist, homophobic, transphobic, fatphobic, ableist, classist, or any other discriminatory nature is tolerated.
• No interaction without explicit consent is tolerated.
• No violent behavior, verbal and/or physical, is tolerated.
• This workshop is not intended for romantic and/or sexual encounters.
• States under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not tolerated.
• No photos, videos, or recordings are allowed during the workshop. Confidentiality is required before, during, and after the workshop.

Any violation of this code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion without the possibility of a refund. The workshop organizers reserve the right to assess the situation at the moment and make decisions they deem necessary for the integrity of everyone. If needed, a mediation procedure with the management of Beautiful Things is available after the event.

What you need to know

• You will be required to have physical contact with one or more people at a time.
• Your exploration will be exposed to the gaze of other participants and that of the organizers.
• You may reach a state of sexual arousal and/or be exposed to that of other participants. However, any sexual interaction is prohibited.

Please bring with you

• The confirmation of your registration with the QR code
• An outfit in which you feel empowered (not mandatory)