Attendance at this event requires a x-pass or ClubX Membership. Registration is Required. Space is Limited
About this event
Building on foundational skills, this 201 class invites participants to explore the intricate artistry and advanced techniques of needle play. Attendees should have a basic understanding of needle safety, negotiation and consent and are encouraged to bring their own needle kits!
Led by Karmelit, this session will cover more advanced methods, including needle weaving, needle stacking, and other precision techniques. Attendees will see these skills firsthand during a live demonstration and can participate in a supervised, hands-on practice session.
A $5 donation is requested to cover supplies (unless you bring your own!) for the hands-on portion if attendees choose to participate - please RSVP to reserve supplies.
Karmelit also provides FREE SHARPS DISPOSAL - please bring ANY sharps containers you are looking to dispose of!
Presenter Bios:
Karmelit has been an active member of the community since 2013 and joined the San Diego scene in 2017. Her fascination with needles started in 2014 after a needle tasting, and she has been hooked on sharps as a top and bottom since! In 2022, Karmelit started diving into the more artistic side of needles, including making her own designs, developing education handouts, and building a comprehensive needle play toolbox. Karmelit also attended Reign of Blood 2024 and R.O.B Nightfall 2024 as part of her continuing education.
When Karmelit is not busy poking people with needles, she serves as the Treasurer of Club X San Diego and assists with the the L.I.C.K Library.
Identification
Attendees must present valid, physical government-issued identification for entry. The identification must include the attendee's legal first and last name as well as birthdate. (Must be 18 or older)
Accessibility
- Accessibility: Narrow entry hall; one stair-step separates the main space from the kitchen and restrooms; venue now has a portable ramp that can be deployed on request. Steps lead to patio and fire pit. Venue itself is on a hill.
- Restrooms: Two ADA compliant single restrooms with grab bars.
- Lighting: Fluorescent, controlled by dimmers; colorful party lights aimed at ceiling in main room.
- Smoking: Permitted on patio.
- Parking: Small parking lot with one disabled space; the incline of the hill can make it difficult to keep car doors open; additional parking available on hill.
- Transit access: Limited access by one direct bus route that runs until approx. 9:45pm weeknights and approx. 8:30pm Saturdays; limited access by a bus stop 1/2 mile away (one way only) and a trolley station just over 1 mile away; check routes upon receiving address in will-call email.
- Other: Traffic in Mission Valley during the holiday season can be nightmarish - allowing extra travel time is highly advisable.
COVID-19
While COVID-19 continues to circulate globally, currently there is significantly less risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death compared to earlier in the pandemic. Club X encourages its members and guests to be vaccinated if possible to Covid-19 and to be current on their booster shots as applicable, to protect themselves against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Club X encourages members to consider wearing high-quality masks if they are at elevated risk, as a courtesy to others, and as a matter of personal responsibility, we request anyone who has been knowingly exposed to Covid-19 wear a high quality mask for 10 days and get tested on day 5 as recommended by the current CDC guidelines. Do not attend Club X in-person events if you know or suspect you are Covid positive, or otherwise ill, and isolate in accordance with CDC guidelines. Club X reserves the right to require masking at an event if requested by the presenter. We will designate such events with “masks required” in the title. This policy is subject to change by the board as local, state and national conditions warrant it.