Hosted by Natasha Strange & Viola Parker, co-owners of Sub Rosa, this three-hour event includes a discussion on consent and safety, followed by demonstrations on how to safely negotiate a scene, with the help of experienced volunteers. After discussion and negotiation demos, we use the gorgeous space and gear at Sub Rosa for experiential practice and play with our demo bottoms. Natasha and Viola, with support dommes, circulate to train the attendees on the activities, toys and gear, teaching techniques and giving tips.
The format is as follows: introductions, going over safety, negotiating/interviewing demo bottoms, and then hands-on play for the majority of the time. We vet and prep our demo bottoms and model negotiation with them during the class. Then we encourage participants to practice various activities on these folks. Nobody is pressured to do anything at our events, and all are welcome to voyeur/watch the play. Our demo bottoms generally include a mix of men, women, and non-binary people. We usually have five/six per class.
Feel free to dress up (or down!) for the event, but the key is to feel comfortable and powerful, so whatever makes you feel this way is encouraged as far as clothing.
(For accessibility information, please continue reading.)
Who are these bootcamps for?
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 questions and active participation in demos, however, those interested in learning by watching/voyeurism are always welcome. (Trans women are women. Sub Rosa is a trans-inclusive space and transphobia will not be tolerated.)
Partners of the femdoms/tops/switches may attend - but this is a good time for male partners to let the femdom in their life learn without them and bring home new ideas! Please note that all attendees will need a ticket.
This is not an event for single men, submissive or dominant. This is a coached play party that focuses on learning, consent, negotiation, and practice in a femdom context.
If you are a man and you coming to this event in a couple, you should understand that this event is geared toward the women/non-binary dommes in the room. Male partners may not practice on the demo bottoms or insert themselves into the demo play without an explicit invitation. They are welcome to listen and learn and also offer themselves up for play with their partner in the space. There is limited space for partner play.
This class is for adults 18+ only.
Accessibility Info
Masks are optional and welcome. Sadly, our space is not ADA accessible. The steps to the exterior door do not have a handrail; the stairs to the second floor do have a handrail, with 12 steps to the landing and 11 more to floor 2. Please request assistance if you would like someone to meet you at the door. Reach out if there are other accessibility accommodations we might be able to make for you or if you need ASL interpretation.
Reduced price tickets are available to BIPOC folks as well as those experiencing financial hardship. Please reach out to [email protected] to request a discount code. Full price tickets help allow us to offer these discounts. Joining our Patreon also supports our ability to offer community discounts.
Cancellation policy: Refunds are allowed only for cancellations up to two days before the event start time.
About Natasha Strange
Princessa Natasha Strange is a BDSM educator, published author, aspiring cult leader, and wicked minx with over 30 years of experience in the world of power exchange. She is equal parts connoisseur of consensual cruelty and thoughtful educator, with a gift for taking the most intimidating corners of BDSM and making them feel like an invitation rather than an interrogation. Her book, Kink for the Curious, is part whimsical activity book — complete with puzzles and coloring pages — and part genuinely useful primer on kink and BDSM, proof that education doesn't have to mean a lecture. Curious to know more? Surrender a few minutes at SubRosaPDX.com.
About Viola Parker
Mistress Viola, co-founder of Sub Rosa, has been a professional dominatrix since 2010. She has been coaching couples as well as teaching kink classes and experiential workshops since 2017. Her popular monthly play party 50 Shades of STFU fueled femmes and kinky queer energy from 2017-2025 - and is now back as STFU on a quarterly basis! She is fiercely devoted to fostering kink community and empowering folks to embrace their inner desires. You can read more about Mistress Viola at SubRosaPDX.com/about.
Sub Rosa PDX Portland, OR Sub Rosa is Portland’s only femdom-led boutique space, hosting online & in-person BDSM and sex-positive classes.