Philosophy Jam
11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Pillowtopia
Ever wanted to rant about/discuss (x) with Real Philosophers? (For a given definition of 'real'). No subject too weird – open to all the topics your other professors wouldn't dare to touch. Help steer a discussion, throw in your favourite ideas, and leave with a more interesting set of incorrect beliefs than when you started. Like all top tier academies, also includes comfy pillows and tea.
Discussion / Conversation
Wednesday
It’s called art, look it up
11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Pillowtopia
After years of scouring the land for the finest of specimens we are ready to open our first inaugural Pillow Gallery Exhibition Extravaganza. Come see an exquisitely curated exhibition of the most interesting pillows to grace this earth. Marvel and bask in the plump, plushious presence of pillow royalty. Wine and cheese provided.
Performance, Talk / Lecture
Thursday
Hitch and Bitch
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at Pillowtopia
Come and have fun with shibari and other rope bondage. Open to women and non-binary people! Some rope will be provided but please bring some of your own if you have it! This is a rope jam and skill share!
Discussion / Conversation, Workshop
Thursday
18+ (BDSM)
Chai and Kirtan
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Pillowtopia
Feel into connection with your Self and others in a relaxed hour of chai and group singing of mantra. Like yoga postures are good for the body, and meditation is good for the mind, kirtan is like a tune up for the emotions. No singing ability necessary. Just bring yourself, any fun percussion instruments you may have and a vessel for chai.
Workshop
Thursday
Wappy Hour
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Pillowtopia
Cum gluzzle that sweet sweet liquid to some heavy and pounding beats. White rum And Pina coladas provided. BYO cup and pussy puns.
Food & Drink
Thursday
18+ (Alcohol, Sexual Content)
Non-mono and polyam jam
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Pillowtopia
Are you an ethically non monogamous person? Let's gather round and share our experiences! Just a chance to chat with each other – sharing circle available and chill out time afterwards! Also open to people exploring non-monogamy.
Discussion / Conversation
Friday
PILLOWFIGHT
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm at Pillowtopia
We've got the pillows……have you got the fight? BRING. IT. ON.
Games
Friday, Saturday
An Illustrated History of the Cushion
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Pillowtopia
In this seminar Pillowtopia will take you on a guided tour of the cushion throughout the ages. Topics include famous cushions that changed history, the precise difference between a cushion and a pillow, and the squab: baby dove or cushion and should you sit on it?
Talk / Lecture
Friday
Pillows and Poses
10:00 am - 11:00 am at Pillowtopia
Flowy, fresh and fluffy. The art of meditation and yoga have been practiced for centuries but never before with this level of cushion cradling comfort. Both meditation and a grounding yoga flows will be available. Pillows provided. BYO yoga mat if one is desired.
Health & Wellness
Saturday
Cushionlympics
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Pillowtopia
The traditional Pillowtopian practice of cushion-sports celebrates Pillowtopia’s proudest moment: the 1983 capture of a gang of marauding fluff into an ingeniously constructed fabric bag. Join us as we embrace inclusiveness and open this event to outsiders. Sports include cushion weightlifting, cushion high jump, outrunning the cushion, cushion sumo, cushion gymnastics, and the cushion dance-off.
Games
Saturday
PILLOWFIGHT
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm at Pillowtopia
We've got the pillows……have you got the fight? BRING. IT. ON.
Games
Friday, Saturday
Magick 101: The Ritual of the Pentagram
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Pillowtopia
Wanna do ‘real’ Magick (with a ‘k’)? Wanna know why anyone would be daft enough to purport to such a thing? Come get the lowdown & learn the quintessential rite of the modern Hermetic tradition: the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, perfect for clearing out those energetic cobwebs and centring yourself before the Temple Burn. This is a low-intensity workshop open to all people!
Spiritual & Healing, Talk / Lecture
Sunday