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ART OF SENSUAL MOVEMENT.. older and wiser. A time of joy: Mama Jaye -And the beat goes one, maidens, crones, elders, all who feel the music and the flow….come out and dance. Bring your bells, belts, scarves… We will celebrate our abilities to move, regardless of the limits. If your arms function, we will wave them in rhythm, if your feet work, we will move them. If only your head can bob back and forth, we will dance. This presentation is about the joy of movement, dance, music… the celebration of who we are…and how far we have come. We come to dance…to hear the music to be in the moment. I will be showing simple and various movements, to the best of pieces of music. It is my hope that you will enjoy some part of the journey. When we move, we breathe, when we breathe we live, when we live we can share…our moments. With that special partner, developing a deeper intimacy, and sensuality.
ASK US THE HARD SHIT: Kevin and Katie bring 20 years of Authority Transfer experience, including teaching, moderating discussion groups, and winning International Power Exchange 2017. Instead of having a pre-prepared script for this class, they challenge the audience to “ask us the hard shit.” No 101 or soft answers here; time to talk about the stuff that keeps those long-term Authority Transfer relationships going when they have to face significant challenges like job loss, home fires, health issues, midlife crises, the death of beloved pets, and recovering from fucking things up. Take off the gloves and ask us the hard shit!
BOTTOMS UP PLAY FROM THE S SIDE (newbies): MissB4Tune -Play from /s is focused on the submissive experience. We discuss labels, vetting, safety in negotiation and play, and terms like subspace, NRE, newbie frenzie and condrop. This class invites attendees to share their experiences and ask questions to help others in their journey. Demo included. MissB’s creative mind never stops. Whether it’s planning a scene, a munch activity or a class. Come see what she’s prepared for you.
BOUNDARIES, CONSENT & CONSENT VIOLATIONS:Alacks Jaan & Master Noelle Ma’am – In this class, W/we will define healthy boundaries and consent. Also, what happens when your consent is/was violated? Is it a ‘grey’ area that was not negotiated in full, was it an expectation not met, or was it a consent violation. Once you define that, who do you report it to? O/our class will delve into healthy boundaries and the different types of consent as well as the sometimes murky grey area of what is a consent violation. Please join U/us as W/we use O/our life as a reference to all of it and O/our Beautiful weighs in as a Master in O/our community. W/we are interactive as an educator so class participation is desired!
BRATS 101: Bratty Azzassin – Bratty 101 is a class designed to discuss the complex attributes relevant to the often misunderstood “brat” moniker. Be prepared to challenge your preconceived notions and think outside of the bad behavior box most people put brats in. We hope to have you leave with the understanding that Brat is not a one size fit all term.
COLLARS & CONTRACTS: Marilyn Z – This class will focus on the two Cs; Collars and Contracts. Why, how and the various ways they can be used. Where to start and how far you can choose to take it. Join us as we delve deeper into ways to enhance a dynamic.
COMING BACK FROM THE BRINK; When I’m Sorry Isn’t Enough: Phoenix & Lucky– Apologies can be a turning point in relationships – apologies in BDSM dynamics can hold an even greater weight in terms of accountability and respect. Knowing how to apologize effectively is crucial to maintaining a healthy and balanced power exchange relationship. But what does an effective apology look like in a power exchange dynamic? This class will delve into the art of effective apologies in power exchange dynamics. We will explore the common challenges and nuances of apologizing within a power exchange relationship and offer practical techniques to help you apologize in a way that honors your power exchange dynamic.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN POWER EXCHANGE: What a strange way to start a conversation: Malcolm & Farrah – Effective communication is an essential skill for successful Power Exchange. In this hands-on workshop, we explore fundamentals of effective communication, including active listening, non-verbal communication, and assertiveness. Participants learn how to express themselves clearly, understand others’ perspectives, and build rapport with others. We emphasize verbal communication, the importance of tone and adapting communication style to diverse situations. Attendees will learn how to handle difficult conversation, provide feedback, and resolve conflict constructively in a Power Exchange Context This class is designed for anyone who wants to improve their communication skills, regardless of experience level. By the end, participants will better understand effective communication, building strong relationships, and the role of communication in achieving their relationship goals. Participants will practice the tools necessary to express themselves clearly, listen actively, and handle challenging situations with confidence. This is a hands-on workshop where we will be pairing up individuals to practice communication techniques. Please bring a partner, friend, or other person with whom you would like to work on your communication!
FEMDOM ROUNDTABLE: Ms Ru – Join other Femdoms and discuss the joys and the struggles we experience that is unique to this identification. This conversation is open to all female identifying and presenting Dominants.
FINDING YOUR TRIBE: Bratty Azzassin – Summary: As New person to the lifestyle no matter how old, finding a place where you can belong and people you can fit in with can be a great enhancement to your journey and path. But how do you do that? Let’s talk about it.
IMPORTANCE OF INTENT! Recognizing Red Flags Before They Blind You: VKD – Red is my favorite color!! And red flags waving at me? Isn’t that sweet? Look at all those flags they put out to wave at me!! In this vital and eye-opening class, we dive headfirst into the complex and often challenging dynamics of BDSM relationships, power exchange and the thought process behind one important word “INTENT”. We will focus on gaslighting, coercion and questionable consent practices and what they can look like. Through candid discussions, individual experiences and interactive exchanges with each other, we will learn how to identify and differentiate between healthy BDSM practices and a field full of circus flags waving in the breeze. This is an interactive class.
KINK SECURE: Secure Attachments in Power Exchange: Malcolm & Farrah – Attachment theory is a psychological framework for how individuals form and maintain close relationships with others. This presentation delves into attachment theory as it applies to Power Exchange. Participants will learn to recognize and respond to anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles versus more stable attachment, as well as how to collaborate within a Power Exchange relationship to encourage secure connection. The skills presented in this class give attendees useful tools with which to build a sustainable and more fulfilling Power Exchange relationships.
LITTLES PLAY AREA and ROMP: Karen Ma’am – Ruckus Or Managed Pet Play For All Pet Types & Handlers/Owners/Petters. What a great way to open up Sunday morning enjoying your onesie, coloring, playing games and letting your age play and furry come hang out for a few hours of fun. SPECIAL EVENT
LIVING THE LIFESTYLE AFTER 50 or WITH DISABILITIES: Mama Jaye – Sensual and sexual dynamics, the things that may alter those relationships and ways to work through situations together. Some topics in brief will be: -How to reclaim your sensuality over 50/ -Age related changes. -useful tips to keep handy. -5 things nobody tells you about sex and the lifestyle after 60 or with disabilities. -Positions for people with bad backs.
MENTAL HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS IN BDSM: Boy Luis – Addressing the various ways that mental plays a role in the BDSM community, scene play, safety considerations, and ways that BDSM may be used to overcome MH symptoms/Trauma experiences.
MENTORING & TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION: Master Vick & Lady Elsa – The old saying is true: If you don’t want to do the job you’re doing forever, you’re going to have to teach someone else to do it. In this class we will discuss ways to on-board new community members and encourage them to step up into leadership roles. You’ll learn the difference between mentoring and training, the pros and cons of formalized mentorship programs, and how to get new people involved in events and activities without overwhelming them. This is an interactive discussion, so bring your ideas and stories about what has worked for your clubs.
MORNING MEDITATION: Redwood – In this FRI 8:00am workshop Redwood starts by using different types of body movement and breathwork to release your body and voice to relax while being guided towards a calm state. Using that grounded state and playing flute, you’re making affirmations for yourself on going forward and choosing differently. I personally used these skills to overcome depression and anxiety. Open shares/questions.
NEGOTIATIONS aka Shared Scheming: Marilyn Z – Communication and mutual understanding are the ties that hold a scene together. NEGOTIATION is the backbone of consensual BDSM practices. It does NOT need to be clinical or boring. It does need to be clear, open, and completely honest. Feedback is essential to be sure all parties understand what they are agreeing to. Let’s discuss what negotiation is, is not and techniques to avoid misunderstandings.
ON BEING SWITCHY: Master Griffin & slave rebecca – We are going to look at discussing the controversial world of being a switch from a Master and his slave who are both Poly, Queer, and Switches. How do we negotiate switching within our M/s dynamic? We will also talk about what it is like for us to engage in relationships outside of our M/s dynamic in various roles and how we maintain our power dynamic. Also, we will be discussing such things as switching during a scene, top heavy switches, bottom heavy switches, and other adventure considerations that may be a part of playing with switches. Demos for this class will expand on what a switch scene can look like and why it’s a dynamic that can really expand the excitement between partners.
RELATIONSHIP COLLAPSE TO SURVIVAL: Sir Top and bonnie – This important workshop delves into the good, the bad and the ugly truth about what occurs after many years in a relationship when things goes south and how to climb back up stronger by learning some powerful communication tools to repair, resolve and renew.
SELF CARE vs. COMMUNITY CARE: Hellebore – What does it mean to take care of yourself? What about taking care of your community? Both are a balancing act between comfort and difficult but necessary tasks. Join Hellebore for a discussion on figuring out what kind of care you’re in need of and how to pursue it, and for the complex conversation about how to care for our community even when it means enduring temporary discomfort for the sake of fostering group safety. We will discuss the difficulty of knowing something is “not your job” with the question of what we owe to each other as people and community members. We will close by talking about how to approach self care after doing difficult community care work.
SENSUAL SERVITUDE,Finding the Connection Between You and Your D Type: Sunflower – Service is one of the many moving parts incorporated into dynamics. But let’s be honest, it’s still work! Sometimes it gets boring and loses it luster and at times the services are just being done for the sake of doing them. This interactive class is all about finding fun, sexy, creative ways to make and keep service not only a wonderful experience for the D Type for us as s types as well!
SPEED PERVING: Divinity – Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to say to someone, especially at an event when you’re from out of town or you’re just not going out into the community as often as you’d like. Well, Speed Perving helps break the ice in our wonderful kinky way! Come join us and find a new friend, a play partner or more! The possibilities are only limited to your imagination. (THU 9:30p – 10:30p)
STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVING 101: Sir Joel – Do you have a shaving fantasy? A person holding your balls or labia in one hand, pulling them tight so they are stretched away from your body, in the other hand you catch a glimpse of a straight razor moving towards you, making contact, removing the hair effortlessly. This class teaches the basics of how to shave a person’s body… cock, balls, pussy. ass, legs, head, and chest … all with a straight razor. Safety, proper use, and technique will be discussed as well as constructing a scene using the straight razor as the focal point.
SUBMISSION AND THE MALE PSYCHE: Squire – Unconventional Gender Role Acceptance. American culture contains a number of common stereotypes about men and masculinity that pose difficulties for men who find themselves drawn to submissive roles. Squire will discuss the conflict between traditional masculine stereotypes vs submissive relationship roles, and identify options for resolving that conflict in healthy ways.
WHAT IS LEATHER: Master Vick & Lady Elsa – For many kinky people, the term “Leather” is a mystery. Who are Leather folk, and why do they choose that identification? What are the core values and markers of the Leather community? What do all those pins and patches mean? In this class you’ll learn how the modern Leather community evolved, and about some of its rituals, etiquette, and traditions, such as earned and gifted leather, Muir caps, flagging, contests and titles, leather clubs, and leather families.
LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX, BABY
ART OF DIRTY TALK: Marla – Are you a little shy when it comes to expressing yourself in the bedroom? Or maybe you’re good in bed, but you want to bring your sexual life to new level? Whatever it is, this workshop will help you to speak up in bed, as well as get you and your partner to a more sexually arousing state. Practicing words, power, intonation and intention, will help you to magnify your sexual potential. We will use our creative imaginations to guide us in imagery that enhances our sexual energy and also learn ways to stimulate our hormones to achieve our sexual goals. Get ready to experience just how dirty you can get!
BASICALLY ANAL: Lady Victoria & slave archer – The anus is nerve rich and is one of the most sensitive areas in the body. Do you know that the muscles that provide you with your orgasm are interconnected with those that make up the anus? Come learn the basic anal do’s and don’ts and how to safely explore this intense form of play.
COCKSUCKING FOR STRAIGHT MEN: Hardy Haberman – Sounds like an oxymoron but a lot of straight men partake of this when in a power exchange with a Mistress and another man, or in other scenes. Designed to encourage better technique and to de-stigmatize this enjoyable activity, the workshop will go over basics including anatomy and safety. There will be audience participation so come prepared to have fun and stretch your boundaries.
EROTIC FACE SLAPPING: Master Talon and justkathy – This is not your Mamas backhand! Sexy, hot, erotic…join Master Talon and justkathy for a fresh perspective on this intense and breath-taking power exchange. This interactive class will cover safety and techniques as well as methods to eroticize this form of play.
FORCED ORGASMS: Switch Jake – The act of giving your partner as many orgasms as he/she can handle and then five more. At first, they will praise you, an hour later, they will curse your name. Learn how to not just get your partner off but also enjoy them begging you to stop. This class often features a demo with either a Sybian, a Hitachi, manual stimulation or a combination of all of these.
QUEER AS FUCK: Hardy Haberman – Queer people have been living by societal norms for too long. Abandoning preconceived notions of gender, sexuality and political correctness and substituting sensuality, connection and reveling in mutual pleasure and enjoyment frees us from the constrictions put upon queer people by a heteronormative society. Explore your queer desires, identity and possibilities in this discussion of how leather/kink can be a powerful tool is breaking down barriers. Part discussion and part participation, this class will open your eyes and push your definitions of your own sexuality.
SEDUCING YOUR SUB How to Create Erotic Tension & Keep Your sub Coming Back For More: Marla – If you’ve been in the D/s world, you know that some subs can be finnicky on their search for the right Dominant. Finding the sub that works for you takes patience, but most of all it takes the Dominant to pick up on the right cues that would draw the sub in. In this workshop, you’re going to understand how to use seduction to your advantage to get your subs to not only do what you want when you want it, but for them to beg you formore attention and more erotic play time. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, this will help you run the long (and successful) game when it comes to your kinky endeavors. *This workshop is for every gender identity and sexual orientation.
SUCK IT UP-COCKSUCKING TIPS AND TRICKS: Master Oakman and slave diamond – Calling all of you who love getting or giving a delicious, sensual, sexy, hot, horny BLOWJOB!! This is a Mouths ON Class! Please bring your DEMO Top or bottom as the case may be! New Exciting Techniques even if you’ve attended this class in the past!
YOU ARE SEXY! PART 1 Unlocking Your Sexy: A Self Love Guide to Sensual Sexuality: Luna – Part 1 will focus on Unlocking your sensuality by focusing on mental, emotional, and spiritual blocks that hinder your access to your sensual sexiness. These inner locks will be addressed through a variety of movements and activities. By unlocking the superpower of your sensuality you’ll feel more confident and sexier in your skin! Come to both Part 1 and Part 2 for full effective support! These classes will be intimate and vulnerable! Come prepared with open hearts, open minds, willingness to participate, a journal & pen, wearing or bringing something that feels sexy to you: lingerie, your favorite outfit, your favorite shoes, favorite paddle, rope, etc
YOU ARE SEXY! PART 2: Embodying Your Sexy: A Sensual Guide to Sexiness Burlesque Style: Luna – Part 2 will focus on Embodying and Experiencing how sexy your unlocked sensuality truly is by focusing on physical movements, stretches, poses, and a mini burlesque routine! By moving confidently in your skin you’ll be living into your seductive nature with a burlesque flair! Come to both Part 1 and Part 2 for full effective support! These classes will be intimate and vulnerable! Come prepared with open hearts, open minds, willingness to participate, a journal & pen, wearing or bringing something that feels sexy to you: lingerie, your favorite outfit, your favorite shoes, favorite paddle, rope, etc
VAGINAL PLAY, CHAIN: Master Talon and justkathy – Have you heard the legend of the chain? Do you enjoy orgasms? Join Master Talon and justkathy to learn the ‘ins and outs’ of this orgasmic play technique. Class covers the basics of choosing your equipment, important safety points, the benefits of lube, and protecting yourself from the squirting so you’ll be ready to try your hand at this vagina pleasing game! As part of Beyond Leathers ‘sex tract’ class size will be limited to space available and participants should bring: a blanket, preferred lube (basic water based will be available), Hitachi or preferred vibrating device, a willing vagina receiver paired with a chain giver (or hook up with a new friend at class, we’re open minded that way!). If you are in possession of a five-foot section of stainless steel chain bring it, or we will have cut and cleaned sections available for purchase at $10 for you to use and keep!
SKILLS/EDGE/ROPE/BLOOD
CANING: Master Varii & slave neill – There are many different types of canes, made from different materials. We will bring a collection from classic rattan to metal (no bamboo please), we even have some sensation canes you may find interesting. Each style of cane and thickness will create different sensations, and different marks. We will cover cane safety, good caning technique, proper pacing, and answer your questions. If you are curious about canes or want to expand your horizons, please join us.
ELECTRO PLAY Will it Bite or Will it Tickle?: Rob – It’s time to shock people and charge up your play! We’ll discuss the aspects of electro-play, the safety considerations, and the different implements and their characteristics. Come understand, see, and feel how electricity can add to your arsenal. Learn how electro play can be used for pleasure or punishment in your dynamics and how it can improve your power exchange. We’ll cover Violet Wands, TENS units, and the different ways to change the sensation with simple grounding adjustments. Time to jolt ourselves wet! What better way to start than with electricity! Trigger Warning: Taser and Electrical Zapping Sounds
EROTIC BOOTBLACKING – Bootlicking, Bootworship, and Making Love to Leather: Redwarrior – Delve deeply into the erotic side of bootblacking with this class which will explore both the Top and bottom side of this Leather artform. We will discuss the products you need, the energy exchange you crave, and how to set up scenes that will lure either Tops or bottoms to your bootblack stand, eager for more. We will also discuss the differences between erotic bootblacking and other types of bootblacking, issues of consent, and safety. Mostly, though, we will concentrate on inspiring you and giving you the skills, you need to thrill. There will be a demonstration of a bootblack scene with examples of both Topping and bottoming as a bootblack.
FLOGGING: Rhythm and Body Mechanics: Blk_Diamond and his slave, His_Amira – Take your scenes to the next level! You’ve got your floggers, you’ve swung them a few times, now what? A great flogging scene is so much more than just swinging a flogger – In this highly interactive session, Blk_Diamond will teach his own unique flogging style, developed over more than 10 years of martial arts and beating ass. In this class we will cover negotiation, different types of floggers and their use, building a connection, safety, warm-up, and of course rhythm, body mechanics, and building a playlist to pull it all together. His_amira will give tips to the bottoms on how to get maximal enjoyment from the flogging experience. Please bring your toys and an enthusiastically consenting partner and be ready to get some hands-on practice and a new perspective on an old favorite.
FOOT CARE & FOOT SERVICE: MissB4Tune -This is an interactive workshop designed for the kink lifestyle. The skills however, can be utilized whether or not you have a foot fetish, to care for your own feet, a friend, Dominant, or to teach someone how to care for your feet. In this class we will review common foot care issues, you will receive ideas on scene set up and delivery for foot care and/or worship scene, and ideas for a Dominant to enhance receiving the gift of foot service. You will also have an opportunity to participate in foot service with tips.
HAIR BONDAGE LAB: Mistress Mayhem – Hands-on collaborative class. This is more like a workshow than a demo, you will be shown the tie and then get an opportunity to tie it along with me, along with answering questions, we will cover four different ties and how to find the right tie for your specific needs. Solo and partnered attendees are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring rope if they can. Adapting ties to torment and adding rings in for bondage points will be shown as well.
HIP HARNESS WITH ROPE: Spike – A hip harness can be a useful tool as the basis of some rope floorwork, a rope suspension, or as an attachment point for larger pieces like hogties. Bring your rope and explore tying up you or your partner’s hips.
INTRO TO MEDICAL STAPLING – I Believe You Have My Stapler: Jonnyace – Kink isn’t all ass slapping and whips! There’s a wide array of pervertibles available for those with the most creatively wicked minds, so it was only a matter of time before we looked to the medical field for good kinky fun. In this hands-on class, Jonnyace will provide participants with everything they need to know to get started with medical stapling, demonstrating both the wonderfully artistic and sadomasochistic delights of this fun and exciting form of medical play. Topics will include proper tools and procedures, safety considerations, and best practices for preventing and addressing any un-sexy complications. At the end of the class you will have the opportunity to use what you’ve learned.
INTRO TO NEEDLES I Like Pointy Things!: Karen Ma’am – This class will cover the basics of temporary piercing including safety issues, materials, techniques, disposal of bio-hazardous materials and aftercare. More advanced techniques will be discussed with a focus on creating the right energy for the scene so that the top and bottom can connect through blood and pierced flesh. Connection, not perfection, is the goal!
KIDNAPPING W/O JAIL TIME: Master Griffin & slave rebecca – One of our most popular classes… Fantasy kidnapping and all the twisted fun that you can have with it. From how to set up the kidnapping, finding willing co-tops to help, and getting that critical information on what the fantasy involves from the bottom. We will go over how a take-down goes, and examples of fantasies involving abduction and pretend rape play. Above all, in this class, we strive to avoid the bottom using the “safe word” lawyer or attorney.
PADDLE PLAY PLEASE: The Daddy Michael & slave kittie – This class takes a look at one of the more simple tools in your bag. From punishment to sensation play and all the things in the middle, we look at how paddles can be effective tools in more ways than most think. This class will cover safety, triggers, different ways to use, different ways to feel, and the trust and fear that a paddle can produce.
PET PLAY 101: Redwarrior & Ace – Have you ever wanted to be treated like a cherished pet? Or maybe you’ve wanted to hold the leash? In this class we will explore the different elements of pet play and how it can lead in to all different kinds of BDSM play. Even if you’ve never considered pet play…this class might just change your mind. Power exchange, pain play, obedience, discipline, objectification…all of these can be a part of pet play and more. This class will feature a presentation, Q&A, and a demo of some fun pet play as well as an opportunity to try some yourself hands (or paws) on!
PLAYING WITH TABOOS: Hardy Haberman – Guy Baldwin once said “scared cows make the best hamburger,” and this workshop explores just such a feast. Often taboo imagery and role-play can be hot, sexy and exciting, thought to some it might seem outrageous, to those who delve into this form of edge play it can be intoxicating.This workshop explores what is and isn’t taboo and why it might be hot or exciting. Leave your triggers uncocked and your safeties on because we will be pushing a lot of buttons! There will be group participation and demos. Not for the faint of heart, but for those with open minds. This workshop was first presented at Beyond Leather ten years ago!
RELIGIOUS PLAY – Father, Son, Holy Shhhhit: VKD – “Forgive me Daddy, for I have sinned” We will talk about the stigma, the guilt and the acceptance of religious play and being religious while involved in kink. Can you be religious and kinky? Do you want to go down on them, while giving confession? Do you have dreams of a latex clad nun spanking your ass? We are going to discuss role play, the psychological and emotional pitfalls of religious play and how to emphasize the expression of power exchange incorporated in this type of play. So c’mon, don’t you want to know what happens when you ask “Father, may I?” This is an interactive class
ROPE & ENERGY PLAY: Master Varii & slave neill – Rope is a bondage medium that allows for extreme energy exchanges during a scene. Some rope bottoms get weak in the knees at the first touch of natural fiber rope. A rope top that chooses to allow the rope to be an extension of their hands and energy can create an intense rope scene that is intimate and beautiful. We invite you to bring your rope with you and tie along with us.
ROPE BONDAGE FOR SEX: Spike – Somewhere between floorwork and rope suspension lies the ability to use rope bondage as foreplay for sex. Come learn about how to tie your partner up in preparation for some “sexy times”. (Knowledge of at least a single column tie will be helpful)
ROPE FOR THE BUDING SADIST: Blk_Diamond and his slave, His_Amira – So you want to make your bottom cry? Come learn some fast and functional ways to torture your bottom safely. Blk_Diamond is a sadist who loves getting big reactions from his bottoms. Come learn his favorite ties that can turn any scene into one of loving torture. We will start this class by demonstrating a short sadistic rope scene, then teach specific safe yet sadistic ties and cover how to use mule tape and coconut rope to enhance the sadistic experience. We will have extra mule tape and coconut rope on hand in case you want to experience these… er.. unique sensations for yourself. Prerequisites: Solid working knowledge of single and double column ties, 4 to 6 hanks of rope, Rescue hook or safety scissors. Suspension ring or large carabiner, recommended.
ROUGH BODY PLAY- Leave Your Toys at Home: FranklyASlut – In this class I challenge the class to leave their toys at home because the ultimate toy you can play with goes with you everywhere. Your body is one of the most versatile toys you can have in your arsenal. Thuddy, stingy, wet, sharp, and heavy are all sensations that you can bring to your body with different parts of your body. The play that is closest because there is nothing separating you from your scene partner and there is nothing to stop the flow of energy. This is a hands-on class so I encourage people to come with their scene partners as I take them through how versatile their bodies can be.
RHYTHMIC BEATING: Miss Rae and chris – “Studies have shown that vibrations from rhythmic sounds have a profound effect… In shamanic traditions, drums were used in periodic rhythm to transport the shaman into other realms of reality… constant rhythm affected the brain… allowing the shaman to achieve an altered state of mind and journey out of body” (excerpted from www.brain.web-us.com). Experience how to use music as sadomasochistic play by becoming the instrument or the musician. Rhythmic Beating is a surreal way of pounding the beat into someone until their heartbeats are synchronized with the music. Discover the endorphin rush, spiritual connection and cathartic release found through the pain and the pleasure. Learn about safety and techniques as everyone becomes a circle of pulsating exotic and erotic energy. This is a hands-on class where everyone will find the beat within as our collective energies crescendo to the rhythm.
SENSUAL IMPACT: Hellebore – A soft caress between the stinging thwack of a cane, rabbit fur contrasting with leather, sharp nails on sensitized skin. Impact play can be an intense sensual experience for tops and bottoms alike. Come explore the varied creative landscape of sensual impact with Hellebore, an impact enthusiast on both sides of the flogger, slapper, SAP gloves, hockey puck, rubber chicken, bocce ball..
SINGLE TAIL WHIPS 101: Master Oakman & slave diamond – This is an Introductory Whip Class which teaches How to Throw and Crack…Learn Fundamentals, Repetition of Good Fundamentals and Then onto Finesse. Everyone will Throw and Crack the Whip, regardless of Skill Level ! This is a Hands on Class ! No Need to own a Whip, We have over 30 Whips to Try. Get Your Crack On !!
SWEET TORMENT BONDAGE: Mistress Mayhem – Bound for encasing, binding for restriction in a scene, binding for chastity in a rope scene. Bondage to amplify the male bottoms submission and sensory experience. Rope used to render the bottom in a sensual surrender and sexually unusable restricted manner. Asymmetrical ties and binds used to put the bottom in a state of unrest with the illusion of some control of the outcome of the scene. That flight or escape is possible, a play on predicament bondage. Paracord will be provided if you don’t have your own rope.
TASTE THE RAINBOW:, Rainbow Play for Beginners Level 201: Sir Prussian Fire – Rainbow play is an extreme edge play that can scare, squick and scar even the most advanced experienced players.In this workshop, we will explore the psychology of this vulnerable inducing connective play and its relationship with Humiliation Degradation and Objectification. Some tips and tricks such as a “best food” list and foods to avoid, prepping, safety, helpful tips and the importance of aftercare for your relationship as well as your body.
WATERBOARDING Level 401 It’s NOT Torture. According to the CIA: Sir Prussian Fire – Waterboarding is a form of “torture” or as the CIA put its “inhanced interrogation technique” in which water is poured over a captives face, causing the person to experience the SENSATION of drowning. In this Demo we will discuss its popularity in BDSM, the sensations to be expected, proper set up to avoid actual drowning and other safety concerns, the effects psychologically including landmines, the importance of aftercare and will demo a waterboarding scene.