Classes*

Introduction to Sensual Knifeplay Instructor: Michelle Belanger

Want to bring the edgy thrill of knives into your scenes but don't want to go all the way to cutting? Knives are not just for blood play, but can be used as a sensual tool as well. Join author Michelle Belanger as she introduces the class to the art of sensual knifeplay, including tips on choosing a blade, the aesthetics of sensual knife play, and techniques for a wide range of sensations -- without drawing blood.

Vampire Sex Magick Instructor: Michelle Belanger

Michelle Belanger, author, performer, and ... vampire opens wide the doors to the real underworld -- a thriving modern subculture of self-proclaimed living vampires. Meet vampire lifestylers, psychic vampires, and blood drinkers in this dynamic presentation that allows you to view the secrets of a fascinating modern community through vampire's eyes. Once Michelle has introduced you to this fascinating community, she reveals the secrets of vampire sex magick, demonstrating how anyone can become aware of and work with human vital energy. There will be a special focus on the erotic applications of energy work and integrating a more profound experience of energy into your scenes.

How to be a Greedy Pig: Strategies for Poly Success Instructor: Lolita Wolf

Just like monogamy, polyamory is a valid lifestyle choice. But unlike monogamy, almost nobody learns how to be successfully poly as they grow up. Come and learn about different types of poly relations and learn strategies to implement relationship agreements and to work with jealousy, time and attention-sharing, connection hierarchies, etc.

Sensory Deprivation & Control Instructor: Lolita Wolf

Whether done for erotic pleasure or "torture," controlling a bottom's senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch) can effectively change the whole psychology of a person. The whole balance of a person can be transformed. Other senses become intensified. We'll be exploring various toys and techniques (both store-bought and homemade) that you can use to enhance both the reality and the fantasy in a scene. Of course, we will deal with all the safety issues.

Maniptulating those Jewels!: CBT 101, 102 & 103 Instructor: Mistress Simone

Mistress's passion! Each class is designed for a specific difficulty level, ranging from beginner to advanced. Covers basic anatomy of the male genital area plus safety types for handling. Will go over different types of cock and ball toys. Simple tricks to advanced rope bondage depending on level presented. Nudity involved with male sub. Aimed towards education on doing cbt and inspiring dominants to expand on their techniques. Pansexual friendly.

Audience participation is encouraged by Simone. She will assist those seeking it in putting these techniques into play. Unaccompanied players are encouraged to be open minded if approached by another to learn the techniques. Limits will be respected.

Plaster Mummification Instructor: Mistress Simone

With the assistance of one of her lovely "demo-is" Ms Simone will take us through the journey of plaster mummification. Partial body control to total body encasement will be discussed. The eroticism of surrendering total control of you movement to your dominant can create a head rush completely different than any other in our lifestyle. Prep work for both dominant and sub will be covered. Ms Simone will demonstrate different materials she used, how each is prepared and why she works with each in a particular fashion. Demonstration does require water access or supply and a large area for drop clothes. Audience participants will be invited back at a later time same day to witness the removal of the plaster and how the sub feels after the scene.

Knives and Needles - Sharp, Shiny, Pointy and Wonderfully Scary! Instructor: Barak and sheba

Better known as Knifeplay 201, or the Further Adventures of Sharp, Shiny, and Pointy things. This class gives a more in-depth look at Knifeplay and introduces Needles - including needle dessign, care and use; also a look at knife selection, care and more "edgy" usage within the BDSM scene. We will share a brief understanding of knife & needle safety, along with more in depth examples of play: welting, cutting, needle piercing & maybe a small corset. We also will include some aspects of spiritual & interpersonal connection, human skin and body anatomy, fear play and mind tricking techniques. Time permitting ~ we will include a question and answer session.

The Fine Art of Negotiation - a Top and bottom's guide to getting what you want! Instructor: Barak and sheba

Asking for what you want is not always easy, getting it can be even more difficult. Negotiation in the BDSM setting, is a key to the mutual creation of great scenes. In this class, we will talk about the initial and ongoing precepts to this essential piece of interpersonal exchange. We will cover strategies for successful communication to secure your desires � including toolls for developing personal limits and boundaries, understanding the differences between needs, wants & desires; and being able to talk about yours, mutual seduction, raising anticipatory energy, using intuition, practice techniques (in BDSM and Vanilla environments), initial contacts and what to do when negotiations break down.

Sensual Spanking Instructor: Dan and dawn

Dan and dawn, a lifestyle couple of many years, will demonstrate the art of erotic spanking. If you are interested in using it as a style of foreplay or as an act within itself, join us as we discuss some of the ways to get started, how to approach your lover, being the center of attention, hand techniques, bringing focus to the relationship, safe words, the pleasure of pain, spanking toys, and after care.

"The erotic spanking was one of the most beautiful scenes i have ever seen in person. Thank you both so much for sharing it with us all. The above, though it speaks from the heart, does not convey all that i wish it could" -ana H

Intro to D/s Instructor: Dan and dawn

Dan and dawn, a lifestyle couple of many years, will discuss what you can expect from a real time Dom/sub relationship. They will rely on their years of experience both as a contracted Ds couple of many years and also as leaders of a local Ds support group. They will cover different types of Ds (from Loving Ds to objectification models) and share how they and others have dealt with the challenges of moving from a fantasy to a working Ds household.

"Thank both, You and Dawn for the workshops that you have given. I am looking forward to more workshops from the both of you" -Liz

How to Take Her Breath Away: Asphyxiating Your Partner Instructor: Jim and Jerith

Jim and Jerith will cover the history of breath play, address the medical and practical issues involved, and demonstrate the methods used to erotically asphyxiate your partner, including strangulation, suffocation, compression, constriction, and drowning. If you have ever wanted to experience the thrill of breath play, from either side, the information covered will greatly increase your knowledge and awareness of the dangers involved. This class will be tailored to the experience level of the attendees and has a strong focus on safety.

Interrogation Scenes - The Techniques of Torture Instructor: Jim and Jerith

It's a common fantasy- feet and hands tied to a stiff metal chair, a bright light aimed at the eyes, and hot men (or women) in camouflage barking orders and demanding answers. Interrogation and torture scenes take a great deal of imagination and trust to pull off, but when executed well, they create an erotic feeling of complete loss of control.

This discussion will cover the practicalities of interrogation - ways to arrange the environment in which the scene will take place as well as determining what information will be gathered and what methods are the most effective. In addition, Jim and Jerith will discuss the different emotions the interrogated bottom will feel, such as fear, resistance, and anger, and how to utilize these to your advantage.

HUMILIATION & DEGRADATION Instructor: Wilson and Lora

Most people into BDSM can grasp, at some level, why someone would want to feel or inflict physical pain, even if they are not into it themselves. But what about submitting to, or intentionally inflicting, not just physical pain but emotional and psychological pain through humiliation and degradation? What is the appeal of humiliation? What can humiliation add to your scenes? What can it bring to your relationship? How do you do it? We will discuss what we get out of incorporating intense humiliation into our scenes and into our relationship, including why, for us, humiliation is such a turn on; how humiliation can be therapeutic and cathartic; and the ways in which it brings us closer together. We also will address humiliation do's and don'ts and provide practical tips on how to incorporate this powerful kind of play into your scenes and/or your relationship. After the presentation, we will do a demonstration of the kinds of humiliation & degradation that we enjoy, which will be followed by a question & answer session.

RAPE FANTASIES AND RAPE SCENES - The power of consent? Instructor: Wilson and Lora

Fantasies about being raped, as well as raping, are prevalent. Among people interested in or involved in alternative sexual practices, there is a real opportunity to live out those fantasies. From the perspective of both fantasy rapist and victim, we will talk about the appeal of rape fantasies, discuss factors to consider when determining whether or not to act on them, and address the practicalities of bringing several kinds of rape fantasies to life, including different ways to negotiate consent, strategies for orchestrating rape scenes, potential pitfalls, and some of the legal issues involved.

12 Point (Roebling) Suspension Instructor: Master Z

Master Z offers a hands-on experience into the world of 12 Point Suspension and various forms of bondage. 12 Point Suspension is also know as Roebling Suspension named so by a Leatherman from New York after the architect of the Brooklyn Bridge.

The first part of this presentation is a show-n-tell type of demonstration. Participants are taught how to bind from head to toe, only using two knots (black rope in pic). Then Master Z teaches the "Brooklyn Bridge" technique (red rope in pic), again only using two knots, and then the bound submissive is suspended, followed by a question and answer period.

Time permitting, the class participants then have the opportunity to use the techniques that they just learned, under the watchful eye of Master Z.

Included in the class curriculum is a helpful handout, listing all materials and equipment needed along with sources to obtain them.

Rough Body Play Instructor: MasterZ

Master Z shares his 30 years of experience in BDSM, to bring you a dynamic, motivating and professionally presented class on "Rough Body Play".

This is an interactive workshop that will give you hands on experience. A thorough explanation and demonstration on the art of rough body play is presented and hands-on experience will also be available to the participants of this energizing and informative workshop.

Learn the "how-to's" of safe body punching, kicking and face slapping. His "Rough Body Play" class will touch upon the many factors to consider before thinking about doing this type of scene with your submissive. Discussion will include Safety Factors, Preparation, Technique, Placement of Punches & Kicks, Do's and Don'ts, and Aftercare.

Master Z will perform a short Rough Body Play scene on slave ashley after the lecture portion of his presentation followed by a question and answer period time permitting. A hand out will be available to those attending class.

Cross Dressing - A T-Girl's Perspective Instructor: Lotta

Come explore an alternative side of the lifestyle - Crossdressing. This class will cover different aspects of crossdressing, mental as well as the physical including clothes and makeup tips. Societal views on crossdressing will also be discussed.
If you are a crossdresser, want to become one or improve your appearance, this class is for you. If you are a Dominant and would like to learn about crossdressing your partners, don't miss this discussion.

Rhythmic Play/ Tattoo Caning Instructor: Terri

This class is a must for those that love to send their partners, or be sent by their partners to the wonderful world of endorphins!!! This is a type of play that can be enjoyed by "pain wienies" and "pain sluts" alike. A typical scene can involve hundreds or thousands of strokes. We will cover some basic safety rules then head into some demos involving rhythmic play using canes, pervertable items and what I fondly call "body slapping." With the help of Master Lucar the class ends with a powerful demo of quad flogging. Yes!! Quad flogging! Imagine having four floggers stroking your body at one time. For those wishing to experience some rhythmic play, we will try to allot some time for those who want to give it a try.

Flogging from A to Z Instructor: Master Lucar

What is a flogger? How are they made? What makes a good flogger� or a bad one? Can I make my own? Why would I want to hit someone with one anyway?? What connection is there between flogging and hypnosis? Can't I injure my partner with that thing? How can I avoid injuring them? Can you show me how to do that?

Looking for answers to any (or all) of these questions? This session includes demonstration and instruction in various flogging techniques and shows you how to learn ANY of them safely. We will include techniques for using one, or two (or more?) floggers. If you can swing a flogger with both hands, you can leave this session knowing how to do the fancy two-handed Florentine flogging that you may have seen. To get the most out of this class you need to bring a flogger or two and be ready to practice.

Slave Positions Instructor: Ms. Meg

Slave Positions are physical positions you place your slave or submissive into as a way of establishing dominance and control within a D/s relationship or during a scene.

In this workshop we will cover both sides of Slave Positions - How Dominants can use them to establish better control and how submissives can use them to better serve their Dominants.

During our time together we will explore some of the more common Slave Positions and how they can be used in your everyday D/s. We will also get into the reasons why they are used and how they can be adapted for different situations or handicaps.

We will also have a demonstration of the different Slave Positions using both masculine and feminine versions and variations. This will be an interactive workshop so feel free to join in and learn some Slave Positions!

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*Classes and Speaker listings subject to change without notice. Those listed are confirmed as of 04/09/07

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