Presented by: Coral Mallow

 

For people in M/s and D/S relationships who cannot or will not live together. Why's, pros, cons, and some basic skills to creating communication and rules that work.

Presented by: Jonn Ireland

 

This is an experiential class so please bring your whips to practice with in class. A few loaner whips will be available. A whip scene can range from light sensual caresses to fiery rain producing welts and cutting the skin. The difference depends on the skill and intention of the Top and the consent and limits of the bottom. Each scene can have an intensity rating of a 10. Whip technique and scene set up and development are equally important for a scene to shine. The techniques and skills presented in this workshop will be demonstrated on my submissive so that you can see how particular techniques can be applied in a scene.

This Workshop will include:
• Types of Whips used in BDSM Scenes
• How to Break-in and Condition a Whip
• Safety for Top and bottom
• Practice procedures for technique and accuracy
• Several ways to throw a Whip
• Common and uncommon areas to strike the body
• Whipping Positions to use without a rack or cross
• Bondage and Whips
• Whips in limited spaces like bedrooms and living rooms
• Using two Whips, one in each hand for Florentine, cross cracking and more
• Reading the Bottom
• Scene Development
• Individual issues and questions from participants

Presented by: Lee Harrington

Rituals are a key part of any D/s relationship, whether we acknowledge them or not. From casual kisses as the door to formal slave poses, ritual objects such as collars to slave contracts, the BDSM world is rife with concepts of ritual- but what is a ritual? What are the levels of ritualistic interaction we have between one another? Let's look at rituals for day to day life (including how to get out of work or parent space), sacred time, intense connection, erotic play, solidifying relationships, changes within our relationships, and the taboo subject of the devastating loss of a relationship or its natural end. From terminology to developing your own code of ethical interaction, this class covers a bevy of styles and types of interpersonal reactions.

Presented by: Robert Rubel

 

Long-term Master/slave relationships are not accidental; they require ongoing hard work. To a large extent, people get along better with one another when they openly discuss their expectations and wishes with regard to their own growth and the growth of their partner. There are certain tips and techniques - some borrowed from the world of business - that can be helpful before you enter into a relationship, during the development of the relationship, and to keep it running smoothly after it.s established.

Presented by: Goddess Lakshimi

Communications; possibly the most important aspect of any relationship. This will be an interactive class and offers fun as well as practical ways to communicate. This class will assist anyone who wants to learn how to communicate better. Learn how to communicate without losing the general message or getting frustrated. Discussion and some practice on how to be a better speaker and how to be a better listener.

Presented by: Scott Smith

 

At the core, BDSM is about building and strengthening the connection between participants. It is about finding and exploring those elusive pathways that connect one soul to the other. It is about being alive in the moment, and bringing those moments together to form a lifetime.

This will be a workshop of thoughts to ponder as your heart leads you on the journey of BDSM. Taken from Scott’s personal travels in BDSM over the last several decades, the spiritual and physical concepts discussed will nurture both introspection and connection.

Presented by: Coral Mallow

 

So you have made the decision, you would like to be an Owner. Excellent.What type of Owner are you? What needs will this property be fulfilling? What type of property are you looking for? Do you favor fixers or do you want the showroom models? How do you improve your property to your specifications? Are you willing to make short term sacrifices for long term goals? From sub-lets to 24/7 this guide will will help you find that which you can call your own.

Presented by: Goddess Lakshimi

“From whence we cometh": A bit of everything from the dark realms of the Cave men to the bright new computer age. Learn a little about Old European, Old Guard Leather, New Guard and even a touch of Gorean. How did it all begin? Come and join Goddess Lakshimi in a class that is well worth taking.

Presented by: Sweet Limey

This is an interactive class that will be touching on a variety of some of the most difficult aspects of service. These are areas that a person in service can expect to face or come across as parts of the trials and tribulations of their service.

Presented by: Master Bob and slave jan

 

It is very common to see couples (or even thirds) who make power dynamics a part of their day-to-day life. For some, it feels like the power dynamic fades during times of stress and struggle. This presentation will explore some of aspects of keeping the M/s relationship a part of your daily focus, giving a glimpse into the mindset required, some tips, tricks, responsibilities and practical concerns, and allow a chance to ask questions.

Presented by: Goddess Lakshimi and her slave Sweet Limey

This is an interactive discussion on the hopes, dreams, fears and daily living regarding ownership and servitude. This class will give unique perspectives from both sides on bisexuality, poly relationships, sicknesses and possible disasters in a BDSM relationship.

Presented by: Lee Harrington

 

In a world where dark fantasy has been sanitized into “Safe, Sane and Consensual,” how do we address the truths of some of our more terrifying and terrible erotic desires? How do we look at ourselves in the mirror after we have taken our partner apart in the bedroom and left them broken and battered? What do we do when our partners comes to us with their own demons to be exorcised in the bedroom or dungeon, and those things scare us or turn us on and we are unsure if that makes us bad people. In this closed-group discussion for Tops only (Switches may attend but only speak from their experience as Tops) we will examine our own inner monsters, discuss our fears and desires, and look honestly into the mirror and wonder- if we feed the monster, will it consume those we love… or if we starve it, will it eat us whole?

Presented by: Lee Harrington and Coral Mallow

 

Incorporating humor into erotica and BDSM has been a popular topic in sex-positive culture… but what flavor of comedy best suits your desires? Exploring the different schools of comedy from absurdity and slapstick to satire, black comedy and dry observation, we will see how each can be included in our sexual escapades. Whether you are using humor to try something new, push a boundary, look back on past pain, add public displays to your world, or simply PLAY- this class is for you.

Presented by: Robyn Friedman

Members of the SM/leather/fetish communities have always had some level of concern regarding the issues of privacy, discretion, and personal security. The Radical Right, employers, ex-partners, and others may pose threats to these concepts. Many times their motivation comes from ignorance, but new motivations like custody of children, and revenge are also becoming commonplace. This presentation provides tips for protecting yourself legally for various circumstances.

Presented by: Robert Rubel

 

A structured relationship takes lots of hard work -- both on the part of the Master and the slave. This workshop grew out of my own exploration into ways to bridge the gaps in our backgrounds, language levels, and skill levels. Among others, we will explore areas of invisibility, assumptions, and agreements. We will also touch on communication theory and practice, sorting modalities, and transactional analysis. Finally, we'll touch on some ideas for turning a negative relationship towards the positive through word choice. Group participation is welcomed (and expected). We're all in this together.

Presented by: Fifth Angel

 

What happens when we push the limitations of the body and spirit? Perhaps by breaking through the walls that would otherwise hold us in, we can discover a whole new world. Beyond the tears and screams of pain, fear of death, and the unknown, we can find nirvana and a spiritual uplifting to breathe new life into our blood and restore the flow of ki (energy) throughout our bodies.

A journey through time and of the mind. We will take a historical and modern look at the spiritual side of pain and rites of passage. Delve into various aspects of sweat lodges, pain endurance, torture, the BDSM Scene, as well as other spiritual rituals, and examine the physiological responses of the body to “stress”. We will discuss the path of negotiations (both inner and external), safety, medical concerns, preparations, aftercare and methods to reach catharsis.

In this lecture seminar, FifthAngel will take us on a "Guided Tour" of the mind, pain processing and using the BDSM scene as a partnership in spirituality.

Presented by: Scott Smith

 

Looking at the mind of the bottom as the stage, their spirit as the audience, this is all about choreography and intent. Send the mind on a journey, the spirit will follow.

Pulling skills from stagecraft, psychology, magic, and street performers; we will make the tops imagination become the essence of the bottoms reality.

We'll talk about planning, props, orchestration, trickery, cunning, imagination, sadism, dominance, and lots of good fun all coming together to make a scene the bottom will never forget, even if they wanted to.

Presented by: Master Bob and slave jan

 

After celebrating twenty plus years together, Master Bob and slave jan discuss their personal journey, which transformed a difficult marriage fraught with power struggle to the dynamic M/s relationship they enjoy today. A few of the questions they will address are: How was the struggle in their relationship a reflection of an inner struggle? Where did they start the process of dramatic dynamic change? How did they pace and manage the changes? What were the challenges? In this conversational workshop we will be sharing our own personal experiences on this journey and will be inviting discussion and questions from the audience. It is never the same from one journey to the next.

Presented by: Fifth Angel

Within BDSM relationships are many different dynamics and levels of intensity, from a one-time Top/bottom scene to a 24/7 Master/slave relationship - and there are an infinite number of points in between. When entering the Scene (BDSM lifestyle), it's often difficult to know just where one fits in. It helps to understand the many choices available, as well as knowing you have the freedom to develop your own roles and relationships.

FifthAngel will talk about finding your place and being comfortable with yourself - even if you don't fit into a "traditional" role. He will share examples of his current life with his wife Katie, a Teacher/student relationship with Peggy, some fun "beat-ya-when-I-see-ya" relationships, and a one-time no-stopword scene with Rich Dockter, Director of Thunder in the Mountains.

Presented by: Mistress Marry

ZEN: 1) To figure out something by meditation or by a sudden flash of enlightenment.
        2) Enlightenment can come through meditation, self contemplation and intuition rather than faith.
         3) A Buddhist Doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight.

Learn about the intoxicating head space, body space, and soul space from the power exchange of play piercing. Nothing is more intimate and sacred than piercing the skin in a decorative fashion or to produce blood through erotic creativity and with intention.

This will be a quiet, safe, intimate mentoring and learning space where you will see a different style of piercing the flesh. You will be able to practice giving or receiving this intense pleasure if you choose.