Presented by: Master Bert and slave nadine

Each of us, as we began to engage in real-life M/s relationships, has quickly discovered that our erotic literature was more about our sexual get-offs and less about the reality of two individuals making such a relationship work. In this presentation Master Bert and his slave nadine will share part of their journey, and delve into what it takes to be in a Master/slave relationship as competent human beings. Topics may include the Construct of M/s in Modern Society, Rewards and Benefits, Dealing with the Complexity of Being Human, Intentionally Shaping the Relationship (Training), Ritual and Protocol, Communication Styles, and Dealing with Issues

Presented by: Master DJ and slave september dragon

 

Diversity. What does it mean in an alternative lifestyle? When you look at M/s lifestyle how diverse are we? Gay, straight, lesbian, bi, hetero flexible, Trans… where do we all fit? Are there differences in how we live our Master/slave lives? Does our gender, sexual orientation, or sexual preference affect our relationship dynamic? Is a heterosexual M/s couple’s relationship more like a traditional 1950’s household? Is a gay Leathermen’s M/s relationship more militant or strict? How do stereotypes affect what we think we see in M/s relationships? How does the M/s community benefit from the diversity of its population? Is there friction within the diverse population of M/s life style? Or does belonging to a small group allow us to celebrate our differences? These far ranging questions represent only a fraction of the idea of diversity. Religion, ethnicity and politics are only three more aspects that can divide a group of people. Sexuality, age and health can also divide people. How can a small sector like the M/s community unify and survive through these, and other, struggles?

Master DJ and slave september dragon invite you to a conversation about diversity in the M/s lifestyle.

Presented by: Lady Catherine Gross

This workshop focuses on what relationships look like in the beginning, middle and the end. Learn how to hear more effectively, the difference between listening and hearing, how to avoid mind readers syndrome, taking responsibility for you. Learning the difference between care-taking and taking care, illusion vs reality, your personal responsibility list, personal boundaries, owning who you are, getting what you want, dealing with mistakes and being able to separate between yours, mine and ours. End your relationships as well as you begin them. Understanding the stages of relationships will help you stay in the middle, isn't that the goal after all?

Presented by: Daddy Ken and slaveboy tim

 

How does clinical depression impact us as kinky folk and especially how does it impact the power exchange in M/s and D/s relationships. Daddy Ken and tim discussion their own experiences and strategies and invite audience members to share as well.  In the class we discuss depression as an example of a force that can challenge or even undermine an M/s and D/s dynamic.

 

This is a topic we’ve been discussing a lot during the last couple of years and people have told us how important this issue is and how it to be discussed more openly in our community.

Presented by: slave Alia

 

Awakening. Purification. Purgation. Penitence. Realization. These have been the focal points of much of my journey into slavery, or the discovery of what i have come to know as my True Self. For much of my journey, Mastery / slavery has been my guide and SM has been the tool that has brought about spiritual transformation. Through SM and my M/s relationship with Master Skip, i found a way to purge that which is not pure and learn to reveal my True Self. In my journey, i have found that both SM and M/s are essential tools in my own spiritual growth and slave development. This workshop will attempt to articulate how Mastery / slavery and SM can assist in such self-realization.

Presented by: Lady Catherine Gross

 

Have you had trouble keeping your submission and service going? This class will discuss using ritual, protocols, boundaries, education and self knowledge to aid your ability to continue to serve at a level of excellence. We will discuss service as a subset of self, being self-motivating, setting goals within your service and maintaining your space emotionally and physically. (Lecture, roundtable)

Presented by: Daddy Ken

 

In this course, Daddy Ken discusses various types or forms of relationships; with participation from the audience, helps define commons terms, themes and language used in various relationship models; common perceptions and expectations; explores fantasy -vs- reality; and the parallels between vanilla and kinky relationships.

Presented by: slave Alia

 

This workshop will address body image in the leather lifestyle (specifically in D/s and M/s relationships), and issues of self-esteem, self-worth, etc. i will use my own journey and experiences as an obese leather woman and slave, and those that i am having after having lost 115 pounds. i will talk about how D/s and M/s relationships can both support and harm the development of a healthy self-image. i will share how my own leather and M/s experiences have helped me to recognize and start to heal my own poor self-image. And, of course, i will share the practical knowledge i've gained regarding what a Master and slave should / should not do when in relationship with a person that has a poor self-image, including specific tips for developing and strengthening self-image, and how to empower the slave to heal an unhealthy self-image while staying true to the M/s dynamic established in the relationship (it’s tricky, but necessary!). For example, should you order your slave to lose weight or exercise or otherwise address some sort of health issue? What are the Master’s and the slave’s responsibilities with respect toward the physical / mental / spiritual well-being of the other? What are the most constructive / destructive ways to influence the development of self-image and how can these be factored into the Master / slave dynamic? These, and other questions, will be discussed in this highly-charged workshop.

Presented by: Daddy Wendell

Join a 90 minute discussion and demonstration of the basics of leather working without a sewing machine – how to locate suppliers of tools and materials, how to select supplies and equipment, and how to make basic leather gear – chest harness, strap-on harness, armbands, suspenders, sam browne belt, cuffs, restraints and floggers. During the presentation we will demonstrate the skills and equipment needed to make each of the pieces of gear. By the end of the session, participants will have the knowledge to make basic leather gear.

Presented by: Master Skip Chasey

 

Personal authenticity can only result from the integration of all aspects of our selves—including our sexuality and our spirituality—into one seamless and genuine whole. If we are to live authentically, including our fetishes and BDSM practices in this integration is as necessary and legitimate as including any other part of our lives. In this interactive workshop you will be a presenter as Master Skip facilitates a group discussion of how we as leatherfolk merge sex and spirit, why we do so, and the impact such integration makes on our individual and collective lives. Come and contribute your wisdom to the tribe!

Presented by: Master Bert

As Masters, we tend to follow our own lead and frequently have limited opportunities to exchange ideas with other Masters. The Focus Group is a gathering of Masters to look at such topics as:

What are our responsibilities to our property and to ourselves?
How do we know when we are getting the job done?
What is the basis of our Authority?
Who or what do we answer to?
>How do we get downtime when it is needed?
How do we get emotionally fed?

Presented by: Hobbit

For experienced players. Novice players are welcome to attend but should know that important basics of SM play will not be covered in this workshop.

Cast aside everything you've been taught about how SM should be done. Go to the edge of control and experience what exists in the primitive part of your brain.

Learn about threat response, the primitive human mind and how to achieve this state of mind and play with it in SM. Learn what you can expect from the participants when in this state of mind and learn how to bring the participants back to a functioning state of mind.

Presented by: Lady Catherine Gross and slave nic

If you think humiliation, begging, and sexual objectification aren't for you- join us in this class. We're going to blow the roof off what you believe these forms of play may be. It's hot, exciting, and erotic and can make sex sizzle due in no small part to its repulsive nature. Explore emotional masochism with Lady Catherine and her slave from the top and the bottom. We're going to unfold humiliation and objectification games from both sides of the coin. Come and enjoy salacious, good begging and other games to put the fun and heat in your SM.

Presented by: Jim Duvall

 

The last word in this title is the most important "play". This class is about how to make this seemingly illegal and non-consensual activity in the outside world a part of our play. This is a daunting task that requires close examination of your physical, emotional, philosophical and social concerns of rape and abduction play. The questions we will explore are how far are we each willing to go for realism and/or how far are we willing to go for safety. I will talk about my previous play experiences as examples and give details on the ins and outs of negotiating and executing these hot scenes.

Presented by: Master Skip Chasey

 

While engaging in SM is not a prerequisite for a Master/slave relationship, the judicious incorporation of SM into the relationship can be a powerful tool for the growth of both slave and the Master alike. However, contrary to the stereotype SM need not—and in most cases should not—be used as a form of punishment. What, then, must be a Master’s primary intention for using SM in this context? Which SM practices have the greatest potential for deepening a slave’s submission and obedience? How does “safe, sane and consensual” factor into the equation? Join Master Skip as he examines the many opportunities and challenges that arise when, in consensual Mastery and slavery, SM shifts from being a radical sexual practice to a legitimate developmental practice.

Presented by: Jim Duvall

 

All too often in our quest to gain proficiency in bondage the real reasons and fantasies that drove us here in the first place take a back seat to technique. We lose sight of the forms of sexual freedom and expression we were seeking when we began the journey. In this workshop we will do a series of exercises to capture those fantasies both as tops and bottoms. We will all do guided meditations (new age term for hypnosis) and group sharing to gather and experience the variety of ways we can all fantasize about and experience bondage. No tools are required to participate and participation is mandatory in the exercises. Some portions of the workshop may involve lying on the floor and a pillow and or blanket is suggested but not required.

Presented by: slave nadine

A human being who gives obedience and service to another in a M/s relationship remains a human being. Human beings are responsible for their life choices and for ongoing care of mind-body-spirit. As slaves, we have become accountable to another human being regarding this task. How is this achieved while meeting other responsibilities? What obstacles or old operating statements stand in your way? What are your favorite success stories? Please come share your ideas with other slaves.

Presented by: slave Rick

 

Without a doubt, a long-term Master/slave relationship can be challenging for both the Master and the slave. In a journey of mutual trust, obedience and surrender, unseen and often disliked parts of our inner-selves are bound to be exposed. While such exposure is a necessary step toward the healing, integration and wholeness that is the call of such relationships, it can be exceedingly stressful and at times even frightening. If this dynamic is not properly understood, there will be a tendency for the Master or the slave to say “enough” and exit the relationship. Dialogue with slave Rick, a licensed psychotherapist, as he shares some insights culled from his spiritual studies, his professional practice within the BDSM community and his own 7+ year M/s relationship into the self-defeating “cut and run” syndrome that typically occurs when the going gets tough. The willingness to meet and face whatever appears in life results in a profound sense of personal freedom and joy that strengthens and deepens relationships of all types…and it’s possible for you!

This class will be offered in two sessions back to back on Saturday afternoon. Attendess must attend the first session in order to attend the second session.

Presented by: slaveboy tim

The Ethical Slut tells us that one of the best ways to learn about a partner’s sexual turn-on’s is to watch that person masturbate. Where are the pleasure centers? What kind of touch is used? How can I give pleasure? Do I get any ideas for how to pleasure myself?

Participants are encouraged to share experiences and techniques. In situations where it is permissible, individuals may demonstrate techniques and discuss why they enjoy what they do.

This can be a way for slaves to learn how to please their Master and for Masters to learn ways to push their slave’s buttons.