Presenter and Class Information

Presenters or classes may change

Alain:

Alain (he/him) is a European kinkster who landed in Colorado in 2000 after a brief pitstop in the San Francisco Bay area. He has been actively involved in his local kink communities since 1992, and identifies as a rope top, dominant, daddy, owner, primal predator, and occasionally farmer. From 2002 to 2005 he founded and ran Rope Art Productions, a business which ran a bondage website, organized events, and did shibari performances at non-kink parties. Most recently, he organized and taught at the shibari and kink tracks for Ecchi Expo Denver, a new annual conference for adult fans of Ecchi Anime. Together with his partner TiedRed, he teaches classes on deeper and edgier parts of kink, including Fear Play, CNC, Primal Hunts, and Advanced Bottoming for Rope.

Think like a Predator: Security in Kink

Sat 09:00 am - 10:30 am - Amphitheater

A deep dive into 21st century stalking, opportunistic consent violations, and how both tops and bottoms can keep themselves as safe as possible.

Make Me - A not so 101 class on CNC

Sat 01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Amphitheater

Consensual Non-Consent play is getting increasingly more popular and less taboo in the kink community. This class dives into what CNC means, why we like it, how we struggle with actually making it happen, the various types of CNC play, and how to safely get started with it.

Antici...Creating Fear in your Play...pation

Sat 06:45 pm - 08:15 pm - Amphitheater

Fear Play is the spice in the back of our pantry that completely changes any dish. However, it's an ingredient that becomes tricky to use with time and familiarity in a relationship. Balancing your recipe is key. During this class, Alain and TiedRed will share the secret to cultivating this special ingredient to completely revamp or elevate your current play.

Jaded, When Kink loses it's Sparkle

Sun 04:15 pm - 05:45 pm - Amphitheater

Congratulations! You have been actively participating in the kink community for a hot minute and are having a great time. Until suddenly, without warning, participating in the scene does not feel so great. Now what? What do you do when a kink world that youâ??ve identified with for so long doesnâ??t feel as shiny? In this class, weâ??ll take a positive approach to unpacking the part of kink that is not often discussed in the open. There are several strategies we will discuss to recover from significant conflicts like a breakup, friendship going awry, or a consent violation even in such a small community. Whether you are a newbie looking for cautionary tales or working on finding your zest again, this class is for you!

Andrew:

For the past fourteen years, Andrew has explored his inner sadist and learned a few cool things, and is excited to be able to share these with everyone. Some of Andrew's passions include rough body play, rope bondage, impact, electroplay, predicament bondage and some good old hair pulling.

Introduction to Electroplay

Sat 09:00 am - 10:30 am - Trafalgar A

Bzzt! Electroplay comes in many forms and can be a fun and exciting way to add some buzz to your scenes. In this class we will go over the basics of the two most popular types of electroplay: Violet Wands and TENS units and talk about the different sensations they can produce and the kinds of scenes you can have with them. Time dependent, attendees will get a chance to try to feel violet wand and tens sensations.

Predicament Games

Sat 01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Ballroom D

Get your creativity rolling with these predicament bondage activities!

This is a hands-on class, if possible you should come with a partner. We'll help pair up singles at the class as well.

Introduction to Rough Body Play

Sun 11:45 am - 01:15 pm - Ballroom D

Rough body play has become one of the most popular forms of play in the scene lately. Using nothing more than your own body you can control someone and cause both pain and pleasure. In this class we will talk about some of the theory beyond rough body play, the safety of it and how to use your own hands and feet as toys!

This is a hands-on class, if possible you should come with a partner. We'll help pair up singles at the class as well.

Biting, Pinching, Slapping and Hair Pulling

Sun 04:15 pm - 05:45 pm - Trafalgar A

There are many things that we spend our life being told not to do in polite society - biting, pinching, hair pulling and more. In this class we'll explore why you might want to do these things as part of your play and how to do them both safely and extraordinarily well.

Angel:

Angel (she/her they/them) Angel has been in the community since 2015. She usually at S. NH and N. MA Munches and Cons. A Sadomasochist Switch always eager to learn new things and trying to find new ways to participate in the community. With her high energy and child like excitement she started Lil Mayhems n�¢?? Middle Misfits a littles and middles munch this year with a wide range of activities. She is eager to help people find the right resources and paths to fulfill their Kinky ways.
Mrs_Tasty (she/her) jumped into the deep end of the Kink Community with her very first KinkyCon about 8 years ago. During her journey she has learned to embrace her little and is starting to evolve her big side. You can often find her wiggling her butt in excitement at munches and events in the S NH area and occasionally N MA. Mrs_Tasty and her husband have run munches and events in the S NH area since prior to Covid. Her newest adventure is helping with the new Lil Mayhems n�¢?? Middle Misfits started this year by Angel.

Activity Time for the Littles, Middles & Bigs

Sun 11:45 am - 01:15 pm - Hunt Club

Join your hosts Moon-Angel, Codycody & Mrs_Tasty for some down time and fun. Whether you are new, experienced, or just curious, come immerse yourself in some relaxing play with coloring, trains, blocks, bracelets...all the fun things that littles, begrudging middles, and Bigs tend to enjoy. There will be stuffy bondage, conversation, and many more activities throughout the time offered. Come enjoy some play time with all your friends"

Bluefluke37 and Mel Ann:

Mel_Ann is often found holding a leash and hopefully a set of keys too with her partner BlueFluke37.They active in the NYC community for almost 10 years. Mel_Ann and BlueFluke are co-host of TheColosseumNY parties, classes and munches and has presented at Winter Fire in 2023 and 2024. They are both TES Fest staff and co-hosts of the TES Bondage SIG

Round Table Discussion Panel for Event Organizers

Sat 01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Hunt Club

Join fellow event organizers for a round table discussion on best practices, challenges, and innovations in event planning. Share experiences, network, and gain insights to improve your events.

Headgear: Hoods, Gas Masks, Blindfolds, and Gags

Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Trafalgar A

Explore the diverse world of headgear, including hoods, gas masks, blindfolds, and gags. Learn about their uses, safety considerations, and the psychological impact they can have. Emphasis will be placed on consent and communication for safe and enjoyable experiences.

Mummification: Pallet Wrap, Duct Tape, and More

Sun 04:15 pm - 05:45 pm - Ballroom C

Learn the art of mummification using pallet wrap, duct tape, and other materials. This class will cover techniques, safety considerations, and the unique sensations associated with mummification play.

Bosch:

Bosch (He/Him) is a Dom, Sadist, Rigger, occasional smart-ass, and a 10+ year veteran kink educator/presenter. He has been a student and practitioner of various forms of power-exchange for over 20 years. He has an insatiable curiosity about the myriad of ways each of us practices and experiences kink. He is a bookseller and collector of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century antique erotica and sex-related books and kinky antiques.

Rope Bondage Refresher: The Basics

Sat 09:00 am - 10:30 am - Ballroom B

This is a class paced for beginners but relevant for anyone who needs to brush up on the basics of rope bondage. We will cover intention and negotiation for rope play, and some basic skills: the Somerville Bowline, single- & double-column ties, the chest harness. If there's time we will have some fun using what we have learned to practice combining ties and improvise. After taking this class you will have a general safety knowledge and a few basic skills that will get you on your way to start having fun with rope bondage.

The Art of the Rope Corset

Sat 01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Ballroom C

We will work on 2 or 3 basic corset designs, and then learn to weave smaller rope such as paracord into our corsets to add structure so that our corsets do what corsets traditionally do, squeeze in the some places, push and support in others. We will learn how to weave beautiful patterns into our corsets by using multiple rope colors. Although corsets are traditionally worn around the torso, this technique can be modified for multiple parts of the body (or even two bodies if you get creative).

This class does not require a rope bottom nor does not require experience. We will be learning our techniques by tying rope around our own thighs because they donâ??t wiggle as much when you tickle them (usually).

Hitch & Go: messy, fun, and easy rope

Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Ballroom B

This is the rope class for everyone! This class is not about learning specific ties in a specific way. This class is about improvisation and fun. Participants will be invited to start with the rope secured to the body somewhere and then pick a direction and see where the rope goes and where you and your rope bottom take it. Participants will be invited to tie wrists, arms, torsos, legs, ankles to each other in creative ways mostly using two simple hitches: the munter hitch and the cow hitch. We will start with a guided tie and then each participant will set out on their own. We will discuss different techniques that make these basic ties work, rope tension, anchoring, reversing direction, and taking up slack as the body changes position.

Hands-on Sadism

Sun 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Ballroom C

Who needs toys? This class explores the many ways to cause pain/discomfort using your own body as a sadistic tool. We will explore using our fingers, hands, feet, elbows, and even our chins. We will explore effective ways to bring pressure points, punching, slapping, hair pulling, and pinching into our S/M practices. We will also discuss, from the bottom's perspective, how to differentiate good and bad/nervy pain when it comes to pressure points and pinching.

Cecilia T Winters:

Cecilia T. Winters ('CTW' - She/Her) is your typical queer Millennial. Born at the start of the internet age, she has always benefited from information at her fingertips. She identifies as bisexual and ethically non-monogamous. She has served as a dungeon and playspace monitor, a demo top for a number of local and national kink events, and a presenter as well. She enjoys giving first suspensions to people new to being tied in rope; suspending willing victims for long, sadistic scenes; and suspending herself with rope and chain. Her non-kink interests include reading, making lists, watching early 2000s crime dramas, and learning about ancient human cultures.

Chain Bondage For Beginners

Fri 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Ballroom B

Chains are a kink staple that evoke images of dungeons and being trapped, feelings of cold and hard restraint, and power and control. This class includes an accelerated discussion of risks and safety information of using heavy chain, demonstration of various metal connectors used in place of knots or frictions, and a demonstration of a simple body harness. Class information followed by open labbing time for participants to play with chain bondage. Great for self- and partnered-bondage participants and absolute beginners! The presenters will have plastic chain available to borrow during the workshop, or BYO two 6-feet lengths of 1/4-inch proof coil zinc-plated chain and four to six 1/4-inch stainless steel screw-pin anchor shackles.

Chain Chest Harnesses from Functional to Fancy

Sat 10:45 am - 12:15 pm - Ballroom D

Taking a deeper dive into chain bondage harness design and handling, this class demonstrates two varieties of arms-free chest harnesses in chain plus an advanced arms-included chest harness and discusses and demonstrates modifications including lower wrap placements and shoulder straps. A good grasp of beginner chain bondage handling is highly recommended.

Chain Suspension Demonstration

Sat 03:15 pm - 04:45 pm - Ballroom C

Chain - that cold, heavy, unforgiving material. You've learned to bind yourself or your partner in it. You've lashed them and learned tension and body manipulation. The next challenge is using chain to fly! This class includes a brief discussion of risks and safety information including chain bondage suspension safety, a demonstration of creating single columns and tensioning techniques and spreading weight through downlines. A demonstration of a simple suspension sequence will follow. Previously attending any prior introduction or iteration of Chain Bondage for Beginners is required.

Body Modification Through Pumping

Sun 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Amphitheater

Temporary body modification using pumping equipment can be a gender affirming/bending and sexually gratifying kink with ties into medical play, objectification, and dollification. We will discuss various types of pumping devices, the risks involved with this kink, tips we\'ve found useful, and other important information. We will demo various pumping devices on nipples, breasts, and genitalia.

Cody:

Cody is a happy, bubbly lifetime bottom! She has been in the scene for around 10+ years, and throughout has experienced trials, tribulations, and has grown a repertoire full of information from all the lascivious positions she�?�¢??s been in. Cody has attended many conventions, classes, events, and is excited to share from these experiences.

Negotiating from the Bottom

Sat 03:15 pm - 04:45 pm - Amphitheater

Negotiation for pick-up play and play with familiar partners offers challenges in many forms. This class would go over negotiation and pick-up play with special consideration to dynamics from the perspective of those on the bottom end of the play spectrum. This includes consideration to a submissive having their own toy bag, knowing themselves and introspection into what subspace looks like for them, what aftercare is important for them, and what different forms of communication during scenes can look like.

The class would include handouts which would go over what I have found and polled others to find as helpful with before, during, and after scene items to include in a toy bag, as well as a basic checklist for negotiation itself.

Activity Time for the Littles, Middles, & Bigs!

Sun 11:45 am - 01:15 pm - Hunt Club

Join your hosts Moon-Angel, Codycody & Mrs_Tasty for some down time and fun. Whether you are new, experienced, or just curious, come immerse yourself in some relaxing play with coloring, trains, blocks, bracelets...all the fun things that littles, begrudging middles, and Bigs tend to enjoy. There will be stuffy bondage, conversation, and many more activities throughout the time offered. Come enjoy some play time with all your friends"

Dee:

Master Jim and dee
Fathom_MasterJim and tealover_dee
Master Jim and dee are a monogamous M/s couple who married out of college and have been exploring their kink ever since. In their long journey together, they began to delve deeper into the lifestyle in 2010. They attended their first community event after another 5 yrs, and became increasingly engaged in the community, attending events and finding their chosen family. Master Jim serves as Director of MAsT MASS where they have long been active members. Dee is the Managing Editor of the Rogue Gazette, the Newsletter from the CJLC Boston Annex. In their spare time Master Jim can be found playing Pinball and making espressos, as dee, an avid reader, crochets and sips tea.

Risking it All: Transitioning to M/s

Sat 01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Trafalgar A

Even if you already know that your current relationship has the elements of a power exchange, how might you successfully transition a long term egalitarian relationship into an intentional power exchange? In this class Master Jim and dee will talk about how after over twenty years of marriage and two children they realized their relationship wasn't quite like the neighbors. They will discuss the process of transitioning, the challenges faced, and lessons learned as they took the steps towards creating an M/s relationship: taking the time to build their power dynamic path; overcoming hurdles; and balancing pre-existing ties to "vanilla" life.

Monogamy: A Spectrum and A Journey

Sun 11:45 am - 01:15 pm - Trafalgar B

In this class Master Jim and dee will talk about monogamous M/s relationships by exploring the various ways of being monogamous: emotional, sexual and play. They will share the irony of not quite fitting into vanilla life because they are M/s and kinky, but feeling out of place in the more free and diverse kink world, since they identify as monogamous. This ironic conflict led to the belief that our innate relationship traits fall on a spectrum from monoamory to polyamory. Having embraced monogamy, they will also address a frequent query they receive: How do you get all of your needs met in a monogamous relationship? To do so they will share the unique gifts monogamy offered in their pursuit of a deeper more connected M/s relationship.

Fischer Garrett:

Fischer Garrett ('Mister' - He/Him) is a bisexual, polyamorous top. His time spent in the lifestyle has led him through a journey of self discovery, from once being totally monogamous to being a relationship anarchist; from wanting nothing to do with bondage to developing a way to practice bondage in a relatively unperformed and under-documented fashion. In the past several years he has volunteered for larger kink events as a member of a consent incident response team, a dungeon/playspace monitor, and recently as a presenter for the topic of this book. He is a huge fan of costumes and masks, and it is not unusual to know that he is around but often in clever and sometimes strange disguises.

Chain Bondage for Beginners

Fri 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Ballroom B

Chains are a kink staple that evoke images of dungeons and being trapped, feelings of cold and hard restraint, and power and control. This class includes an accelerated discussion of risks and safety information of using heavy chain, demonstration of various metal connectors used in place of knots or frictions, and a demonstration of a simple body harness. Class information followed by open labbing time for participants to play with chain bondage. Great for self- and partnered-bondage participants and absolute beginners! The presenters will have plastic chain available to borrow during the workshop, or BYO two 6-feet lengths of 1/4-inch proof coil zinc-plated chain and four to six 1/4-inch stainless steel screw-pin anchor shackles.

Chain Chest Harnesses from Functional to Fancy

Sat 10:45 am - 07:00 pm - Ballroom D

Taking a deeper dive into chain bondage harness design and handling, this class demonstrates two varieties of arms-free chest harnesses in chain plus an advanced arms-included chest harness and discusses and demonstrates modifications including lower wrap placements and shoulder straps. A good grasp of beginner chain bondage handling is highly recommended.

Chain Suspension Demonstration

Sat 03:15 pm - 07:00 pm - Ballroom C

Chain - that cold, heavy, unforgiving material. You've learned to bind yourself or your partner in it. You've lashed them and learned tension and body manipulation. The next challenge is using chain to fly! This class includes a brief discussion of risks and safety information including chain bondage suspension safety, a demonstration of creating single columns and tensioning techniques and spreading weight through downlines. A demonstration of a simple suspension sequence will follow. Previously attending any prior introduction or iteration of Chain Bondage for Beginners is required.

Body Modification Through Pumping

Sun 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Amphitheater

Temporary body modification using pumping equipment can be a gender affirming/bending and sexually gratifying kink with ties into medical play, objectification, and dollification. We will discuss various types of pumping devices, the risks involved with this kink, tips we've found useful, and other important information. We will demo various pumping devices on nipples, breasts, and genitalia.

Freya-:

Freya (She/Her) is a femme neurodivergent pansexual sadomasochistic switch. She has been involved in the Rhode Island kink community for a few years, jumping head-first into many different kink-related passions. She regularly hosts Candle Making Events, Littles\' Tea Parties, Rope and Wax Play Labbing Events, the Providence Lunch Munch, and the Providence TNG Munch. She also loves yoga and keeps up a personal practice along with teaching in a variety of styles.

Candlelit Yoga

Sat 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm - Hunt Club

Explore deeper connections between breath and body in this softly-lit slow-paced Vinyasa class. No previous yoga experience required and all body types are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, some water, and any other props you desire for your practice. This class is clothing optional once the door is closed and has officially started.

Wax Play 201

Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Ballroom A

This class expands on basic Wax Play knowledge and cover topics such as Application Techniques, Dynamic Scenes, Mixed Scenes (such as combining rope with wax play), and Safety & Negotiation tips.

Little's Tea Party

Sun 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Hunt Club

Grab your stuffy and your favorite outfit and join us for a tea party. Middles and Bigs are allowed as well. Tea cups will be provided along with coloring books, temporary tattoo markers, and puzzles.

Goddess:

@TheGoddessMother identifies as a to-be-adored, pansexual, sapiosexual, sensual, femme, Domme, switchy-top Goddess, who is ever-learning, ever-adventuring, and ever-evolving. Goddess is a mother of 6 - yet somehow, mother of everyone - friend, mentor, leader, caretaker, creator, and gorilla marketer. She comes to this place having traveled her own complicated and infinitely interesting journey, committed to sharing common interests with this beloved community in order to help all grow and be better - together.

So You Think You're Kinky?

Fri 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - 8th Floor Lounge

Learn more about The Kinky Lifestyle and the MOST IMPORTANT topics of discussion to make your kinky dreams come true!

Avoid creepy, crappy (or even dangerous) one-time encounters that feel ugly and wrong & find a pathway to friends who become family, and adventures that evolve into everything you've fantasized about. Donâ??t be ignored, treated badly, and delete-delete-deleted; find a direct route to the hottest hot that ever hotted!

Instead of making uncomfortable errors, feel more confident about what â??The Lifestyleâ?? is & how to connect with others. Other topics will include Safety, Consent, Negotiation & Aftercare, your Profile, Frenzy.

NOT just for newbies, this class re-establishes your knowledge base so you can achieve your desires!

Griffin207:

Griffin has been active in the southern Maine scene since discovering it in 2015. Excited by the seemingly endless amount of information there was to learn and by rope's limitless possibilities, he has been learning and practicing every day since. He now has over nine years of experience in tying, bottoming, and self-tying, and over eight years of experience teaching, performing, and doing demonstrations. He was a group leader of Black Knot Rope Group from 2018-2023, and in 2023 founded Box Tie Studio with his spouse ropespaced. He loves floorwork, partials, and full suspensions equally, for different reasons; however, he says being able to connect with his partner and build the scene together is what makes it all worthwhile.

Rope Games and Escape Challenges

Fri 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Ballroom C

Rather than trying to cram our heads with more knowledge, let's take some time to have some fun together! Between escape challenges, races, and blindfolded challenges, there's sure to be lots of laughter and good memories.

Upline P0rn

Sat 10:45 am - 12:15 pm - Ballroom C

In this class, Griffin207 will go over various methods to create and attach rope hangers to harnesses for partial or full suspensions. He will then teach you how to securely tie the uplines you just made to a ring or bamboo, including how to quickly bundle and tie off extra rope. By the end of the class, you'll have gained the skills to be able to tie uplines safely and quickly, and make them look good! People will not be suspended in this class and harnesses will not be taught. Participants should be comfortable with tying single column ties, frictions and hitches, and suspension-capable harnesses.

HypnoStory:

HypnoStory (they/them) loves to share the joy and power of hypnosis in kink. They have been doing various forms of hypnosis for over 25 years, and have taught for Charmed!, Beguiled, NEEHU, KinkyCon, and Turtle Hill Events Beltane among others. In addition to erotic and recreational hypnosis, they work with clients using hypnosis for personal growth. Together with their oblate Panda, they run CONsolation (a kink education Discord) and Pandastory, their kink education business.

Intro to Hypnokink

Sat 03:15 pm - 04:45 pm - Hunt Club

Curious about hypnosis and hypnokink and want to know more? Want to see firsthand the effects hypnosis can have? Well, this is the class for you! Come join HypnoStory and panda for a demo-heavy class that will cover the basics and show you the magical possibilities one can explore with hypno! There will also be plenty of time for Q+A, and to chat about how hypnosis can be easily mixed with many other kinks.

Erotic Hypnosis - Fun Games and Dirty Tricks

Sun 04:15 pm - 05:45 pm - Trafalgar B

Cum on command? Arousal control? That\'s just the beginning. How about cuming backwards, or for the first time again? There are so many ways to play with hypnotic arousal and orgasm that are fun, surprising and unique experiences. Cum (yep, we went there) watch Panda repeatedly call HypnoStory \"RUDE\" and HypnoStory not care.

Kymala:

Kymala loves rope a whole lot for someone who is not really a rope person somehow. Easily distractible, she will gladly show you a Somerville bowline like, 8 times, but will for sure forget your name even thought you told her every time. She does not believe in double column ties.

Rope Lounge

Sat 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm - 8th Floor Lounge

Sun 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm - 8th Floor Lounge

Just learned a new knot and want to practice it? Want to workshop a tie for comfort (or discomfort?!) Want to share knowledge and space with other knotty folks? Come to the rope lounge! There will be mats and loaner rope and helpers to assist with all your ropey needs!

LilyLew:

She/Her /One is a visual artist who has organized the KinkyCon Art show and drawing lounge at recent cons. She loves exploring intimate experiences of power exchange exhibitionism and objectification, Her idea to have a drawing lounge took form after she exhibited her boxed-model for sketching during a show. She invites baby artists, doodlers, baby exhibitionists and drag queens to try the kinky life-drawing lounge. Everyone can find something to do! And the "thing in the box" may make a debut appearance as the "it Project" . Artist/creator, model or voyeur which one are you?

LilyLew's work is figurative, erotic and pornographic, " it Project" adventures are often depicted on her canvas. As a D/s dynamic, the "it Project "is performance art. LilyLew aka "One" and FetishGardener aka "it" are collaborators exploring multiple layers of identity or lack thereof. They often use latex, rubber, or leather to change their forms. Utilize sensory input, ritual and hours of training to reach top and sub-space.

Expose Yourself to Erotic Art

Fri 03:00 pm - 06:00 pm - Hunt Club

There are erotic artists among us, see what's turning us on and maybe even purchase some art for the dungeon! Performance art and human canvases, draw the it-in-a-box and make your own erotic art (sketchpads provided). This is a brief peep show but a great opportunity to network with visual artists. Festive, fun and maybe a bit X-rated.

Strike a Pose

Sat 10:45 am - 12:15 pm - Hunt Club

Artist and exhibitionists unite. Try a life-drawing session with a little kink or maybe you\'ve always had a secret desire to model. Can\'t draw a straight line? No problem no judgement! Session will warm up with short poses, and lead to longer ones including pairs and couple collaboration. Models will be encourage to vogue their kink, be it rubber, fishnet or gasp. nude! Goal is to have multiple models, outfits and kinks to choose from. Bring your own sketch book and supplies or borrow ours.

Bring your Non-human, gimp, drone, thing or doll

Sat 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm - Trafalgar A

Is your kink more than a D/s, M/s dynamic? Some enthusiasts strive to transcend their typical roles as a human entity preferring anonymity, sensory deprivation or encasement to become a non-person. Using clothing such as rubber or leather, masks and hoods, a new skin is transformative concept. An owner of the "thing" may incorporate training, extended confinement or remote-control devices to exert their influence. Is your role Owner, Trainer, or Collector? Do you long to be trained, encased, objectified, kept, stored, confined or utilized? Come mix and mingle with others who explore aspects of objectification and non-identity.

Littlebit_:

Born and raised in the south, Littlebit is a bubbly kinky little Southern Bell that has been in the lifestyle for the past 12 years. Among her many interests in kink and power exchange, she enjoys dancing, teasing, and pleasing others . She has over 16 years of experience in multiple styles of dance and has been a dance/body movement instructor for competitive groups. Littlebit is also a medical professional that has been practicing in the medical field for over 17 years. She finds great joy in sharing this knowledge to help the community practice healthy and safe interactions.

Oh My, STIs!

Sat 10:45 am - 12:15 pm - Trafalgar A

Oh My, STIs!

Please come join Littlebit in an in-depth conversation about Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and how they affect us in the BDSM lifestyle.

We will discuss the following:

An overview of some of the most common STIs. The effects on us and the ones we interact with and care for. How to communicate with your partner(s) about STIs and testing. We will discuss safe sex practices and view different forms of protection. At the end of our discussion, we will wrap things up by having a demo on the use of some of the protection forms/methods.

So, come on down and let us expand our knowledge together to help support safe and healthy interactions!

Maeven:

Heyo! My name is Maeven, and SweetieMaey on all socials. I'm a ditzy, curious, and caring Bimbo. I pursue my submission and overall kink journey as an experiment to the edges of free will and what can be experienced, pleasurable, and painful. I utilize this perspective along with my professional experience in advocacy training and data presentation to share in-depth foundational knowledge and new mindsets on varying kink topics. Then I use my bimbo side to turn off all that nerdy stuff and just have fun.

Bimbofication

Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Trafalgar B

Bimbofication is a unique lens through which you can look at and enhance all forms of kink and BDSM. We will explore the bimbo identity and headspace with content covering definitions, ways & types of bimbos, benefits of bimbofication, interconnected/related kinks, scene ideas, and any questions you have about the world of hyper-femininity. Being a bimbo or topping/Dominating one is for all genders, all ages, and other identities. I recommend this class for those whoâ??re interested in service submission, roleplay, transformation, CNC, hypnosis or dollification.

Malex_Damos:

Malex_Damos is a former Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of NH with years of experience specializing in Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, and Trigger Point modalities. This background further enhanced his understanding of the human body during his ten years spent serving as a Combat Medic in the United States Army. At present, he uses this experience simultaneously for therapeutic and sadistic purposes in the kink community, and is excited to present these skills to a larger audience. Otherwise he is a full time graduate student working on a Master's Degree in Archaeology while running a small real estate business and being a responsible cat-dad.

Sadistic Massage

Sun 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Ballroom D

This course is an introduction to basic massage techniques, anatomy and physiology, hygiene, and safety when manually manipulating the body where the intent is to cause pain, but not harm. Proper procedure is discussed for deep tissue work and the use knuckles, elbows, and teeth. By the end of this class, students should be able to identify unsafe practices, correctly locate and apply pressure to sensitive areas, and have a greater understanding of massage work overall. All body types and skill levels welcome. No touching or being touched is required, but will enhance learning outcomes. Oils, lotions, and etc. will not be needed or used. This course is not accredited for licensure, and is for entertainment purposes only.

Michele & Grumpy Steve:

Grumpy Steve and Michele have been together as Master/slave for 27 years. We currently focus a lot of our efforts on education with the goal of providing those new to the lifestyle with opportunities to learn, grow, and develop in a safe environment. Michele: sheâ??s been in the lifestyle for 34 years and while submissive, she tops for and teaches Wax, Fire Cupping, and Violet Wand. Michele is not a masochist - her enjoyment comes from being pleasing to her owner. Likewise, she gets pleasure from teaching others. Grumpy Steve: heâ??s a sadistic dominant who is been in the lifestyle for 46 years. Steve loves impact, knives, needles, and rope. Like Michele, he really enjoys providing safe and sane education to those new to the lifestyle or to a particular aspect or activity within the lifestyle. Steve also enjoys teaching about D/s relationships.

Wax Play Safety

Sat 01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Ballroom A

Wax Play Safety - Wax play is a great way to start the journey into kink. In our experience, it is one of the most universally liked kinks for those new to the lifestyle. Likewise, it is fun for more experienced kinksters as well. However, we have heard too many horror stories of people getting second and third degree burns because they either used the wrong wax/candle and/or they heated it improperly. This class will discuss the various types of wax available (and the differences between them), various ways to heat the wax and fun interesting ways to wax your bottom and incorporate other BDSM activites, safety, wax removal, and cleanup. There will also be a discussion on negotiation and aftercare.

MKB and TKB:

MKB and TKB (aka 'The Kinky Bears') are a passionate, playful, prickly, polyamorous pair who have been active in the scene for the past 10+ years. They are avid adventurers and spend time exploring many festivals across the country. They have been involved in presenting and event planning for KinkyCon, Dark Odyssey, Box Tie Studio, and more. While their kink interests are diverse, they have a special place for sharps play as it allows them to combine his creative flair and her analytical style. When not indulging in play they can be found spending time with their better third, MrsKinkyBear.

Needle Play 101- Starting Point

Sat 09:00 am - 10:30 am - Ballroom A

This entry level needle play class will lead its audience through the basics of needle play and how to create a safer sharps scene. Topics will include safety, negotiation, required equipment, play space setup/breakdown, sharps disposal, and basic play piercing techniques. The class will include a live demonstration of basic needle play technique.

Note: This class is a mandatory prerequisite for Needle Play 201 which emphasizes HANDS ON practice under the guidance and supervision of the instructors.

Needle Play 201- Bevel Up

Sat 03:15 pm - 04:45 pm - Ballroom A

You've mastered the basics. Let's bevel up. It's time to put put your knowledge to use with some HANDS ON needle play practice! After a brief recap on safety and prep, you'll have an opportunity to experiencing needle topping and/or bottoming under the guidance and supervision of the instructors. We'll be able to provide feedback and answer any questions that come up while you take a stab at needle play.

Note: You must attend our Needle Play 101 class at this event as a MANDATORY prerequisite to this class.

Introduction to Suturing

Sun 11:45 am - 01:15 pm - Ballroom A

Curious about incorporating suturing into play but not sure where to start? This class will cover everything you need to know about the tools and techniques you need to get started. We'll start with a discussion and then demonstration on how to utilize suturing during a scene.

Sharps and Crafts

Sun 04:15 pm - 05:45 pm - Ballroom A

This demonstration will take needle play into the world of art. Using staples, needles, string, feathers, and other embellishments we will show you how to create corsets, wings, and other fun designs.

MrsB:

MrsB is a sadistic switch with a passion for sharing and collaboration. Her goal is to provide accessible, stigma-free kink education to anyone who wishes to learn. She enjoys rope, cuddling, good conversation, laughter, shenanigans, and intense connection, often all at the same time.
She has been an active member of the Chicago kink community since 2004, and founded the Chicago chapter of Hitchin' Bitches. In addition to teaching in Chicago at GD2 and the LRA, she has presented for numerous North American kink organizations such as Dark Odyssey, Ohio Smart, AIS, Metro Vancouver Kink, Leather SINS, Ropecraft, the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture.

Bondage for the Flexibly Challenged

Sat 10:45 am - 12:15 pm - Ballroom B

Rope bondage strategies and alternatives for people of all body-types, ages, and levels of ability who love rope bondage, but find themselves physically unable to execute some of the more common ties/shapes without adaptation.

Untying with Intention

Sat 03:15 pm - 04:45 pm - Ballroom D

It's a terrible tragedy to spend so much time tying someone up only to call the scene "done" the second you start untying. This floorwork-focused class will explore how to get the most out of your untying, so you can bring your bottom down while still keeping the scene rolling.

Humiliation, Degradation & Objectification, oh my!

Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Ballroom C

â?¢ Humiliation, Degradation, & Objectification: How to Break It Down Before Breaking Them Down
All sorts of kinky people identify as being "into humiliation play" but what does that mean exactly? Humiliation play has become a sort of umbrella term for all sorts of different emotional and psychological play. This class breaks down terms that fall under the Humiliation Umbrella into smaller pieces so that we can figure out exactly what kind of play we're talking about, so we can have more satisfying play with our partners.

Shenanigans!

Sun 04:15 pm - 05:45 pm - Ballroom B

â?¢ Shenanigans! Bringing the Play Back Into Your Playtime
Often in our BDSM practices, we get focused on learning a new skill or "labbing" a new idea. But sometimes we get *too* focused on that stuff, and forget that we call it "Playing" for a reason! This class will provide you with ways to loosen up, get creative, improvise, and bring that fun, having-a-blast energy into your scenes! (I teach this class with a demo partner)

P.E.T.E. - GRLee:

P.E.T.E. (Pedular Enthusiast Ticklee Extraordinaire) has been a long-time tickling enthusiast, a proud foot fetishist, a member of BDSM and tickling communities, on and offline for over 20 years. He has taught classes at most major New England BDSM conferences, organizations and venues, at Ramrod in Boston, Club Hell in Providence, RI and the Kink Academy. His classes range from tickling, a variety of Pedular Enthusiasm (foot fetishism), christian religious kink to his favorite class also with amazing co-presenter GRLee, Negotiation and Communication, covering safety, relational and play basics and consent, always a particular focus in all classes.
He co-facilitated numerous events for Tickle New England! and New England Feet, organizations he co-created. He also does consent and social justice consultation and education in non-kink spaces.

GRLee has been co-presenting with P.E.T.E. and teaching independently with New England conferences and organization since 2015 and is committed to making it safe and easy for newcomers to find and follow their own kinky and powerful path of self-discovery. Teaching feeds her soul and her passion for learning and joy in kink give her the courage to go after what she wants in all aspects of her life. She believes in saying what she means, in being true to her ever-changing self, and in finding laughter in every single day

Communication and Negotiation: Consent in Focus

Fri 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Trafalgar B

In many conversations with people new to kink and fetish play, P.E.T.E. and GRLee have heard the concerns and frustrations of people attempting to communicate and negotiate their needs, wants and fantasies with others. This interactive presentation is an opportunity to address some of the issues and concerns that can help us manage these important communication and negotiation processes. Based on simple, yet important questions posed and a scene negotiation demo, the participants will be guided through some of the functional and necessary considerations for sustaining fulfilling, meaningful and safe connections.

Pedular Enthusiasm: From Foot Fun to Fetishism

Sat 10:45 am - 12:15 pm - Trafalgar B

A life-long pedular enthusiast and an avowed fetishist and true foot lover, he has studied and practiced foot massage for 30 years. P.E.T.E. is passionate about sharing his research and perspectives on feet, foot fetishism and foot play in a supportive, fun and participatory environment. This class will include a presentation, discussion and participatory demos on various aspects of footnd shoe play and social dynamics of feet and foot fetishism.

Tickle Play For Fetishists and Fun

Sat 03:15 pm - 04:45 pm - Trafalgar B

Tickle Play For Fetishists and Fun is a discussion and demonstration of tickling as a fun, sensual, erotic and playful way of achieving dynamic connection with a partner or partners/tickle buddies and sexual partners. P.E.T.E. will discuss emotional and health benefits. The demonstration is participatory and will engage participants in exploring their own ticklishness and/or their innate and unexpressed desires to find those ticklish spots in others. Participants will be shown safe, effective and fun techniques and practices for making their tickle experiences truly memorable and, above all, repeatable. We will also discuss some key dynamics of the tickle community and it's relationship to the larger kink/BDSM community.

Panda:

PandaPet (it/they) is a queer and polyamorous little pet. A tireless volunteer, it has worked behind the scenes on educational programming at a handful of kink conventions for the past decade. It runs the kink education server CONsolation and kink education business Pandastory with it's Master HypnoStory, and is branching out into kink work and one-on-one coaching. Unashamedly itself in all things, it is an advocate for the darklings, ageplayers, neurodivergent, and queerdos of our community.

The ABCs of Ageplay

Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Hunt Club

What is ageplay, anyway? Arenâ??t they all just Littles? I definitely donâ??t want a Daddy or Mommy, is ageplay still possible? How can I get started as an ageplayer? Get answers to all these common questions and so much more! Weâ??ll have some thought experiments, think about our â??whyâ??s, talk about the broad range of identities within ageplay, and throw out some ideas about fun ways to play with it!

Bootblacking Basics

Sun 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Trafalgar B

The smell of polish, the feeling of leather in your hands, the pressure of a boot on your thigh or chest, taking part in a time honored Leather tradition...if any of that resonated, this may be the class for you! Panda will provide some background, share what's in it's boot kit, and walk the class through the steps of caring for leather from dirty to laced and loved.

Red:

Red (he/him) has been exploring kink and rope for a few years now. He helps organize the Camberville Bowline Munch, and lends a hand with Tethered Together and Ropecraft. In his spare time, he enjoys terrible puns.

X-Men, Queerness, and Kink Identities

Fri 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Trafalgar A

X-Men comics were the blockbuster hit of the 1980s and '90s at a time when sexuality and queerness weren't allowed on the page. In this presentation, we walk through many of the leading characters you may know from the films or tv shows, and explore the downright kinky storylines they sprang from including:

- Storm as a Gay Icon
- Wolverine's Gender Identity
- The on-page polycule of Wolverine, Jean Grey, and Cyclops
- Femdom and Emma Frost
- Kitty Pryde and her Gal Pals. THEY WERE ROOMMATES.

Take Off and Landing - A Basic Suspension Sequence

Sat 01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Ballroom B

This class covers basics of suspension, including a chest harness, hip harness, the fundamentals of uplines, and a straightforward sequence to get off the ground and land again simply.

Bring to Class:
4 or more 25+ foot lengths of rope for harnesses. These can be natural or synthetic fiber.
3 or more 25+ foot lengths of synthetic rope for uplines. These should be synthetic, less slippery rope like POSH is preferred.
4+ Carabiners. Aluminum is preferred, but not required.
A suspension ring, rigging plate, or large carabiner to suspend from.
A nylon strap to attach to the hardpoint.

Rhiannon C. Beauregard, LMFT-S, CST-S, DST, CPSBT:

Originally from New England, Rhiannon is a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor who practices in ME, MA, NH, NY, TX,&FL. With 17 years in practice, her areas of specialty beyond sexual and intimacy issues with individuals and relationships are trauma, OCD and neurodivergence, kink/BDSM, fetish, and consensual non-monogamy/polyamory. She also is a professor of sex and sex therapy at Antioch New England. Rhiannon is also an experienced and highly educated kinkster with over 15 years in the kink community. She co-organizes and leads a very popular kink group in Austin, TX- East Austin Kinksters. She is a queer, neurodivergent, polyandrous FemDomme Matriarch.

Stevi Gelinas is a Mount Washington Valley resident on a mission to help people be their most awesome, authentic selves. She believes everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their own skin, and her therapy work reflects that. Stevi's a member of the SexTherapy-Online team, where she's got a knack for tackling topics like sex, relationships, trauma, and everything in between. Whether you're exploring your gender identity, navigating a kink or poly relationship, or just want to spice things up in the bedroom, Stevi's your gal.

Kink and Poly? Identities, Challenges and Benefits

Fri 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Hunt Club

This course is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationships between kink and polyamory, designed for those interested in how these two lifestyles can coexist and enhance each other. We will cover foundational concepts, including the principles of consensual non-monogamy and the dynamics of BDSM, with a focus on navigating the unique challenges that arise. Participants will engage in deep discussions about communication, boundary-setting, and ethical considerations within both kink and poly relationships. Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering healthy connections, addressing jealousy, and developing strategies for maintaining emotional and physical safety in their alternative relationship structures.

Common Kink Relationship Issues and What to Do

Sat 10:45 am - 12:15 pm - Amphitheater

This insightful and engaging course is designed for individuals and relationships exploring or participating in BDSM, kink, and polyamorous relationship styles. This course delves into the unique dynamics and challenges that may arise in kinky relationships, including communication barriers, consent negotiation, trust building, and emotional safety. Participants will learn practical tools and strategies to navigate common issues such as jealousy, power exchange conflicts, and mismatched desires. Through interactive discussions, real-life examples, and expert guidance, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to foster healthy, fulfilling connections while respecting the diverse expressions of intimacy within the kink community.

RonaG:

From her garage office in Massachusetts, RonaG writes spicy and erotic contemporary romances which reflect her belief that life is about the passions we pursue, the people who support us along the way, and never giving up on what we want. As a book coach and editor, she supports writers to develop their stories from idea through to publication. She has a special fondness for writing sex scenes and helping others do the same. Her interest in kink started when she was in college and read The Story of O. Books from A.N. Roquelaure, Laura Antoniou, and the authors writing for Black Lace soon followed, allowing her to learn, seek, and try what she enjoys. She continues this process today.

Writing Compelling Sex Scenes

Fri 08:45 pm - 10:15 pm - Amphitheater

Have you ever wanted to write something for FetLife or Literotica? Or maybe develop and idea into a novel? What if you want to capture the experience of a special moment? Whether you're writing a single stand-alone scene or if it's part of a longer piece - it takes work to make vivid the emotions, sensations, and experience of sex. Be it:
- fiction or memory
- intended to stimulate or stir,
- about lust or love,
you'll learn how to bring your fantasies and desires more vividly to life on the page with exercises, prompts and ideas from a multi-published author.

ropespaced:

I've been part of the Maine rope community since 9/2014, first as a self-tyer and bottom, and later as a self-suspender and rigger. I have been doing demos since 2016 and teaching since 2017. I co-ran Black Knot Rope Group from 2018-2023, and in 2023 I opened Box Tie Studio, Maine's first full-time rope studio. I'm most passionate about providing education around body positivity and inclusiveness, rope bottoming, beginner- and intermediate-level rope, and health and safety. My nursing career has been very helpful in informing my classes.

Suspending Bigger Bodies

Sat 09:00 am - 10:30 am - Ballroom C

In this class, Cait will talk about bigger-bodied people in rope. The topics they'll discuss are geared towards bigger bottoms and their riggers, as well as bigger riggers. Some of the topics covered are more theoretical in nature, including adaptability, partnership, safety considerations, and emotional aspects. The others are more technical and practical, including a rope exercise and tips and tricks for single column ties, tension, placement, harness stability and comfort, and lifting bigger bottoms into suspensions (from both rigging and bottoming perspectives). If time allows, you will be able to try out some of the lifting techniques for yourself!

So You Want To Get Tied Up? Rope Bottoming Basics

Sun 11:45 am - 01:15 pm - Ballroom B

Rope bottoming is a skill, but sometimes it feels like it's not exactly easy to learn or navigate. This class is a great opportunity to learn (or refresh your memory) about the fundamentals of rope bottoming. Topics we'll go over include the basics of consent, negotiation, vetting, safety information, body awareness and care, active bottoming, communication, and some emotional considerations. We'll also go over some information about bottoming and neurodivergence. While this class is about bottoming, tops are encouraged to attend to learn more about the unique skillset their rope partners bring to their scenes. It's important that we understand the roles, abilities, and challenges of everyone participating in our scenes.

Sarah Brynn / MxThemmeFatale:

Sarah Brynn (they/them) is a trauma, sexuality, and kink educator and writer based in Salem, Massachusetts. In 2015, they founded the award-winning blog formidablefemme.com, where they write about sex toys, healing and pleasure after trauma, and navigating the world as a queer, non-binary femme. Sarah was featured on MTV News in 2019 for their trauma education work and has spoken at numerous colleges across the U.S., including Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and Case Western. Sarah also writes trans and queer smut under the pen name lilith hill and is published in the 2022 erotica anthology Heckin' Lewd. Connect with them on Fet at MxThemmeFatale.

The Power of Platonic Kink

Sun 11:45 am - 01:15 pm - Trafalgar A

In this workshop, we will explore building and fostering platonic kink connections and partnerships. We'll dive into the intersection of platonic kink and queerness, particularly how platonic connections can be affirming for folks on the aromantic and/or asexual spectrums; debunk myths about ties between sex and kink; and discuss building community around intentional platonic partnerships. Overall, this workshop aims to affirm and celebrate that platonic partnerships can be just as deep, vulnerable, and intimate as romantic and/or sexual connections.

Kink for Recovering People Pleasers

Sun 04:15 pm - 05:45 pm - Hunt Club

In this workshop, we'll explore building kink skills for recovering people pleasers and trauma survivors. Many people are familiar with the fight, flight, and freeze responses when faced with a perceived danger or threat, and there's actually a fourth: fawn, which is a people-pleasing trauma response. If you've ever put your own feelings and comfort aside for someone else during negotiation, in a scene, or in a relationship, you're not alone. Kink for Recovering People Pleasers will explore the fawn response and how we can heal it to build stronger and more secure connections within kink.

Shako:

I am a Dominant cis male who joined the scene in 2011. I identify as a service top and sensual sadist, which to me means giving you overwhelming pleasure until it becomes painful. A retro video gamer, a drum and bugle corps fan, a board/card game enthusiast, I embrace my nerdery in my kink. I enjoy latex, creating Rube-Goldberg like predicament bondage scenarios, perverting my pinball machine, and hitting people with a rubber chicken. Oh, and it's pronounced Shay-ko, and it's a hat.

Friday Night Board Games w/ Shako

Fri 09:00 pm - 12:00 am - Hunt Club

Take a break from kinky fun and stop by the game room for some gaming fun! There will once again be a running Cards Against Humanity tournament!

Did you know that board games are also great aftercare?

Kinky Taskmaster

Sat 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm - Trafalgar B

The hit show from across the pond is here to smack you across your bottom.

Your Taskmaster Shako and his assistant, Silly Little Saturn, will be hosting a show based on the TV show of the same name. The premise is simple: there will be five (un)lucky contestants competing for my approval by performing a series of tasks with a kinky twist. I have sent these brave souls a set of tasks to complete before the con, and you are all welcome to come applaud how well they did and have a good laugh if/when they didn't.

Our show will follow the same format as the British panel show:

1 In person prize task
5 Pre-recorded video tasks
1 Final live task of the show!

The winner takes home all five of the prize task items. Come enjoy the show!

Saturday Night Board Games w/ Shako

Sat 09:00 pm - 12:00 am - Hunt Club

Take a break from kinky fun and stop by the game room for some gaming fun! There will once again be a running Cards Against Humanity Tournament.

The games are calling for you. They're asking "do you want to play with me?"

Sir Hank:

Sir Hank (@sirhanksal0t) is making his KC d�??�?�©but this year, bringing over 10 years experience in education, and rope. Sir Hank appears at KC at the culmination of a long and rocky journey and he is excited to share his love of rope and people with you ropey people!

Floor-ture: bully your friends with no hardpoint

Sun 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Ballroom B

Take a trip down to the floor, get comfy, for a moment, as we chat about floor-ture. Floor-ture is simply the act of torturing someone with rope, on the floor. No hard point or suspension knowledge or gear will be necessary for this class - though we will demonstrate a bonus way to take things up a notch if youâ??ve got a safe hard-point at home. There will be time at the end to practice all we demonstrate, and this will be a very hands on class. Be ready to drool, groan, sweat and tremble for one another in this fun and torturous look at using rope. Weâ??ll cover everything you need to know - including basic frictions and ties to use.

Skyla:

Skyla identifies as a switchy, sadistic mermaid with a love for bondage and a penchant for sparkle. Armed with her sassy nature and dry sense of humor, she navigates BDSM topics of all kinds, including polyamory, rope bondage, medical play and more. These days she is focusing her creative energy on her own event, Tethered Together. When Skyla is not striking fear into the hearts of her bottoms, she enjoys reading, making the perfect iced latte, and dancing.


CBT for You and Me

Sat 10:45 am - 12:15 pm - Ballroom A

CBT has long been a favorite play activity for many kinksters. This workshop will cover a smorgasbord of activities to 'torture' consenting cocks. We will begin with some basic anatomy and safety precautions and then demonstrate various types of play involving CBT. Some of the topics that will be covered are: trampling, kicking, and bondage. You will have the opportunity to learn a couple of harnesses that are perfect for paracord and cocks. In the final segment of this workshop, you will learn about the various types of chastity devices and hear about keyholder/chastity dynamics. We will provide several devices for your viewing pleasure and share our tips for successful and fun chastity play.

Down Periscope: Sounding for Cocks

Sun 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Ballroom A

Come watch a urethral sounding demo on a penis. The basics of selecting sounds, other items you will need for safety , where to purchase sounds, and how to properly clean and store your sounds.

soumise:

soumise's lifelong passions for movement, education, and helping people are evident in her presentations. A former professional ballet dancer turned world ranked international style ballroom competitor, she has spent her 30+ year career blending the artistry of dance with the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, kinesiology, rehabilitation and exercise. Her Master encourages and supports the integration of her professional interests into the BDSM lifestyle. soumise presents diverse workshops and educational events that engage, inform, and entertain participants of all levels in a variety of subjects. She holds certifications in a wide variety of movement and somatic modalities and will usually think to ask "do you really want to know" before she totally geeks out in her answers to questions in these areas. She also enjoys making lifestyle friendly clothing and accessories for her Etsy store, ViceDeSoumise1.

Playing When Health is a Hard Limit

Fri 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Ballroom A

Your mind wants to play, but your body isn't always cooperating the way you want it to. How can you bring the excitement back without risking your long term health and wellbeing? Whether you or a partner are dealing with chronic pain, neurological challenges, are a breast cancer survivor or are just not moving the same way you used to, this workshop will give you some new ideas and perspectives. Play topics will be focused primarily around impact, bondage and sensation topics. Specific challenges / limitations covered will be determined by the input of the class.

Mindfulness Through Movement

Sat 09:00 am - 10:30 am - Hunt Club

What better way to prepare your body for a scene (or many), then to improve your mobility, become more grounded and explore new ways of moving your body. The entire class is done laying on the floor, with this simple change, the perception of where your body is in space is altered and increased focus and awareness is needed to control the isolated movements. In addition to the improved mind body connection, this class helps with postural alignment, gently increases joint flexibility (especially of the hip and ankle joints), works the core and helps with balance. A yoga mat or beach towel may make it more comfortable and socks are helpful.

Service is My Love Language

Sat 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm - Amphitheater

This class will look at what service is and what it means to many in the BDSM lifestyle. When we think of service our minds tend to go certain places on the service spectrum: domestic, administrative, sexual and waitstaff based services all come to mind quickly and usually are focusing on the right side of the slash. Often forgotten are the service contributions from the left side of the slash as well as looking at what drives people from both sides of the slash to want to serve. All of these areas will be covered and discussed with interactive exercises to help you learn more about your feelings towards service and what you might be looking to receive from serving or being served.

The Gift of Imperfection

Sun 11:45 am - 01:15 pm - Amphitheater

Are you an s type who loves to please others? Do you hate to hurt or displease another person? Do you compare yourself /your actions against perfection? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, this workshop is for you. Perfection is a myth and trying to live a myth can be draining at best and destroy your self esteem, relationship and chance of finding happiness at worst. Learn to recognize when your inner voice is setting you up for failure.
Translate the negative self-talk into constructive action. How to be the best you can be with the resources you have at hand today. How being honest with yourself and your D/M about your limits, resources and abilities can be more rewarding than trying survive being the "super sub".

sudisa:

I am a skilled top and domme and have been active in the local community for over five years. I got hooked on flogging at my first play party. After a few scenes, I purchased some floggers to keep in my toy bag so I could always be ready in case I found a willing top. It was on a whim during the summer of 2017 that I purchased a matched set of floggers and set out to learn Florentine flogging. Within no time I had my first flogging scene as a top! I continue to practice and love to arrange flogging scenes as often as I can. I have since developed beginner and advanced classes that were held at the local dungeon. I'm always happy to demonstrate the art of flogging with others.

Ready, Aim, Flog!

Fri 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Ballroom D

Floggers are wonderful impact tools, from stingy to thuddy to sensual and all points in between. Let�??�?�¢??s put a flogger in your hands so you and your bottom can have as much fun as possible. This hands-on class will offer some ideas for you to add this versatile item to your repertoire and create fabulous flogging scenes.

Advanced Flogging

Sat 03:15 pm - 04:45 pm - Trafalgar A

Double the fun! Two handed and Florentine flogging. Please bring a matched set of floggers with you.

Flogging Lounge

Sun 04:15 pm - 05:45 pm - Ballroom D

A space dedicated to flogging for an hour or so. Ask questions, try out a flogger or practice with your bottom. I am happy to host. I can bring some floggers to display and practice with.

Sunny Leigh Mayne:

Sunny Leigh Mayne (she/her) is a kink educator and active member of the BDSM community. Her interests include erotic hypnosis, dollification, sensual BDSM, age play, and primal play. She is also writer of romance and erotica specializing in dark romance and fetish/BDSM stories. Currently her writing focus is her Turn the Key series, a collection of erotic novels. Identifying as pansexual, Sunny enjoys creating content and writing stories that are inclusive of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Recently she has been venturing into the world of kink education podcasting, including hosting her own podcast, Naughty Talk with Sunny Leigh Mayne. Her new website live, with information about all of her content and current events! https://sunnyleighmayne.com/

Primal Fantasies

Sat 09:00 am - 10:30 am - Trafalgar B

Do you have an inner beast? How about a desire to be free from inhibition when you play? From CNC hunting play to breeding, come learn about what it means to be primal. We'll discuss primal relationship dynamics, physical play, and primal lifestyle. This is an updated class with plenty of live demos. Lots of new adventures to share!

All Dolled Up

Sat 01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Trafalgar B

Come learn about dollification for both hypnotic and non-hypnotic play! For dolls and doll makers alike, or simply those curious about doll play, this class will cover many aspects of making dolly fantasy a reality. Learn about doll dressing, doll posing, dolly bondage, hypnotic dollification and more! Sunny's dolly play is constantly evolving so expect some new demos if you've taken this class before! CW: minimal nudity, impact, bondage, hypnotic language.

Sensual BDSM

Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Ballroom D

So much more than a sensation play class, learn how to harness all five senses and sensory deprivation for more intense scenes, sensual sadism, and mind fuckery. Learn from a sensual sadist about the impact of creating contrast between pleasure and pain, anticipation and action. Suitable for all levels of experience. CW: impact, wax, temperature play, food play, fear play, bondage, hypnosis, and knives.

Beastly Desires

Sun 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Trafalgar A

What happens when we let our inner beasts out to play, or issue a challenge to a partner's beast? Take a deeper dive into primal play and join Sunny for an exploration of rough body play, struggle play, and CNC (consensual non-consent) play as part of primal exchange. We'll also dig into the ways this type of play reinforces primal relationship dynamics, and the ways primality can bleed into other types of D/s exchange. This class will include discussion and demonstration of advanced play and it is recommended for participants who already have very strong negotiation skills, agency, and an awareness of their personal risk profile. CW: CNC play, hunting play, rough body play, sharps ( knife claws), breath restriction.

Thista Minai:

Thista Minai is an educator, author, priestess, ordeal facilitator, and gleeful sadist. She uses her professional background in education to create high quality classes on a wide variety of topics, including sacred sexuality, the ordeal path, catharsis, impact, and needle play. With more than twenty years of experience in designing and conducting rituals, Thista travels the world championing the value of spirituality and empowerment in kink and BDSM.

Poly Compatibility

Fri 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Amphitheater

Why do some relationships fail even when it seems like you're perfect for each other? How can you tell if someone is going to be a good fit for you, or you for them? In this workshop we'll investigate the many facets of compatibility in polyamory, from sexual and romantic desires to logistical planning and metamour relationships.

Cathartic Flogging

Sat 03:15 pm - 04:45 pm - Ballroom B

Catharsis is a process of release, purification, and relief, whereby one is rid of repressed emotions and energies. Come learn how flogging can elicit mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual catharsis. This workshop does not focus on technical flogging skills, so please have some knowledge of the fundamentals.

Queer Sex Magic

Sat 08:30 pm - 10:00 pm - Amphitheater

Sexual energy is a potent source of magical power, but generating that power is too often discussed purely in terms of polarity. Let's journey outside the binary and explore other ways of generating sexual energy. We'll briefly examine a Queer take on polarity, then dive into resonance, balance, and synergy as intentional tools that are sometimes even better choices to power our magical intentions.

Suffering for Spirit: An Overview of Ordeal

Sun 10:00 am - 11:30 am - Amphitheater

What is Ordeal, and what does it offer? What is the difference between an Ordeal and any other intense or spiritual scene? In this workshop we'll take a panoramic view of Ordeal, touching on the theory behind Ordeal rituals, and exploring the many ways in which agony can lead to transformation and empowerment.

TiedRed:

TiedRed is a vivacious and enthusiastic bottom who is deeply passionate about building a community that facilitates quality human connections. In 2014, she dove headfirst into her local public BDSM community and has since spent much of her free time trying to be the supportive kinkster she would have leaned on when she first entered the scene. To further this resolve, she founded the popular group Denver Ms. Kinky Scouts (yes, there were kinky patches and ball-gag cookies) in 2016 and proudly earned the title of Ms. Leather Colorado 2018. She thrives in mentally challenging bondage and playing in the taboo realm of CNC. Her educational passion lies in promoting real-world bottoming skills. Today, she is investing her time in mental peace, enjoying days in the sun, eliciting laughter, and pushing her limits in diverse ways.

Think like a Predator: Security in Kink

Sat 09:00 am - 10:30 am - Amphitheater

A deep dive into 21st century stalking, opportunistic consent violations, and how both tops and bottoms can keep themselves as safe as possible.

Make Me - A not so 101 class on CNC

Sat 01:30 pm - 03:00 pm - Amphitheater

Consensual Non-Consent play is getting increasingly more popular and less taboo in the kink community. This class dives into what CNC means, why we like it, how we struggle with actually making it happen, the various types of CNC play, and how to safely get started with it.

Antici...Creating Fear in your Play...pation

Sat 06:45 pm - 08:15 pm - Amphitheater

Fear Play is the spice in the back of our pantry that completely changes any dish. However, it's an ingredient that becomes tricky to use with time and familiarity in a relationship. Balancing your recipe is key. During this class, Alain and TiedRed will share the secret to cultivating this special ingredient to completely revamp or elevate your current play.

Jaded, When Kink loses it's Sparkle

Sun 04:15 pm - 05:45 pm - Amphitheater

Congratulations! You have been actively participating in the kink community for a hot minute and are having a great time. Until suddenly, without warning, participating in the scene does not feel so great. Now what? What do you do when a kink world that youâ??ve identified with for so long doesnâ??t feel as shiny? In this class, weâ??ll take a positive approach to unpacking the part of kink that is not often discussed in the open. There are several strategies we will discuss to recover from significant conflicts like a breakup, friendship going awry, or a consent violation even in such a small community. Whether you are a newbie looking for cautionary tales or working on finding your zest again, this class is for you!

V (Ted):

A highly skilled craftsman focusing on silver smithing, whip making, and Witchcraft. V from Of Spirit and Bone is an ordained Pagan Minister offering high end, one of a kind wares such as whips, collars, and pagan essentials; as well as community services such as weddings, collars, funerary services, sabbats, and blessings.

Singletails 101 - Whip it Good

Sat 09:00 am - 10:30 am - Ballroom D

Whips can seem intimidating... they\'re really not.
It can take only 5 minutes to learn to crack a whip, but it\'s an art we will happily take a lifetime to master. Let\'s talk about how to buy one, how to use one, and how to get good at it!

Just One Whip

Sun 11:45 am - 01:15 pm - Ballroom C

Have you ever went down to the dungeon and realized your forgot your toy bag, but, thank the Gods, you still have your trusty whip hanging off you? No, just me? Well, single tails are a remarkably versatile toy! In this class, I will show you how to get the most out of your single tail. We will discuss the many ways you can build an entire amazing scene, with just a whip and a bit of imagination!