November 18 - 20, 2016 Manchester, NH Table of Contents
Note from the Board 3 General Event Rules 4 Dress Code 6 Nighttime Party Rules 7 Operation Hammond 8 Friday Night Sampler 9 Nighttime Photo Lounge 9 Friday Night Erotic Art Show 10 Presenter Bios 12 Vendors 17 Vendor Bingo 17 Maps 21 Friday Schedule 26 Friday Night Scavenger Hunt 26 Saturday Schedule 28 Sunday Schedule 30 SIGs and Lounges 32 Class Descriptions 33 About Our Sponsor 54 Lunch Options 54 Thank Yous Back Cover
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Boxed lunches may be purchased for Saturday and/or Sunday. Purchases must be made at the Registration Desk by 9:30am the day of. Lunches are $15 each and include: sandwich with lettuce (ham, turkey, or roast beef), chips, fruit, and desert. There is also a vegetarian box option.
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-2- Note from the Board Welcome, and thank you for attending KinkyCon X!
KinkyCon is a grassroots, locally-focused event. Most of our presenters are from our own kinky community. Many of our vendors are folks you know, and they offer their wares at fair prices with exceptional quality, and local service.
We are here to make sure you have a great experience at KinkyCon. If you have any questions, concerns, or problems, please talk to one of the KinkyCon staff members right away. We will do everything we can to help on-the-spot.
Have fun, play safe, and open yourself up to new ideas. That is the essence of a great KinkyCon experience.
KinkyCon X Board Dejantu Domino PinkBikerGirl
Any class changes or important notifications will be posted in the Conference Center Lobby near the Registration Desk.
Lost and found is located at the Registration Desk in the Conference Center Lobby.
-3- General Event Rules
We potentially share the hotel with other guests, children, groups, and hotel staff, all of whom deserve our respect. Our commitment to the hotel is, in essence, to make sure that no one has a reason to feel uncomfortable with our presence. We strive to build a solid, trusting relationship with the hotel, and as long as we keep to ourselves, we hope they will be happy to provide a space for us. Accordingly, here are some things you need to agree to.
You must respect hotel guests and staff by: • Wearing “Family Friendly” attire in all hallways, public and common areas of the hotel. • Keeping kink conversation out of hearing range of hotel guests and staff. • Not approaching other hotel guests to ask them if they are part of our event. • Respecting other’s privacy. What is done/said/seen here, stays here. • Not giving out detailed personal information about people in attendance.
You must: • Wear your wristband and ID badge at all times when in the Con spaces, in both the hotel and conference center. • Familiarize yourself with and follow the cell-phone and photography policies. • Familiarize yourself with and follow the rules for each space. • Follow the instructions of KinkyCon security and staff. *Rules for each space will be posted inside, near the door.
“Family Friendly” is much more conservative than “Street Legal.”
Understand that there is no play or disruptive behavior of any kind allowed in the hallways, public and common areas of the hotel. This includes: • Wearing or displaying rope, fetish gear*, -including hoods, masks, toys, or leashes. • Any sort of BDSM play, impact play, spanking, groping, biting, leading on a leash etc. • Loud noise or any behavior that might be disturbing or offensive to hotel guests or staff. *Special exception for Collars. If you wear your collar to the mall, feel free to wear it here!
-4- There is a strict NO PHOTOGRAPHY, NO RECORDING DEVICE and limited cell phone usage policy. You must keep your phone silenced and step outside for calls.
There is no sexual activity allowed at the Con or the party. • “Sexual activity” is defined here as: body parts inside of other body parts, hand/oral to genital contact. Exceptions: Kissing and contact that is required by the nature of the class or presentation.
Alcohol and drugs are prohibited at the con and at the parties, and anyone appearing intoxicated or under the influence will be immediately ejected from the Con.
Failure to abide by these rules will result in being ejected from the Con with no refund.
Restrooms: For gender-nonconforming individuals, just walking through the door of a public restroom can be stressful. Many people do not have a traditionally male or female appearance and have experienced harassment in restrooms. We ask everyone to respect the right of others to use the restroom of their choice. We appreciate your help in ensuring that all persons have a positive experience while attending our event. It’s important that we work proactively to create safer spaces for ALL people whenever and wherever we can. • If you prefer a GENDER SPECIFIC restroom, they are located in the hotel, on the first floor and lower level, near the elevator. • If you prefer an ALL-GENDER restroom, they are located in the Conference Center, behind registration.
Food policy: • There is NO outside food allowed in the Conference Center. • There are vending machines located in the hotel. • You may bring food into the hotel classrooms, but please be respectful of those around you. • To protect the privacy of all Con attendees, we respectfully request that any food deliveries be picked up in the lobby of the hotel.
-5- Dress Code
In the Hotel – When in the public spaces of the hotel, “Family Friendly” is the minimum.
Between the Hotel and the Conference Center – When moving between these two buildings you must be family friendly. We suggest a long coat or cape be worn if you have any doubt about the appropriateness of your clothing. • Please note: “Family Friendly” is much more conservative than “Street Legal”. This includes not wearing or displaying rope, fetish gear -including full-face hoods or masks, toys, or leashes, and extends to include any sort of BDSM play, impact play, spanking, groping, biting, leading on a leash etc. • Special exception for Collars! If you wear your collar to the mall, feel free to wear it here!
In the Conference Center – As there are no public areas in the Conference Center, the dress code is a bit more relaxed. “Street Legal” is the minimum. Genitals must remain covered and pasties are required if topless. All types of fetish wear are allowed including masks, hoods, leashes, harnesses etc. while within the Conference Center. Please take into consideration that space is limited. Full nudity is not allowed. • Please note: You may use the bathrooms in the Conference Center to change into your fetish wear. There is also a coat closet for you to store your bags. (The coat closet is not staffed and storage is at your own risk.)
In the Classrooms – For all classrooms: “Street Legal” is desired. Genitals must remain covered, and pasties are required if topless. All types of fetish wear are allowed including masks, hoods, leashes, harnesses etc. while within the classrooms as long as it doesn’t distract the class. Please take into consideration that space is limited • Please note: For certain classes, demo bottoms may be fully nude at the discretion of the instructor as long as the doors remain closed.
At the nighttime parties – All types of fetish wear are allowed including masks, hoods, leashes, harnesses etc. while within the Conference Center!! Bring it out and show it off! Genitals, below the waist, must be covered. • Please note: You must be Street Legal if you leave the Conference Center building for any reason.
-6- Nighttime Party Rules
Basic Rules 1. Absolutely NO CELL PHONE USAGE, PHOTOGRAPHY or recording devices of any kind, in any part of the Conference Center. 2. ALL ACTIVITY MUST BE CONSENSUAL. 3. Event safe word is RED. Expect others to react if you use it. We strongly suggest a Green, Yellow, Red safe word progression for all scenes. If you do not know what this means please ask a Dungeon Monitor. 4. No means No. Take no for an answer with dignity and good manners. Don’t badger anyone in hopes of getting them to change their mind. 5. Respect the space and other guests: Do not walk through a scene, do not interrupt or talk to the players, maintain a safe distance, and please don’t hog the equipment. 6. Dungeon spaces are for play and observation. Social spaces are for conversations. 7. Do not touch it if it is not yours. 8. Clean up after yourself. This includes, food, drinks and equipment. 9. No alcohol or drugs are permitted. If you appear to be under the influence of either we will ask you to leave with no refund. 10. You must be street legal if you leave the Conference Center building for any reason. 11. Smoking is only permitted outside in designated areas.
Play Rules: 1. NO: Fire, scat, urine, blood, and clamps on genitalia of all kinds are NOT permitted. 2. NO “sexual activity” at the parties. “Sexual activity” is defined here as: body parts inside of other body parts, and hand/oral to genital contact. 3. Respect people’s scenes. Do not walk through a scene, do not interrupt or talk to the players, maintain a safe distance. 4. Wipe down any equipment before, and most importantly after, your scene is finished. If you may not be able to do this yourself make arrangements for someone else to do it for you. 5. Genitals, below the waist, must be covered. 6. Short whips only (6’ or less) and keep them subsonic whenever possible (no cracks). 7. If you see something you think is unsafe, bring it to the attention of a Dungeon Monitor. Do not interrupt the scene.
All decisions made by the Dungeon Monitors are final, and failure to abide by them will result in being ejected from the event with no refund. -7- Security, Health, & Safety At KinkyCon we take all of these very seriously, and we proactively seek out new ways to up our game in each area. At KinkyCon X we’ve added some important new resources that will benefit our attendees, volunteers and staff.
Security – The KinkyCon Staff and all of our volunteers are our first line of defense when it comes to security at the con. Wehave volunteers at every unlocked entrance to the hotel and conference center so that unwanted “guests” are not able to enter. As both a takeover and a private event we are able to control access to KinkyCon X in a way that we never could in previous years.
Health – We have partnered with Operation Hammond to provide Medical Aid and Social Care. They will be on site all weekend providing medical services and social care. You can request their services 24 hours a day. Or you can visit them in person at the First Aid Station located in the hotel, room #236. All services are 100% discreet, private and confidential. http://www.operationhammond.com
KinkyCon also has access to a mental health professional, throughout the con, should the need arise.
If you have an emergency, you can get help, 24 hours a day, by visiting the Operation Hammond suite or by contacting any KinkyCon volunteer or Staff member.
Safety – Dungeon Monitors will be on hand at the Sampler, The Friday Night Play Party and Saturday Night Play Party. Adeline Kindred is taking the lead on this very important aspect of KinkyCon, and will be on site all weekend to manage the DM crew.
Volunteers and staff are on duty during all the hours that KinkyCon is open. If you have any kind of problem, please bring it to our attention, and we will work to gather the best resource at our disposal to help resolve the problem.
Consent is a huge topic at every public event, and at KinkyCon we take it very seriously. We operate on an ONLY YES MEANS YES basis. If you feel that your consent has been violated at any time during KinkyCon, please contact someone on the KinkyCon Staff, or at Operation Hammond, for the quickest response. You can also contact any volunteer and they will radio one of us to respond to your location.
If you are found to have violated someone’s consent you will be asked to leave the con immediately. -8- Friday Night Sampler Friday 7:00-9:00pm in the Conference Center If you have never attended a public BDSM play event, it can feel a bit daunting to walk in the door. But as they say, “the first step is always the hardest.” The most common fear for new folks is that they are walking into a room where everyone already knows the “rules of the road.” Come to the Sampler to make some new friends while you try new things in a non threatening environment designed specifically to introduce people to public play to common “rules of the road” in a way that encourages questions and consent. Join us for KinkyCon’s FREE BDSM Sampler Friday night 7:00-9:00 in the Conference Center -- right before Friday night’s play party. So what happens at the Sampler? Small groups will meet for a short and light-hearted discussion on how to meet people at a public play event and cover some basic etiquette so everyone knows how to be a non-interfering spectator or participant. After the intro, you are encouraged to explore the Sampler at your own pace. The event is set up to let you ask questions, watch, and even try things like spanking, bondage, etc. regardless of your kink orientation (top, bottom, switch...). The purpose of the Sampler is for you to get the chance to learn more about yourself and BDSM in a non threatening environment. What a great way to kick off a fabulous weekend! Attendees and Sampler volunteers come from a diverse cross section of the community; all orientations, genders, and identities are welcome and encouraged to participate. No need to bring a partner; Feel free to come alone, bring a friend or bring a bunch of friends.
Nighttime Photo Lounge Friday 10:30pm-midnight in Rose Solarium Saturday 10:15pm - Sunday 1:00am in Rose Solarium Run by the talented StraightShooter30: Photographing people and the things they do has been a lifelong passion and sometimes career. Then he discovered the kink world! Oh such lovely, intense props and expressions! It’s only natural that Glamor and kink be combined. Pretty, intense, human form, sometimes a bit dark, and a great way to learn from others at play! Available for limited select times at KinkyCon to capture your kink side – couples and groups welcome. Think of it as the kinky prom phots you wish you could have done… http://sweetvisionphotography.com/portfolio -9- Friday Night Erotic Art Show Friday 7:00-10:00pm in the Hotel Breakfast Area
We have so many talented artists in our community who rarely get to display their erotic work in a gallery atmosphere. At the KinkyCon Art Show, they have opportunity to show off their talent. Be sure to see the amazing works that your fellow kinksters have on display, and maybe even for sale! Be sure to join us in the main lobby of the hotel, behind the black curtains, from 7-10pm on Friday, for KinkyCon’s Erotic Art Show.
About our Artists... fiery-pixie I’m a self taught abstract artist. I found my passion for art early on in life as an external expression, and outlet for my emotions and feelings. Over the years I have experimented with other mediums, but I’ve always returned back to acrylics. For me, acrylics offer a bolder outlook in my paintings. They offer a bolder release of emotion. I paint for me, for not everyone can look at my paintings and feel what I’m trying to get out, and that is ok. This is why I love abstract art, because everyone has a different opinion. I wish I had more time for my passion, for I feel as I continue my journey in life and in kink, my talent will continue to grow as I do.
Gruntfin I am an amateur photographer based out of the Seacoast area of NH. I’ve been working with models for over 20 years and love shooting outdoor nudes with a dark/sinister tone. I do shoots of my own design plus am available for hire. More information about myself and examples of my work can be found at: www.lloydstudios.net http://fetlife.com/users/195057 gruntfin.tumblr.com
Jenni Thomas An artistic soul who has been creating for as long as she can remember. However painting has become a more recent medium of expression. She has been learning the skill of rope bondage for the past three years, and decided to take that art form to canvas as well. Everything she paints is free hand on canvas with acrylic.
-10- LilyLew LilyLew is a self-taught artist who received a passive education while modeling for artists when she could have finished college. She paints in oils and is currently combining technology (her cell phone) with her kink. “Painting selfies and scenes from my bedroom has been an erotic romp into figurative work. I get to top my partner again when I document this part of our life and explore being a voyeur and exhibitionist.” She is on a mission to portray the FemDom/sub relationship in a dynamic positive light. pqwinny pqwinny’s art interest began with black and white photography, when film was still a thing. During the late 80’s, she was accepted into a juried artist’s co-op and produced images from her home darkroom for sale there. The images in this show reflect her ongoing interest in black and white media and the interplay of positive and negative space. These works are part of a series of explorations depicting her affection for the curves of the female form. Blissfully residing in the woods of central New Hampshire, she indulges her varied creative interests via stained glass, fiber arts and gardening.
StraightShooter30 http://sweetvisionphotography.com/portfolio Drawing upon a background in photojournalism and glamour, StraightShooter30 has discovered the kink and fetish world to capture things people do in this lifestyle! A combination of posing and just letting people play in a scene with the proper lighting can create killer images. Some are being displayed at the Friday night Art Show. Others will be captured when you come for ‘Kinky Prom Pics’ during the Saturday Night Party!
-11- Presenter Bios
AdelineKindred - Adeline is a gender fluid, switchy, pansexual Eagle Scout with a passion for safety, responsibility, knots, and naughtiness. In college, Addy started an unofficial club of kinky folks focused on education and exploration, and he has been an educator ever since. Each class taught by this self- proclaimed princess of dad jokes is an opportunity to learn new skills, delve into new ideas, and enjoy yourself while doing so.
Boomer - Boomer is a dominant sadist with above average hand eye coordination, a passion for single tail whips, intense SM and the D/s dynamic. He has been active in the BDSM scene since 1997, and has led workshops and presentations across the country, including at Southeast Leather Fest, The Boston Fetish Flea, Atlanta S/M Solidarity, Augusta Iron Rose, Hudson Valley D/s, CAPEX, Frolicon, and KinkFest Portland.
Bort - Bort has been exploring in the public scene for almost 10 years. He values education in the scene highly, traveling, learning, volunteering, leading and teaching in the community. He has developed an immense passion for leather, leather care and leather history. Bort picked up boot blacking shortly after joining the scene and hasn’t let up yet. He has worked the stands at a number of events across the country and worked with and learned from both novices to pros.
Bosch - Bosch has been tying people up for over a decade now. Sometimes making it look pretty, sometimes making it hurt, but always enjoying himself in the process. In his vanilla life, he is a music teacher, a web designer, a father, a very kind and generous guy. In his non-vanilla life he is still all those things, but is not afraid of showing his dominant, sadistic side to those who appreciate that sort of thing.
Danie - Danie is an out and proud queer switchy pervert from the DC area. For more than 17 years, she has been scratching her service itch by teaching, volunteering and working to build relationships within the Leather and Kink communities. Danie has presented a number of classes spreading the love of dressing for pleasure, spanking and other topics. She can also be found hostessing at Dungeon 101 at The Crucible and is very active in Black Rose and the DC area community.
Flitter Kitten - I have been in the lifestyle for 11 years and poly for 9. Every day I learn something new. I have many classes on poly, pet play as well as other kinds of play and on the sub dynamic. I love teaching. I love arts and crafts. I love being social. I am star wars geek and love to make beauty products.
-12- Giotto - Giotto has been in the public scene for 6 years and has played at home for more than 14. Six years ago he found a passion for rope and set out to master it. He has an obsession with making the finest quality bondage rope in the world. Giotto has a passion for teaching beginners. He prides himself on his ability to breakdown a tie or skill into small digestible parts and not leaving any student behind. He loves to see his students quickly progress and share what they learn with others.
-Iya- - -Iya- has been in the open kink scene for just over five years exploring her love of rope, impact, whips and erotic hypnosis privately and publicly. She has taught in a variety of settings on the topics of communication, bodywork and self-awareness for over 20 years and is delighted to bridge into the kink community. She has a passion for collaborative efforts from event planning for 3000 to co-topping a scene. Don’t let the friendly demeanor fool you - the sadism runs deep in this one.
Knot-too-Knight - Over 40 years of kink and just getting warmed up! Bondage, impact, sadistic and sensual torture all framed with Old School discipline and dominance are what make this kinky old bastard fun to have around. Sharing his broad range of twisted knowledge is one of his favorite things to do.
Lady Shimla - Lady Shimla has been in the lifestyle for over thirty years. She is an avid educator, vendor, developer and user of the violet wand who has authored four books on the subject, two of which are gender specific. The books: Basic Violet Wand and Advanced Violet wands, available on Amazon.com are part of a series and include a How-to DVD; for those who wish to learn in a more private setting or to continue the education available in the classes at home.
Lew Rubens - Lew Rubens’ life-long passion for bondage shows in the artistry of his work; best known within the BDSM community for his creative imagery and wild suspensions. He debuted in the public scene in 2002, launching BoundNDetermined.com. He later worked for Kink.com, eventually producing all Waterbondage. com content. Since then, he’s been busy producing video clips and sharing his bondage know-how via Lewbari Weekend intensives, earning international acclaim as a presenter/performer in North America, Europe and Australia. Learn more at LewRubens.com
Lord Percival - Lord Percival (Percy) has been active in the scene for more than four decades. Mostly known for his rope mastery, education is a particular passion of Percy’s. He is currently on the Board of NELA (New England Leather Alliance), as Director of Programming and Education.
-13- MJ - MJ is a queer, Femme identified Dominant who resides in a functioning poly household in the burbs of PA. This Femme doesn’t like to reveal her age, but MJ has been part of the leather community for 20 years and has had the pleasure of presenting or working for some great events. Her passions include her kiddos, etiquette, trans advocacy, being on the receiving end of consistent and anticipatory service, blood, making glass cocks and spending time with chosen family.
MzBugz-Priscilla - My name is MzBugz and I have been in the scene for nearly 2 1/2 years. I have gained my experience through my personal life experiences, lifestyle education and practice... lots of practice. I am a female identified hedonistic Top heavy (except when it comes to my life partner) switch. I am known by most as the lady with the crazy shoe collection...I can be seen just about everywhere with at least 5” to 7” high heels.
Natalie Prioness - Natalie / Prioness is a four year old trans women with a passion for gender, poly, pain, and all things kink. She has many years of experience as a bottom and has been playing in public for a while now. She knows a bit of rope and can be found poking sadists at munches and events in the greater Boston-ish area.
NaughtyEm - Em has moxie. She enjoys finding fresh, creative ways to bind, torture, and please. A rope enthusiast, she prefers sensual, intimate, and meaningful floorwork over flashy suspensions. Em is active in both local and national communities, including contributing to major rope conventions (NARIX), presenting at Bound in Boston/Wicked Women, greeting at B(oston) TNG Munch, and being a member of Hitchin’ Bitches Boston.
NauttiBoy - NauttiBoy is a new face with an old soul. He has been exploring kink for many years now, from bottom to Top (and a few places in between). He views every day as an opportunity to try or learn something new, and loves to share his knowledge and experience with whomever he comes in contact with. NauttiBoy has taught in the beauty industry as an International Platform Artist for over a decade, visiting countries all over the world. He now brings his art and talents to share with our community.
_Nymphetamine_ - _Nymphetamine_’s interests in bondage and kink were rekindled in 2010 by a mysterious sea captain, though she has been busting balls as far back as she can remember. Initially tying for both decorative and self-suspension purposes, _Nymphetamine_ now enjoys a wide variety of rope bondage for various CBT & genital, grappling and/or foot torturing good times. You can often find her hanging with her Hitchin Bitches Boston crew, or cooking up something delicious in her spare time. -14- Pandora - Pandora has been active in the kink and poly scenes since 2010. In 2012 she decided to put her passion for sex, sex toys and sexuality to good use; and opened Pandora’s Box. She sells luxury sex toys for bodies of all sorts, as well as handcrafted BDSM gear made by herself and her amazing partners.
Ramirez - Lord Ramirez has over 20 years experience in BDSM. In addition to being a BDSM educator, he is also a fetish performer in Goth and Fetish nightclubs. He has taught for groups including TIED, Tidewater Pride, Crimson Phoenix, CAPEX, CUFF, CoDe and Amatorius. Events include Black Phoenix’s Winter Solstice, APEX Summer Bash, The DC GRUE, The Winter Fetish Fleamarket, Frolicon, NDD/s Boot Camp, Charm City Fetish Fair, Primal Arts Festival, Rochester Kink Society’s Mega Bash, Beat Me in St Louis, and Floating World. He is also a founding member of two of his local groups, Crimson Phoenix, and Amatorius.
_Renegade - _Renegade first began his kink journey while living in California, where he was introduced to the wider world of kink through a flogging demo. He quickly discovered that Impact and Rope are his main kinks, and has spent multiple years mastering his skills. He has been active in the local community, and has facilitated/instructed at various events. He and his partner, Ali_Azalea bring to the table an immense amount of personal experiences and knowledge with respect to their kinks.
Samantha - Therapist, educator, sex nerd. Not necessarily in that order.
Sara Scalper - Sara Scalper is a delightfully genderfluid, queer, nonmonogamous lifestyle sadist who has been topping for over 14 years and has been involved in the public BDSM scene for 12 years. They have taught for NELA’s Fetish Fair Flea, Bound In Boston, Wicked Women, Boston Invasions at the Society, Trans Spectrum Kinksters, Paingasms at the Society, MOB, and Boston TNG in the past. Their co-presenter is their lovely life partner and collared submissive, AJ.
Skyla - Skyla is a sassy, fem, sadistic mermaid who has been living the poly life for 4 years. She is in an ethically non-monogamous marriage and has a long distance relationship with her submissive. Skyla enjoys volunteering for the kink community through Dark Odyssey. Her main BDSM interests include CBT, D/s, making boys suffer and bondage. In her free time she enjoys reading, writing and swimming.
-15- Tara - Tara has been in the scene for over 15 years and has been open to all of it. She entered into the lifestyle as a slave and progressed through that empowerment to become a toppish-type. She entertains herself with Latex, Bondage, Rough Body Play, Mummification, Blood Play, Impact Play, Trampling; the list goes on. She finds herself learning about any and all of the activities of our lifestyle. She’s a health and fitness buff, a dog mom, a geekgirl and much more in her free time!
Thista Minai - Thista Minai is a priestess, Ordeal facilitator, and gleeful sadist. She has fifteen years of experience with designing and conducting rituals, performing various types of energy work, and teaching workshops on a wide variety of topics, including sacred sexuality, the Ordeal path, catharsis, and needle play.
-16- Vendors Don’t forget to bring your Bingo card with you to the vending areas. Get your card signed by ALL of the vendors, and enter to win some amazing prizes! Prizes graciously donated by your 2016 KinkyCon vendors. Prize drawings will be held Sunday during lunch in Crown Court. Must be present to win.
Agreeable Agony http://www.agreeableagony.com Toys for pleasure, and toys for pain. Agreeable Agony is a collective of crafters/artisans and kinksters from the east coast who make beautiful handmade floggers, unique impact toys, candles, claws, pretty colored hemp and MFP bondage rope, and have a passion for sex education! Come check us out, we have demo bottoms and demo tops available for the curious!
Damsel in Defense http://www.mydamselpro.net/SamMillett Damsel In Defense offers less lethal options to protect yourself. It’s my job to Equip, Empower, and Educate you on your options for safety. Stun guns, pepper spray, travel tools and personal alarms are a few of our products. Whether you’re at home or on the go, use Striking Distance, Hot Lil’ Hand, or Sock It To Me to deter or defend yourself against attackers. I have affordable and adorable gear for you. deGiotto Rope http://www.degiottorope.com deGiotto Rope specializes in making the finest quality natural fiber bondage rope in the world. We start with the highest quality hemp, jute, and bamboo-silk yarns and hand lay them into rope. All of our yarn is dyed before we make rope to ensure that the color goes all the way through. We call it ‘color to the bone.’ We strive to meet all of our client’s needs and as such carry a variety of rigging accessories, rope care materials, educational materials, and apparel. Visit www.degiottorope.com.
Dominance Loving Leather http://swtchr2.biz Original Evil Sticks, and quality leather goods.
EF Leathercraft/EF Whips http://www.efleathercraft.com/ - http://www.kangaroowhips.com/ Hand-crafted kangaroo and nylon whips, floggers, cuffs and other custom leather products. -17- KACIMA KACIMA is a kinky collective that makes custom toys and equipment. We work with a variety of craftsmen to bring you the best at affordable prices.
Knotty Designs http://www.knottydesignshop.com Knotty Designs hand makes custom paracord products for all your knotty lifestyles from kink to survival, geeky to fashion. Floggers and whips, cuffs and collars, leashes for all your pets, geeky creations and creatures galore; there’s something for everyone.
Leather By Danny http://www.leatherbydanny.com High quality leather bondage gear.
Mattz Battz Erotic goods from exotic woods! Returning this year will be the very popular FoolzBattz and new this year FoolzSpoonz.
Mockingbird Lane Wire http:// www.mockingbirdlanewire.etsy.com Discreet day wear, fine jewelry, slave collars, and collar alternatives. Wear your collar from the bedroom to the boardroom and everywhere in between. You and your Dominant are the only ones who will know the meaning of your special jewelry. Ideal for public vanilla weddings AND private collaring ceremonies.
Motives Cosmetics http://www.motivescosmetics.com/gervais Custom Blend cosmetics are made just for you! Makeovers and custom products will be available at the event, and high quality prepackaged cosmetics will also be available to order.
Needleplay Design http://www.needleplaydesign.com We are unique kinky custom embroiderers who do personalized T-shirts, tanks, hats, towels, blankets, leather bags and various other goods. At vending events, we bring our machines to do on the spot personalization!
Pandora’s Box http://pandorasbox.buzz Luxury sex toys for all bodies. Plus hand made BDSM gear and accessories.
-18- PD Kilts http://pdkilts.com Mens and womens modern kilts and other stuff.
Phoenix Latex http://phoenixlatex.com Rise to the Occasion Focused on creating unique, beautiful, quality latex clothing for everyone. Founded upon the belief that latex can look beautiful on all figures,we overcome the stereotype that latex looks best only on fashion models. As an added fun, my booth babe this year does custom glass and ceramic etching and logo-ing! She can make you a custom glass or a Custom Latex patch to add to your outfit!
SteelBones http://www.steelbones.com Steelbones brings hundreds and hundreds of high quality steelboned corsets to every event that we attend. Not only will you come away with dangerous curves, but with lots of instant gratification too.
Sunspot Designs http://sunspotdesigns.com Gothic, fantasy, and neo-Victorian jewelry and gifts.
The Dragon’s Design Custom creations in leather, vegan friendly PVC, and colorful chains. Belts, bracelets, earrings and accessories. Chokers and collars. Corsets and waist cinchers. Chain dresses, skirts and tops. Armor and armor pieces. Artisan on site to create or modify your own creations and fantasies.
The Shoe Guy http://theshoeguy.com I have the largest selection of Sexy fetish shoes, boots from size 5 to 14. I also have awesome accessories to go with your fetish footwear. You will see unique styles and get great service.
TotemX Creations http://www.totemx.com TotemX is the home of the Claw Paw, the best sensation toy you can fit in your pocket. The Paw is made with real rabbit fur over the palm and fingers for gentle stimulation. Metal points to tickle, titillate and torment grace each fingertip. Violet wand modification is an optional extra as well, for those desiring a more shocking experience...
-19- Untamed Undies http://www.squareup.com/store/untamed-undies Untamed Undies creates geeky and feminist undies pasties and impact play toys for folks across the gender spectrum.
Vicious Whips http://etsy.com/shop/viciouswhips We are known for our shot loaded bull whips and snake whips. Come check out our newest line of nylon signal whips! All of our toys are evenly weighted and balanced for great control and precision; with fully customizable colors and patterns.
Violet Wand Store http://www.violetwandstore.com Specializing in high quality, reasonably priced items. We offer traditional and solid state Violet Wand Kits, a large selection of wand accessories, conductive cupping kit conductive rope and carbon fiber canes. A unique selection of paddles, canes, and leather items. Also Medical Play items, TENS/EMS units and accessories. Finally, we’re believers in education; we carry a selection of books and DVDs to help you enhance or explore a new skill!
Wicked Woodshop https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWickedWoodshop Wicked Woodshop makes unique collectible 3D hardwood paddles, that leave a lasting impression.
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-25- Friday
Registration Open in the 6:00pm Conference Center Lobby Conference Center Crown Camelot Marquis Court Court
7:00 - 8:30 KinkyCon Sampler 7:00-9:00pm
8:45 - 10:15
Friday Night Play Party 9:00pm-12:00am 10:30 - 12:00
Friday Night Scavenger Hunt
As part of our Friday night activities, KinkyCon will be holding a Scavenger Hunt. You’ll have to be on the lookout for clues that will lead you to the information you’ll need to complete the hunt. If you get them all correct, you’ll be entered into the drawing for two FREE admissions to KinkyCon XI.
You will be given a Scavenger Hunt card when you check in at registration, and it must be turned in before the end of the Friday Night Play Party. We will have a box to drop them in at the registration desk in the Conference Center.
-26- Schedule
Hotel Rose Granite Woodside Solarium
Singles Meet & Greet Hypno Lounge (SIG) (SIG) HypnoStory WhiskeyGirl1805
Female-led Bootblacking Basics Relationships (SIG) Bort LilyLew
Pet Play & Littles Lounge (SIG) Photo Lounge Flitter Kitten & StraightShooter30 Violethazard
The Erotic Art Show will be held in the Breakfast area near the hotel lobby from 7:00 to 10:00pm.
The GOT ART? SIG will be held in the Breakfast area from 7:00 to 8:30pm.
-27- Saturday Registration Open in the 8:00am Conference Center Lobby Camelot Marquis Crown Court Court
Flameless Wax Rhythmic Caning Rope Bondage 9:00 - 10:30 Play Carl & lisa Fundamentals MzBugz - Priscilla Giotto
An Introduction Single Tail 101 - Creative Chair 10:45 - 12:15 to Needle Play Single Tail Basics Bondage Thista Minai Boomer NaughtyEm
CBT - Cock and The Bullwhip 12:20 - 1:20 Rope Corsets Ball Titillation Lounge Lunch Bosch _Nymphetamine_ Domino Finding Polyamory Panel: Having Fun with Your Edge - From Curious 1:30 - 3:00 Needles Consensual/Non- About to Into Thista Minai Consent Play Skyla Boomer Sensual Steel: Connective Rope The Art of Erotic Erotic Spanking 3:15 - 4:45 Bondage Knifeplay AdelineKindred NaughtyEm NauttiBoy Healthy Conflict Resolution: From Florentine Rope Suspension 5:00 - 6:30 Curious About to Flogging Fundamentals Into Ramirez Giotto Skyla Pallet Wrap Suspension Demo 6:45 - 8:15 Lew Rubens
8:30 - 10:00 Saturday Night Play Party 10:15 - 11:45 8:00pm - 1:00am
12:00 - 1:00
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Rose Solarium Woodside Granite
Developing Compersion Bee Dee Ess Em - A and Kindness in Multi- Flogging Techniques Kink 101 faceted Relationships _Renegade Natalie Prioness -Iya- Safewords Won’t Save Us: Addressing Abuse Making a Skill a Scene Pressure Points and Partner Violence in Ramirez Lord Percival the Scene Samantha
Being the Mama Bear MJ
Everything You Ever Bandanna Play and Wanted to Know About Pet Play 101 Bondage - The Back Negotiation, Ever! Flitter Kitten Pocket Play Bag Sara Scalper Giotto
Sounds: When Fucking Asymetric Floor Work, Goes Beyond a 3 Hole Intro to Hypnokink or “Hitch & Go” Concept Lord Percival Bosch MJ Taking it from the Strap Ons and You’re a Sadist and It’s Bottom: Tools, Tips, Harnesses: Have Some Okay and Skills for Better Fucking Fun! Sara Scalper Bottoming Pandora Danie
Be Dirty, Get Dirty, Intersections of Gender Secret Wearable Rope Don’t Stay Dirty and Kink Bosch Bort Natalie Prioness
Protocols: They Are Front Hole Fisting EVERYWHERE, but Basic Violet Wands MJ What Are They? Lady Shimla NauttiBoy
Photo Lounge StraightShooter30
-29- Sunday Registration Open in the 9:00 Conference Center Lobby Camelot Marquis Crown Court Court Wielding Steel: An Advanced The D/s of Bamboo and 10:00 - 11:30 Knifeplay Argentine Tango Rope Fusion Experience Ramirez Knot-too-Knight NauttiBoy Hojojutsu: Evil, Blood Painting: Nasty, Harsh Rough Body The Other Pretty 11:45 - 1:15 Rope, Modified Play Needles for the Bedroom Giotto Thista Minai Lord Percival Announcement 1:20 - 2:20 of Vendor Bingo Lunch Winners
Single Tail 201 - Caning: From The Yawara Harnessing the the Sensual to 2:30 - 4:00 Ramirez Power the Sadistic Boomer Lord Percival
Letting Out Intermediate Making it Pretty 4:15 - 5:45 Your Dom Side Suspension Bosch AdelineKindred Giotto
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Rose Solarium Woodside Granite
Sadistic Massage: Advanced Violet All About Head It’s Good for You! Wands MzBugz - Priscilla -Iya- Lady Shimla
Kink and Trauma Electrical Play in Under Wraps Roundtable SM - Making a Good Tara Samantha Friend Scream Boomer
From the Sensual to the Sadistic: Pre-Flight 101, Calibration = Good Playing with Feet Rigging Safety for Scenes for Every MzBugz - Priscilla Everyone Body Knot-too-Knight Sara Scalper
Spanking, the Kinky Wicked Edge Creepers of Fetlife Gateway Drug Tara Skyla Danie
-31- SIGs and Lounges
The Bullwhip Lounge Hosted by: Domino Saturday 12:20-1:20pm - Crown Court Bring your short single tails, 5’ or less, for hands-on instruction in the safe use of your whip. If you already know the fundamentals, come and practice, or just get some tips. If you’ve never cracked a whip we can teach you the basics in just a few minutes, and then show you how to build on them. Don’t have your own whip yet? Come to the Bullwhip Lounge anyway, we have a few extras.
Female-led Relationships (SIG) Hosted by: LilyLew Friday 8:45-10:15pm - Rose Solarium Woman-on-top, Woman as Top, Mistress, Goddess, Priestess or Prime Minister. Inviting the Dommes of a D/s dynamic and the subs who serve and adore them. Share your terms, definitions and dynamic.
GOT ART? (SIG) Hosted by: LilyLew Friday 7:00-8:30pm - Hotel Breakfast Area Does your kink inspire your art or is it the other way around ? A mixed- media gathering. Come talk about what turns you on and inspires you. Artists & art lovers invited to explore our Kink community.
Hypno Lounge (SIG) Hosted by: Hypnostory Friday 7:00-8:30pm - Rose Solarium Hypnosis play and talk.
Pet Play and Little Lounge (SIG) Hosted by: Flitter Kitten & Violethazard Friday 10:30pm-midnight - Granite A pet play and littles event. Allowing time to just play and interact.
Photo Lounge Hosted by: StraightShooter30 Friday 10:30pm-midnight - Rose Solarium Saturday 10:15pm-Sunday 1:00am - Rose Solarium Available for limited select times at KinkyCon to capture your kink side – couples and groups welcome. Think of it as the kinky prom phots you wish you could have done…
-32- Singles Meet and Greet (SIG) Hosted by: WhiskeyGirl1805 Friday 7:00-9:00pm - Granite Okay, not all night…but WhiskeyGirl1805 wants you to join her from 7-9 to meet other single attendees. Maybe you showed up alone and are looking for someone to play with….. Maybe you and your partner are looking for a third…. Maybe you want a top or bottom for a Saturday class... Maybe you just want to make a new friend to chat, learn from and share with… Maybe you are looking for the love of your life….. Whatever you seek, come to the Singles Meet and Greet and maybe, just maybe, you will find it. No worries if you are shy or uncomfortable walking in the door alone… WhiskeyGirl isn’t shy and will help break the ice and introduce you to other kinksters.
Class Descriptions Advanced Violet Wand Presented by: Lady Shimla Sunday 10:00-11:30am - Granite Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On Advanced violet wand class may include the following topics: a brief overview of the safety necessary for the violet wand, using the violet wand along with conductive rope and Shibari techniques, which provides a way to bring predicament bondage into the play, use of the violet wand for temporary branding, and fire play. Fire play with violet wand is an interesting way to bring fire play into venues where traditional fire play is not allowed. Fire play with the violet wand can be both relaxing and sadistic. The advanced class also covers skin care and after care for that type of play.
All About Head Presented by: MzBugz - Priscilla Sunday 10:00-11:30am - Woodside Track: Other - Audience: Advanced - Class Type: Hands On So much of our play in the lifestyle has to do with impacting the body from the thighs to the breast...what about the neck and the head? This class will focus on the sensations and the pleasure that can be derived by “playing with the head.” From sensual touch to safe impact. The class will incorporate things in your play bag as well as items you may not ever think to place there.
-33- An Introduction to Needle Play Presented by: Thista Minai Saturday 10:45am-12:15pm - Marquis Track: Other - Audience: Beginner - Class Type: Demonstration Are you intrigued by needle play, but not sure where to start? Do you find needles a bit intimidating, and want information to help you feel more comfortable? In this 101 class, we’ll discuss some of the dreadful delights and sexy scenes needles can offer. Then we’ll learn how to prepare, play, and clean up safely, and we’ll cover the basics of placing and removing needles.
Asymmetric Floor Work, or “Hitch & Go” Presented by: Bosch Saturday 3:15-4:45pm - Granite Track: Rope - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On In most rope work, the resulting ties are pretty much symetrical, if you do something to one side, you repeat on the other side. In most rope work, you pretty much know where you are going and, for the most part, know what the tie will look like before you tie it. They are the ties you practice and are a part of your “rope arsenal.” This class uses none of that. This class is about improvisation. We will start with the rope secured in different places and then see where it takes us. Participants will be invited to tie wrists, arms, torsos, legs, and ankles to each other in creative ways using two simple hitches, the munter hitch and the cow hitch. Participants will be invited to pick a direction and see where the rope goes and where you and your rope bottom take it. 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 and not work, rope tension, anchoring, reversing direction, etc. Bring to class: 2-3 ropes 20-30+ feet in length.
Bamboo and Rope Fusion Presented by: Knot-too-Knight Sunday 10:00-11:30am - Camelot Court Track: Rope - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On A classic component of Japanese style bondage, bamboo is not just for looks. This class will explore and teach the many ways that bamboo can be incorporated into rope scenes. Learn the types of lashings that securely bind the bottom to the bamboo, explore how to use the mechanical advantage of bamboo and rope together to easily move and torture your bottom. See tips and tricks of how to use bamboo safely for anything from floor work to predicaments and suspensions. Students will be provided the necessary bamboo. Bring to class: Rope: medium and long lengths, at least 2 of each.
-34- Bandanna Play and Bondage - The Back Pocket Play Bag Presented by - Giotto Saturday 1:30-3:00pm - Granite Track: Impact - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands on Giotto will show a variety of uses for bandannas: decoration, restraint, and impact toy including blindfold, gag, cuffs, bra, panties, collar and lead, flogger, and single tail. This class is not for the faint of heart. Bandannas are one of the most vicious toys in Giotto’s bag. This is a hands on class. Giotto has a large collection of bandannas to loan or students can bring their own. Basic Violet Wands Presented by: Lady Shimla Saturday - 8:30-10:00pm - Granite Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On A brief overview of the history, discussion of safety and health issues, an introduction of techniques and the comparison between older violet wand technologies and techniques, and the more modern ones in use today. This class also presents an opportunity for participants to experience the sensations of the violet wand, including direct and indirect contact. This is a hands-on as well a, discussion-based class. A two and a half page handout is offered to all attendees, this handout contains information on basic safety as well as a list of common FAQ’s. Be Dirty, Get Dirty, Don’t Stay Dirty Presented by: Bort Saturday 6:45-8:15pm - Woodside Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture Sharing our talents in a scene with one another is great. Sharing those leftover dirty parts of our toys from our last play session? Yeah, not so great! Whether it’s in your closet or your toy bag, we all have something that we shouldn’t shove into the washer and dryer. Before you dip you cuffs boiling water or try to autoclave your evil sticks, perhaps we should talk. Leather, Latex, Rubber and more - We’ll talk about how each of these is different, the challenges each one presents, and how best to handle each one. Bee Dee Ess Em - A Kink 101 Presented by: Natalie Prioness Saturday 9:00-10:30am - Rose Solarium Track: Other - Audience: Beginner - Class Type: Performance Lecture Are you new to the kink scene? Do you wonder what’s out there? Are you not even sure what the “scene” is? Or maybe you’ve been around the block and want to get your fundamentals nice and solid. Then this is the class for you. Expect thorough instruction on the ins an outs of living beyond the vanilla world. Attendence will be taken and tardy students will recieve demerits. - Headmistress Prioness Bring to class: A No. 2 pencil -35- Being the Mama Bear Presented by: MJ Saturday 12:20-1:20pm - Rose Solarium Track: Interpersonal - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture As the Matriarch of her leather family, age play Mommy to a special little boy and the bloodborne mother of two, there is one topic MJ knows a lot about, and that is being a Mom. This class is an invitation to all the people whose kink crosses the lines into our maternal role. How do we cope with the conversion? Where do we separate our vanilla lives from our link lives when they sometimes have the same qualities? This is not just for age players but for anyone who takes a matriarchal role in more than one aspect of their life.
Blood Painting: The Other Pretty Needles Presented by: Thista Minai Sunday 11:45am-1:15pm - Marquis Track: Other - Audience: Advanced - Class Type: Demonstration Do you love the idea of aesthetically pleasing needle scenes, but struggle with creating perfect designs in steel? Do you want to create something beautiful without using a ton of needles? Do you just really love blood? Come learn how blood painting uses impact and palette knives to give you a new way to make stunning art with your needle scenes.
Bootblacking Basics Presented by: Bort Friday 8:45-10:15pm - Woodside Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture Caring for our boots is paramount to honoring the traditions of the leather lifestyle and honoring the respect we have for ourselves. Caring for our boots correctly will help make them last, hopefully forever. Some people care for boots and leather in service, some do as part of their rituals and others find it erotic and passionate. No matter why you are looking to care for boots, first you have to learn how. Come learn how to get started identifying, cleaning and caring for the leather and other parts of your boots. Learn about the differences in the leather, the products we use on them, and why. Bring some boots along and ask questions.
Caning: From the Sensual to the Sadistic Presented by: Lord Percival Sunday 2:30-4:00pm - Camelot Court Track: Impact - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On Canes can bring up all kinds of images, from the harsh and brutal, as is done in Singapore for littering, to the schoolroom punishment, or Mama reaching for that peach switch hanging by the back door. They can come in all shapes and sizes, made of all sorts of materials. We will be looking at a variety of canes and how to use them to the best effect, why it can be used as a focus to bring one’s awareness to the present moment, how -36- to use it to induce a trance-like state, and as a means of connection. Bring to class: Your favorite cane CBT - Cock and Ball Titillation Presented by: _Nymphetamine_ Saturday 12:20-1:20pm - Marquis Track: Impact - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On Tap, tug and torment those boy bits! We’ll learn more about how to tie up the twig and bind his berries. This class is definitely hands-on as we explore impact and implements, uncovering everyday pervertables, options for restraint and weight, and a few safety precautions thrown in for good measure. If we have time, we will address modifying ties for other genital configurations, or maybe a demo at the end. Class participation is highly encouraged, as is bringing a partner. However, there will be an opportunity to pair up before beginning of class. Bring to class: Small diameter rope, twine or paracord, and genitals! Connective Rope Bondage Presented by: NaughtyEm Saturday 3:15-4:45pm - Camelot Court Track: Rope - Audience: Advanced Beginner- Class Type: Hands On Many classes cover the technical skills required to be a successful rope top and/or bottom. Em’s class on connective rope bondage instead, focuses on adding emotional intimacy to a scene. A predominantly hands-on class, Em will share various ways to enhance the bond between top and bottom. From focusing on physical contact to using your rope as a communication tool, this class will offer a number of techniques to enhance the mood of your rope scenes. Em will also cover a variety of non-verbal communication methods (breath, posture, proximity) and offer suggestions for negotiation topics to help ensure an emotionally fulfilling scene for both partners. Bring to class: Rope, cutting tool, and a partner you are familiar with. Creative Chair Bondage Presented by: NaughtyEm Saturday 10:45am-12:15pm - Camelot Court Track: Rope - Audience: Intermediate - Class Type: Hands On Few people have suspension rigs; everyone has a chair. Em wants to empower her students to reconsider the chair as the dynamic and novel bondage device that it truly is. Floorwork can get stale but the addition of a simple piece of household furniture, coupled with familiar ties and techniques, can add a new level of fun to your play. Chairs provide a rigid structure not often found in floorwork, allowing for new opportunities to immobilize and expose your bottom. Em will share modifications to make chair bondage accessible regardless of either partner’s flexibility or mobility concerns. Bring to class: Multiple lengths of natural fiber rope, and a creative mind. -37- Creepers of Fetlife Presented by: Skyla Sunday 4:15-5:45pm - Woodside Track: Interpersonal - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture On Fetlife, Ok Cupid and various other social networking sites, creepers are a commonality. They send graphic and unsolicited messages, they don’t read profiles, and they make inappropriate assumptions. Many of us can agree on this. However, what about the well-intended folks that might be slightly socially awkward, shy, or otherwise unsure how to not come off as the dreaded “creepy” person. We will investigate questions such as: “how do I get invited to play parties and keep getting invited back?” And “Why do “nice” messages sometimes go unanswered?” During this session, attendees will learn appropriate and respectful ways of approaching, negotiating and interacting with fellow kinksters. We will refine our current techniques while having a good laugh over some of the missteps we’ve all made. In addition, we will practice drafting messages that may get a positive response and appropriate munch/non-play party event behavior and how to guide new attendees or yourself into this direction. Bring to class: A Sense of humor & a dash of humility
The D/s of Argentine Tango Presented by: Ramirez Sunday 10:00-11:30am - Crown Court Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On This workshop will discuss the pitfalls and strengths of D/s relationships though Argentine Tango. Dance is often very helpful in teaching and establishing nonverbal communication and connection. The class will focus on teaching and interpreting nonverbal commands and connections within a D/s context. The class uses dance to show the man’s role in the tango as the top/lead and that of the woman’s role in the dance as the bottom/follower. Of course, if the parties so desire, they can reverse the roles. Due to the nature of the class, you will need a partner to participate. This class is not gender/or role specific, but each partnership will have to decide who will be top or bottom for the class. Bring to class: A partner
Developing Compersion and Kindness in Multi-faceted Relationships Presented by: -Iya- Saturday 9:00-10:30am - Woodside Track: Interpersonal - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Discussion Compersion is a positive emotional response to a loved one’s other relationship(s). Often described as the opposite of jealousy, it is not often our first (or second or third) response when our partner(s) begin new relationships, but it can be developed and cultivated. In this workshop, a traditional Buddhist meditation called the -38- Metta Bhavana will form the basis for our practice of developing kindness towards ourselves, our partner(s), and those for whom we interact in our multi-faceted lives. Participants need not be in a current relationship, everyone is welcome to attend. Buddhist principles will be discussed in relation to the meditation and concepts, but one does not need to be a Buddhist to practice this.
Electrical Play in SM - Making a Good Friend Scream Presented by: Boomer Sunday 11:45am-1:15pm - Granite Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration Electrical play is often one of the first things on a person’s hard limit list. I can understand why. We associate it with intense torture scenes in movies or real-life memories of being shocked by a household appliance. It has an indefinable ability to make us scream in agony. Not only is electrical play scary, it can seem complicated. Some fairly complex devices are involved. Pushing a button or twisting a knob can seem far removed from the forceful physical action usually associated with SM scenes. It is about manipulating human physiology in a fairly intricate manner to produce pain. Understanding how electricity works and how it affects the body will allow you to apply it to your SM play in more diverse and creative ways and create more intense levels of pain. Gee, why would a sadist want to use it? This workshop will be about using electricity for intense SM. It will be about making it hurt. It will include: A demonstration scene; Brief discussion of some simple concepts of electricity and their relation to SM play; Discussion and demonstration of: Common and not so common electrical gadgetry, Making a simple human circuit, Making more complex human circuits, A few easy ways to make it hurt more, and Simple but important ways to be safe.
Erotic Spanking Presented by: AdelineKindred Saturday 3:15-4:45pm - Crown Court Track: Impact - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration For thousands of years, and perhaps longer, spanking has been a part of human history. It transcends kink, finding itself in movies and vanilla bedrooms. Spanking has even been written about in cosmo, although that’s no shocker. It has been proven to increase blood flow to the buttocks and by proxy the genitals, heightening arousal. It is arguably, the best way to have an intimate connection of flesh on flesh in the S&M world. This class will open up the world of spanking to you, teach you to conquer the moon and the mind. It will focus on the bare handed beating of the buttocks, without forgetting the brain and the body as tools for a bewildering time. Count with me, and enjoy.
-39- Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Negotiation, Ever! Presented by: Sara Scalper Saturday 1:30-3:00pm - Rose Solarium Track: Interpersonal - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture Want to create an amazing scene or a lasting BDSM relationship and don’t know where to start? Communication is key, and the most important form of communication that should be occurring during the early stages of forming any connection is negotiating what each party wants from the interaction/relationship. Sara Scalper (with assistance from their lovely partner, AJ) will show you how to negotiate for a variety of types of scenes (basic SM, physical edge play, D/s, emotional edge play, etc.) as well as regarding the protocols and minutiae of a potential D/s relationship. Whether you’re an old pro or are just dipping your toe into the kink scene, join this class and learn some new ways of communicating your scene and relationship needs!
Finding Your Edge - Consensual/Non-Consent Play Presented by: Boomer Saturday 1:30-3:00pm - Crown Court Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration C/NC play is an intense play style in which consent is given at the start of the scene, but continuous consent is not required during the scene. Acceptance is expected and sought when the scene is complete. Consent, Non-consent, Acceptance. At least this is the simple explanation. What happens before, during and after a scene can be complex. I hope to share information and techniques based on my experience and knowledge that will make you comfortable exploring this type of play. We will talk about some aspects of C/NC play that we have found useful to understand. It will be a workshop from both the tops and the bottoms viewpoint. Among these are: Defining what C/NC play is and is not, Discussion of types of activities in C/NC play, The need for and methods to establish and maintain trust, Physical, emotional and psychological reactions that may be encountered in C/NC play, and The shared responsibility of both partners in C/NC play. The presentation will have a demonstration of a C/NC scene. It will be a real interaction between my play partner and I. It is usually very intense, so please be prepared. It is not my intent to shock or upset but it is an intense subject and activity. We will finish with a specific question and answer period, although questions are encouraged throughout the presentation.
Flameless Wax Play Presented by: MzBugz - Priscilla Saturday 9:00-10:30am - Marquis Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration This class will focus on wax play that can be done without the use of flames. It will cover safety, types of wax(es), equipment and techniques -40- for applying wax to the body, and removal of wax. We will discuss ways people can make wax candles/molds for themselves, including dyes.
Flogging Techniques Presented by: _Renegade Saturday 9:00-10:30am - Granite Track: Impact - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On Are you new to flogging and want to learn proper techniques? Or maybe you have learned some basic flogging techniques and are curious to learn something more advanced. This will be an exciting hands-on class with lots of practice time. Floggers are a great impact tool that can be used for scenes that vary widely in intensity. They are also great for warming up a bottom before a scene that you would like to last longer and/or follow with other impact toys. In this class, we will discuss: Floggers as a sensation, Types of floggers, Communication & Safety, Finding your rhythm and body movement, and Various flogging techniques, including florentine flogging. This class will be hands on, and partnering up is highly recommended. Bring to class: Two floggers (matched pair, or close to the same size and weight) Florentine Flogging Presented by: Ramirez Saturday 5:00-6:30pm - Crown Court Track: Impact - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On This is an introductory class to Florentine flogging. We will be going over drills to learn basic movements and techniques with one flogger in each hand. We will cover synchronized and split time, forward and reverse spins, as well as throwing on vertical, horizontal and diagonal planes. This class is geared for the newcomer to Florentine style. As this is a technique and practice class, it is recommended that you bring a pair of matched floggers with you, or two different floggers that are close to the same size and weight. Bring to class: Two floggers (matched pair, or close to the same size and weight) From the Sensual To the Sadistic: Calibration = Good Scenes For Every Body Presented by: Sara Scalper Sunday 2:30-4:00pm - Rose Solarium Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture What is calibration, you may ask? Well, the dictionary definition is “the act of checking or adjusting the accuracy of an instrument.” Applying this concept in a BDSM context in a scene, a top’s body (and their implements, an extension of their body) is the instrument. The top can adjust their movements, what implements they use, the intensity of their use, the patterns they are used in, etc. to become more “in -41- tune” with the bottom. This results in a more satisfying scene for all. Toppy folks will learn how to negotiate safely and thoroughly with bottoms, clearly read the communication signals that bottoms give off during a scene, and calibrate their actions resulting in longer and more satisfying scenes. Bottomy folks will learn what to look for when negotiating with a potential top as well as ways to communicate how they’re feeling during a scene in order to assist the top in calibration. Front Hole Fisting Presented by: MJ Saturday - 8:30-10:00pm - Rose Solarium Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On Have you wanted to use your fist for fucking? Do you want to get your hand inside a lover? Come to this beginner’s fisting class where we will cover basic geography of the area, lube, safe fisting practices, lube, warm up, more lube and finally entry. You get the picture...bring a partner if you want to try what you learn and don’t forget your lube!!
Having Fun With Needles Presented by: Thista Minai Saturday 1:30-3:00pm - Marquis Track: Other - Audience: Advanced Beginner - Class Type: Demonstration What makes a needle scene fun for both the bottom and the top? What types of fun do needles offer? Once you get the needles in, then what? Come learn how to create a needle scene that all participants will enjoy, from the very first poke to the very last pull. We’ll briefly review safety and setup, then cover placement, aesthetic options, manipulation, sensation, and removal.
Healthy Conflict Resolution: From Curious About to Into Presented by: Skyla Saturday 5:00-6:30pm - Marquis Track: Interpersonal - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture Conflict is a part of life, we see it at work, in the media, and within all of our relationships. For some, conflict makes their blood run cold. Social Media sites, such as Fetlife, have added an additional challenge to effective and healthy conflict resolution by allowing people to communicate without face-to-face interaction. We will ease some of our frustration and anxiety about conflict during this class by learning basic counseling techniques to show active listening, respect and appreciation during a conflict. We will learn about destructive communication practices and how you can work to rehab yourself and help others to do the same. Attendees will walk away with real life examples and potential solutions to common communication pitfalls that are sure to make navigating the waters of our vibrant community more accessible.
-42- Hojojutsu: Evil, Nasty, Harsh Rope, Modified for the Bedroom Presented by: Lord Percival Sunday 11:45am-1:15pm - Crown Court Track: Rope - Audience: Intermediate - Class Type: Hands On Hojojutsu is the opposite, in many ways, of the nice, happy rope arts that are taught and practiced by many rope artists. There are ways to make Hojo bedroom/play acceptable for those who don’t want to potentially damage their partners. Some knowledge of Hojo is useful to have, for this class. This is not a take-down class. Bring to class: Thin, nasty rope (coconut rope, paracord, 4mm or 3mm hemp), a partner preferred, pre-negotiated for the Hands-on section. Clothing: Comfortable to move in, or dungeon-wear
Intermediate Suspension Presented by: Giotto Sunday 4:15-5:45pm - Camelot Court Track: Rope - Audience: Intermediate - Class Type: Hands On You’ve gotten a suspension - or thirty - off the ground and nobody died; now you and your partner want to explore more floaty fun. Let’s take a step up from the basics and start building skills that will take you from simple up and down suspensions to rigging for play, art and sex. Class will cover: Considerations for suspending in various positions, many ways to lift into a suspension, how to attach anchor lines on a takate kote and other harnesses for face up face down and side suspensions, adjusting positions in midair, and the obligatory safety lecture. Bring to class: rope, suspension ring, carabiners, safety cuttersm ect. Intersections of Gender and Kink Presented by: Natalie Prioness Saturday 6:45-8:15pm - Granite Track: Interpersonal - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Discussion There are a lot of uninformed, and at times, silly questions people want to ask about gender, a *whole* lot. What better way to clear things up than by asking you, the audience, some silly questions? This class will cover the basics of gender, sex, and expression while posing tough questions like “Should I bring my flogger to the office?” and “Are you a top or a bottom?” Hopefully by theendof the class you’ll better understand what might be important to your partners, how gender can fit in your toy box with the floggers, and how get on to the fun parts without sticking your foot in your mouth. Intro to Hypnokink Presented by: Lord Percival Saturday 3:15-4:45pm - Woodside Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On Most of BDSM play is with the body - your tools are floggers, whips, impact toys, rope, your own body, and so on. Erotic Hypnosis -43- is playing with the mind - your tools are inductions, triggers, and illusions. Learn to enhance top and sub space, play beyond the possible, explore behavior modification and more. We will look at the whole path from negotiations through to aftercare, with all the ethical considerations. We will explore several possible scenarios, come, find out if this is for you. Please bring a totem or small object that has significance to you. All levels of participation welcome. Bring to class: A totem or small object that has significance to you. Clothing: Comfortable clothing that embodies who you are. Kink and Trauma Roundtable Presented by: Samantha Sunday 11:45am-1:15pm - Woodside Track: Interpersonal - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Discussion In this Roundtable discussion, Samantha brings her years of experience working with sexual assault and domestic violence survivors to this very important and delicate subject. This is designed to be a safe space where participants learn the basics of how trauma impacts survivors, and ask any burning questions they may have about the intersections of kink and trauma.
Letting out your Dom Side Presented by: AdelineKindred Sunday 4:15-5:45pm - Crown Court Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture The capacity for dominance exists in nearly everyone, diminish that number for those who have the desire to be dominant, and then still fewer do it well. If you have the desire, the capacity exists, take this opportunity to learn some of tools to do it well. Explore your capacity for dominance. You will be guided through a series of group exercises, partner playtime and confidence building activities. This class is designed for aspiring dominants, but is open to everyone. Prepare to build your repertoire of dominant techniques, and start a collection of the best mental toys you will ever have, ever need, and always use.
Making a Skill a Scene Presented by: Ramirez Saturday 10:45am-12:15pm - Rose Solarium Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture Yes - you can flog, or use a whip, or a cane. Maybe you’re great with needle play or fire play. These are skills that we can quickly pick up, but there is a difference between the use of the implement for a sensation experience, and making the use of a single skill a great scene. This becomes the difference between those who might be able to ‘use a flogger’ vs. those who ‘do a great flogging scene.’ All too often in the rush to become ‘competent,’ we lose sight of what separates the student from the master, the ability to create -44- art from the skill. In this class, Ramirez will explain how to take a single skill and turn it into a great scene. These concepts will diversify your nature and application of your skill with a single tool to create a lasting impression. In addition to this we will go over new ways to think about your approach and construct to a scene, as well as how to implement psychological aspects into your scene.
Making it Pretty Presented by: Bosch Sunday 4:15-5:45pm - Marquis Track: Rope - Audience: Intermediate - Class Type: Hands On There are many reasons to tie someone up: sex, control, restraints, suspension. This class is about simple techniques to make your rope work “pretty.” We will discuss how to be attentive to the way your rope and knots lay. We will discuss weaving, finishing, and some decorative knots. We incorporate the techniques we discuss into the Chest Harness but show how these techniques can be incorporated into to any tie. Class participants will be encouraged to develop their own artistic style to their rope work and exchange ideas. Bring to class: 2-3 ropes 20-30+ feet in length, and some smaller diameter rope or paracord 4-8 feet.
Pallet Wrap Suspension Demo Presented by: Lew Rubens Saturday 6:45-7:45pm - Camelot Court Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration When you think of suspension, you probably automatically think of rope. Rope is excellent, for sure. But there is more than one way to get your gravity-defying kink on! Pallet wrap bondage is a versatile option to rope suspension, with the potential for super-fluffy-floaty comfort to “are-you-effin’-kiddin’-me?” discomfort ...and everything in between! In this entertaining demonstration you’ll see how, with these techniques, anyone can learn to create plastic spider webs in the woods or hang someone from their favorite suspension frame in cool new ways. You’ll enjoy an inside look into the creative mind of this evil genius, as he whips out a unique suspension right before your eyes... because no two demos are ever the same!
Pet Play 101 Presented by: Flitter Kitten Saturday 1:30-3:00pm - Woodside Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On Come explore what being a pet means to you. Or what being a handler might be to you. This class is for anyone who has ever thought that they might be interested in pet play. Half the class we will talk about the different types of pets you can be, and their personality style. We will talk about gear, toys, safety, how to be a handler, and so much more! The -45- other half will be actual hands on experience either being a pet, watching pets play, or being a handler. Come join us and explore your pet side! Bring to class: Anything to play with related to pets
Playing with Feet Presented by: MzBugs - Priscilla Sunday 2:30-4:00pm - Woodside Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On This class will deal with the sensations created by foot play. We will discuss the dynamics of submission and dominance with foot play as well as the vast variety of foot fetishism. There are all types of foot play from massage to acts of a more sexual nature and this class will incorporate as much discussion as possible. We will attempt to demonstrate foot fetishism from as many perspectives as possible including a classic male sub perspective as well as a FemmeDom foot fetishists perspective and as many of the areas in between.
Polyamory Panel: From Curious About to Into Presented by: Skyla Saturday 1:30-3:00pm - Camelot Court Track: Interpersonal - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Panel Are you curious about what polyamory looks like in different forms? Want to know how to avoid certain pitfalls or challenges? How about tips for being successful from a variety of practitioners....come on over!
Pre-Flight 101, Rigging Safety for Everyone Presented by: Knot-too-Knight Sunday 2:30-4:00pm - Granite Track: Rope - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture There are always new people coming into the rope scene, they are eager to learn and anxious to get into the fun. There are also those who have been tying for some time but may have never actually been taught the finer points of safety for bondage and suspension. This class is for everyone who picks up a rope with the intention of putting it on someone. Just in our own local kink community recently there have been incidents of unsafe suspensions or ties. Knowledge is power and having the information that this class provides will give you the power to rig safely and help spot things that are not ok. Just a few of the things being taught: Hardpoints, gear, environment, problem solving, risk factors, line handling and communication. Each of these topics are examined in detail with examples and handouts provided to help everyone retain the knowledge.
-46- Pressure Points Presented by: Lord Percival Saturday 10:45am-12:15pm - Granite Track: Other - Audience: Everyone- Class Type: Hands On Pressure points are a lazy-dom’s friend, allowing the control and pain to be fast-on and fast-off. It allows for the level of pain a good flogging or caning might produce, with much less effort. Pressure points are also very up-close, and intimate, so it adds to the viceral connection between you and your partner. Having a partner or partners for this class is good, if you aren’t bringing in an existing partnership to the class, arranging for one (or several) just before, or during the start of class should not be hard. Please wear clothing that allows comfort and access to the body. Naked is fine, corset, complex boots, etc are less than optimal. A “pokey-thingy” - anything from an evil stick through a chop-stick or hotel pen tends to work. If you have a favorite pokey-toy, please bring it and share with the class! Bring to class: Anything with a small surface area to poke with
Protocols: They Are EVERYWHERE, but what are they? Presented by: NauttiBoy Saturday - 8:30-10:00pm - Woodside Track: Interpersonal - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture Do you want to establish some protocol’s into your dynamic? Are you not sure where to start? Not really sure what they are? Or maybe you have a list of protocols that you have in mind but you don’t know how to implement them? We’ll share together and shed some light on these and many other questions. From HIGH Protocol to NO protocol, and the rituals in between.
Rhythmic Caning Presented by: Carl & lisa Saturday 9:00-10:30am - Crown Court Track: Impact - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration Have you always thought of caning as harsh, brutal and extremely painful? It can be, but it doesn’t have to be. In this class you will see a more sensual side of caning that just might change canes from the most feared to the most beloved instruments in your toy bag...and leaves bottoms begging for more! You will learn: what defines a cane, different types of canes, and styles of caning There will be a caning demonstration illustrating how to use a variety of strokes in rhythmic ways to provide your bottom with a caning experience ranging from sensual to intense. The qualities of Rattan will be discussed in detail and you’ll have the opportunity to make-and-take a rattan cane of your own! Anyone who wants to will have a chance to practice the demonstrated rhythm caning techniques in this lecture/demonstration/DIY experience!
-47- Rope Bondage Fundamentals Presented by: Giotto Saturday 9:00-10:30am - Camelot Court Track: Rope - Audience: Beginner - Class Type: Hands On Every student will spend this class with rope in their hands, and leave being able to tie a single and double column tie. Through easy step- by-step presentation and drills, Giotto will teach Giotto’s Better Boola, or as he puts it ‘90% of everything you needed to know about rope bondage.’ Safety considerations of this tie and rope bondage in general will be addressed. There will be very little time in this class spent just sitting and listening to Giotto lecture. Expect to keep your hands busy through most of the class. Students will learn by doing. His assistant will provide one on one help as needed. Giotto teaches this class with passion and humor. Every great tie starts with good fundamentals. Bring to class: One 15’ rope. No partner is necessary for this class.
Rope Corsets Presented by: Bosch Saturday 12:20-1:20pm - Camelot Court Track: Rope - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On We will work on 2 or 3 different ways of tying rope to completely cover and squeeze a body. We’ll work on ways of adding structure to the rope so that it does what corsets traditionally do, i.e. squeeze in to some places, support in others. We will explore the tools you need to design a number of different corsets to fit a number of different body types. 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 doing most of our work tying rope around our own thighs. Your own thighs are just easier and they don’t wiggle when you tickle them (usually). Bring to class: 1-2 ropes 20-40+ feet in length (longer the better), and some smaller diameter rope or paracord 4-8 feet.
Rope Suspension Fundamentals Presented by: Giotto Saturday 5:00-6:30pm - Camelot Court Track: Rope - Audience: Advanced Beginner - Class Type: Hands On All you need to know is a single column tie and you can turn it into safe harnesses for simple suspensions. Giotto will teach you: how to do easy lifts that are easily adaptable to body size, how to attach and tie off anchor ropes, how to avoid nerve damage, dropping your partner and other safety considerations, making adjustments in mid suspension to increase time in the air, bringing your partner down safely, and how tying for suspension differs from tying for floor work. *Prerequisites- single column tie Bring to class: Rope, safety cutters, and a partner -48- Rough Body Play Presented by: Giotto Sunday 11:45am-1:15pm - Camelot Court Track: Impact - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On From grabbing and groping to punching, kicking and slapping. Intimate, personal, violent and so hot! Techniques to mug your partner and have them begging for more. Demo and some hands on.
Sadistic Massage: It’s good for you! Presented by: -Iya- Sunday 10:00-11:30am - Rose Solarium Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On A practitioner of Japanese styles of shiatsu and acupressure for over 20 years, -Iya- will share her love of body work that spans from deeply pleasurable and relaxing to vigorous, rough and downright painful. You will learn techniques for a basic therapeutic massage with a sadistic twist -it will hurt, but it’s good for you! Using thumbs, fingers, fists, elbows, knees and feet this will be a whole body experience bringing SM pleasure to the giver and receiver. Safety issues and basic anatomy will be included. Variations using rope for added leverage will be demonstrated. Being partnered for the class allows for practice of the techniques, if not, time will be allotted at the beginning for possible partnering. Bring to class: yoga mat or blanket; wear comfortable clothes
Safewords Won’t Save Us: Adressing Abuse and Partner Violence in the Scene Presented by: Samantha Saturday 10:45am-12:15pm - Woodside Track: Interpersonal - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture Sexual abuse and intimate partner violence are epidemics that cut across all gender, racial, economic, and cultural lines. As the kink world consists of people, it stands to reason that these issues are in our backyard as well. For kinksters, abuse is a particularly thorny subject, as there are empowering and healthy dynamics that seem abusive to the outside observer. We will explore how abuse can manifest, how communities and individuals can respond to abuse, and how to promote a culture of transparency and healing. Participants will leave empowered to be ambassadors of dialogue and change within their communities.
Secret Wearable Rope Presented by: Bosch Saturday 6:45-8:15pm - Rose Solarium Track: Rope - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Hands On Do you like the feel of rope on your skin? Do you like the excitement of wearing rope to work, school, family gatherings or other vanilla settings? Do you want to require your rope bottom to wear a rope reminder of their submission? This class is for you! We -49- will talk about what’s possible to conceal and how to conceal it. Included: chest harness, hip harness, karada, some microbondage, simple corsets and rope wrapping. We will also talk about rope diameter and texture and how that can add to the experience. Bring to class: 1-2 ropes 20-30+ feet in length, and some smaller diameter rope or paracord 20+ feet.
Sensual Steel: The Art of Erotic Knifeplay Presented by: NauttiBoy Saturday 3:15-4:45pm - Marquis Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration Sensual Steel is an introduction to the art of erotic knifeplay. Whether novice or experienced, learn to incorporate knives into your scenes using knives solely or as a tool to elicit the desired response. We’ll also discuss the care and cleaning of your blades both in and out of the dungeon, safety tips to minimize risk to you and your partner, as well as aspects of the law you need to know. So come let the steel seduce you regardless of which end of the blade you’re on.
Single Tail 101 - Single Tail Basics Presented by: Boomer Saturday 10:45am-12:15pm - Crown Court Track: Impact - Audience: Beginner - Class Type: Demonstration Starting out with a single tail can be an intimidating prospect. A good single tail is relatively expensive, takes knowledge to select, can take some time and effort to master and is commonly thought to be a very intense toy. All of these aspects can make the first experiences with a single tail difficult to come to terms with. I hope, through sharing my knowledge and skill, to remove some of the difficulty of practicing with and using a single tail for the first time. This presentation will take folks through all the major milestones in learning about single tails. Topics will include: Whip selection and care, Safety issues associated with single tails, Some simple and basic throwing techniques, and practice and play strategies. Single Tail 201 - Harnessing the Power Presented by: Boomer Sunday 2:30-4:00pm - Crown Court Track: Impact - Audience: Intermediate - Class Type: Hands On The use of single tail whips requires a diverse spectrum of techniques and skills. A person can practice for a few hours and gain enough skill to use a small whip safely and effectively or they can spend years mastering more difficult whips and techniques, accessing a wide range of sensations available to the skilled practitioner. This presentation will take the more experienced player to the next level. Workshop topics include: Choosing an appropriate whip for your style and desired play activities, sophisticated throwing techniques and -50- practice strategies, and crafting a physically and mentally powerful experience. Participants will also explore partner positioning and whip dynamics in order to create their own techniques and uses in SM play. Participants will need to supply their own single tail. Bring to class: Single tail Sounds: When Fucking Goes Beyond a 3 Hole Concept Presented by: MJ Saturday 3:15-4:45pm - Rose Solarium Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration Come learn about sounds and how to safely probe an extra hole! This class will cover sounding on two different anatomies, different sound types, sanitizing, prep and insertion. Spanking, the Kinky Gateway Drug Presented by: Danie Sunday 4:15-5:45pm - Granite Track: Impact - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration Tie ‘em and beat ‘em, rope ‘em and rough ‘em - or is there something more you can do to your partner? Join us as we explore the spectrum of spanking from sensual to sadistic. Novice or jaded, there is always something tantalizing about a bare bottom spanking. This workshop will give you a chance to build on your skills from basic to advanced. The use of positioning, technique and setting the scene will be covered. There will be a demo as part of the class.
Strap Ons and Harnesses: Have Some Fucking Fun! Presented by: Pandora Saturday 5:00-6:30pm - Rose Solarium Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Group Activity Sex play, power exchange, gender expression and more; strap ons and harnesses can be so many things to so many different folks. There is so much out there to choose from that just getting started can be overwhelming. This class intends to bring the fun into fucking with a harness. We will talk about different kinds of harnesses; and how to choose a dildo (or dildos) to go in it. We will cover negotiating play and sex with new and established partners. Learn what Miss Manners has to say about proper dildo etiquette. Plus all the fun places your strap on can go! Basic anatomy, safety and toy maintenance will also be covered. Through out class we will be talking about why we want to wear a harness (or why we may want our partner to wear one). What can we learn about ourselves and our partners from this? Finally we will put on our harnesses and do some down and dirty fucking (more like dry-humping, but whatever). We will practice how to move and learn some great harness friendly positions. Bring to class: A harness and dildo if you have one, a partner if you have one, and possibly a mat or towel. -51- Taking it from the Bottom: Tools, Tips, and Skills for Better Bottoming Presented by: Danie Saturday 5:00-6:30pm - Granite Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Discussion This class will be useful for all bottoms and switches-who-bottom, whether you are new to the scene or have been around a while. Being a bottom can be challenging. We will talk about ways of improving your chances of getting play, how to have better play, finding partners, and how to look after ourselves as we splash around in the big kinky pond. While we will be focusing on bottoming, we will also touch on strategies and self-care for submissives looking for SM play. Under Wraps Presented by: Tara Sunday 11:45am-1:15pm - Rose Solarium Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Discussion Sometimes we get ‘wrapped up’ with ourselves. Sometimes we prefer to keep our kink ‘under wraps.’ Sometimes it’s a sticky situation and before you know it you’re all covered up. At some point you’ve got to put a wrapper on it. Mummification has many fun and relaxing benefits. From torturing the living maki roll, to sending someone off into an ancient dreamland of pyramids and/or coffins, mummification is a diverse method of play. Join us for a discussion of materials, techniques and some starter hands-on practice to help you wrap up your play time in a safe, fun, devious, or relaxing playtime. Wicked Edge Presented by: Tara Sunday 4:15-5:45pm - Rose Solarium Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Discussion Erotic. Functional. Sensual. Transformative. Maybe you like the feel of smooth skin under your fingertips. Maybe you like the control that wielding a skin splittingly sharp blade against someone provides. The threat of the cut, the joy of a job well-executed, the shine and grace of freshly shaved skin. Turn a chore into an indulgence. Straight razor shaving is an activity that can be enjoyed by anyone. There are no ‘Top’ or ‘bottom’ rules...no rules about whom should be shaving whom because ALL things are possible and sometimes the outcomes can take you places...Freshly shaven even! Join me for a discussion on beginner tips, the supplies you’ll want, the things to watch out for, and the potential enjoyment as viewed from the many angles/roles of our lifestyle. We may even get some practice in! Note: This class will not cover the care and feeding of your re- usable supplies but instead discuss technique and beginning the art with the use of disposable straight razors. While the techniques are transferable to blades that can be resharpened, we will not be covering the care of those items in this class. Maybe next time :) -52- Wielding Steel: An Advanced Knifeplay Experience Presented by: NauttiBoy Sunday 10:00-11:30am - Marquis Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration Have you ever wondered what that nice, shiny blade feels like in your hand? Or maybe how it feels to have that same blade dance along your flesh? Wielding Steel will answer both questions for you. Prepare for an advanced knifeplay experience. You will learn the dynamics of a knife and how to wield it with safety and sanity. From experienced knife handler to those that have never picked one up, learn how it feels, how to develop your hand, care of blade and bottom, witness from the sensual to the sadistic. So come and experience the pleasures of Wielding Steel.
The Yawara Presented by: Ramirez Sunday 2:30-4:00pm - Marquis Track: Impact - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Demonstration The Yawara is a feudal Japanese nightstick. It has since been replaced by the kubotan. But it is a delightful toy that can easily be implemented into play, and another must have of the more exotic play toys not commonly seen in the dungeon. In this workshop we will be both going over its historical use, and the many fun ways it can be applied in BDSM.
You’re a Sadist and It’s Okay Presented by: Sara Scalper Saturday 5:00-6:30pm - Woodside Track: Other - Audience: Everyone - Class Type: Lecture Many of us have felt immense guilt when we’ve realized just how much we enjoy hurting people, due to social constructs. Newsflash: enjoying being sadistic is perfectly okay in a safe, ethical, and fully consensual context, and being able to be sadistic doesn’t mean you must be cold or lack empathy. A place to discuss some of the difficulties you have had when embracing your sadistic tendencies as well as to explore why these difficult feelings occur. Explore misconceptions regarding sadism as well as different types of ethical sadism/sadist archetypes. There will also be a “develop your inner sadist” portion where we’ll share deviously delicious tips and tricks on ways to cause hurt without causing harm. Note: there will be a section of this class devoted to female-identified or femme-presenting folks who identify as tops/sadists, as they have their own particular struggles in regards to their sadist identities. Bring to class: Your ideas about who sadists are and what sadism is.
-53- About Our Sponsor... NELA NELA (New England Leather Alliance) is an organization dedicated to making a safe place in the world for all leather/fetish/sm people through education, advocacy, and charitable giving. We are an incorporated non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the support, education, and political organizing of the leather/fetish/ sm communities in New England. We are a diverse, pansexual group of adults who share a common interest in leather/fetish/sm and who want to be active in building our community. NELA hosts events such as classes and parties, and produces the semi-annual Fetish Fair Fleamarket®, the largest fetish event in New England.
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Boxed lunches may be purchased for Saturday and/or Sunday. Purchases must be made at the Registration Desk by 9:30am the day of. Lunches are $15 each and include: sandwich with lettuce (ham, turkey, or roast beef), chips, fruit, and desert. There is also a vegetarian box option.
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-54- -55- Thank You...... to all of our presenters, for your enthusiasm to share your knowledge and expertise with our community.
...to all of our vendors, for your talent and creativity, for giving us an opportunity to support our local kinksters, and for all of the fantastic donations for Vendor Bingo!
...to all of our volunteers, for all the blood, sweat, and tears you shed to keep everything running smoothly. We could not do this without you!
...to Acolyte, for her hard work in helping to get us up and running for this year!
...to Boo Boo, for his tireless running around and rearranging classrooms for us all weekend!
...to Lil_Boots, for her hard work in wrangling all of our volunteers!
...to Operation Hammond, for being on-call all weekend, and making sure we are all safe!
...to AdelineKindred, for organizing a great team of DM’s to ensure everyone plays safe!
...to Samantha, for being our invaluable go-to mental health advocate!
...to NELA, for their generous sponsorship, and continued support.
...to NHOT and Brew Haven Custom Furniture for the use of their equipment throughtout the weekend.
...to MYDOORSIGN.COM for the charitable donation of the “All Gender Restroom” signs that were used in the Conference Center.
...to the Best Western Inn and Conference Center, for having us back for a third year, and giving us a place to gather, educate, and socialize freely.
And last, but most importantly...
THANK YOU to all of our attendees! We would not have a con without you. Thank you for your ongoing support as we work to make KinkyCon bigger and better every year!