Workshops

Workshops are subject to change.

Rhythmic Beating: Rhythm and Ritual in rough body play.
First presented at Texas Leather Pride in 2002 this workshop approaches the practice of bare hand body contact as a rhythmic and ritualistic practice. It explores traditional rhythmic patterns of various cultures and includes participatory activities including the “Human Drum Circle”. It is intended as a new way to explore SM and rough body play using music and cadence.

Love and Pinches: Clips, Clamps and Clothespins
The simplest toy in the SM Tops toy bag can be the most effective at delivering precise and intense sensation and pain. This workshop not only explores the various tools such as the humble clothespin, but new and unusual ways to utilize them as part of a scene or as a fully orchestrated scene in themselves. Additionally the use of clothespins in large quantities will be demonstrated as a means of inducing ecstatic pain in a scene. Demonstrations and hands-on activities make this a popular workshop for beginners and advanced players.

Soul of a Second Skin
A spirituality discussion that has been very popular and allows attendees to exchange their personal journey and how their BDSM life can be reconciled or integrated into their spiritual practices and religions. In this discussion I also draw on material from my latest book by the same title.

CBT – More Family Jewels
Building on material presented in my first book, “The Family Jewels: this workshop expands on techniques and explores new ground in CBT. Primarily a demonstration workshop, attendees will be invited to participate in some aspects of the play. There will be information for the newcomer, such as safety and anatomy, but the demonstrations will also include advanced activities like “Ball-Punching” and temporary genital piercing.

Playing with Pain
Call it an intense stimulation, unpleasant sensations, or a cathartic catalyst. Whatever you call it the reality is pain. It can be a motivating force or a consequence but in the world of BDSM it is a key to unlocking some of the most amazing experiences imaginable. Though many people who enjoy BDSM will tell you that they are not “into pain”, they forget that in almost any kind of activity in the dungeon or bedroom, pain plays a significant role. From a playful swat of an erotic spanking to an out-of-body experience brought on through an intense temporary piercing, pain can produce amazing effects.

Playing with Pain explores the often overlooked secrets of how people process pain in an erotic setting and the dynamic power exchange involved. It also explains how intense stimulation can be applied in precise and measured ways.

Playing With Taboos
Sacred Cows often make the best leather. Playing with the symbols and images that frighten us gives us power over them. Going into socially forbidden territory lets us explore our fears and prejudices and sometimes makes for a very hot scene. This workshop will explore role-play and scenes that might make some people uncomfortable. We will explore scenes that are politically incorrect and potentially offensive. We will learn how to navigate the minefield of psychologically difficult scenes with relative safety.

Not for the easily offended or faint of heart.