LR2009 Class Descriptions

Abduction and Rape Play with Jim & Jerith

There is something primal and animalistic about overpowering another human being and using force to manipulate their actions. While this form of domination is not considered safe within the vanilla world, it can be explored in a healthy manner within the context of a scene. Jim will discuss the methodology of both abductions and rape play, and delve into physical tips and tricks that will help the top gain the upper hand. Jerith will lead a discussion on the bottom’s perspective, and talk about maintaining your emotional safety while still getting the most erotic bang (no pun intended!) for your buck.

Anal Play with Glenda Rider

This 'hands on' workshop will explore one of the most taboo yet incredibly satisfying forms of sexual pleasure. We will cover the myths and facts about anal sex and demonstrate a variety of techniques and toys to enhance the experience.

Bootblacking 101 with Min’s Pony

What is a bootblack? Why do people choose to care for boots? What do you need to know to care for your own boots or for someone else's? In this class come learn both bootblacking basics and the way it can be a sensual art of service. Bring a pair of boots, as there will be opportunities for hands on practice. "pony" will show you how to make your boots shine and tell you what you need to know to make the "art" your own.

Caning 101 - An Introduction to the Pains and Pleasures with Glenda Rider

This workshop will cover the basic techniques of using a cane for pain and pleasure. We will also discuss some of the history and traditions surrounding canes, the types of canes available today and their care. This toy strikes fear into the souls of many bottoms at its very mention - come find out WHY.

Christian Spirituality & BDSM with Min’s pony

This class is a discussion based class that helps the participants come closer to an answer to the question: If you are a Christian than how can you do THAT? We’ll explore the relationship between faith and the “lifestyle” and how we seek to reconcile it.

Cigars and Pipes 101: Fast, Cheap and Easy with Nayland Blake

Too often people let themselves be intimidated by the mystique of cigars and pipes, and lose the chance to bring these sensual objects into their play. This class will run through the basics of choosing, preparing and playing with cigars and pipes. Bottoms: learn how to prep cigars and pipes. Tops: learn what to do with them once you have them lit. It's not hard or expensive to locate good cigars to play with - learn what to look for. Smoke and ash play will be covered, and some cigars and pipes will be available for hands on experimentation

Creating a Medical Nightmare with Fifth Angel

Ever watch one of those late night horror movies where some serial killer performed medical experiments on the victims? Did you want to be the killer or the victim? Well let FifthAngel show you both sides of the nightmare. This will not be one of those “poke needles in the bottom and call it a medical scene” classes. If it is not done in a hospital, it will not be done in this class. What we will be doing is poking tubes and catheters into every hole and orifice possible, along with a few added surprises. If you want power, this is the ultimate way – controlling eating, urination, speech and even sight by means of medical intervention. Welcome to the world of real and invasive medical scening as demonstrated by a guy who does it for a living.

DIY Rope Treatment with Klawdya Rothchild

Rope Rope everywhere, how will you know what to pick! In this class I will go over finishing techniques, from whipping to knotting, for converting long lengths and raw skeins of rope and other quick and easy ways to prepare your rope at home. I will go over the ways to evaluate the differences between the synthetic and natural fibers, how to dye rope (synthetic and natural), core vs non core rope, the hows and whys of each, and an overview of fiber differences from Nylon, to Cotton, to Hemp, to Jute, to silk etc. I will also introduce rope making techniques that allow you to spin fabric and other fibers into rope!

Emotional Masochism with Jim & Jerith

Masochism can be defined as the condition in which one’s sexual gratification is derived from suffering. Most of us can accept the idea of physical pain enhancing a person’s sexual experience, but what about mental anguish? Emotional masochists experience pleasure from feelings that many people would consider negative, among them objectification, humiliation, jealousy, and abandonment.

During this discussion, Jim and Jerith will delve in to the reasons that emotional masochism can be fulfilling from the perspective of Top and bottom. They will talk about the ways you can recognize emotions that are comfortable to play with as well as emotions that you may need to gently nudge so as not to cause damage. They will also discuss methods you can use to enhance the emotional suffering of your bottom, and demonstrate them in what they hope turns out to be an intense emotional scene.

Everything But The Kitchen Sink - Service With Style on the Road with Glenda Rider

It's hard enough serving your Master/Mistress/Daddy at home but does it seem IMPOSSIBLE to meet their expectations on the road? This class will focus on travel tips, packing lists, helpful hints and some tricks for providing service at a leather event with style! We will also discuss the different roles that can comprise service away from home including room slave, butler, personal assistant, valet and concierge.

Fear Play: Scaring the Shit out of your Partner with Jim & Jerith

People are drawn to fear: we watch horror films, subject ourselves to rollercoaster rides and bungee jumping, and tell scary stories in the dark. All of these things provide a rush because fear is an unpredictable emotion – it can inspire your bottom to scream in fright or moan in anticipation.

Understanding the subtleties of this emotion will allow you to skillfully manipulate your partner’s level of panic and anxiousness. If you have ever pondered introducing the elements of terror into one of your scenes, this presentation is for you. Jim will cover the techniques and psychology of fear play as well as different methods to incorporate this you’re your scenes. The discussion will be followed by a demonstration to illustrate this powerful kind of play.

The Finer Points of Pain and Pleasure with FifthAngel

Dating back thousands of years, pressure points have been used as a means of healing as well as preventing illness. In the world of SM, pressure points have many other interesting applications. They can be used to inflict pain ranging from mild discomfort to blinding agony - giving us that treasured “oh, just kill me and get it over with” reaction. At the other end of the spectrum, pressure points can be used for intense sensual play and can even create orgasms without direct genital stimulation.

A seemingly effortless method of inflicting pain and sensation, the only toys needed are your body, mind and spirit. Thanks to the subtlety and portability of this play, it works great in public -- nobody else will ever realize why your partner is turning red and squirming so much.

As always, FifthAngel will be happy to provide hands-on instruction to volunteers from the workshop attendees.

The Gentle Art of Kicking, Punching, and Takedowns with FifthAngel

Let’s get ready to rumble. A real hands-on, and feet-on for that matter, demonstration where you will be shown how to impact and control your bottom firmly but safely. This will be a martial arts approach to the raw power found in one-on-one play with no toys but your own mind and body. Emphasis is on technique rather than strength, so anyone can learn to play "rough." Learn physical techniques to handle even the biggest and baddest bottom with minimal effort. Incorporate these skills into any consensual kidnapping scene and the excitement begins. Bottoms, you will learn how to get away from the best would-be kidnappers. Depending on time constraints and the size of the class, there may be opportunities for one-on-one practice.

Inner Monsters (Tops): Delving Into the Darkness of Our Desires with Lee Harrington

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

Inner Monsters (Bottoms): Delving Into the Darkness of Our Desires with Lee Harrington

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

The Ins and Outs of Strap-ons with SwitchMe and Monkey Girl

This workshop opens up the possibilities for strap-on play for all bodied persons. The strap-on is a simply delightful toy. Why should the female-bodied have all the fun? Male bodies can use this toy too and love it just as much! This workshop will look at the equipment itself, safety and preparation, and then we'll have fun with a live demonstration. Questions and answers as well as audience participation is strongly encouraged.

Mind Fucks: The Tricks to Tricking Your Submissive with Jim & Jerith

The bottom's mind is the most versatile and powerful tool we have in our toy bags - it's flexible, resilient, and easily manipulated! Mind Fucking is the act of fooling your submissive into believing you've done something you haven't. This takes an understanding of how perception creates reality, as well as a healthy dose of creativity and planning.

During this presentation, we will discuss the different types of senses and how the dominant can influence the submissive's overactive imagination by manipulating them. We will also give an in-depth look at the methods use to pull the wool over someone's eyes, and then demonstration a mind-fucking scene to show all of these elements in action. We will end the demonstration with a question and answer period to cover the possible emotional ramifications and go over any ideas or experiences or devious audience may have.

Mummification and Immobalization with Klawdya Rothschild

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar and a harness is just a harness. What do you do when you want total enclosure but don’t want to be left with the bondage equivalent of a human hairball to play with? What about when you have them tied but they still have a range of motion? Wrapping, strapping, covering and countering may be just what you need. Total skin coverage materials, techniques and safety considerations with an introduction to sensory deprivation to supplement your total take-over.

Needleplay 101 - Safety & The Basic Techniques with Zebrianna

Play piercing is the temporary subcutaneous insertion of sterile hypodermic needles under the surface of the skin. This can be done for sensation (either pleasure or pain) and/or decoration. In this hands-on class & demo, we will go over safety & negotiation, necessary equipment, space setup & skin prep, a live demonstration on a human volunteer, removal and clean up (including proper disposal of supplies) & aftercare. After the instructor demo, each person who wants to experience piercing and/or being pierced will have the opportunity to do so with one-on-one instruction. This workshop will also cover where to procure the materials needed for safe play piercing.

Painsurfing - participatory intro to tantra and pain processing with Dossie Easton

Some bottoms can ride pain as if it were a wave, full of joy, laughing and giggling, flying on a magic journey with their tops, possibly screaming and writhing but obviously loving it. Ever wonder how they do it? This workshop will demonstrate that there is as much skill and art in bottoming as there is in topping. We will look at breathing, body tension, ways of receiving pain, ways of delivering it, timing, pacing rhythm and all the other tools that tops and bottoms employ to travel with pain to amazing destinations. Participants will get the chance to explore a shared breath and some painful sensations, giving and receiving, with due regards for consent and boundaries.

The Party of Your Dreams with Marcus

For Jack, going to a Sex Party is the ultimate fantasy. It’s so titillating that nervousness overwhelms him, and he can’t bring himself to actually attend. For Monique, the thought of being in one is something she masturbates to, but in reality she’s afraid some guys may be overbearing. Thomas worries that he’s not buff enough for the other people there. Jess is worried about her health. She wants a group sex scene, but isn’t sure how to prevent getting anything. Yossi was invited to one once, but feared there would not be enough hot women for him. And as for Susan? She’s been to over twenty and is ready to start throwing her own. Join Marcus as he explains how to host and attend Sex Parties. From Organization to Etiquette, from Fears to Finding The Damned Things in The First Place, he’ll get you on the sex party path so you, too, can “Play Well With Others.”

The Perverted Ethical Slut with Dossie Easton

Based on Dossie's research for the new edition of Slut, we will explore communicating about and working with whatever that complex of emotions is for you that you call jealousy. You can dig into and safely move into ownership of your jealousy while you learn to take care of yourself in a kindly and loving manner if you feel jealous. You can immediately apply the jealousy unlearning skills as you meet emotional challenges of new friendships and loving connections. Exercises from the new book will be available as handouts. These are the skills that successful sluts have used to make a community of lovers where everyone gets their needs met and no one gets done wrong.

Playing with Yourself with Janice Stine

Don’t have a partner, but still want to play? Are there types of play that you enjoy but your partner does not? This class includes techniques to help you scratch your own itch, from orphan age play to impact play, to needles, etc. Setting up a play space in public that will not be intruded upon will also be discussed.

Press Here for More Options: G-Spot Play for Fun and Ejaculation w/ Sarah Sloane

So, you're a pro at getting yourself off in dozens of ways - but have you checked out your G-spot lately? The G-spot, or Grafenberg Spot, is a sensitive place that can be coaxed into adding some serious zing
to your solo or partnered play...and it's not as mysterious as you might think! Come spend an hour with Sarah Sloane and learn how to find it, touch it, stroke it, vibrate it, toy with it, and make it
squirt!

Red Light, Green Light - How to Stop a Scene and Start Again with Dossie & Rae

If you haven't had to interrupt a scene, you're probably not playing as long or as hard as you could be. Eventually, we all run into a situation where someone in the scene needs a break, for emotional or physical reasons. But calling "yellow" or "red" can be a tough decision when you're not sure how to save and resume the scene once you've paused your play. We believe the subtle art of interrupting and restarting scenes is a necessary and useful skill. Safewords increase risk and intimacy and connection, and a blame-free interruption can even lead to hotter play. When you pick back up in the middle of a scene, you're not starting from scratch - it's easier to relocate your turn-on than you might imagine. We'll discuss how to pause, deal with difficulties in a space of mutual support, and get back into the desired headspace to complete your scene - with tips on post-scene debriefing for difficult interruptions. As a class, we'll look at a few "case-study" scenes to brainstorm better ways to interrupt and then jump back in for even hotter play.

Rope Bondage Basics w/ Klawdya Rothschild

Whether to learn a new skill, translate former boy scouts knowledge into something kinky, or to begin the road to mastering this demanding discipline, this basics class will teach you several usable Japanese-style ties for you to practice and build your skill set. Safety, body positions, rope type, equipment, preparation, and style will be covered in a hands-on atmosphere. With these simple tools learned you can begin to create the intricate scenes in your mind and decode the secrets underlying all Shibari tying. Bring rope (2x 30ft lengths, 1×10-15ft length)

Sting - How to Let It In and Love It with Dossie & Rae

Sting can be sweet or evil, vicious and/or delicious. Its intensity can be hard to handle, and even harder to love. It's mysteriously alluring - unbearable in the moment and oh so rewarding as it unfolds. Why do we bother with canes, singletails, and other skinny toys? How do we, as bottoms, learn to live with, enjoy, or even come from this challenging sort of play? One of us is a sting-fiend who loves to go traveling and flying on sting; the other is a reluctant convert to the love-hate pleasure of sting. We'll share the techniques experienced pain junkies use to transcend the difficulties and ride the sensation-waves of stingy play.

Tops can learn the tricks of laying it on while bottoms learn how to let it in. We will guide you through a hands-on exploration of how to take this sharp, swift sensation. Come alone or with a partner, and feel free to bring along a stingy toy that you'd like to learn to love.

Stretching for Play with Janice Stine

An interactive demonstration sharing stretching techniques for tops and bottoms, since we all know that a knotted muscle can quickly end a scene. Stretching for bottoms will include stretches to extend ability to remain standing, on knees, in bondage, or other positions for a length of time. For tops it will include stretches to loosen wrists, shoulders, and backs for increased comfort and endurance.

The Terrified Top - Topping for newbies, reluctant service tops, and kink-curious vanilla folks dating masochists with Rae Goldman

So you want to top. Or maybe you don't, but your partner wants you to. Either way, you're about to top for the first time, and you feel - excited? turned on? scared shitless? all of the above?
Come learn the basics of topping and how to get your first scene started. Learn how to master the fear, or hide it, or use it to your advantage. There are many ways to be a top - dominant, sadistic, nurturing, service-oriented, serious, humorous - and many ways to learn to top - through co-topping, from a mentor, by bottoming, or just by jumping into the deep end and trying it! Come find out about all your options and pick up tips and tricks to make your first scenes better and less terrifying.
*Bottoms, switches, and fearless tops are welcome too.

The Ultimate Guide to Being a Lazy Top w/ FifthAngel

It takes a lot of work to be a Top, doesn’t it? All that knot-tying and flogging and spanking really makes you work up a sweat. And your lucky bottom just gets to lie there and drift off into la-la-land. Well, now it’s time to turn the tables.

With the proper mindset, technique, big ol’ honkin’ toys and a willing participant, you too can enjoy endless hours of sadomasochistic pleasures from your favorite La-Z-BoyTM chair. Yes, that’s right, FifthAngel will reveal the hidden secrets of the ancient art of getting everything from doing nothing.

Watersports with Marcus

One of the most taboo of sexual acts, Watersports/Golden Showers/Piss Play is HOT! Even if you don’t yet agree, you have to admit, at least it’s warm. If you like that warm feeling... of piss flowing over your body... in your hair... maybe even gulping it down “from the tap” then you should definitely come to this class. Join Marcus, a Piss Aficionado, as he discusses the history, safety, and the fun of piss play. Then, watch (or join in) a demo. Remember: It’s better to be pissed on than pissed off!

Waxing: Hair Removal with Janice Stine

Want to make your mark on your bottom without making it permanent? Looking to find a different sensation technique? Or something new to increase the fear factor? This class will cover the basic steps involved in large area hair removal. Come and see how wax can be used to evoke sensations that your bottom has not experienced during play, and take a little more control over their grooming.
What Do We Do Now? The Artist's Way to Designing Scenes with Nayland Blake

Beyond simply an excuse to get off, the BDSM scene is an intimate performance where the directors and actors are also the audience. But a lot of times we don't take that into account when we playing with someone. This class introduces a five step method for coming up with, planning and executing scenes based on the ways by which artists construct their pieces. Learn how to articulate goals and wants for a scene, and how to get more out of your play in ways that engage your creativity.

Wild Rope - Bondage Techniques from the Great Outdoors with Rae Goldman

Wilderness rescue has it all - from simple restraints for individual body parts to full-body immobilization and suspension techniques, all perfect for kink. The goals in "packaging" a patient for evacuation match with our goals for play - immobilize part or all of a body; maintain use of or access to other body parts; package the person tightly enough that they can't move (or escape); and maintain circulation and comfort while keeping the bondage in place for hours on end. Rescue mixes rope and medical play and gives great opportunities for gear improvisation, humor, water sports, suspension, group scenes, and, of course, outdoors play. Come learn, hands-on.