Cathartic Flogging: Tails, Touch, Transcendence by Madame Gina Grant
So you’ve purchased your floggers, cats, and whips. You’ve practiced and practiced and have gotten your technique down. You’ve found someone to play with. Now what? This class will go beyond the physical technique of flogging and delve into how we can connect energetically through this special type of play. Flogging is my favorite passion, and I use it to bring about deep connection, emotional release, and catharsis in scene. Through both lecture and demonstration, I will show how mood, music, rhythm, visual cues, types of floggers, layering of touch and sensations, position, and much more, can all be used to create an incredibly hot and powerful scene for both the Top and the bottom. I will also share tips and tricks that both the Top and the bottom can use to stay connected and read each other during this type of play. Whether you call it release, catharsis, or spiritual transcendence, there’s something for everyone in this class no matter what side of the tails you are on! 9:30am – 11:00 Saturday in the Amphitheater.

How we changed our relationship from vanilla to 24/7 M/s - Trials, Tribulations, Dos, and Don'ts By Sir Larry and slave barb
Sir Larry and slave barb have been together for 24 years. In the last five years, they have lived as a 24/7 Master slave couple. For the previous 19 years, they lived as a vanilla couple or, as some may say, vanilla with a swirl. In this presentation, Sir Larry and slave barb will examine themselves from their formidable childhood years to the present. They will talk about what childhood discoveries led them to BDSM, their life as a vanilla married couple, then as a kinky couple and, of course, how and why they discovered Mastery and slavery. They will examine how they changed their life and what steps they implemented to make the change from vanilla to M/s. They will share their failures and their triumphs. 11:15- 12:45 Saturday in the Amphitheater.

Merging spirituality and sex in BDSM scenes By Mistress Victoria & Nickie Stipe
For most of us, BDSM offers many obvious and tangible ways to explore our sexuality. But what about our spirituality?  Do the two have to be mutually exclusive?  And if not, how can we merge them?  We'll start by demystifying the concept of spirituality….and then talk about ways you can play along the spectrum where spirituality and sex converge. 1:45 – 3:15 Saturday in the Amphitheater.

Worthy Mastery / Worthy slavery - How to cultivate your best attributes for a long lasting M/s relationship By Sir Larry and slave barb
What is worthy? What does it take to be worthy? How can we be the best we can be? How can we, as flawed human beings, do everything in our power to Master and serve with integrity and honor? In this presentation, Sir Larry and slave barb will examine what is takes to stay on track and be the best you can be, whether it's dodging the bullets of life, baring your soul for the betterment of your household, stripping yourself down to the core to discover how, why and where you went wrong or dealing with illness and death. This is a class where the audience members are active participants and together we can work on how to be better Masters and better slaves. This class is built around eight crucial points. Each point is presented from the side of the Master and the side of the slave. 3:30 – 5:00 Saturday in the Amphitheater.

Modern primitive practices in SM By Master Steve of Butchmanns
This class will explore the use of modern primitive ritual in SM. It is an actual pagan style ritual of release and union, using temporary body piercing as a blood rite. 9:30am – 11:00 Sunday in the Amphitheater.

Edge Play in 360 degrees By Sharrin Spector, cru and monica
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of the other as you are traipsing the edges of consent? We all wander through a scene – sometimes together, sometimes on separate journeys. This class will focus on the varieties of edge play and discuss the differences between your edge and ours. 11:15- 12:45 Sunday in the Amphitheater.

Giving and Receiving Service By Mistress Victoria and Viola Johnson
In a service relationship, there are two roles:  both the giver and the receiver are active participants.  From the initial desire to serve--or to receive service -- to the polished grace of the interactions between an experienced slave or submissive and a Mistress/Master or dominant, we'll discuss and demonstrate both roles. 1:45 – 3:15 Sunday in the Amphitheater.

Flexibility and Sustainability in M/s – By Sir Larry and slave barb
Sir Larry and slave barb will examine why and how flexibility can be a useful tool in order to obtain sustainability in a Master / slave relationship. This class will also examine how to manage flexibility without breaking the relationship. From courtship in your new Master / slave relationship to dodging life’s bullets in a veteran Master / slave relationship, the idea of being flexible will be dissected in this interactive workshop. 3:30 – 5:00 Sunday in the Amphitheater.

Growing up Leather By Heather S. and frankie M.
An exploration of what it means to be a young person of today, thrown into the leather pool headfirst. How do we get the most of our options, and find what really makes sense to us? Where are we coming from, and where do we want to go? And how do we best navigate the seas of ritual and tradition, to find our own? 9:30am – 11:00 Saturday in the Mary Gay room.

Torture Ties and Bondage for S&Mers By Suzanne SxySadist
Who ever said bondage is supposed to be comfortable? Bondage arts have been used for centuries to arrest, interrogate through torture and even execute unfortunate victims. While I prefer my play partners to walk, or at least limp, away when I am through with them, putting folks into some pretty extreme and torturous ties certainly does turn me on (Volunteers will be sought from the audience!). In this fairly advanced class, we will explore sadism, masochism and edge play with rope and include topics such as predicament bondage, partial suspension and hojo jutsu (perhaps even a bit of breath play) This class is NOT for novices, and no one will be admitted once the doors are closed. 11:15- 12:45 Saturday in the Mary Gay room.

Foot Torture By Phillip Wolf aka Boymeat
OK, so we all know about playing with backs, pecs and thighs... now how about feet? Is it possible to have a foot fetish, and be a sadist at the same time? This class will go over some of the basics as to what foot fetishism is, along with how to torture those things at the ends of our legs. We will be covering abrasion, temperature sensation, flogging, paddling and the crowd favorite, Bastinado. There will also be a few secret surprise techniques thrown in at the end. 1:45 – 3:15 Saturday in the Mary Gay room.

Power and Grace "Using long whips in SM play" By Boomer
There is power and grace in the use of these longer whips. It takes more effort, but there is a great deal of satisfaction is learning to use and control this power. This class will cover selecting an appropriate whip for yourself and your style of play, understanding what to look for in a good whip, throwing skills and practice routines to use, and strategies for using long whips in play. 3:30 – 5:00 Saturday in the Mary Gay room.

Ageplay By monica and cru
According to wikipedia, ageplay roles range from infanthood to adolescence, and some ageplayers may identify with more than one age, taking on different ageplay roles at different times. In this class, we will discuss non-sexual to sexual encounters that range from infantilism to adolescence. Where exactly is the line to cross, and how does one read the energy of the inner child at play? How to overcome the obstacle of multiple 'children' in one household, or in the play area? No actual children will be used in this class - this is adult-oriented 'roleplay' designed for discussion and the possibility of a food fight. Coloring books and toy trucks are encouraged. 9:30am – 11:00 Sunday in the Mary Gay room.

Dominant but caring: a philosophy on Mastery By Master Taino
Many of those called to service are scared by the stories of physical, mental and financial abuse that way too often some slaves are subject to. When creating His own philosophy on Mastery, Master Taino combined the concepts of domination and control with the care and nurture of the slaves, as well as the Master’s huge responsibilities towards His slave(s) and property. This presentation will encourage questions and discussion from the attendees. 11:15- 12:45 Sunday in the Mary Gay room.

Magical Moments of Service – Demystifying the Abstract By Mercedes
Many of us follow a path of service after being drawn in by magical moments of connection, clarity, collaboration and mindfulness.  Too often, these moments happen at random as we practice in the tangible realms that are comfortable and known to us.  This class attempts to demystify the more abstract concepts of headspace, intention and mindfulness in ways useful to those on a path of service, as well as providing a framework and tools to bring spirituality into our daily lives as servants.  The focus is on practical, simple ways to cultivate our service into the realms of spirit and mind.  This class is in lecture format, though interactive participation, sharing, discussion and questions are highly encouraged.  Some exercises will be performed in-chair, so comfortable attire is recommended. 1:45 – 3:15 Sunday in the Mary Gay room.

Training the Submissive Mind By slave sarah
Are you beating your head against the wall because the same issues keep coming up in your relationship?  Are you having trust and control issues?  This is an in-depth look at training techniques, dealing with personality issues and reversing the bad psychology of previous relationships.  Developing structure, regrouping from setbacks, dealing with self-esteem issues on a real level and applying therapeutic techniques to relationship building, as well as developing communications skills, are a few of the topics that are covered in this class. 3:30 – 5:00 Sunday in the Mary Gay room.

Gender: he/she/yeah yeah By cru
Ah….to understand and/or conceptualize the difference between sex and gender! For some, gender is as fluid as water; for others, a fixed identity. This will be a round table discussion on gender – where on the continuum are you most comfortable? Does your gender identity match what others see and name you as? 9:30am – 11:00 Saturday in the Mary Gay D room.

Artistic Cutting - When Pain Becomes Art By Mara & phoenix
Cuttings can be simple, intricate, permanent or temporary, but they are always meaningful. Join us for an in-depth workshop on artistic cuttings. Tips will be included on where to find designs, methods of design transfer, techniques to make them last longer, and techniques to reduce healing time if you want them to disappear more quickly. Expect blood! 11:15- 12:45 Saturday in the Mary Gay D room.

Electricity By MsSuzan
MsSuzan will present all the shocking details of playing with electricity.  From violet wands and vibrators to tens units and shocking dog collars, MsSuzan can show you how to zap some fun into your play. This class that allows hands-on experience while making sure you stay grounded in safety. 1:45 – 3:15 Saturday in the Mary Gay D room.

Branding By Sharrin Spector
Many have fantasized about being the branded or the brander. This class will focus on the major aspects and techniques of branding, from the hot new cauterizing pens to strike and rod. Safety, anatomy, technique and aftercare will be discussed, because, well….it burns. 3:30 – 5:00 Saturday in the Mary Gay D room.

Reading Your Bottom: It’s not just for those with cranium intra-rectum disorder By Matthew Cary
The ability to read a bottom is one of the most important skills a top can possess; yet it is also one of the least explored and discussed. Let’s correct that! What is “Reading your bottom,” you ask? It is the ability to translate signs such as facial expressions, body language and other subtle hints that a bottom gives during a scene. Was that last stroke too intense? Does that moan mean that they are in pain, or about to orgasm? Is screaming around the ball gag sheer enjoyment, or terror? When you possess the knack for reading these signs, your scenes can be more intense and you won’t find yourself having to constantly stop and ask, “are you ok?” This will be a presentation/discussion. Participation by the group is highly encouraged. Both tops and bottoms are encouraged to share experiences, examples, and even mistakes they have made in reading a bottom (or being read) to enhance the learning experience of the group. 9:30am – 11:00 Sunday in the Mary Gay D room.

Surviving Corporal By Phillip Wolf aka Boymeat
Pain is a very complicated thing, and creates a myriad of responses in the body. There is the physical side (Ow, fuck! Jeez, how can he take that!). Then there are the emotional effects -- the multitude of emotions and thoughts that go through one's head through pain. Processing pain, while so simply stated in this world, is actually quite difficult at times. In this class, we will talk about how to handle the pain both inside and out. We will explore why we endure it, where it takes us and what we can get out of it. 11:15- 12:45 Sunday in the Mary Gay D room.

Needle Bound - merging temporary and permanent piercing By Sharrin Spector
Join professional piercer Sharrin Spector as she merges temporary and permanent piercing in a play setting. This technique-based class will focus on skills found in a professional piercing studio and how to bring these techniques into the dungeon. Come prepared to learn just what it takes to create and maintain a piercing corset that can be worn for 5-7 days. This class is designed for the experienced play piercer - no novices please. No one will be admitted once the doors are closed. 1:45 – 3:15 Sunday in the Mary Gay D room.

Leather History: Uncovering the Mine Shaft By Matthew Cary
You know our leather history must be out there, but perhaps you’ve never seen it with your own eyes. We’ve all heard about magazines like Drummer, The Leather Journal and Dungeon Master, but when was the last time you could touch and even actually read them? You’ll have that chance in this presentation. But this presentation will go a step further as we take a step back in time to the Mine Shaft, New York’s most notorious leather bar in the 70’s and 80’s. “The Shaft” comes alive in newsletters, posters, artwork and over 1500 photographs recently discovered in an attic right here in the Southeast. These photos have been digitized and will be presented with a projector at life size, giving you the feeling of being present in the bar. Join the crowd at a “Mine Shaft Man” contest; see a demonstration at “The School for Lower Education;” and check the dress code as you enter and take a look around the bar. If you’ve ever wondered what the New York leather scene was like in the 80’s, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in the experience. 3:30 – 5:00 Sunday in the Mary Gay D room.

Percussion 101 By Matthew Cary
A presentation covering all things thud! We’ll cover safety aspects and uncommon thud tools. (Attendees are encouraged to bring their thuddy toys for a wide variety of examples.) 9:30am – 11:00 Saturday in the Henry Oliver E room.

Being Served: Eating our Cake By Darryl Flick
So, you always wanted a submissive to call your very own. Does the thought of being served 24/7 seem to be the answer to everything you ever wanted? Join us as we go deeper and harder into the responsibilities of a full-time submissive. The headaches, the hardships, the rewards, and why this is really not for everyone. We will take a look at fantasy versus reality and the very real responsibilities of having a full-time submissive. 11:15- 12:45 Saturday in the Henry Oliver E room.

Bushels and Pecks: balancing multi-dimensional poly D.s relationships By Sharrin Spector, monica and cru
Within the hierarchy, there is a hierarchy; this class will explore the (sometimes) delicate balance of dynamics in a D/s relationship. We will discuss some of the challenges experienced, roles assigned and taken, and how we function in the ever-changing moment (ie: the Dominant's inner child is suddenly present – now what?). 1:45 – 3:15 Saturday in the Henry Oliver E room.

Service – Doing Everything By slave sarah
From folding fitted sheets to towel animals, this class is a plethora of service tips on how to clean mirrors, get rid of soap scum, tips for the shower and all those little tasks that seem to take up so much of a slave’s time and the little touches that go so far in impressing guests, Masters and Mistresses. 3:30 – 5:00 Saturday in the Henry Oliver E room.

To Have and Have Knot: Rope bondage for non-experts By Heather S.
Bondage can seriously enhance any type of scene - or become a scene all by itself. In this class, we will explore some bondage basics, some pretty touches, and some down-and-dirty tricks with rope that anyone can use….whether or not you can tie a square knot! 9:30am – 11:00 Sunday in the Henry Oliver E room.

Body Play and Deep Impact By Alex Bettencourt
Floggers and other toys are fun, but what do you when you don’t have your toybag available? Creative perverts use what they’ve got — their bodies. This class will cover aspects of body play and deep impact including kicking, punching, slapping, stomping, scratching, pinching and biting. Safety and preventative technique will be emphasized. Attendees will be given the opportunity to try out what they’ve learned in class. 11:15- 12:45 Sunday in the Henry Oliver E room.

Binding the Jewels – Cock & Ball Bondage By Suzanne SxySadist
The male genitalia lends itself beautifully to many types of bondage, and it is a wonderful way to remind him that YOU are totally in charge. In this 101 class, we will explore some basic safety info and then do a hands-on demo of some of my favorite cock & ball bondage ties. Please bring a subject to work on and some fairly thin rope, cord or twine. If you do not have rope, I will bring extra to give to you. Also, if any unattached males show up, I will be seeking volunteers from the audience to demonstrate on. 1:45 – 3:15 Sunday in the Henry Oliver E room.

Mummification Class By monica glass
Ever have that desire for complete enclosure, immobility and submission? Saran wrap mummification will provide just that. Is this type of bondage just the beginning of a scene or could it stand alone for complete fulfillment? This class will provide information on the how-to's and the why's of that seemingly innocent roll of plastic. 3:30 – 5:00 Sunday in the Henry Oliver E room.

Consensual/Non-Consensual Play “Finding Your Edge” By Boomer
The basic premise of this style is simple, but what happens before, during and after can be very complex and complicated. The workshop includes a real interactive consensual/non consensual scene and should be very intense, so please be prepared. It is not intended to shock or upset, but to educate on the activity. In this class, we will define this play style, the need for and methods to establish and maintain trust, as well as the physical, emotional and psychological “happenings” that can occur. 9:30am – 11:00 Saturday in the Henry Oliver F room.

Service – Finding your Path By Mercedes
This class is an overview of, and exploration of, how to find one’s path of service within BDSM focused relationships. Within it, we will discuss Mercedes’ unified theory of service, which covers critical success factors for any path of service, and creates a foundation for individualized development and growth with a focus towards what is right for one’s Dominant. With this foundation, Mercedes will then explore manifesting these factors into a holistic approach to developing one’s service, with emphasis on aspects of the spiritual, mental and physical disciplines.  This class is in lecture format, though interactive participation, sharing, discussion and questions are highly encouraged. 11:15- 12:45 Saturday in the Henry Oliver F room.

Power Fluid: Continuous Ebb and Flow by Madame Gina Grant
We’ve all heard the descriptors top, bottom, dominant, submissive, sadist, masochist, switch; they give a clear-cut view of where we lie on the power or play spectrum. We’ve also heard adjectives used to further describe some of the power nuances such as service top, dominant masochist, full-power bottom, submissive sadist; they suggest further complexity but still retain heavy connotation towards one side of the coin or other. In this class I will introduce the radical new concept of authentic power fluidity, discussing and highlighting the way in which some of us smoothly embrace and exhibit both dominance and submission, often at the same time. The class will especially be focused on power fluidity in the areas of service relationships and M/s relationships. Come prepared to have your neat little boxes blown to smithereens, or to open yourself up to a new possibility, or perhaps to find peace in discovering there are others out there like you! 1:45 – 3:15 Saturday in the Henry Oliver F room.

Bootblacking By Alex Bettencourt
To some of us, boots are the personification of things we desire — sex, power, masculinity and/or femininity — and we like them to look hot. To others, boots are practical pieces that help us through our day, and we need them to last us as long as possible. We’ll talk about how to practically care for boots and leather, and we can make them look how we like to see them. We’ll cover basic bootblacking history, cleaning, polishing and/or greasing, maintaining the shine/finish, basic repair and non-boot leathercare. Audience participation is encouraged, handouts will be provided, and attendees are encouraged to bring boots and kits of their own. 3:30 – 5:00 Saturday in the Henry Oliver F room.

A Power Submissive’s Perspective By David Nelson
This round table discussion will explore the new guard concept of a power submissive or pushy bottom (depending on your point of view). With many Dominants today not wanting a lump of putty sub who is incapable of having an original thought, what is the happy medium in being in service, but not spineless? This workshop will discuss and explore the possibilities & parameters of being a strong sub who is more an asset to a Dom rather than simply a responsibility. Due to the nature of the class, it will be for submissives only. 11:15- 12:45 Sunday in the Henry Oliver F room.

Erotic Knife Play - Careful with that thing! By Mara & phoenix
Walk the fine line between fear and pleasure as Mara and phoenix show you how knives can take you to the edge and beyond. After a discussion on knife safety, this long-time lifestyle couple will talk about the physical and mental aspects of sharp steel, including using fear as an erotic tool, and how to approach drawing blood. 1:45 – 3:15 Sunday in the Henry Oliver F room.

Service, it’s not just for mealtime! By Solitaire
What is service? Service can be defined as the work performed for another person, group or organization; it can also be the performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant. Would you like to learn about service, about those that give and receive it? This seminar focuses on the types of service that can be offered and what can be gained and/or achieved by service. This seminar will also cover how service can be performed at a distance for those relationships that span miles. If you are service-oriented or wish to become more service-oriented then this is the seminar for you!! 3:30 – 5:00 Sunday in the Henry Oliver F room.