Technique Classes
Wax
Play-introduction
Wax Play-advanced
Combined Fire and Wax play Hands On
Fire Play-introduction
Caning
Flogging
Temporary Piercing-introduction
Playing with Fear
"And
Me Without my Toybag..........." a class on taking everyday things
that you might have in a handbag or briefcase and turning them into
toys.
Relationship Topics
Spirituality and BDSM
This class
discusses giving and receiving sensation as facilitation for spiritual
experiences. The theory of using pain, immobilization and/or sensory
deprivation for creating altered states as well as the use of ritual and
liturgy for structure is explored. Also discussed is the anatomy of a
ritual and how to create one.
How Big is My Bed
This class
discusses polyamorous relationships. We will talk about various
structures of relationships and styles of alternative family
structures. We will also discuss hot button issues such as
jealousy, time management and integration of new partners into a
relationship.
24/7 Power
Exchange Relationships
This class
explores Ds relationships where the power exchange is “always on”. We
will talk about how people keep relationships fresh and vibrant in a
power imbalanced structure. Ways of maintaining the dynamic on a daily
basis will be explored, as well as how to deal with difficulties that
can arise such as resentment, “acting out” behavior and dealing with
conflict in an effective manner. Also discussed will be ways of working
through trust issues that can block deepening of the relationship.
How Many Frogs do
I have to Kiss? - an Interactive Ds Compatibility Assessment
This is an
interactive workshop designed to help participants identify what their
wants, needs and what their expectations are for themselves and
potential partners in a Ds relationship. Using a grid approach, we will
explore where we see various relationship roles and styles (ie. sub,
slave, bottom, top, dom, etc.) fitting into our lives as a whole.
Whereas many times we focus on Ds interests only, as evidenced by the
many checklists out there on play interests, we tend to forget to check
simple things like if we share similar recreational interests or like
the same movies. We will look at how people see their vanilla lives
intersecting in a Ds relationship and where the various parts fit in.
Too often we don't look upfront at simple but important aspects of daily
life. Let's face it - folks rarely ask at the beginning of a
relationship things like "If I am your slave, whose parents do we see at
Thanksgiving?" This is a valuable workshop for both people seeking and
for people who are in relationships but want to see various methods for
communicating on a real world, real situation basis.
Those Pesky
Switches - Explaining the Psychology of Switching
Who are these
people anyway? Can’t they make up their minds? Are they confused?
Incapable of having a “real” relationship? Aren’t they just “players?”
These are things that people ask about switches all the time. This
class will explore the dynamics of switching both within and outside of
committed relationships. We will also talk about exploring switching,
how to negotiate a switch scene, the mindset of switches and how they
manage their relationships. This is an interactive class with group
input strongly encouraged.
Rebuilding the
Self - Healing after a Ds Relationship
This is a class for
both dominants and submissives. When a Ds relationship ends, both doms
and subs can feel purposeless and lost. A sub has the challenge of
reshifting their primary focus from someone else to themselves and
assuming decision-making responsibilities that may be new. A dominant
has the challenge of rethinking their decision making process with a
refocus on their own priorities without the mitigating presence of
another to consider. This class will talk about the grieving process and
outline effective coping methods and ideas on how to restructure one's
life without encountering pitfalls such as rebound relationships.
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