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Workshops and Socials2014Workshops
Self-Care Is Sexy by Kelli Many of us who are service orientated often fail miserably at self-service. We spend endless hours caring for others yet struggle to carve out a few minutes for ourselves. In this class Kelli will share her journey into self-care and we will explore ways that each of us can incorporate this vital act of service into our lives of serving others.
Negotiation 101 by Kelli In this class you will take away a better understanding of what make your juices flow and what you can do without as well as how to communicate that information to a potential partner. Participants will practice setting boundaries and sharing their desires. They will also receive a negotiation packet complete with checklists, questionnaires, and conversation starter bracelets. (Materials for this class will be made available during the rest of the event for those unable to attend the class.)
Pervert-a-what? by Kelli Bring your toy bag to this class. It’s show and tell time! Sometimes our instruments of torture and pleasure are fine, handcrafted works of art and sometimes they are wicked ideas we get while strolling through a store’s discount isle. In this class, you are invited to share your common household/garage/etc. gadgets that are a bottom’s wet dream (or worst nightmare). Join us for a time of sharing ideas, tips, and tricks. There will also be prizes for the best pervertables as voted on by the class participants.
Violet Wands - Something Else that Goes 'BUZZ' by Remoter In this workshop, you will be introduced to one of the more popular types of electric play: The Violet Wand You will be presented with a brief overview of how they work, hear about some safety precautions you should take, be introduced to some of the accessories you might see in use and get a chance to try them out. Even if you have been using one for years, you might walk away from this discussion with some information you didn't have before. WARNING: Due to the nature of violet wands, if you rely on any electronic medical device, implanted or carried on your person, please do not attend this workshop. Violet wands can interfere with, and in extreme cases, can damage your equipment, just by being "close".
Elements of Age Play by Lita Swan Come as your Little or Big self, bring your blanket, stuffy or whatever makes you feel at home as your little/big self! Not sure just what exactly age play is? Come bring your questions and hear some round table answers. This workshop will go over the numerous forms of age play, how people can identify the Little or Big in themselves, and the different ways that they are able to get to their Little space as well as return to their Big space. Participation in discussion is not required, but encouraged. Every Big, Little and unknown are welcome to come and enjoy the discoveries about others, share some of their own, and have a cookie or two in the process!
Mummification - And What Do I Do Once I Have a Mummy? by Arghun Mummification has been described as an inescapable hug. It CAN be a form of Edge Play, but it can also be a safe, secure FUN form of Bondage. Given appropriate stunt bottoms I will demonstrate Saran Wrap mummification as well as vet wrap mummification, talk about safety concerns, and once I have a mummy will show ways to play with your mummy. I will include places to get supplies, options, and safety resources. Any member of the audience MAY get called upon to come up and assist at certain stages. (You can always pass!). In many ways this is an idea workshop - trying to spark ideas and directions for the attendees to go in their own play. Materials participants may want to bring: Vet Wrap / Coban . Coflex, Pallet wrap, Saran Wrap, Electrical Tape, Athletic Tape, Duct Tape, safety scissors.
Health and Safety in the Dungeon 101 by Arghun and Sara67 An interactive class, with health care professionals, who will present a one hour class on keeping yours and yourself healthy and safe while playing. Handouts and topics may include: toy bags are full - what else should I have, typical signs and symptoms with play and when to adjust the level, brief review of what pain does to our bodies and minds, and body diagrams of where the "no spots" and NEVER SPOTS, what contagious and infectious diseases we should be aware of, multiple play partners and what precautions of our bodies and toys should be considered and what to do between partners. We will also provide paper and an "open" hat for "unidentified" questions during the class. We encourage you to bring your questions, experience, stories and your expertise. We request that the privacy of those attending be respected. This is an open class, identifying and discriminating information will be deferred.
Socials
Kinky Swap Meet This year, Leatherwoods is hosting a kinky swap meet where you can trade or give away things you don’t use anymore, don’t fit, don’t like or would just like to see go to a good home. Please make sure your items are clean and safe. One final note: No cash can change hands.
Gamers Unite Due to popular demand, we have scheduled a time for gamers to get out their cards, boards, props and such, and participate in one of the more requested social events. Bring your chairs, games and portable tables if you have them. Want to learn a new game, play with others or just watch… we welcome you.
Berry Picking and Nature Hike Each year, with buckets in hand, folks scour the camp looking for those juicy fruits that we love so much… and berries too… join in on this social and eat the fruits of your labor. Bring your bucket/container and get some exercise to boot.
Master and Slaves Social Hour A master and slave relationship is special and means different things to different people. If you relate to being a master or a slave, are interested in chatting with others with involved in a M/S dynamic, or just want to find more people in the community, feel free to hang out with folks that share the same interests.
Little's Story Hour Throughout the weekend, there will be a chance to hear, or even read stories for those that enjoy them. Feel free to bring book that you like, a picnic blanket, some munchies and your favorite stuffed animal.
Stuffy Show and Tell Bring your favorite stuffed animal and be prepared to say what makes that stuffed animal your favorite. Feel free to discuss other stuff to, it’s your time and an open venue.
If you have an idea for a presentation and wish to present, please contact Don at workshops@leatherwoods.org |