The introvert's guide to Big Cons: Do you identify as an introvert? Have you felt overwhelmed at big kink conventions? Have you ever felt expected to have the "time of your life," the kind that get written up in K&P in gushing tones, only to feel disappointed after a con because you didn't quite have that amazing experience with a whole bunch of people that everyone talks about? This class might be for you! This is one person's guide to handling large scale kinky conventions. Learn to identify your needs before they overwhelm you and ruin your big con experience. We'll talk out personality traits, goal setting, expectation management, and self care. Come share your ideas and methods of coping at large scale cons. Hopefully, through sharing and discussion, you'll at least walk away with learning something new about yourself. This isn't a scientific study of personality traits, but one way to use certain personality assessments as a tool to help manage expectations and one's emotional needs. Extroverts, especially shy extroverts, are welcome too.
This open forum roundtable will be attendee led. You bring your questions and I and the other attendees of the class will endeavor to answer them from our diverse viewpoints. Previous topics that have been covered are earning leathers, what is “Old Guard”, how do I get involved with a leather club/family, and many more. This class is open to anyone and is not restricted by age or experience. Come join us as we discuss your burning questions about being young or new in the leather community.
By Boy Andy
In this class we will discuss ways to bring boardroom skills into your M/s or D/s relationship and vice versa. We will talk about how to foster the growth of these skills in your submissive and also how to accept and encourage this form of service. And from the submissive viewpoint we will talk about the versatility of these skills and the ways they can be used to enhance your life and the lives of those to whom you chose to offer your service.
By Boy Andy and Master Kevin
This roundtable is open to any and all who identify with bottom, submissive, slave, property, or any other s-type label.
Are you new and looking for a Top, Dom/me, Master or Mistress?
Or are you newly single?
Do you want to find a way to get your needs met while searching for the person that is a good match for you?
Do you want to learn some skills to share with your single friends?
How about understanding where the single submissive/slaves are coming from?
This class will help give you the tools to share and understand with others; we will discuss and share skills for "surviving" being single while on that search. The focus will NOT be on looking for someone but how to get your needs met while in "search mode". Doing so will assist in keeping those lustful decisions at bay. Be sure to bring your ideas and skills you have learned to the class to share. This workshop will be interactive and encouraging of sharing.
If you'd like to read about our traditional workshops, please visit our 2015 Workshops page.
This roundtable will be open to all people who identify as switches, or have questions about being a switch. We'll talk about whatever comes to mind, whatever questions people have, and share our stories with one another. Come ready to learn, ask, and share.
By Miss Bettie and Boy Randi
Polyamory - is there really ONE right way to do it? Even THAT depends on who you ask. Those of us living out the questions of the polyamorous life all have something to contribute to the conversation of how it is we do This part of what we do. Let's get together and share some best (and worst) practices, reveal some nuggets of wisdom, and challenge each other into better ideas around creating better poly relationships in our community.
By Optimus