2021:
KinkSchool -
Fall Semester

Welcome Munch

We will kick this con off with a welcome munch bring some snacks and yourself and meet the people who are also attending the con. 

Reef Knot for Ropes Unraveled : Stuff You Should Know Before You Try Shibari

 All the stuff I got taught in my first year of rope, and much of the stuff I didn't. I guarantee that anyone attending this class for the first time will learn something, points covered include but aren't limited to: Nerve damage, aftercare, types of rope, what to wear, and a great appendix on fantastic resources for books, educational videos and tutorial sites 

"This is Why You Need Me to Think for You" - Gaslighting for Play

Gaslighting is a set of abusive and insidious tactics that aim to manipulate by causing the victim to doubt their reality. When used consensually in scenes, it can be an amazing tool for the darker kinds of psychological kink. We'll explain how gaslighting shows up in our hypnotic play, and how to employ the language of gaslighting in your scenes. Besides, you promised you’d come to our workshop, don’t you remember? All Levels of experience welcome Trigger warning Gaslighting: Yes, discussion of abuse tactics, strong negative emotions, and demos that may involve the subject appearing distressed or upset.

Kink, Sex and Disability

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Flogging 101

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Ethical Bratting

What is a brat? Are you sassy during scenes? Do you enjoy finding loopholes? Have you been called a brat? Join Katrina for a discussion on how, why, and when she brats, the misconceptions associated with it, and her take on bratting ethically.

Rope 101

Rope class for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher on the basics. If you wish to tie along, you will need 30' of any kind of rope. No partners needed.

Drifting Away - Group Trance

Hypnosis is one of those kinks we all hear about eventually but are hard to understand except experientially. This session is an opportunity to experience a trance without any specific erotic or sexual language. This session will use a fairly standard relaxation induction and is based on the sensation of drifting. The group trance will be preceded by a brief explanation of hypnosis and trance and how to best prepare for trance. It is suggested people use the bathroom and grab a glass of water before we begin

Consent 101 What Not to Do and Negotiating a Scene

learn the basics of consent in the BDSM community. Learn how to properly negotiate a scene by watching demos and pointing out what went wrong. This class is a must-see-to-believe class that comes with a dash of sadism that is delightfully delicious when consumed. Negotiation is one of the foundational skills that is required for every BDSM practitioner to know, however it can be difficult to know where to start. From safewords to limits, and everything in between, there is a lot that goes into a negotiation.

Intro to Erotic Hypnosis

Recreational hypnosis and what it might mean if you were to incorporate it into your kink. Might you already be doing these things and not realize there are names for them? Might you have questions, thoughts, reservations? This session aims to give an introductory overview and a guided non-erotic experiential designed to build awareness of what aspects of suggestion resonate for you.

Guiding Your Partner into Trance

Curious how to actually guide a partner into a trance-like state? Bring them along! This is a hands-on session where those who chose to participate will be guided though multiple rounds of guiding their partner into a trance like state. Non-erotic, no suggestions other then getting into trance like state. This is for beginners to experience how to get into state.

Connected Rope

One of the greatest aspects of relationships is the potential for connection. Virtually anything we do can be an opportunity to connect, and kink offers even more opportunities than the vanillas get. We’ll talk about how to make that connection with someone special to you, whether it’s a BDSM scene, a high protocol situation, or even vanilla-looking snuggles.

Flogging 101 & Flogging Dojo

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Sensory Depravation

A great introduction to all things sensory deprivation with great detailed explanations and safety!

Dungeon Etiquette 101

Learn the do's and don'ts of attending your first play party and play space. Avoid making newbie mistakes and become a valued member of your local scene. Brand new this time around is an info session on tips for attending in-person conventions as they come back after covid!

Intro to Flogging

Interested in flogging but unsure of what is safe? Want to make a bottom red and a spacey? This class will give the basics of impact play from safety through to how to lay out a scene and have fun.

Meditation for Submissives and Subjects

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Abuse in Kink: The Warning Signs

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Things you Need to Know for Psychological Play

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Getting Hurt and Liking it: The Fine Line Between Masochism and Self Harm

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Intro Into D/S and Fulltime Dynamics

This fascinating talk explores how to maintain a D/s dynamic while consistently learning from each other. We will discuss how rules around language and behavior can facilitate communication rather than impede it. With the goal of enhancing play, we shall learn how responsibility is shared by both the Top and Bottom, how we can avoid the pitfalls of thinking we know more than we do, and how to be more effective no matter your role within a D/s dynamic.

BIPOC round table

This event will be hosted by a diverse panel of BIPOC kinksters. they will be talking about the issues that come up in the kink community that is unique to them. This is THEIR SPACE. all are welcome to attend and listen. This room will highlight the voices of BIPOC and respect gender and racial equity when it comes to sharing on the mic.

Wrap up munch

The last official social event of the con where Hope will deliver a speech and updates on how much we have raised for the chosen charity.