2026 Presenters and Workshops
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SIR Rai Guerra is the Founder of The Infamous Boys of Leather based in New Jersey, and holds the titles of American Leatherman 2018, and Mr. NJ Leather 2018. He has been a part of the New Jersey Leather Family for over 20 years. He is proud SIR to three boys, boy Dave Hudson, boy Kona, and boy Calum.
Take your BDSM practice to the next level with our Impact Play 201 workshop. Dive deeper into the art of sensation and intensity, exploring advanced techniques for wielding floggers, paddles, and other implements. This workshop prioritizes communication, consent, and safety, ensuring participants feel empowered to push boundaries and explore new depths of pleasure and connection. Ideal for those with some experience in impact play, this workshop offers a supportive environment to refine skills and build confidence.
Let's discuss the roles of & need for accomplices, the difficulties in getting accomplices, the importance of accomplices in resistance, and why words without actions are useless and performative.
Lash Onyx & Bear Mike are co-head of house, Domum Corium Cordis (Fet: LeatherHeart) in Albuquerque, members 15 Association, teaching different classes nationally, both Dom/switch. Lash is president of Onyx High Desert, Mama’s Kinky Martian, Corazon Leather 2023 and New Mexico Leather Bear 2019, a Navy veteran and in the March on Washington. Mike is VP of NM-REAL, Mama’s Alpha Tech, producer of Kinktoberfest 2025, instructs dungeon monitoring, electroplay, and Tools for Reducing Community Conflict.
In our diverse communities, internal conflicts often overshadow the joy and unity that bring us together. Drama, accusations, and undermining behavior divide us from within. We present six essential tools, from multiple sources and new material, for recognizing and understanding community conflict then explain practical strategies for preventing and resolving conflicts. Together, they provide a robust framework for reducing conflict. Vetted by multiple psychology professionals, this class includes engaging group discussions and valuable handouts.
Within our diverse communities, many BIPOC person continue to face challenges navigating kink and BDSM spaces. We present practical strategies for safety, confidence, and connection. Tools for knowing when to stay and build versus when to exit unwelcoming spaces. Developing opportunities to take up space with confidence.
I am Leather—forged in fire, sharpened by grief, bound by chosen family. Daddy. Sir. Predator. Protector. Sadist with a hard-on for community. Born intersex, started hormones to reclaim my body. Then, I took back “TRANNY”—not for shock, but as a marker of time, loss, and survival. HIV+ and undetectable. Holding the ghosts of those I lost to AIDS close to my heart, their history inked into my skin and Leather. My Hunger—sharp, Hands—steady, Loyalty—fierce!
Having experience in the medical field and many years playing and experimenting with pokey things has brought me to a new level of decorating willing bodies. We will go over types and sizes of needles. The preferred size of monofilament. The cleaning and prepping of materials. The easiest method of application. Because once you have the basics of suturing without sutures you will be able to let your imaginations run wild!
Bri Burning has served as your International Person of Leather 2020-23 and Northwest Person of Leather 2019! Bri is a queer, femme, proud Indigenous Mexican, Leather little, s-type, and more. They’ve been active in the SF Bay Area Leather community since 2010 and presenting since 2015 nationally and internationally. Bri loves service, whether that be volunteering, teaching, or hyping people up. Passions include: edge play, self-care, power exchange, ageplay, and service—which she spreads like glitter!
We talk about the importance of showing up, whether volunteering, teaching, producing, or attending events, but not enough about making that involvement sustainable. The leather, kink, and fetish community can be thrilling and all consuming, and it is easy to pour ourselves in without checking how we are really doing. This discussion invites reflection on burnout in our community participation. Join a fellow leather person navigating burnout as we share, listen, and learn together.
dave is a 55-year-old, cisgendered, gay male from North Carolina. Although single, dave is collared to Sir Rai Guerra from Asbury Park, NJ and is in a unique dynamic with Nick from the Atlanta, GA area. dave has been active in the leather/kink/bdsm community since the Fall of 2001. dave’s focus is on service dave holds the leather titles of Southeast Leatherboy 2004, Southeast Bootblack 2011, and American Leatherboy 2014.
This workshop is designed for those service-oriented bottoms (or Tops) who are without someone to physically serve in person on a regular basis either because of a long-distance relationship or who are single/uncollared. We’ll look at what drives our desire to serve and how to meet those desires when “flying solo.” We’ll discuss protocols, expectations, coping skills, and creative ways to meet the service need within.
In this class we will explore and delve into the strength and courage of submission. We’ll talk about being a strong, smart, vocal, independent, self-directed, and confident individual and the struggles and rewards of also being submissive. The class will talk about relationships between those who offer submission and those who accept the submission and how submission, strength, and courage are all symbiotic to the submissive individual and the relationship.
Echo has a passion for mindset and cultural exploration. They are a thought-provoking and dynamic speaker who challenges conventional perspectives, bringing transformative thinking and innovative insights to her classes.
Her approach combines strategic exploratory coaching with a unique thought process, co-creating spaces where deep self-reflection and understanding can emerge, enabling audiences to gain insights into themselves and their relationships.
Mindful Masculinity is for anyone who carries masculinity, is shaped by it, or has felt its weight. This class unpacks the myths we’ve been taught about manhood, myths that reward control, punish vulnerability, and disconnect us from ourselves and each other. It’s not your fault, but it is your work. Together, we’ll explore how to unlearn performance and reclaim presence. All genders and roles are welcome. Come with curiosity and hopefully leave with clarity.
River is a Canadian Leatherdyke, writer, and educator. She came out as a pervert in 1990 and has been teaching since 2005. She delights in engaging with community by sharing he knowledge, passions, and ideas. Domenique is a Mexican American bottom heavy switch interested in connection, intensity, and sexual liberation. She is passionate about emotional healing and the psychological aspects of BDSM. Together they have presented at many local, regional and international events and organizations.
That play which is most difficult for the bottom, which brings up the most fear, or is the most dangerous, can be both terror and edge play. And yet terror play can also be the most safe and controlled type of play that one can create. Playing with phobias, playing with the dangerous, creating the illusion of danger, tapping into the emotionally dangerous – all have at their center fear. Come explore with us
If someone doesn’t find it humiliating is it humiliation play? What is the difference between humiliation and shaming? Is humiliation a type of play or does it entangle itself in all play? This workshop looks at the many shades of humiliation and attempts to answer the question “what is humiliation anyway?” Then, once that’s all figured out, we will have lots of fun (or not so fun) demos, stories and ideas to add to your toy bag!
A dyke cock is as real as any other cock – just in a different way. And getting your cock sucked, or fucking someone’s face, is enough to make many women come. For those who love to suck cock, or who crave their mouth being fucked, the pleasure can be just as intense. Various techniques, including deep throating, will be covered. Bring a cock for the hands on...er...mouth on component! All cocks welcome.
Doctor Bubbles and KitKat Ann met at Beyond Vanilla in 2018, and found a kindred spirit in each other. Since then, they have gone from playmates to best friends, and eventually established an M/s dynamic and marriage together. Their dynamic is based on integrity, trust, respect, growth, balance, and improving the world around them. Together, they work to educate others on using kink and BDSM as a tool to create meaningful connections and powerful experiences.
A lot of BDSM tends to focus on the darker edges of play that isn't socially acceptable... but can you go the other direction? This class will show you that praise can be just as overwhelming. Doctor Bubbles and Kitkat Ann will show how to use authority transfer dynamics to combat your partner's negative cognitive biases and reinforce the positive aspects that we see in each other.
Since the mid-70′s Hardy has been an active in the leather community as a gay activist, author & speaker on aspects of the SM/Leather scene. “ “He is author of several books including, Playing with the Family Jewels, Soul of a Second Skin and Shouts in the Wilderness. Contributor to the Dallas Voice newspaper and Drummer Magazine. “ “The recipient of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s Leather Leadership Award, 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Leather Association International, Marcus Hernandez Lifetime Achievement Award from Pantheon of leather and the Jack McGeorge Educator Award from MsC. Since April, 1995, he and his boy Patrick have been living together in Dallas.
A practical workshop on the basics of CBT. Most activities will use only rope and hands, and participants are encouraged to bring a partner for actual practice.
Is there a secret code for Old Guard folk? Was there a Council of Elders? Stories and experience from an an Old Guard Leatherman without all the mystique.
Dominex Victoria Xy is the Leather privateer, you’re trans muscle fem Dominex and NW Person of Leather 2023! For over a decade, they have participated in non-monogamy, kink, leather, and LGBTIAQ+ communities. Having pursued a degree in Public Health Education with a minor in gender, sexuality, and Queer Studies from OHSU, Victoria runs their own company doing life coaching and education, specializing in relationships, sexual health, kink, queer, and DEI; as well as corporate consulting.
Let's explore the ways you can top, dominate, and torture someone without even having to get out of your chair. Whether they are across the room or on the other side of the planet, learn how to employ techniques to dominate or torture that don’t involve physical devices. We will explore the aspects, concepts, and nuances of domination and how to get into the mind of your bottom.
Energy (Dr. H) is a queer, nonbinary Deaf kink educator, storyteller, and consultant. He/ze teaches ASL and disability justice at a California university and presents nationally on Deaf culture, embodiment, and power exchange. With over 15 years in kink, Energy/Dr. H brings scenes to life through sensory awareness, access-centered design, and cultural fluency. His/zir work honors the power of visual language, ritual, and care—shaping leather spaces where Deaf and disabled kink thrives.
Deaf culture offers powerful tools for authority exchange—with gaze, spatial awareness, and ritual. This class explores how ASL users embody protocol visually, how dominance flows through touch, posture and stillness, and how service adapts without sound. Whether you’re Deaf, disabled, or exploring new ways to hold power, this session offers a cultural framework for visual and sensual D/s dynamics rooted in lived experience—not hearing norms.
Euphonious Onyx resides in Dallas, is Mr. Hidden Door 2022, 2023 IML competitor, and President of Onyx Lone Star chapter. His fundraising includes Elevate NTX youth shelter, Need to Feed, Legacy Cares, AIDS Services of Dallas, and The Transgender Leather History Project. He teaches classes at DFW Fuse, Beyond Vanilla, and for Onyx Lone Star. He firmly believes in the power of representation and the empowerment that comes from seeing oneself reflected in aspirational roles.
Within our diverse communities, many BIPOC person continue to face challenges navigating kink and BDSM spaces. We present practical strategies for safety, confidence, and connection. Tools for knowing when to stay and build versus when to exit unwelcoming spaces. Developing opportunities to take up space with confidence.
I produce the longest running exploratory seminar for s-types. Servant's Retreat focuses on sustaining healthy power dynamic relationships by strengthening personal foundations (4000+). I serve LA&M’s board, produce SELF & Foundations in Mastery. Co-Founder of Women's Leather History Program. I love our communities through labor. l'm a MCC coach, founding BCC coach, and 4% of worldwide coaches hold my credentials. I am a SME in private practice and develop coaches through mentoring. Foryourlifecoach.com & BDSMClasses.com
As leaders experience cognitive decline, communities face tough questions. This discussion explores how we recognize changes, respond with compassion, protect safety, and navigate consent—without expecting self-awareness from those affected. Together, we’ll consider how to respect contributions while addressing current realities with honesty and care.
Little Bad Daddy is Ms San Francisco Leather 2014-2015. She identifies as a Queer Sadistic Latine Leather Dyke Daddy Bootblack. Leather fans in multiple countries yearn longingly for her return to their local bootblack stands, such is the fiery reputation she has earned in her 20 years serving the community by working on our leathers. They currently serve as the founder of Saturnalia Productions, the Treasurer of the UnRuly Social Club, and are dedicated to collecting leather women's history. She loves all aspects of bootblacking, including topping those in the stand with consent. As an indigenous Two-Spirit person, they walk in leather and through all of life with honesty, integrity, and compassion. Come sit in their stand to experience the joy, passion, and delicious reverence for yourself.
How do you enter into a relationship or exchange when you don’t feel worthy? It can seem like those around you can play harder, take more, and know more than you. Impostor syndrome affects a lot of us no matter our actual experience level. By acknowledging some of my own insecurities, and discussing some ideas on how we may try to work with those feelings, reach out for support, check for and on each other while we learn to see and accept ourselves a bit more.
Let's discuss the roles of & need for accomplices, the difficulties in getting accomplices, the importance of accomplices in resistance, and why words without actions are useless and performative.
In an M/s relationship for over 23 years, Liza and her slave, Jody, (IMs 2011) produce events, judge, keynote, and teach extensively, receiving numerous awards, including MAST’s 2012 Presenter of the Year. Liza came to power at Woodstock. Jody came out as leatherdyke and slave in 1980, founding Leather and Lace, an early LA women's leather group. They’re members of Portland Bad Girls, SF Exiles and are founding members of LTHR (Long Term Hierarchical Relationships.)
Ideally, protocols and rituals serve to enhance and enrich the M/s and D/s dynamics. Using rituals from books or created by other people could serve this purpose, but can almost as easily detract from or even damage the dynamic. Using a gently guided discussion, we will explore how to let rituals and protocols organically emerge from the relationship.
Using lessons learned from the animal world and elsewhere, we will explore ideas for training. What works, what doesn’t work and when? How can M-types get more of what they want from their s-types? What can s-types do to assist their M-types in creating a more satisfying dynamic? How can we make it all hotter? Using animal training techniques and other insights, we will explore these questions.
Bootblack, spazzed-out Stitch puppy, and auction assistant extraordinaire, Jayson DaBoi loves to help and will use his skills for any worthy Leather cause. Hard work is putty in Jayson’s capable, boot-greased hands; he welcomes new challenges with gusto.
As International Ms. Bootblack 2010, Jayson served with the belief that boots create a spiritual foundation of the Leather Walk. Currently, Jayson produces the Corazón Leather Contest in New Mexico.
Let’s talk about that pesky spit shine. There are many ways to approach the high shine. What products are best. Come learn many different approaches to the spit shine. We will cover different polishes to include saphir. Bring your high shine and let get it on.
The DFW Sisters exist as a modern, communal order of 21st century nuns dedicated to community service, fund raising, outreach, advocacy, education for safer sex awareness, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. We believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and we use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency and guilt that chain the human spirit. We vow to promulgate omniversal JOY and expiate stigmatic guilt through public manifestation and habitual perpetration.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the leather/BDSM community have worked together since our founding in 1979. Join the Sisters as we manifest, talk about our history and how we work with the kink community to promulgate omniversal JOY and expiate stigmatic guilt. Don't worry, we'll leave the glitter at home.
Kippy, a queer, autistic, leather pup, is the 2024 Rocky Mountain Person of Leather and a Denver native. Known as an emotional support pet, he co-owns Pets Play House .Passionate about pet play, Kippy shares his knowledge through teaching, attending, and hosting events, including 18+ nerd cons to make kink education more accessible. Dedicated to inclusivity and fostering joy, Kippy is always ready to help, listen, or share a laugh.
Being neurodivergent in kink and community spaces can present unique challenges, from understanding social dynamics to advocating for accommodations. This class is designed to foster an open and supportive conversation about how neurodivergent individuals can navigate social spaces while also helping to shape them into more inclusive and welcoming environments. Whether you’re looking for strategies to fit in, ways to communicate your needs, or tips to make your spaces more accessible, this is for you!
Leo Gauge has been a kink educator since 1997, bringing realistic, grounded insight to topics like blood play, piercing, service, embodiment, and personal development. With over two decades in authority exchange dynamics, Leo teaches from lived experience, blending practical tools with growth. A disabled Leather educator and founder of Beyond Piercing, Leo is known for an approachable, no-fluff style that centers connection, curiosity, and the power of intentional relationships.
Add to your skills with below-the-belt piercings in this anatomy-inclusive class that promises to be enlightening—and dare we say, uplifting. Come share in the fun as we explore techniques and placements for genital play piercing. Please note: this is not a how-to-pierce class, but a chance to use your existing skills to confidently and creatively make it spicy below the waist.
MadamScarlet (he/they) is a bratty, commanding drag dominant and award-winning pony handler with over a decade in BDSM. Co-founder of HoofCon and a seasoned educator, Scarlet brings high protocol, style, and spectacle to every scene. His world blends devotion, danger, and theatrical edge. Off the stage, Scarlet lives as a professional vampire and blood smith—equal parts elegance, power, and untamed ferocity.
Ever wondered what really goes on in the breeding barn after dark? Saddle up for this tongue-in-cheek, tail-raising class where we trot into the fantasy rich world of pony play breeding kinks. Whether you’re a prancing show pony ready to be bred, a no-nonsense handler with a clipboard and a stopwatch, or a stud looking to show off their, ahem, pedigree this class will guide you through creating consensual, erotic scenes filled with whinnies, harnesses, and hoof-stomping desire.
Master D and Passion are known for their dedication to education, outreach, and organizing events. They started the M/s Gathering and have won the Sir Steve Community Service Award and the David Peters Award. They served as the Northeast Master/slave 2012. Both have been active as presenters, producers, and leaders in various organizations and events. They serve together as faculty for MTTA, Passion serves as the Judges Coordinator for SPLF.
Life is serious, life is hard and M/s relationships can be very structured and serious. There is so much joy in what we do and how we live our dynamics. Join us for the joy, laughter, and silliness that can add so much to our relationships.
Marilyn and Rio are Northwest Master/slave 2023. Marilyn is a sadist with an intense blood lust and Rio is a service-oriented butch leatherdyke. Marilyn and Rio have judged, emceed, and tallied at numerous contests, and have presented at NWLC, SELF, SWLC, IMsLBB, LLC, the Exiles, and more. Their home club is the Exiles SF, where they spent many years as officers. They are active in MAsT SF, where Marilyn is the Director.
D/s relationships offer joy and fulfillment. Alignment on the intent, boundaries, and rules ensures that everyone gets what they want and need. Contracts codify agreements. Collars publicly state the relationship. Protocols strengthen the dynamic. These combine to assure that everyone knows what is expected of them and what they bring to the relationship. In this class we’ll discuss ways to formalize the structure of D/s relationships, to structure and guide your dynamic.
Mark (He/Him) is a queer poly Leatherman who heads a Master\slave household that focuses on personal growth, exploration, and service. Being born and raised in Kansas city. He has been a part of the Leather community since 2015 and is well sought after both locally and nationally as a kink educator. He flags black on the left and is well known for his tagline ‘Why the fuck not!’. He is an erotic instigator, delighting in encouraging people to explore their most debaucherous sexual desires and can often be found in his home dungeon “The 13th Floor”, telling Dad jokes, and cruising with his devilishly sadistic smile.
Cheeks, Faces, Fingernails, and Toenails, OH My!!! In this class we will explore needles as they relate to sadism with the intent of causing maximum pain while exploring some of the most taboo areas of placement. This class isn't for the faint of heart, rather for those who seek a darker form of play. We will discuss theory, safety, placement, execution, and aftercare specific to sadistic needles. And most importantly will demonstrate on a willing bottom its application.
Master Jim and slave marsha, International Master/slave 2001 and 2021, have been together in a M/s relationship for over 28 years (since May 1997). They were two of the owners of South Plains Leatherfest/International Master/slave Weekend and owners of the International Master/slave title contest from 2002 to 2022. They have presented hundreds of seminars and weekend programs on Master/slave relationships across the U.S. and Canada and have been honored with numerous community awards.
If you’re lucky, you’ll have years – even decades—together as Master and slave. But what will those later years look like? What challenges will you face? How do you get ready for them? How do you live your relationship in joy even though you know some day it will end? Join slave marsha and Master Jim as they honestly and openly share the future they’re living now… one they never predicted.
Master Dante has owned Gaia for twenty years, a polyamorous Master/slave relationship by design from inception. This evolved into a polyfidelitous Leather family with Coco and Sarah joining them 5-7 years ago respectively. Together they maintain House Amor, a 24-7 M/s household in NYC. He is the Vice-President of MAsT International, Producer of MsC Worldwide, Director of MAsT: Metro NY, and founder of Our Leather Legacy and The Polyamory Exchange.
M/s resides on the far edge of the relationship spectrum, yet some topics make even M/s folks clutch their pearls. What if a slave longs to surrender more than some deem safe or sane even with enthusiastic consent? We'll discuss ethical considerations of deliberately altering another physically or psychologically, surrendering body autonomy and limits, internal enslavement, objectification, and the judgements such polarizing topics spark. Explore the bleeding edge of authority dynamics with us.
Some maintain that the use of safewords, and the consent they signify, are one of the key distinctions between BDSM and abuse. Unfortunately many have been harmed and experienced trauma even with safewords in place. What are the circumstances where safewords can undermine the safety and trust they are designed to maintain? Join us for a critical examination of safewords and a facilitated discussion on the steps needed to make them more robust and effective.
Master Sabrina Hypnotica is a certified hypnotist and life coach who serves her leather community by educating and facilitating discussions of self-awareness and agency. Master Sabrina proudly holds the title of Ms. Southeast Leatherfest, (SELF) 2024. As the lead dominant in Family of the Black Sun, she assists Her Head of House, Master Nwachi Presley- Tafari, In guiding and supporting leaders and alchemists. She has given time to educate in Tennessee, Orlando, and North Carolina, as well as in her home state of Georgia and virtually. Master Sabrina entered the BDSM community in 2020 and immediately knew she was meant to learn, grow and give back. She is the creator of Sabrina Read it 2 Me and Sabrina's Refuge. Both initiatives center guided discussions and self-awareness. The goal is to grow and learn in ways that empower. It is Master Sabrina's honor to be a servant leader.
This class is a candid and vulnerable discussion of My personal journey through Authority Transfer. Why do Wwe seek these types of dynamics? How do Wwe know we are ready? Here, I share what changed Me from unwilling and unsure, to certain and more than ready. My involvement in community has taught Me valuable lessons and insights as I've evolved. This pathway to power exchange has been far from easy, and its not nearly over.
Master Malcolm entered the lifestyle in 2007 and began an amazing journey of personal growth, Mastery and Leather. Malcolm has had the honor of teaching classes on Power Exchange dynamics, play techniques, and scene creation at amazing groups around the country.
Farrah Bonnot, MS, LPC: Farrah is a therapist and sex educator and member of the kink, LGBTQIA+, and polyamorous communities. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and her planned dissertation focuses on the critical issue of distinguishing between consensual sadomasochistic relationships and abuse or intimate partner violence.
In this hands-on workshop, we explore fundamentals of effective communication, including active listening, non-verbal communication, and assertiveness. Participants learn how to express themselves clearly, understand others' perspectives, and build rapport with others. We emphasize verbal communication, the importance of tone and adapting communication style to diverse situations. Attendees will learn how to handle difficult conversation, provide feedback, and resolve conflict constructively in a Power Exchange Context.
A Power Exchange relationship is filled with constant demands and expectations, the ability to say “no” can be a precious gift to yourself and your partner. “The Gift of No” is a transformative workshop designed to help both In-Charge and Not-In-Charge individuals harness the power of this two-letter word to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and live a more fulfilling and authentic life. This workshop is for anyone seeking to enhance their assertiveness, self-care practices and overall life satisfaction. Whether you are an In-Charge or Not-In-Charge person that struggles with setting boundaries and saying “no” effectively, this workshop will offer valuable insights and practical tools to enhance yourself and your Power Exchange relationship.
Master Sa’Vage (She/Her), affectionately known as “Panda,” is a Dark Sadistic Leather-Covered Master, educator, and community leader with nearly 22 years of lived experience in the kink, BDSM, and Leather communities. She is the Head of House of Difference and founder of Be the DIFference Munch—a virtual international platform focused on open dialogue across kink, Leather, vanilla life, and holistic well-being.Master Sa’Vage serves as President of Odyssey Leather Society and a former President of Mid-Atlantic Onyx Pearls. She is a sought-after presenter who has shared her knowledge at events including SouthEast LeatherFest, the Florida Power Exchange, the Journey Leather Conference, CTX Darkside, and various munches. Known for Her powerful presence and commitment to walking in excellence, Master Sa’Vage creates safe, affirming spaces for education, growth, and transformation.
Explore how to identify and respond to red flags in BDSM and kink dynamics with this empowering class. You'll learn key warning signs, strategies to build trust, and tools for creating safer play experiences. Ideal for newcomers and experienced practitioners alike, the session fosters open dialogue around boundaries, consent, and emotional safety. Gain confidence in navigating power exchange dynamics while honoring your instincts, protecting your wellbeing, and cultivating respectful, consensual connections.
In the realm of BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance/submission, Sadism/masochism), the interplay of **Power**, **Energy**, and **Spirituality** is crucial. These elements can enhance the experience and deepen connections between partners; but when mismanaged they can cause significant harm—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This exploration will define these key concepts, discuss potential risks when they are mismanaged, and offer practical strategies for mitigating harm and ensuring a safe, consensual, and fulfilling experience.
Let's discuss the roles of & need for accomplices, the difficulties in getting accomplices, the importance of accomplices in resistance, and why words without actions are useless and performative.
Master Retro Bella (She/Her), is a Latina High Femme Leather Woman from Bakersfield, California. She is the first Woman to earn the Southwest Master title and the first Latina International Master. Latinx representation in M/s and Leather spaces fueled her to create the Latine Leather Pride Flag and become the founder of Latinos in Leather. Recognized as one of the Onyx pearls' 'Young 8,' she carries the pearl name Amara Pearl.
Join me as we explore the relationship between cultural identity and power dynamics in BDSM, specifically focusing on the Latino experience. In this class, we will delve into how familial hierarchies, cultural rituals, and emotional expressions shape our understanding of authority, consent, and connection within BDSM relationships. All Latinos and their supporters are welcome.
Let's discuss the roles of & need for accomplices, the difficulties in getting accomplices, the importance of accomplices in resistance, and why words without actions are useless and performative.
Master Thaddeus Twist and BunnyNichol Twist have been active together in the BDSM , Kink and Leather communities since 2015, dedicating themselves to education, mentorship, and advocacy. As the Patriarch and majordomo to the House of Twisted Creations prioritizing community service and Black empowerment in every form. This spans from political & health advocacy, mentoring, and creating opportunities for Black viewpoints, stories, advancements & joy to be shared. By 2020, Master Thaddeus shifted his focus to education, with BunnyNichol joining him. Their leadership extends across various platforms, fostering growth and equity in Kink/BDSM/ Leather as well as philanthropy and advocacy. Their impact has been recognized with BunnyNichol’s 2021 Onyx Pearls Award for Excellence and Master Thaddeus’s 2023 Heartland Person of Leather title. Dedicated to advocacy, empowerment, and education, they actively contribute to every part of their communities that shapes and strengthens The House of Twisted Creations.
Creating a prototype is like laying the foundation for a building. A functional prototype is great; it’s your proof of concept, your starting point. But here’s the catch: emulating someone else’s dynamic prototype, while it may seem tempting, can often lead to missed nuances and unexpected pitfalls. Why? Because dynamics are customizable, and so are their foundations. In this course, we will guide you through the art of making your prototype your own, tailored to the unique needs of your dynamic, rather than attempting to mimic someone else’s—a path that can potentially lead to failure.
In the vibrant and diverse world of BDSM, kink, and Leather, establishing and maintaining boundaries is not just a preference but a fundamental necessity. “What WE Not Going to Do Is…” is an enlightening class that delves into the crucial aspects of setting and receiving boundaries within these communities.
Master SirTee (He/She) and little kitsune (she/her) live in long term dynamic (30+ years) on the Westcoast of Canada, and are honoured to serve as the 2025 International Master/slave. Master SirTee is a Butch, BIPOC, Leather Person and little kitsune is a Sansei Japanese-Canadian slave and Leather Dyke.
They enjoy travelling, meeting new people, and sharing their journey and experiences, and can often be found enjoying cigars over deep conversations late into the night.
When we talk about a dynamic’s resilience, we often think of how we manage external pressures. But what if it the challenges occur within a dynamic? How do we navigate past internal mistakes or hurt? This intensive will explore approaches for cultivating dynamic resilience, and strategies to work through challenges while maintaining connection and trust. In Part 1 we will explore personal accountability, and Part 2 will explore apologies, forgiveness and self-forgiveness.
Imposter syndrome is a subversive internal voice that can undermine our sense of self and confidence in our abilities, skills, knowledge, etc. This class explores how it can challenge our personal identities and it’s impact on our M/s dynamics. Join us as we explore imposter syndrome – with perspectives from both sides of the slash; we will review how it manifests in a dynamic, strategies for recognizing it and approaches to address imposter syndrome.
Master Trent has been in the lifestyle since 1983 and slave kelly since 1994. They've been together as an M/s and Daddy/boy couple since 2008. They are the past producers of Colorado Leather Fest and the Colorado Master/slave Contest. They are the current producers of the SWMsC and Leather Run and the Southwest M/s Contest. They have been presenting together on a variety of topics for 17 years.
Most dominants/tops possess a variety of skills with a variety of toys. But very often we see them using a single tool for a single scene. Nothing wrong with that, but let’s explore designing a scene with intent, purpose, ritual, a beginning, a middle and a ending, with a variety of tools and techniques that will make it a memorable experience for the bottom and the top.
What do you say to someone who asks, “what makes you a dominant (or slave)?” How do you define what it is when explaining it to another person? Let’s do some introspective work toward defining your Dominance or Mastery and submission or slavery so you can better understand yourself and what being a Dominant or submissive means. What do you need and what do you bring to the table in a D/s or M/s relationship.
Master Varii is an Indigenous covered Leather Woman and head of House of Valor. She has been kinky all her life and started exploring in the community at 25. She has worn, and continues to wear, many hats. She was the SE Master 2022 and 2023. She has served on numerous boards; teaches nationally both in person and online; received the MAsT International Presenter of the Year 2024, is Co-Director of MAsT Thomson, and is the SE Regional Rep for MAsT International. She also has the honor and privilege of being the current curator of the Leather Quilt.
Predicament Bondage is a delightful game that will ramp up the energy and intensity of most scenes. Unlike most bondage in which the bottom has little if any choice of movement, predicament bondage encourages limited movement that requires the restrained person to choose between opposing sensory forces. In this class we will explore the use of an anal impaler, and a few other additions, to create a challenging and entertaining predicament for you to enjoy.
In all relationships there is an ebb and flow. In the beginning NRE or New Relationship Energy allows you to ride the high, when that ends the work of building for the long haul begins. As the relationship becomes familiar it is human nature to relax into a comfortable place and become complacent. How do we “feed” the relationship and ourselves rather than allow it to become stale.
Master Velvet (She/Her) is a queer, poly, Dominant Leatherwoman with a taste for sharp, pointy things and deep conversations. Master Velvet is International Person of Leather 2025, serves as founder and leader of the Leftorium Forum, is a mentor and admin of the Dallas Mentors Program. She believes in taking a holistic approach to BDSM that addresses the needs of the whole self and not just one’s kinky desires.
Being the Dominant of every s-type's dreams isn't about your flashy flogger skills or ability to demand service in three languages. Instead, Dominance that inspires both dirty daydreams and enduring surrender is the result of a centered, consistent state of being. Join Master Velvet as she guides you on a journey of self-discovery that can provide you with keys to unlock the confident, centered Dominant within.
Imagine starting a journey without a plan; your trip is likely to be riddled with missteps and miscalculations! Your Leather path is much clearer with a stated purpose, direction, map, and compass, such that your journey and relationships are enriched and strengthened. In this interactive workshop of self-discovery and self-knowledge, Master Velvet will introduce you to some tools to help illuminate your way, including discovering your core values and crafting your personal mission statement.
The practice of Authentic Relating (AR) offers a glimpse into often hidden truths within ourselves, our partners, and our relationships. In this introduction AR, we will cultivate a connection to ourselves and one another as we drop into the present moment in our bodies, minds, and souls. We will finish the class by discussing how some of the skills honed in the practice can be used to improve and enhance our power exchange relationships.
Sarge is a leather futch and power exchange enthusiast with 15+ years in kink. They’re Ms. San Diego Leather 2014, International Ms Leather 2015, and co-owner of Desire with their girl, Meg. A founder of Gang Bang Girls and House of AndOr, Sarge centers femme empowerment, service, and community. They also launched the “You Are Not Alone” dog tag campaign for mental health awareness. Sarge lives to teach, play, and stir shit up—unapologetically.
Put your best foot forward—and maybe catch a beating while you’re at it! This playful, painful, and provocative class dives into the erotic potential of foot play and bastinado. From sensual soles to sadistic strikes, we’ll explore anatomy, safety, technique, and scene-building tips for tops and bottoms alike. Whether you're a foot freak, pain slut, or curious kinkster, step in and get ready to toe the line between pleasure and punishment.
Sir Scorpion King Ty and Joy Perez are Leather S/switches from Central Texas, co-founders of UnSinXored and Gemini Leather Collective. Together, they foster inclusive spaces that bridge tradition and innovation, advocating for education, visibility, and authenticity in kink and Leather communities. Committed to celebrating diverse expressions of power exchange, their collaborative leadership promotes empowerment, representation, and the exploration of identity through connection, learning, and service.
What does it mean to be a S/switch in a world that often asks us to choose a side? For many, S/switching is not confusion or indecision—but a powerful, embodied truth. Join two S/switches as they share their journeys of discovery, conflict, growth, and joy. Through honest storytelling, guided reflection, and practical insight, this class explores what it means to be both/and in a community that often operates in binaries.
Q is a self-identified queer, gender independent, polyamorous/non-monogamous leather boi. He is an educator, practicing kinkster, sex worker, and social justice activist. He is equally as comfortable leading a corporate diversity workshop as he is standing in boots and a jockstrap in the middle of a dungeon. A self-professed flirt, Q’s mischievous smile and blonde Mohawk make him hard to miss, even in a crowd.
In a world that's moving fast and often online, the values of respect, personal accountability, and interpersonal grace remain essential pillars of the Leather community. This 90-minute interactive workshop explores the evolving role of civility in modern Leather culture—honoring its roots while adapting to contemporary needs.
Slave Jenna has been volunteering her time and knowledge in the kink/leather community since 2005. She has worked for MTTA, MsC, BESS, QLA, Baltimore Playhouse, Black Rose, The Crucible, and at many different events around the region. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Playhouse and MTTA. Slave Jenna is also the founder of MAsT Towson, Bookkeeper for MTTA, Deputy Director for MTTA Academy, and the Executive Producer for Master/slave Conference.
Apologies are powerful tools for healing, accountability, and reconnection—but only when done well. This class teaches the art of offering genuine, effective apologies that go beyond a quick “I’m sorry” to foster real understanding and repair.
InvictuZ is a lifelong kinkster, self-proclaimed nerd, sex geek, and consent enthusiast. Actively polyamorous for 20 years, he thrives on learning and sharing knowledge. His deep interest in consent began through personal research and community engagement. Based in Houston, Texas, InvictuZ is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice, specializing in therapy for marginalized groups and alternative relationships. He also serves on the Board of the NCSF and can usually be found near the cigar lounge.
More than a decade as a consent educator has clearly shown me the intersection between consent and privilege. In this class we will explore this intersection and how privilege impacts the dynamics in our own play and communities. More importantly, we’ll discuss what these truths mean for the larger consent conversation. Prepare to have perspectives examined and to engage in a discussion that needs to be more common in our community.
Toni Solenne is the recipient of the 2015 Female Leathertarian Award and 2016 Mid-Atlantic Pantheon of Leather Award. She produces six Women of Drummer regionals around the world, and one large leather family event called the Women of Drummer Contest Weekend every year. Toni has published two books, Women in Leather and Leather Journal. She is the Senior Scholar-in-Residence at the Carter-Johnson Library and host of the Radical Rhythm Podcast and Voyage of Desire TV show.
A thought-provoking workshop immersing ourselves within the intersection of power and emotion. We'll uncover how emotions influence and potentially may disrupt our power dynamics. Additionally, this workshop will provide practical tips for improving self-awareness and fostering healthier relationships by managing emotions effectively. This comprehensive exploration aims to equip participants with a deeper understanding and actionable strategies for personal and relational growth.
A Gentleman and a Beast, an immigrant and Indigenous, Beast (He/Him) is full of surprises. He’s a Lakota and German, pansexual, polyamorous Leatherman, a Master, puppy, bootblack, ritual piercer, rigger, pyromancer, biker, bodybuilder, musician, storyteller and Cigar Daddy. Beast is honored to serve his community in various capacities, and his tenure as International Master 2022 alongside one of the most amazing people he knows, and his best friend, remains one of his proudest experiences.
Join Beast for a provocative and deliciously subversive workshop that demolishes the simplistic binary between dominance and service. Learn how true power isn't about rigid performance, but about the exquisite tension between control and nurturing, dominance and intimate attentiveness. Warning: May cause existential reconsideration of power dynamics and seriously improve your leather care skills.
SpankCake (she/her) is an Asian American service-oriented Leather babygirl from Los Angeles and is the current International Ms. Bootblack. In addition, she is the Executive Director of bootblack.org, a non-profit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for bootblacks. SpankCake has written for various organizations including the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom and was recently featured in the July 2024 issue of Black Leather in Color.
Join us for an innovative class exploring the connection between Korean skincare and bootblacking! This hands-on session simplifies bootblacking using familiar skincare steps. Bring a clean face and a dirty boot, and learn techniques while enjoying the process. Samples and basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own bootblacking and skincare kits. Let's get ready together, combining self-care and craftsmanship for a unique experience! No bootblacking experience, necessary.
Master Castle is a pansexual, polyamorous Master, caregiver, pup handler, educator, and student. Slave Chy (She/They) is a Bisexual, polyamorous, evolving slave, little, pup, photographer, and educator. During their time in the community, they've worked to bring kink education to smaller communities and to help bridge the game between the generations They are the 2024 Southwest Master/slave title couple and aim to spread education and awareness about M/s dynamics within the next generation
Is your phone in your toy bag? Should it be or should it be left far away from what we do? let’s take a deeper look at the little computers in our pockets by not only looking at how they effect how we meet people but also how they effect how we shape our relationships. We will also take a look above and beyond controlling toys, at how we can use our electronic devices to build on our play and enhance our dynamics. While dissecting apps and tools on the market geared directly at placing our phones in our toy bags.
Has your little always wanted to be a pirate, astronaut , cartoon character, or something else entirely? What can we do to help create these special moments. That are not only extremely important and special to our little space but also to caregivers. This class is geared to take a look at how we can use theming in our events, dates,and scenes to help create these moments. While exploring and sharing some of our favorite themes and how we have used them to create some amazing memories and experiences.
Master “Daddy” Zulu is a Leatherman who started his journey in kink around 1991 in Nashville, TN. In 1994, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia and was active in PEP-Atlanta and the Sanctuary of A Dark Angel. In 1996 as someone active in body image awareness and embracement of bigger sized people, he created the size positive kinky group Anvil Dungeon International and served as the producer of the event Love and Leather (1996-1999). In 1997 he was selected as the first Regional Coordinator (Southeast) for The Leather Archives and Museum. Daddy Zulu has also DJd at Leather Bars and fetish clubs across the country and major Leather events including the Dark Arts Festival, Fetfest and Folsom Street Fair. He is the founder of The Leather Solidarity Collective and currently the Co Chair/Producer of the BIPOC and allies Leather Event UPRISE!
Pig Play/Raunch Play and Kink is considered taboo to some in our community. Join Master "Daddy" Zulu as he has a deep conversation and presentation with Leatherfolk into the kink of natural body odors, sweat, spit, body fluids and more. We will discuss how this primal play feeds us and how it can lead to a spiritual experience. Discussion includes: understanding how we get into this kink, the psychological headspace of celebrating this kink without feeling shamed, and how to balance this kink in power based relationships. Oink! Oink!
OkieNawa ONYX has been actively involved in the leather and kink communities for over 25 years and is a Full Brother of ONYX Midwest He was Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2000, Mr. Great Plains Olympus 2005 and Mr. International Olympus 2006. He helped to found Kinbaku KCMO and the Kansas City Rope Collective. Okie has had the opportunity to promote, and judge leather contests.
The focus of this presentation will address approaches to moving people during floor work transitions (standing to floor, upright kneeling, broken position and lying position). This presentation will also cover erotic posing of individuals who are being tied. Three to Four ropes at approximately 8 meters (25-30 ft.) with a diameter of 5-6 mm (1/4-5/16inches) will be needed. Beginner class. Please bring a towel, sheet or yoga mat for floor work.
Adeena has built her passion for service throughout her leather journey. She has helped to build three leather clubs, two events and her own leather family. International Person of Leather 2017, presenting in various events/clubs, are just some of the many means of service Adeena has done.
Have you ever seen a slave serving a Master and thought it was a work of art? Do they have secrets you don’t know about and want? This interactive presentation will look at how protocol can build your confidence and relationships on both sides of the slash. We will build an atmosphere that will mentally and physically demonstrate you in your relationships by giving foundations in positions and the power they can have.
Master Ben and Naomi have presented on M/s relationships at national and regional conferences. They are in a long-term committed M/s relationship based on authority, love and laughter.
In this class, we will explore the "secrets" to successful long-term M/s relationships, including knowing your own M/s approach and style; identifying and feeding your core M/s needs; navigating conflicts; and having a good time!
You may see M/s as the "pinnacle" of kinky relationships and strive to be in one. But are you pursuing M/s for the right reasons? Do you have the skills, personality, and focus to succeed in this type of dynamic? Are there risks in pursuing M/s? Come join this lively and challenging class.
Master Lily is a 3rd generation leather woman, who's been raised and mentored by legends such as her Leather Mother Goddess Lakshimi, Ms. World Leather 2003; and has been enjoying the lifestyle since 1993. She's an HOH, international educator, mentor, leather contest judge, fetish model, Full Honorary Lifetime Member of The Onyx Brotherhood, fundraiser, rep for multiple lifestyle based companies, Owner, Handler, Trainer, Dominant community servant, and more she'll look forward to sharing!
How do You as an M-D-Type keep the power exchange strong, when Your health is failing or Your body weakening? Do You maintain good, consistent communication with Your s-type(s), or struggle in silence because You don’t want to be perceived as weak, and imperfect? When You’re not in any condition to be the heavy hitting Sadist You’re known as, do You have other ways of making an impact (mind-fucks, electro-branding, weighted items like a blackjack or wooden hairbrush filled with sand) that will still leave Your masochist(s) sated; or even craving more? Do You have any rituals in place to help keep things as stable as possible? Do You remind Yourself that consistency is key?
The Goddess, a covered Leather Master, is an author and international educator known for her quirky humor. As International Ms Leather 2024, the first BIPOC Ms. Texas Leather (2023), and the second IMsL of Asian descent, she is a passionate advocate for inclusion, activism, and equity. A founding board member of Onyx Pearls Lustre Southwest, as well as Directrix of MAsT Austin, she leads with purpose alongside her three devoted slaves. As part of the oldest BIPOC Matriarchal Leather family, she inspires through her teachings on sustainable authority-imbalanced dynamics and empowering female-led relationships. The Goddess calls for unity and collective action to protect and uplift marginalized communities worldwide.
South Plains Leatherfest has, in most recent years, been described as a wonderful Leather family gathering. Leatherfolk from around the country and even around the world all come together to fellowship, play, be entertained, and enjoy each other's company. But, as in the case with most families, there can be internal issues that sometimes are overlooked, or that cannot be overlooked. Recent events politically and otherwise have put a strain on our familial relationships. To this end, Sir Guy from the Dark Lair, along with Master Lola Smiles and Goddess Indigo have put together this conversation, “The Talk - The Conversation BIPOC Folk Need to Have“ to have an open conversation about the things that unite us, and the things that divide us, and to iron out our differences in the sincere hope that we can be united in our fight to bring about safe spaces and welcoming arms to all in the BIPOC Communities. As Malcolm X said, "You can't separate peace from freedom. No one can be at peace unless he has his freedom." This conversation is about helping us acquire what Leather is all about: our peace and our freedom, so this is exclusively for those who openly identify as being BIPOC. BIPOC Family, please join the discussion.
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