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The Board of Directors of The Floating World 2012 wishes to welcome our attendees. Whether a participating group, presenter, vendor, volunteer, participant for the weekend or day, or part of the staff, your enjoyment of this event makes all of our efforts worthwhile. We wish you lots of fun! We hope you learn something you didn’t already know, teach another who desires to learn more of what you do, experience something you haven’t previously experienced and/or enjoy something again that brings a smile to your lips and a twinkle to your eyes. Please be aware that if you have any questions or concerns during the event, we have arranged for the registration desk to be staffed with a Concierge so that anyone who needs help can get answers to questions. Yes, they know where Classroom #3 is and when the next class will be. They will know where your favorite vendor is located in the vending hall and they know when the dungeon is open. Have a great weekend. We hope that by the end of this weekend you will already be looking forward to TFW 2013 and we hope to see you all again next year. Sincerely, The Board Of Directors TFW 2012 TFW 2012 Event Rules, 2 TFW 2012 Dungeon Rules, 3 TFW 2012 Hotel Play Rules, 4 Special Events & Parties, 5 TFW 2012 Workshops, 14 TFW 2012 Presenters, 25 The Marketplace, 33 TFW 2012 Event Map, 36 TFW 2012 Vendor Map, 38 TFW 2012 Participating Groups, 39 TFW 2012 Directors & Staff, 44 Thank you to staff & volunteers, 44 Staff Bios, 45 Cover photo ©Sir Q • www.photo-play.us.com The Floating World of 17th century Japan was a pleasure district. Its visitors enjoyed an unprecedented level of sexual freedom, unbound by gender or class. Our 21st century Floating World aims to create a similar space — a space of safety and freedom, the ideal environment in which to explore. We invite you to explore who you are, and who you can be. Experience pleasure in a play space that is roomy enough to accommodate the strongest passion and the wildest idea. Learn from the country’s top educators — and from each other. Many sexuality events are run by a single organization or a promoter, and are designed to appeal to one specific interest: LGBTQ , bondage, spiritual sex, political engagement, etc. The Floating World is a meeting-place for these communities, and many more. We encourage our attendees to build bridges among communities, to share perspectives, strategies, and insight. The Floating World is three full days of classes, workshops, and panel discussions, alongside a marketplace brimming with toys and clothes to excite and entice. We are delighted to be including special events hosted by our special events team as well as diverse participating groups. TFW is a Non-Profit Organization - Building Community Across Boundaries Through Education and Diversity The Floating World is an event committed to both play and education that bridges communities together: alt-sex, queer, BDSM, kink, sex-positive, polyamory, spiritual sex, gender and sex radicals, swinger, leather, M/s, trans, fetish, poly, equestrian, LGBT, bondage, sissy, AB, body modification, and more. 1 All activity must be consensual — both inside and outside of play areas — in both actions and language. The event’s working definition of “consent” is: the voluntary agreement or acquiescence by a person of age and with requisite mental capacity who is not under duress or coercion and has knowledge or understanding. In other words: All touch is by permission only. Nudity - Being nude is allowed in play spaces and classrooms but clothing must be street legal in any area visible to the general public, especially the registration area. Cameras and Recording Devices - Any and all cameras or recording devices are strictly prohibited in the NJ Expo and Convention Center, even in classrooms, vending areas and restrooms. If found, they’ll be confiscated by event security and returned after the event (minus any media). An eventauthorized photographer will be available for souvenir photos. Cell Phones - Phones must be on vibrate or silent at all times inside the NJ Expo and Convention Center. • NO - Phone use in the playspace, vending, or classrooms. • NO - Photos, video, or audible ringing anywhere. • YES - phone calls OK outside of the NJ Expo and Convention Center only. • YES - Texting in hallways/lobby is allowed. • BREAKING THE CELL PHONE POLICY IS GROUNDS FOR EJECTION WITH NO REFUND. Assistive Technology - If you require assistive technology during classes or in the playspace, please speak to a staff member. Smoking - Smoking is not allowed in the NJ Expo and Convention Center by New Jersey state law. Please smoke outside, at a minimum of 15 feet away from the entrance of the building. Registration - All attendees must be 19 years of age and provide government-issued ID to verify age. Attendees with known medical conditions should state those conditions at the time of registration and alert DMs before scenes. Security - Event Security, DMs, NJ Expo and Convention Center Security, State and Edison Township Police and Fire Marshals may all be on-site to provide a safe environment for our event. Please cooperate with their instructions or you may be removed from the event without refund. Security volunteers are fellow lifestylers, looking to ensure we all have a good and safe experience. Feel free to communicate with them. Wristbands and Badges - Must be worn at all times. Keeping it in your pocket or on your toy bag is not sufficient. Attendees without proper wristbands and badges will be removed from the event. Facility - Remember, we are renting this facility and we would like to be welcome to return in the future. Do not damage any part of the facility, and respect NJ Expo and Convention Center Staff at all times, keeping in mind that they may be vanilla. The Floating World staff and NJ Expo and Convention Center staff thank you for helping to keep this event safe and enjoyable. Solicitation - Accepting pay for sexual services of any kind is illegal in the state of New Jersey. That includes BDSM, professional dominant/submissive services, and “personal training” of an erotic nature, even when payment is made off-site. Solicitation is prohibited; violators will be removed from the event without refund. Weapons - NO firearms, explosives, pyrotechnic devices, stun guns, cattle prods, switchblades or automatic knives allowed. Replica (non-firing) guns, swords, and knives are allowed but should be in a bag or case when not being used in actual play. DMs must be alerted before the use of weapons in a scene. Alcohol and Drugs - No one carrying alcoholic beverages, and no one who is noticeably intoxicated will be allowed into the NJ Expo and Convention Center. No possession or use of illegal drugs of any kind is permitted at any time on any part of the premises. 2 ©Robert Neroni neroni.com Dungeon Monitors (DMs) and Security are serving the community and the event; cooperation with them is mandatory. Barrier protection is to be used at all times, EVEN between “fluid bonded” individuals. Gloves, condoms and other equipment are provided; see a DM for location. Hazardous or unsafe play, or any play deemed unsafe by the event staff, is prohibited. Consult a DM if you aren’t sure about the safety of an activity. Safewords - The event’s safewords are “RED” and “SAFEWORD”. If anyone involved in a scene uses one of these words, ALL PLAY MUST STOP. Participants will be allowed a reasonable amount of time to respond before DMs interrupt. Participants who are unable to call a safeword loudly must be given keys or a handkerchief to drop as an alternate means of signaling distress to the DMs. Partners may of course arrange their own safewords as desired, but intervention from the staff will only come from use of the event safewords. No non-consensual staring/masturbation. Do not distract people involved in a scene or become involved in a scene without prior agreement. In short, no wanking! Medical Conditions - If you have a known medical condition that may affect play, please notify both your partner and the nearest DM. Medical scenes are restricted to medical play areas. Piercings, cuttings, suturing, and blood-play, including temporary piercings, are restricted to designated areas. Needles must be corked and fresh cuttings/suturing covered before leaving the medical area. You are responsible for disposal of all body fluids and sharps. Tops must wear gloves if skin is penetrated and safety glasses if there is danger of blood splatter. Weapons & Uniforms - No firearms, pyrotechnic or ballistic devices are allowed in the play space. Switchblades and automatic knives are illegal in the state of New Jersey. No police, government or emergency uniforms may be worn that are valid in the state of New Jersey. Posing as a government official is a felony. The following types of play require notifying a DM before beginning: • • • • Trigger-heavy play (race play, rape play, play with loud epithets, politically questionable play, etc.) Consensual non-consent (rape play, resistance play, wrestling/boxing/takedowns, etc.) Fire-play Scenes involving weapons (large knives, replica guns, etc.) If a scene disturbs or upsets you, walk away. No solo scenes; you must find a spotter. Fire-play is limited to isopropyl alcohol and paraffin wax. The Fire Marshal has final approval on all fire-play and must be notified any time that anyone wishes to engage in fire-play. Breath-play is permitted, however restriction of the airway must cease if the receiver becomes cyanotic or loses consciousness. All players must be able to communicate somehow at all times (ie., hand signals, holding keys, handkerchief, etc.). Violet wands may be used with healthy individuals with no history of coronary illness. TENS and similar devices may be used below the waist. Homemade electrical devices are not allowed except as part of a class/workshop. No stun guns or cattle prods are allowed at this event. They are illegal in the state of New Jersey. Watersports, golden showers, scat, and splosh are absolutely prohibited due to inadequate clean-up facilities. 3 ©Robert Neroni neroni.com All Dungeon Rules apply for the hotel with the exception of the following: NO MEDICAL PLAY This includes piercings, cuttings, needles, and suturing. HGI Hotel Play Space will be available Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 9pm. NO FIRE-PLAY in the Hotel Play Space NO SEX of any kind. Please take it upstairs to your hotel room. nelaonline.org NELA is an organization dedicated to making a safe place in the world for all leather/ fetish/SM people through education, advocacy, and charitable giving. NELA stands for New England Leather Alliance, and we were formerly known as NLA: New England. We are an incorporated non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the support, education, and political organizing of the leather/fetish/SM/bondage communities in New England. We are a diverse, pansexual group of adults who share a common interest in Leather, S/M, or similar fetishes (bondage, spanking, etc.) and who want to be active in building our community. We are women and men, transgender folk, heterosexual, bisexual, lesbian, and gay, married and single, young and old. We are from MA, NH, CT, ME, RI & VT. We host local events every month such as classes and outings, produce the semi-annual Fetish Fair Fleamarket™, the largest fetish event in New England, publish the NELA website and more. 4 To the hosts of our special events and to the Sponsors who have honored us with your support, we thank you all. We want everyone to recognize your invaluable contributions to this event and we thank each and every one of you. Friday Rochester Kink Society Meet N Greet 4 - 5pm, Meeting Room 2 The Floating World has set up a plethora of Meet N Greets so you can get better acquainted with folks from around the globe that are looking to make new friends. This is a great way to meet new people and make new friends, whether it’s for the weekend or longer. Cherry Popping 7 - 8pm, Meeting Room 1 If The Floating World is your first event, we want to make you feel at home. This introductory workshop about the FW event covers things from first time event attendance to “event drop” and what to expect. It is a must for folks that have never been to a big event and may be a little nervous. Stop by, we don’t bite ... much. FemDom Circle Wine & Cheese Meet N Greet 7 - 8pm, Meeting Room 2 The FemDomCircle is pleased to host a Wine and Cheese party. This is a mixer for Dominant women and submissive men. Each submissive man will be given a lock, and each Dominant woman a key and we will socialize by finding the lock and key that fit. Wine, cheese and snacks will be served. Friday Night Event Social 8 - 9:30pm, Convention Center Playspace The Floating World will be hosting a social event for all attendees each night. On Friday night, come out and enjoy such activities as Arts & Crafts (decorate/pervert your toys or badge), DIY Dart Guns & other toys, Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’ & Speed Dating. Kinky Karaoke 9:30 - 11:30pm, Main Ballroom Have you always wanted to sing Karaoke nude? Most bars have issues with this! Well, we don’t! Come out and belt a tune, be silly, let your hair down and have fun with some fellow kinksters. Want to perform a special routine? Have at it! We welcome all performers. Nude Dance Party 5 Midnight - 2am, Main Ballroom We are having a special closed-door Dance Party for attendees this year. Come rock out with your cock out, or jam out with your clam out. Nude Dance Party!! We will have some of today’s best music pumping, and if the mood suits you, we will have a few stations set up for informal play. A decadent night of dancing and sensual dance. Cum cut a rug. Note: Please no actual rug knife-play :P Blow Dart Competition Midnight - 1:30am, Whips Area This is going to be a real blast! Some of the best people in the blow dart community are setting up a little competitive blow darting and a class on how to make your own blow dart gun!! We will have really cool targets and all you need to add this to your repertoire and toy bag! The Lu-Owwww Pool Party 10pm - Midnight, HGI Pool Area After a long day of classes and playing, there’s no better way to end your evening. How about a nice dip in a pool sans clothing? You need not be naked, but if you want to, we welcome it! This weekend is all about being FREE! I ♥ It In the Can 11pm - 1am, Gender Neutral Bathroom (near EMS station) So, we all know Floating World has always been a safe sex / sex positive event. Well we wanted to do something to celebrate this. We bring you .... I ♥ It In the Can Have you ever wanted to have sex in a public bathroom?? We have taken over an entire bathroom. It will be equipped with all the safe sex accoutrements, sexy music, and seedy lighting you need. Plus we’ll have enough lube to make a slip and slide from here to Florida. There is a red velvet rope and an entrance fee to this special event: you must have one or more food cans to enter. All the food cans will be donated to this worldwide kink community can drive. We feed thousands of families here and abroad, will you join the cause?? Saturday Morning Wood Morning Social 9 -11am, Boardroom Bring your MORNING WOOD! Doesn’t matter what kind it is either, just bring it! Let your imagination run wild! There will be food, prizes and fun for all so cum join the fun! The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party Noon - 2pm, HGI Pool Area The naked pool party returns! See Friday’s description for more details. Exploratorium 2 - 4pm, Convention Center Playspace The Floating World realizes there are always folks that are new or just looking to try new things. The Exploratorium is designed just for that. This sample circuit has several stations and games for attendees looking to try new things. Carter rter Johnson Leather Library N Never again i llandfill. dfill N Never again i flames. Where your M/s and D/s is understood http://mastlongisland.com/ Or Find us on Fetlife.com LeatherLibrary.org Leather L Heart H Foundation F OurCommunity, Our Heart The Leather Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization created to provide charitable assistance to individuals of all sexual orientations in the Leather, BDSM and fetish communities. The Leather Heart Foundation provides financial assistance to members of the community during periods of unusual hardship. These may include uninsured health expenses, loss of employment (accident or illness) and other hardships. Apply, donate or join today www.LeatherHeart.org Kinky Quizzo Meet N Greet 2 -3pm, HGI hosted by Dawn D. Dawn D. is the creator of one of the funnest kinkiest games out there. Think you know sex? Think you are adept at BDSM? Well come try your luck at this fun quiz game! Th ere are prizes and fun in store for all that attend. It’s like a class but with cool prizes! Queer Meet N Greet 3:30- 5pm, HGI hosted by Finn We all know Floating World is a great place to find queers to play with, but you might be asking yourself, “How do I find the queers among these hundreds of people?” Your problem is solved. Join Finn at the host hotel for the queer meat, uh, meet and greet. Meet N Greet 3 - 4pm, HGI Drop in and put some names to faces! Cherry Popping 3:30 - 5pm, Meeting Room 1 Don’t be shy! Come join us for an introductory workshop to the FW event weekend. See Friday’s description for more details. Junkyard Toys 7 - 8pm, Meeting Room 1 Being able to pervert or make toys from everyday items that are lying around is a wonderful skill to have. In this current economy, everyone is looking to save a little money. We are trying to help with this by showing you how to pervert everyday items. This workshop will walk you through how to look at “things” in a different light and we will have items on hand to work on. The best toy designed will win a special prize! Scavenger Hunt & Banner Signing Event Social 8 - 9pm, Convention Center Playspace sponsored by TFW In the Convention Center, toys and passes to actual play sessions will be hidden throughout this beautiful playspace. What will you find? Well you will have to come and find out! Participate in the FW annual banner signing, come leave your mark on this event! The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party 8pm - Midnight, HGI The naked pool party returns for the last time! Don’t miss it! See Friday’s description for more details. Little Miss/Mr. Little Vanity Time 8:30 - 9:30pm, Meeting Room 2 It’s all about me! Little Miss/Mr. Littles Pageant 7 9:30 - 11:30pm, Main Ballroom Susan Wright, the founder of the NCSF, is bringing one of the most enjoyable events ever to The Floating World. Are you a little? Do you adore littles? Do you want to perform in front of adoring fans? Well now is your chance! Someone will take home the coveted title of Little Miss Little or Mr. Little of The Floating World. Susan is running a class and rehearsal on how to be the best little you can be. Then there is a chance to put your newly honed skills to work on the main stage. Imagine Toddlers and Tiaras to the extreme!! Kinky Karaoke 9:30 - 11:30pm, HGI Belt out some tunes! See Friday’s description for more details. Midnight Buffet Midnight - 1am, Main Ballroom After a long day of classes and play, what better way to refuel and keep on going than at the Midnight Buffet sponsored by 4-Erotica Stores? Grab a slice of pizza and a beverage and meet new friends and play partners, or recap the day’s fun with your friends. 4-Erotica Stores has generously sponsored the Midnight Buffet since 2009. Dance Party 1 -3am, Main Ballroom Get up on that dance floor and shake what you got! See Friday’s description for more details. Sunday Best Bed Head Morning Social 9 - 11am, Boardroom Bring on your BEST BED HEAD! Again, doesn’t matter what kind it is, just bring it on! Let your imagination run wild! There will be food, prizes and fun for all so cum join the fun!!! The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts Party - Service Training & Setup 9:30- 11:30am, Main Ballroom Learn to serve with grace and style! The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts Party 11:30am - 1:30pm, Main Ballroom When the Mad Hatter’s away, the tarts will play! Come join us for The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts, where the sweetest strumpets and naughtiest crumpets can be sinfully delicious! Come dressed as your favorite tart (however you define it) or just come and enjoy the tea party. Just a fun tea party to delight your senses, join us for all the “tart-y goodness.” And don’t forget your hat! The cost is $10 cash only. See the Concierge at the Convention Center to sign up. Don’t wait until the last minute as seating is limited. 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The Gauntlet is an ancient rite of passage or discipline used by tribes and families long ago. It is a very cathartic group activity. Two lines to the left and right of Tops, about 4 feet across, and you the participant, must get yourself through the line to the end while being tapped by these tops. All are invited to Top or bottom through the line. Stern just asks that you be proficient with your tool of choice. There will be a walk thru and a sign up sheet (at the Concierge desk) for all that would like to take part. Don’t miss out! Rochester Kink Society Meet N Greet 4 - 5pm Meeting Room 2 Cherry Popping 7 - 8pm Meeting Room 1 FemDom Circle Meet N Greet 7 - 8pm Meeting Room 2 Event Social 8 - 9:30pm Convention Center Playspace Kinky Karaoke 9:30 - 11:30pm Main Ballroom Nude Dance Party Midnight - 2am Main Ballroom Blow Dart Competition Midnight - 1:30am Whips Area The Lu-Owwww Pool Party 10pm - Midnight HGI Pool Area Animal Romp & Pet Petting Party I ♥ it in the Can 11pm - 1am Gender Neutral Bathroom 2 - 3:30pm, Pony & Littles Area Are you a puppy? pony? kitty? piggy? hucow? monkey? platypus? horny old goat? other wild beast? COME PLAY!!! Romp around, play, pet and get petted! Ladies and Gentlemen, Good & Bad Children of (adult) ages & ALL of human and sub-human kind! Everyone is welcome to come and share some animal-play fun! Saturday Special Events Morning Wood Morning Social 9 -11am Boardroom The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party Noon - 2pm HGI Pool Area Exploratorium 2 - 4pm Convention Center Playspace Between the Covers Reading Event Social Kinky Quizzo Meet N Greet hosted by Dawn D. 2- 3pm HGI Queer Meet N Greet hosted by Finn 3:30 - 5pm HGI Meet N Greet 3 - 4pm HGI Cherry Popping 3:30 - 5pm Meeting Room 1 Junkyard Toys 7 - 8pm Meeting Room 1 Scavenger Hunt & Banner Signing Event Social 8 - 9pm Convention Center Playspace The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party 8pm - Midnight HGI Little Miss/Mr. Little Vanity Time 8:30 - 9:30pm Meeting Room 2 Little Miss/Mr. Littles Pageant 9:30 - 11:30pm Main Ballroom Kinky Karaoke 9:30 - 11:30pm HGI Midnight Buffet Midnight - 1am Main Ballroom Dance Party 1am -3am Main Ballroom Bed Head Morning Social 9 - 11am Boardroom The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts Party - Service Training & Setup 9:30- 11:30am Main Ballroom The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts Party 11:30am - 1:30pm Main Ballroom The Gauntlet 11:30am -12:30pm Whips Area Animal Romp & Pet Petting Party 2 - 3:30pm Pony & Littles Area Between the Covers Reading Event Social 8 - 9pm Convention Center Playspace 8 - 9pm, Convention Center Playspace Join publishing expert, presenter, and host Lori Perkins and author Laura Antoniou, Susan Wright, Debra Hyde, and others for an evening of erotic, pervy reads. Bring your own stories and sign up to share them. (Keep your excerpt to five minutes or less, please, so everyone has a chance.) Throw your favorite dirty word into our bucket for the chance at wonderful book-related prize packages. Let’s get between the covers and make this a celebration of the erotic word! Thank you 4EroticaStores for sponsoring the Midnight Buffet! 9 Sunday Special Events “My First Spanking” (anthology of spanking stories) “It’s SUPPOSED to Hurt!” (fiction, fantasies & essays on BDSM) & more from Cassandra Park http://mscassandrapark.com Spycey Spyce Erotic Edutainer Classes, Performances, Music, Podcasts, Events, Videos, Photos, FUN and more! www.spyceybuzz.com Philosophies of M/s Catherine Gross Sophie Minkman Strange Animal: Creative & Unusual Games for Animal/PetPlay The Art & Love of Caning KJ Jr Ballroom B Friday Events Seducing Straights Jefferson Everything You Wanted to Know About STDs But Were Afraid to Ask Leah Strock Pony Area Fire Flogging Pyro Sadist Dinner Break (5pm - 7pm) Down the Rabbit Hole: Expanding Relationship Options Spycey Spyce Trans-Queering Your Sex Papi Coxxx Tell Me What You Want, What FemDom Circle You Really, Meet N Greet Really Want Barbara Carrellas Rochester Kink Society Meet N Greet Uniform Play: A way to Enhance Your Role-Play Sir Guy Lunch Break (1pm - 2pm) Main Ballroom Meeting Room 2 Erotic Hot Wax Play The Loving Tyrant Needleplay 201: Decorating with Needleplay Zebrianna Dancing with Flame Pyro Sadist Needle 101 Workshop Gazer & Kitten Medical / Wax Area Rochester Kink Society Meet N Greet, 4-5pm, Meeting Room 2 Cherry Popping, 7-8pm, Meeting Room 1 FemDom Circle Meet N Greet, 7-8pm, Meeting Room 2 Event Social, 8-9:30pm, Convention Center Playspace Kinky Karaoke, 9:30 - 11:30pm, Main Ballroom Nude Dance Party, Midnight - 2am, Main Ballroom Blow Dart Competition, Midnight - 1:30am, Whips Area The Lu-Owwww Pool Party, 10pm - Midnight, HGI Pool Area I ♥ it in the Can, 11pm - 1am, Gender Neutral Bathroom Cherry Popping Negotiation Poly for Singles Amethyst From Diapers to Diplomas: An Overview of Age-Play RuleOfThree Non-fiction Sex Writing Lori Perkins Meeting Room 1 Finding Another Way: How to Introduction to Adapt Your Petplay Bondage Sophie Minkman Specifickink Two-Handed Topping Gazer & Kitten Rope Couture: That’s right! Wearable Rope Clothing! Ari Suspension From the Ground Up, Part 1 Steve B Jr Ballroom A TFW 2012 7 - 8pm 3:30 4:30pm 2 - 3pm 11am 12:30pm 11 HGI Room B HGI Room C Doing the Work: Moving Toward SelfActualization Within A Power Exchange Dynamic Toni Solenne Reveling in & Coping With Jealousy & Envy RuleOfThree High Protocol Events Mistress Zeneca 9am am - 9pm pm HGI Daytime Playspace 11am 11 am - 3am am Convention Center Playspace (boardroom boardroom) 9am am -11 - 11pm pm Registration HGI Room A 10am 10 am - 7pm pm Vending Thinking Outside the Toy Bag Philip Florentine Flogging I Lord Ramirez Whips Area Medical / Wax Area The Art of Fire Massage Echo Blood Craft Dottie Advanced CBT: How to Make His Manhood Your PlayThing Goddess Ava Got Consent? Susan Wright Becoming the Dragon: An Introduction to Fire Breathing Pyro Sadist Whips Area Conscious Kissing Spycey Spyce 50 Shades of Green: How to Write Smut for Fun and Profit Lori Perkins HGI Room E The Essensual Experience led by Monica Day Caged Heat: The Ins & Outs of Male Chastity Nayland Pursuit: The Art of Attention Philip 10am 10 am - 1pm pm / 4 - 7pm pm Vending Dualism & Fluidity: The How to Dominant/ Negotiate submissive Leather 101 & Navigate Relationship: Multiple Military Toni Solenne Identities TheModel Within Your Sir Guy Kink Papi Coxxx Hips or Lips: Queer Meet Orgy N Greet How to Etiquette & Cruise Like hosted by Organization You Mean It Finn Jefferson Nayland Florentine Flogging II Lord Ramirez HGI Room D Registration HGI Room C Notes of a Reluctant Daddy: AgePlay From Convention Center Lobby the "Big" 8am am Volunteers Perspective 9am am - 2 2pm pm Attendees Nayland HGI Room B When The Bad Boys The Erotic Come For Kinky Signal Whip Quizzo Meet You: Dealing with Law N Greet Lord Ramirez Enforcement Sir Guy Corseting for Husbands and Lovers Mama Vi HGI Room A Scavenger Hunt & Banner Signing Event Social, 8 - 9pm, Convention Center Playspace The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party, 8pm - Midnight, HGI Little Miss/Mr. Little Vanity Time, 8:30 - 9:30pm, Meeting Room 2 Little Miss/Mr. Littles Pageant, 9:30 - 11:30pm, Main Ballroom Kinky Karaoke, 9:30 - 11:30pm, HGI Midnight Buffet, Midnight - 1am, Main Ballroom Dance Party, 1 -3am, Main Ballroom Needleplay 301: Ouch! Being Evil with Needles Zebrianna Dinner Break (5 - 7pm) For Your Own Good: Using Punishment in your SM Relationships Laura Antoniou Tantra for Violet Wand Triads, Quads, Fire-Play: and More Sparking a New Interest Barbara Carrellas XavierDom Lunch Break (12:30 - 2pm) Morning Wood Morning Social, 9 -11am, Boardroom The Lu-Owwwww Pool Party, Noon - 2pm, HGI Pool Area Exploratorium, 2 - 4pm, Convention Center Playspace Kinky Quizzo Meet N Greet, 2 - 3pm, HGI Room A Queer Meet N Greet, 3:30 - 5pm, HGI Room A Meet N Greet, 3 - 4pm, HGI Cherry Popping, 3:30 - 5pm, Meeting Room 1 Junkyard Toys, 7 - 8pm, Meeting Room 1 Liquid Latex: A Sexy Second Skin Scott Bonelli Pressing the Flesh TSH Pony Area Service Hit Me With Development: Your Best Making Fire Cupping Blowgun Fun Shot: Yourself Workshop ImpactDeep Play Master Rob Ready to Gazer & Kitten Archer and Serve Elegant Laura Antoniou Main Ballroom Convention Center Playspace 11 11am am - 3am am HGI Daytime Playspace 9am am - 9pm pm Saturday Events TFW 2012 MicroBranding 101 Q Meeting Room 2 Condoms in Media the Crayon Tactics and Box: Sexual Strategies Age-Play RuleOfThree Susan Wright Junkyard Toys 3:30 -5pm 7-8pm Suspension From the Ground Up, Part 2 Steve B Oh No You Didn’t: Exploring Mind Fucks Archer and Elegant 2-3pm Protocol Evolution & Evaluation Catherine Gross Magic Fingers Papi Coxxx Introduction Predicament to Bondage: Objectification Interrogation: Playing With Tell Me Who FemCar Motive Sent You Specifickink Mister Sean Floor-Ties: Hog and Shrimp MataLeao Electrical Play 101: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Mister Sean 11am12pm Looking Back: A Photographic Journey Through BDSM History Gonzobear Cherry Popping Negotiation Japanese Bondage Basics MataLeao Sensual Steel: The Art of Erotic KnifePlay NauttiBoy Meeting Room 1 Jr Ballroom B Psychological Edge of LUST or ... Just Insanity? FemCar Jr Ballroom A Boardroom 12 13 Rope Lounge 4-5pm Sunday Events Riding the Wave: Navigating NonMonogamy Spycey Spyce Duct Tape: Bondage and Beyond Sophie Minkman Sadistic Massage Dr. Lynk 2-3:30pm TFW 2012 Ecstasy is Necessary Barbara Carrellas The JOY of Stranger SEXXXXX and Exhibitionism FemCar Mobile Suspensions: Marionettes and More Steve B Wielding Steel: An Advanced KnifePlay Experience NauttiBoy TM Rites of Passage: Earned Leather Archer and Elegant Animal Romp & Pet Petting Party, 2 - 3:30pm, Pony & Littles Area Mummification Philip Pony Area Sutures Dottie & Zebrianna Skin Stapling Workshop Dottie & Zebrianna Medical/Wax Area The Gauntlet 11:30am - 12:30 Whips Area 10am 10 am -5pm - pm Vending 9am - 9pm HGI Daytime Playspace 11am - 2am Convention Center Playspace Convention Center Lobby 9am - 11am Registration Serious Players: Taking Responsibility for Your Choices Laura Antoniou The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts Party, 11:30am - 1:30pm Main Ballroom The Goddesses’ Tea with Tarts Party - Service Training & Setup , 9:30- 10:30am, Main Ballroom Bed Head Morning Social, 9 - 11am, Boardroom The Goddess’ Tea with Tarts Party, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Main Ballroom The Gauntlet, 11:30am -12:30pm, Whips Area Animal Romp & Pet Petting Party, 2 - 3:30pm, Pony & Littles Area Between the Covers Reading Event Social, 8 - 9pm, Convention Center Playspace Dinner Break (5 - 7pm) Sex-cessful Dialogue and Embracing Diversity: A CrossCultural Approach Professor Elisi Lunch Break (12:30 - 2pm) 11am12pm Abductions Mister Sean The Symbiotic Relationship of the Sex Worker and Sex Positive Culture Pele Floor-Ties: Under Tension MataLeao Jr Ballroom A Jr Ballroom B Meeting Rm 1 Meeting Rm 2 Refining Service Movement Catherine Gross Boardroom A Non-Profit Organization 50 Shades of Green: How to Write Smut for Fun & Profit Lori Perkins The recently published book trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey is becoming a cultural phenomenon of erotic fiction. How would you like to learn the process behind writing erotica? Lori Perkins is the Editorial Director of the 5th largest erotic romance publisher in the English language. She is actively looking for new writers in BDSM and is going to teach you how to write your own smut for entertainment and for the possible hope of turning a profit from your writing. Abductions 202 Mister Sean So you want to abduct someone? Do you want it be as real as possible and never want the victim to see it coming? This is your class! This class will demonstrate how to negotiate, plan and execute an abduction in just about any setting. It will teach you how to use the environment as an asset and how to use the negotiation process to gain an upper hand on your target. You will learn to plan a fluid capture, as well as how to execute that plan with precision. You will also learn how to incorporate your target’s friends and lovers or perfect strangers. Advanced CBT: How to Make His Manhood Your Play-Thing Goddess Ava St. Marks Goddess Ava has tortured a lot of cocks and balls in all shapes and sizes over the years, and she’s here to show you how. The male genitalia is blessed (encumbered?) with an abundance of nerve-endings, and this class will show you how to exploit his pain for your pleasure. We will cover basic anatomy, safety, cock and ball bondage, impact, electro-torture, weights, butterflyboards, and many more devious ways to hurt cocks and balls. Ava will bring her vast collection of CBT implements to demonstrate with, and encourages you to bring any toys you’d like to use. This class can be as hands-on as the audience desires. The class will culminate with a demonstration of nailing a scrotum to a board. You really don’t want to miss that! Becoming the Dragon: An Introduction to Fire Breathing Pyro Sadist What is fire breathing? It is the act of insanely taking a mouthful of flammable fuel, spitting it onto a burning torch and shooting flame 3-10 feet away. This is NOT for children or for that matter anyone of intelligence! This is only for the truly nuts! And NO you will NOT be doing any fire-breathing during class but you will be given the opportunity to learn the basic skills. You will NOT be ready to perform this crazy act after the class ... but if you’re willing to practice, you soon will be. 14 Blood Craft Slutress Blood symbolizes life, strength, love, power and arousal. Blood can be spiritual, healing, and bonding. The giving of blood and carrying can add strength. It is considered life essence in order to remain healthy and balanced – blood remains an important part of our lives, and also the central focus of our personal beliefs. In this class you will get a chance to make your own vial of blood. You will be taught how to draw blood and preserve it in a small charm. Supply cost is $10 for your kit and is paid at the class. You can buy extra items at class. Blowgun Fun Master Rob A fun informative presentation and demo of using blowguns. This class will cover advanced preparation, setup, safety, scene and aftercare considerations. Class participants will also have the opportunity for hands-on instruction. Caged Heat: The Ins & Outs of Male Chastity Nayland Many people use techniques such as orgasm control or tease and denial as part of their D/s dynamic. What if you’re ready to take the next step and explore the always exciting and sometimes excruciating world of male chastity? This class examines the techniques, equipment and mind-set that makes this play the ultimate in mental and physical control. Learn what to look out for when shopping for chastity devices, how to introduce the topic of chastity to your everyday scenes, and the techniques for dealing with emergencies. Take it from someone who has been locked up and also done the locking, chastity play is powerful and fun for all the parties involved. Conscious Kissing Spycey Spyce Kissing is the most accessible thing we do in our society and has the potential to create incredible intimacy. While it may seem simple, there is an art to kissing that is delicious, invigorating, and can lead to immense amounts of pleasure and passion. Whether you’re an expert, or could use a few tips, this exciting class will help increase your sensitivity and build on what you already know, or think you do! Bring a partner to practice with, or come to watch and learn. Condoms in the Crayon Box: Sexual Age-Play RuleOfThree Many people choose to combine sexual elements with their age-play. This discussion examines various aspects of sexual interactions between Bigs and littles, as well as the sexual relationships between littles. We will discuss the psychology behind this type of play, and how it can factor in and enhance your scene. We will also talk about different types of scenes, as well as explore tangential fetishes such as incest and impregnation. Bring your questions, comments, and experiences, as this class is interactive. Corseting for Husbands & Lovers Mama Vi She looks so good in that corset, but you dread every time she comes to you and says “Honey could you lace me?” Never be intimidated again! Bring your Lady, her undergarment(s) and just a little patience for this new toy in your toy bag. Spend an hour or so with Vi Johnson and become a “Master of the Laces.” Learn the art of corset lacing and all its intimate secrets. You will be the most popular person at your fetish event. This is a hands on practice class. Dancing with Flame: Fire-Play Pyro Sadist Fire-play is definitely edge play, for anything with fire is implicitly dangerous. But I have found that fire-play has a sensual eroticism and art to it that so many can relate to. Who among us hasn’t sat transfi xed gazing into a fire’s light? And then to feel and witness that same sensual flow of warm flame across our bodies, lapping over, then passing and leaving only a warm lingering touch. No experience is necessary for this class and some practice materials will be available for use. Technique, safety, and sensual/art/erotic applications will be discussed. Even if you might not think it’s quite your thing, you might be surprised by the sensual beauty and artistry of the flame. Doing the Work: Moving Toward SelfActualization Within a Power Exchange Dynamic Toni Solenne The phrase, “doing the work” has been used by many experienced Mentors in the Master/slave community but it is rarely defined. During this workshop, Toni will share her personal story of where she has been, where she is, and where she is going as a Master. She will share what “doing the work” has meant for both her and her slaves, and will leave you with much to ponder as to what “doing the work” will look like for you. Topics include, but not be limited to, personal meaning, competence, connection, values, joy and personal growth. Down the Rabbit Hole: Expanding Relationship Options Spycey Spyce Sometimes we find that the options we’ve been given to relate to people romantically are not working for us. Can we move forward in a way that illuminates our true identity? Start the investigation to discover a natural, but rarely used way to relate, date, mate and create conscious and loving relationships. Set a new course for yourself and those you love, free from cheating and messy breakups. 15 Duct Tape: Bondage and Beyond! Bondage, Fashion, Dehumanization & More Sophie & Sharik Minkman Learn new applications for a favorite staple. Duct tape is not just for bondage anymore! Make custom made bondage gear cheap and on the fly! Create custom outfits for any kinky occasion. Turn people into various things at your whim! Dualism and Fluidity: How to Negotiate & Navigate Multiple Identities within Your Kink Papi Coxxx Are you a little and a pony? And slave boi and a baby grrl? Are your kink -identities polar opposites or fluid? How do you step in and out of them? Does your Master/Sir/Daddy/Trainer get it - respect and maintain each of your identities? This workshop is about naming yourself, your desires, negotiating boundaries, identities and or characters. Ecstasy is Necessary! Barbara Carrellas Have you ever had a scene or sexual encounter that lifted you out of mundane reality and set you free to fly into the realms of bliss? You may not know what happened or how it happened, but you’re longing to get back there again. In this participatory workshop we’ll explore activities and techniques that are guaranteed to raise the energy you need to achieve the most erotic, transcendent, ecstatic, spiritual, magical states on a regular basis. You’ll learn the vocabulary and the skills to ignite ecstatic energy, move it through your body and mind, and ride it alone or with a partner for a long, long time. Electrical Play 101: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Mister Sean To some there is nothing more powerful, frightening or cathartic then electricity. If this describes you, then this is your class. We’ll cover basic safety and techniques of using TENS units and violet wands. Learn how to apply them in a scene for pain, fear or pleasure. We’ll feature a variety of devices and let attendees try them on themselves or others. We’ll also demonstrate two possible scenes: The Electric Spelling Bee or Electrotorture. Erotic Hot Wax Play The Loving Tyrant Let Ty show you how hot wax play can be three scenes rolled into one! This type of play is easily done at home, a club or play party. A hot wax session can be sadistic or very sensual depending on how it is implemented. Ty will expand on all three aspects of a typical hot wax scene but he will concentrate on the more sensual aspects of this style of play. Some of the topics that will be discussed include the safety aspects of hot wax play, what to buy in order to do this at home, how to prepare for the session, prepping the bottom, different ways to apply the wax, the use of colored candles and the mind fuck of wax removal. Bring an open mind and a willing bottom to this demo/ discussion. Ty will be available after the demo for those who would like to experience hot wax on a one-on-one basis. Everything you wanted to know about STDs but were afraid to ask... Leah Strock Talking about sexually transmitted diseases is not sexy ... but knowing what’s out there and how to protect yourself and others is. Do you know what PEP is? Should you have vaccines? Do you feel comfortable asking your medical practitioner questions? If not, let’s discuss why that’s important and the best ways to go about it. Join Leah Strock, Family Nurse Practitioner and get an update on the ABCs of Hepatitis, Syphillis, HPV, HIV, HSV and other STDs. Learn what all the letters in this alphabet soup mean and get the latest on prevention, treatment and what to look for. Knowledge is power. Come and learn all you can to help you stay healthy and play safer. Finding Another Way: How to Adapt Your Bondage Specifickink You’ve learned your square knot, the larks head, the bite, an overhand knot. Maybe you even work a bowline into your repertoire. You know single column and two column ties, but you still are not certain how to apply what you know into a rope scene. Don’t learn how to tie specific ties, learn how to apply what you know into a scene that works for you and your bottom. If you are sick of doing the same chest harness, the same hogtie it’s time to change the way you look at your bondage. This will be a hands on class, without a set tie predefined. We will explore the different body types in the room and work through adjusting on the fly for different bottoms. Most times when we go into a tie we have a set position or something we imagine in our head that we want to create or emulate. We also realize the second that we start to apply the rope to our bottom that we need to makes changes, adapt, and start to show our flexibility as a top. This flexibility can be the difference between your bottom having a good scene or a potential bad or boring scene. A scene that is plagued with pauses while you figure out how to adjust what your original thought was as your time and patience that your bottom can tolerate runs out. ©Robert Neroni neroni.com 16 We want your scene to flow. To have continuity and for your bottom to be able to get in their head space and for you to stop over thinking and enjoy your scene. Don’t be nervous, don’t be shy. It is a position we have all been in as rope tops and potentially as rope bottoms. Bring your problems, your issues, your questions, your rope and we will try to address them in a one on one setting. Fire Cupping Workshop Gazer & Kitten Hands-on workshop featuring Gazer & Kitten’s brand of fun! Learn the basics of fire cupping and have a chance to try it out, giving and receiving. We’ll be covering the basics, from safety to supplies to application for using glass cups and fire that will suck your partner into some unique sensations. Please bring a partner; we will not be providing bottoms or Tops! Fire Flogging Pyro Sadist What the hell was that?!? A common question when the fire floggers come out to play. What is fire flogging? It is quite simply the most flashy thing allowed in most dungeons ... and frequently not allowed. It is taking specially made floggers, dunking them into a fuel mixture, lighting them on fire and using them like a regular flogger. I can assure you there is NOTHING regular about this!! Fire Massage Echo Fire can be a powerful energy harnessed to invigorate the senses. Whether you’re interested in fire-play or Fire Massage, you will leave with a sense of comfort knowing you’ve gained the primary skills and knowledge in the safety and application of fire and its therapeutic components. So whether your a newbie or seasoned pyromaniac, if you’ve ever wanted to experience the dance of flame upon your skin or tickle the senses of another with a therapeutic touch, join us for the art of the Fire Massage! Floor-Ties: Hog & Shrimp M MataLeao This class will explore the many variations of Ebi (Shrimp tie) and Gyaku-Ebi (Hogtie) present in JJapanese style bondage ranging from simple to ccomplex. This class will show how you can start with a bare-bones variation of one of these two w floorties and layer additional rope to make the tie more stringent or more aesthetically pleasing. This m cclass is appropriate for all levels of students as long aas they have a working knowledge of one column tties, two column ties, and a basic chest harness. Please bring 6 lengths of rope 25-30 feet long. P Floor-Ties: Under Tension F M MataLeao IIt is possible to have a lot of fun with hardpoints without the bottom being on their feet. This class w will explore prone partial suspensions (aka partial w suspensions with the bottom laying down). Prone partial suspensions can often bridge the gap between the bottom feeling grounded and flying free. During the class I will demo some of my favorite prone partial positions, we will discuss what to do with the bottom while they’re partially suspended, and students will have the opportunity to experiment themselves during guided practice. This class is appropriate for intermediate level students. You should have a working knowledge of one and two column ties and a chest harness (preferably an arms-bound harness). Florentine Flogging I Lord Ramirez This is an introductory class to Florentine flogging. We will be going over drills to learn basic movements and techniques when flogging with one flogger in each hand. We will cover synchronized and split time, forward and reverse spins, as well as throwing on vertical, horizontal and diagonal planes. This class is geared for the newcomer to Florentine style. As this is a technique and practice class, it is recommended that you bring a pair of matched floggers with you, or two different floggers that are close to the same size and weight. Florentine Flogging II Lord Ramirez This is an intermediate class for Florentine flogging. Students interested in this class should already know be familiar with forward and reverse throws, and well as split and synchronized timing, or have attended Florentine Flogging I. This class will teach 6 count weaves and right and left spinning both in split and synchronized time. As this is a technique and practice class, it is recommended that you bring a pair of matched floggers with you, or two different floggers that are close to the same size and weight. For Your Own Good: Using Punishment in Your SM Relationships Laura Antoniou Explore the reasons for, and effective methods of punishment to enhance and strengthen a relationship based upon authority and obedience. Drawing from her personal experience, basic psychology and longtime observations, Laura will discuss punishment and its myths, uses, limits, and how to create punishments that are appropriate to the moment, while being erotic and enjoyable to the enforcer. Learn how to use it to benefit both top and bottom and reinforce the positive values of your relationship. From Diapers to Diplomas: An Overview of AgePlay RuleOfThree Age-play is either age related role-playing or an individual emphasizing child-like personality traits. This class is perfect if you are curious about age-play or are just starting to explore your desires. We’ll talk about what age-play is and isn’t, baby, little and adult roles, and provide hints on how to get into headspace. This class is interactive, so please bring questions comments and experiences and an open mind. Classes are a 17 safe and non-judgmental place to open up explore your interest or experience with age-play. Got Consent? Susan Wright This interactive discussion will deal with issues of BDSM and consent for NCSF’s Consent Counts project. Although things have certainly improved for us over the years, we still have significant legal, political and societal issues facing us. The majority of us are not “out of the closet,” still fearing the very real threat of being prosecuted or losing our jobs or families. BDSM is still prosecuted criminally as assault, and the legal precedents that we inherited from the early years related to consensual BDSM prosecutions as assault are not in our favor. Consent Counts is holding discussions around the country to gather information on what the BDSM community considers to be ethical consent. NCSF will then consolidate and summarize the grassroots input so that it can be used as a basis for strategic planning and moving forward to change laws and perceptions of BDSM. High Protocol Events Mistress Zeneca Serve with grace. Receive service with gratitude. Sometimes referred to as “The Art of Attentiveness,” High Protocol is submissive service without pain. It is a demonstration of the discipline to obey; a set of guidelines to display respect, etiquette, and courtesy. This is a fun and light-hearted class! Let Mistress Zeneca show you that High Protocol can be welcoming, fun, AND stress-free. What’s the point of doing something if you’re not having any fun? Mistress Zeneca invites you to learn High Protocol without snobbery or stuffiness. This class is based on the High Protocol Party Manual by Mistress Zeneca and relates to performing High Protocol for short periods of time during events. This is NOT about incorporating High Protocol into your personal D/s dynamics. Instead, this class will focus on everything you need to know about serving or being served at a High Protocol Event hosted by Mistress Zeneca. The fundamentals that you learn in this class may relate directly to any special event in which the proper forms of etiquette are appreciated. Covered in this class are the Slave Positions, The Transitions, The Slave Walk, Serving Protocols, along with overviews of the SLAVE LINE, Partnering Ritual, How to Ask for Service, How to Offer Service, and typical party timing of events. Hips or Lips: How to Cruise Like You Mean It Nayland How do you get what you want when society doesn’t know you exist? You develop a system of signals and negotiation that doesn’t rely on words. That’s the origin of gay cruising, and in this class you’ll learn the steps of this dance of seduction and power. What is the etiquette? How to read the signs, and move beyond simple flagging? All will be revealed. Audience participation encouraged. Hit Me With Your Best Shot : Deep Impact Play Archer & Elegant Put up your dukes and lets get down to it ... punching, hitting, kicking and other forms of deep impact play. We’ll evaluate safety concerns, methods and materials, aftercare and psychological effects on the Top and bottom while providing various demonstrations and hands-on opportunities. Introductions to Interrogations: Tell Me Who Sent You Mister Sean This class is designed to help you conduct an interrogation that is realistic from start to finish. As in any good introductory class, we will start with safety & negotiation. After we’ve covered that, we’ll move on to discussing, and demonstrating, basic techniques, including stress positions, humiliation, soft impact, forced exercise, and controlled fear. Attendees will learn what to do, and what not to do, to get the information they want out of that pesky bottom, spy, or wherever your kink takes it. We will also discuss how to set up a proper interrogation room and what props you can use to add a little extra to your next interrogation. Introduction to Petplay Sophie & Sharik Minkman This class provides an overview of various types, styles and dynamics of animal/pet play. Our discussion will encompass a wide-range: from the usual to the very unusual. We will review safety basics and provide discussion-points and ideas for both experienced and inexperienced players. Japanese Bondage Basics MataLeao This class will provide the starting point for tying Japanese style bondage. It will cover: info about rope types, rope safety, tips and tricks for rope tops and bottoms, and the two basic quick releasing ties that are the building block for all more complicated ties. This class will be partially lecture/ demonstration and partially hands on and is appropriate for beginning bondage enthusiasts. Please bring one medium (25-30 foot) piece of rope. Leather 101: An Introduction to the Leather Community Toni Solenne Old Guard, New Leather, earning leather, bootblackingwhat’s it all about? This workshop is an introductory look at the leather subculture within the larger kink community. Leather has a long history, traditions, values, and protocols. By looking at important pieces of leather, we will tell tales of our leather ancestors’ spirit, hotness, and traditions. Liquid Latex: A Sexy Second Skin Scott Bonelli This presentation covers everything you want to know about using this medium, from safety, application and removal, to fashion and its use in an S&M context. An abstract of this class 18 has been published as a short article in Secret Magazine. This presentation includes a “hands-on” section where we encourage participants to get a little creative, and to get dirty. Looking Back: A Photographic Journey Through BDSM History Gonzobear Famous Brooklyn fetish photographer Efrain John Gonzalez will be giving a lecture and digital slide show of his classic photos of the S&M and fetish world of the 80’s and 90’s. From such famous and infamous clubs as Hellfire, Paddles, The Vault, Folsom Street East and Living in Leather from Portland OR, and Chicago, he has captured it all on film and now you can revisit the past and see how we played and where we came from. A rare view inside some of New York City’s most private and underground clubs located in the notorious meat packing district, and the people who made it possible, Come and see this photographic history. Q&A to follow show, so be prepared to be amazed. Magic Fingers Papi Coxxx Lets talk about fingering, fisting, hand-jobs and more! This workshop will cover how we can better use our hands to stimulate, fornicate and help ejaculate our desires. Media Tactics & Strategies Susan Wright This interactive discussion will deal with issues of BDSM and consent for NCSF’s Consent Counts project. Although things have certainly improved for us over the years, we still have significant legal, political and societal issues facing us. The majority of us are not “out of the closet,” still fearing the very real threat of being prosecuted or losing our jobs or families. BDSM is still prosecuted criminally as assault, and the legal precedents that we inherited from the early years related to consensual BDSM prosecutions as assault are not in our favor. Consent Counts is holding discussions around the country to gather information on what the BDSM community considers to be ethical consent. NCSF will then consolidate and summarize the grassroots input so that it can be used as a basis for strategic planning and moving forward to change laws and perceptions of BDSM. Serious Players: Taking Responsibility for Your Choices Laura Antoniou “Real.” “Lifestyle.” “TPE” “Old Guard.” “Edgeplayer.” Sometimes it seems everyone wants to be the badass of the kink community, the scary, absolute last word on perv cred. But if you truly want to live authentically, to be the rare hard case who really dies stand out from the crowd, you have to do the one simple thing so many people seem to ignore or evade...take responsibility for your choices. Unhappy and disappointed? Feeling betrayed and bitter? Wondering why you seem to pick the wrong people or get caught up in the same drama? Get off the internet and on your damn feet and stop blaming others for your situation. Learn to examine your own patterns and mistakes and then stop the cycles that keep you stuck in relationship ruts. Figure out what you want from your partner(s) and learn how to say it without apology. Then grow the fuck up and stand by your choices with open eyes. This is not a workshop for beginners or whiners, but for those who want to move on and stop the whining! Micro-Branding 101 Q Would you like to leave your mark on your partner, and want it to last longer than a good spanking or caning, but don’t want it permanent? Do you like the option of marking your partner with a different design from time-to-time? If so, micro-branding or “cell popping” may be for you! Micro-branding is a form of body modification. This is a temporary branding. These marks are much finer than a “normal” branding; designs that are much more intricate are possible! Micro-branding marks only last about 8 weeks on average, depending on how quickly the person heals. The pain level is usually described as less painful then a tattoo. This class will cover safety, required materials and supplies, design ideas, comparison with other types ©Sir Q photo-play.us.com of body modifications, live demonstration, and so much more! Mobile Suspensions: Marionettes & More Steve B Sometimes one position is not enough. Sometimes your subject wants to move in their suspension, and sometimes you want to move them. You can re-rig them to get the effect you want, or you can make your suspension inherently mobile. Inversion, face down, face up, vertical, angled front or back, curled into a ball, spread eagled, splits, forward and backward rolls, gymnastic positions, and aerial artistry, all of these are possible in one suspension. In this class, I’ll demonstrate how to suspend someone with an inherent amount of mobility, starting from a basic marionette or puppeteer suspension, and showing you ties and techniques to increase both mobility and comfort. I’ll demonstrate the rigging tricks I use in my Free Motion suspensions, that automatically untangle the lines as they move. I’ll also show you how to take back control in these kinds of suspensions, so that you can move them into whatever position you’d like them, and make them stay there until you move them again. Finally, I’ll demonstrate how and why this type of suspension can be great even for the novice rope bottom. 19 Mummification Philip There is bondage and there is mummification. Mummification is indeed part of the family of bondage but the presenter considers it a highly-restrictive form of bondage that not only controls the individual but also isolates them physically and mentally from the outside world. Through the use of simple materials and not so simple materials, mummification through the use of passive and active engagement places the mummified individual’s senses and mental state in the hands i of o the one doing the mummifying. And then the question comes, what’s next? q Needles 101 N Gazer & Kitten IIs it time for you to learn the basics of temporary piercing play? Join Gazer & Kitten in a handsp oon workshop learning the basics of playing with needles. From the safety to the supplies, w ttechniques to clean up; everyone will have tthe chance to experience the prick or pricking aanother! Please bring a partner, bottoms or Tops will not be provided. w N Needleplay 201: Decorating with Needle-Play N Z Zebrianna IIn this hands-on class & demo there will be a quick review of safety and skin prep for playing q with Sterile Hypodermic Needles (Temporary w ““Play” Piercing), and then you will be taught MANY of the ways to use them to create M ggorgeous and intricate designs. Some of the techniques included in this class will be: making needle corsets & other patterns/designs, using the ShipWreck Bead ends (and sources for purchasing them), decorating with feathers, ribbon, thread, flowers, strings of pearls, beads and fringe (including several techniques for how to attach these things to your needles), using needles to make improvised sutures for bells, beads and other adornments. Needle-Play 301: Ouch! Being Evil with Needles Zebrianna In this hands-on class & demo, we will give a quick review of safety and skin prep for playing with sterile hypodermic needles, and will then teach MANY of the ways to safely use them to create intense sensation and pain! Some of the techniques demonstrated in this class may include: layering needles, using larger gauges (12, 14 & 16g), impact on top on needles, genitorture with needles, making needle zippers, using needles with/as predicament bondage, scratching and cutting w/needles, and much much more! This is a serious type of edge-play requiring a pre-existing level of comfort with needle-play, and as such, previous needle-play experience is highly recommended before attending this class. Non-fiction Sex Writing Lori Perkins Is your sex life better than most of the erotica you read? Do you want to share your sex life with the world and let your exhibitionist side fly? Come join Lori Perkins as she helps you explore the world of nonfiction sex writing. Specifically she will address writing a sex blog or memoir for yourself and for the public, sex Twittering, and journaling. Notes of a Reluctant Daddy: Age-Play from the “Big” Perspective Nayland Being confronted by a partner’s desire for age play can be jarring and unsettling. Most classes look at the situation from the point of view of the “little”, but the situation can be just as triggering for the “adult,” bringing up questions of socially taboo desires, and styles of play where one’s partner may be extremely vulnerable. This class presents some strategies for discussing the possibilities and a framework for find one’s way into the role of being “the Grownup” as well as presenting an opportunity to question some of the assumptions about that role. Objectification FemCar To be used … to be used …to be used. Objectification from the mind of a FemCar. Objectification: to be used just as an object. To be defined simply by how one can be used. No value except in use. Sometimes no value at all, just used …and sometimes … discarded. It is a very interesting place to play with ego. We build our egos up so very carefully and so intentionally. We not only build our own, we help others maintain theirs as well. This class and discussion will address objectification as seen by FemCar, what has driven her to find it as a place of soulwork, where she goes, and how it is linked to so much of what has made her into the self that she is. Included will be videos of play she has had with Gord over the past 7 years from HouseofGord. com who of course is the Master of objectification. Oh No You Didn’t: Exploring Mind-Fucks Archer & Elegant Taunting tops want to do more than just snatch away the football à la Lucy and Charlie Brown. A good mind-fuck is believable, has the bottom squirming and sometimes screaming about the perceived action ... and ‘fooled you’ is fun to say! Learn about the ways to set up good mind-fuck situations from setting the scene, physical expressions, attitude and implementation. A few lucky guests will take part in the fun. Orgy Etiquette & Organization 20 Jefferson You’re new to group sex and want to know the basics? Or have you been around enough to know you would like to host orgies, but you don’t know how to get started? Veteran orgy host Jefferson breaks it down for you, leading you through the process of establishing guidelines, recruiting guests, maintaining etiquette and creating a safe, comfortable space. Whether your dream party is mixed or single gender, couples or singles, boisterous or intimate, you’ll learn what you need to develop the event that keeps them coming. Philosophies of M/s Catherine Gross This class will discuss love, emotion, authority, command, the realities of M/s, and structures. Be prepared to dig into the subject matter. Exploring philosophies and gaining further possibility and clarity will allow you to construct and maintain healthy, lasting relationships. Bring questions to this exploratorium. We’re going to go from A to Z and talk about all related subjects as time will allow. Poly for Singles Amethyst For some people monogamy/non-monogamy is a characteristic of a particular relationship; for others it’s an identity, lifestyle, and/or philosophy. Let’s talk about navigating the dating/ partnership/relationship waters on your own, and what it means to be single and dating when you’re not necessarily looking for “the one.” We’ll talk about things like various models of non-monogamy and how to stay sane while dating a partnered person. Predicament Bondage: Playing With Motive Specifickink Predicament bondage is driven entirely by motive. Lee Iacocca said, “How to gain, how to keep, how to recover happiness is in fact for most men at all times the secret motive of all they do, and of all they are willing to endure”. Are we willing to endure pain, are we willing to endure humiliation, fear, anxiety? Are we willing to compete, to serve? If we are, to what degree? These are all important motives to the bottom in the predicament bondage scene but what about the top? Isn’t the top the vehicle that drives the predicament, what about the tops motives for the bottoms actions. Does he/she want them to succeed, to fail, is it all about the process, the struggle? Whose happiness is the action of the bottom or top serving, their own or their partners? During this class we will explore the motives that drive a few different predicament bondage scenes and potentially look for some class participation. The class is going to experiment with predicament bondage from both the top and bottom. Additionally this class is geared towards any level of bondage experience and no gear, rope, or equipment is required for attendance. Pressing the Flesh TSH~ (TheSternHand) Many people fill their toy bags with things that cost hundreds of dollars and yet don’t take advantage of something they carry with them daily. The art of bare handed spanking will be demonstrated along with tips on how to incorporate OTK with the toys you may already have. From the slow, gentle warm up to leaving marks and everything in between. Protocol Evolution & Evaluation Catherine Gross I want to give a fresh take on protocol to make it useful, workable and completely accessible. We’ll delve into measurable criteria, functionality, and maintenance for seasoned protocol. We’ll explore a few models of known systemic protocol structures and evaluations. This class provides criteria and various systems to evaluate protocol to ensure you’re prepared to use protocols as a relationship builder, movement creator and a healthy maintenance tool. Psychological Edge of LUST or ... Just Insanity? FemCar In the spirit place there are no limits. Some of us are called to the edge in every community we walk in. Lets discuss what the perception of “edge” is ... what is too far? ... when, if ever, should we say NO we CANT do that? Lets also discuss the “why” we are drawn there ... and the resulting transcendental existence of magic and miracles when you dare to actually step off that perceived edge of impossibility to realize you can indeed REALLY fly! Pursuit: The Art of Attention Philip PERSON-1: Hi PERSON-2: I like you. PERSON-1: Thanks, I like you too PERSON-2: NO I RRREALLY LIKE YOU. PERSON-1: that...is very kind of you PERSON-2: At night, in my house, you are my dominant. Contrary to popular belief, stalking is not an aggressive form of attention. Its just creepy. With that said, the art of pursuit, courting and showing affection should not be a lost art among the alt-sex community. Open does not take away from the classic skills of showing appreciation for someone we enjoy. This workshop with be a talk about attention, attraction, showing attention, showing affection and respecting boundaries during the course of displaying your intentions on someone you wish to know better. This is not about how to score; it’s about how to show a respectful attention while never injuring the object of your interest. Refining Service Movement Catherine Gross This is a class for submissives/bottoms/slaves who wish to refine your movement, stance and body control. It’s also a class for tops to learn how to manage your bottoms and add to your array of possibilities. Your every movement communicates your disposition. Each movement is rife with nuance, discipline and sentiment. Learn the language of your craft and refine your hands, various forms of kneeling, types of crawling, your overall body movements and service. Learn how to be invisible or a showpiece and discern when each is appropriate. Reveling in & Coping with Jealousy & Envy 21 RuleOfThree The alternative sexuality scene provides many possibilities for the emotions of jealousy and envy to crop up, regardless of relationship status and structure. Although usually seen as negative and full of drama, we will also look at how jealousy and envy can have their place in scenes and how to explore them in a safe and sane manner. Join this roundtable discussion and look at some of the different issues that may evoke these and other emotions and how we can deal with these natural feelings. Riding the Wave: Navigating Non-Monogamy Spycey Spyce We’ve decided to take the plunge in consciously creating our intimate relationships in a healthy way, but what life rafts do we need along the way to keep us afloat? While poly is possible, any kind of relationship is not effortless, and the more you put into it, the more you will be able to receive. Examine guidelines and trusted methods to help make the ins and outs of this relationship style doable for everyone! Rites Of Passage: Earned Leather Archer & Elegant There is a growing hunger for traditions to be passed on to another generation of leathermen and leather women. Whether one is renewing a tradition or continuing a custom, the passing on and earning of leathers means more than just respecting our elders. Learn how the leather culture is not unique in this type of tradition, discuss the importance of continuing the custom and share experiences of this rite of passage. Rope Couture: That’s right! Wearable Rope Clothing! Ari Are you going out on the town and find you have nothing to wear? Do you have a ton of rope sitting in the corner waiting to be used? Here’s an idea … wear rope! Rope is a great medium for creating a unique outfit that nobody else will ever get to wear. No two looks are ever the same and the possibilities for creating a look are endless. In this class we’ll cover the basics from the original concept to creating a framework for your dress to the finished outfit. Participation is encouraged though not required. It is recommended that you bring a partner/bottom if you choose to participate. Experience with rope and weaving is a plus but the most important thing is to bring your creativity! Suggested Materials: Rope, lots and lots of rope! Approximately 300-400 feet cut into workable (approx. 30 ft) pieces should work just fine. Sadistic Massage Dr. Lynk When most people think of massage, they think of something relaxing that relieves tension. Sadistic massage is not that type of massage. This class will cover how to give a massage resulting in painful screams, tears, serious soreness, and possibly even marks the next day. We will discuss how to use your body and a variety of tools to generate a different type of pain throughout the body of your victim … err … volunteer. In addition, your volunteer will experience a rush of endorphins with the significant bonus of reduction of undesirable tissue restrictions. Seducing Straights Jefferson You can’t help it: you’re crushing on a straight woman who isn’t interested because you’re the “wrong” gender. Or maybe you’re falling hard for the guy who just doesn’t seem the type to give you the spankings you crave. And what to do with the vanilla friend who wouldn’t dream of tying you up, as that’s just weird? This class introduces strategies for seducing straights and enticing vanillas so that you can be with the partner(s) you want and still get your own desires fulfilled. Sensual Steel: The Art of Erotic Knife-Play NauttiBoy Sensual Steel is an introduction to the art of erotic knife-play. Whether novice or experienced, learn to incorporate knives into your scenes using knives solely or as a tool to elicit the desired response. We’ll also discuss the care and cleaning of your blades both in and out of the dungeon, safety tips to minimize risk to you and your partner, as well as aspects of the law you need to know. So come let the steel seduce you regardless of which end of the blade you’re on. Service Development: Making Yourself Ready to Serve Sex-cessful Dialogue & Embracing Diversity: A Cross-Cultural Approach Professor Elisi Elisi uses a unique blend of affective learning and personal exploration activities to bring an awareness of the importance of comfort in discussing sexuality throughout the lifespan. This workshop embraces diversity with a cross-cultural perspective. Topics that will be discussed in this class are as follows: discussing barriers to communication regarding issues of sexuality, identifying approaches to taking a sexual health interview / relationship health, examining one’s own attitudes toward sexuality and degree of comfort talking about sex, intelligent flirting, how to be an “askable” person, how to fight fair, how to become a more sensual person. Skin Stapling ©Sir Q photo-play.us.com Laura Antoniou When you are ready to go from “I’d like to” to “I will,” when you’ve moved beyond “whatever you like” to being sure about what you’re capable of offering, this advanced class on service is for you. Laura will discuss the service resume, the butler book, the art of offering, and more. The workshop will also include an interactive discussion on what to do to prepare yourself, specific things to learn and how to find them, tips on what to do when the Top says “I don’t know” and when to ask for help and from who.Want even more? The workshop will also cover techniques for interviewing with potential Tops, and what to look for in a Top. Sewing it Shut! A Suturing Workshop 22 on how to use sutures: how to insert the needle, how to tie off knots, etc. Then we will get into how to add beads (and other fun/decorative things) and also how to use sutures for genitorture (our favorite) - including sewing the labia (closed or open!), sewing the foreskin of the flaccid penis to the scrotum, and sewing the scrotum up and over the penis (to create a “mangina”). Sewing body parts together or apart can be so much fun! Slutress & Zebrianna Blood-play can incorporate many techniques and implements. Needles are one of the most common, but another fun and versatile tool is sutures. SUTURING; also, SUTURE-PLAY: The practice of temporarily suturing or sewing parts of the body, particularly the genitals, for sexual gratification or denial, decoration, or predicament. Sutures can manipulate the skin to do awesome things to a body. In this class, we will explain the difference in sizes and materials used and then demonstrate the basic techniques Slutress & Zebrianna This 101 class will help you to better utilize the sub-dermal techniques of sterile surgical skin staples. Learn “hands on” how to utilize various stapling techniques for pain as well as pleasure. Learn how to make beautiful designs and artwork - like corsets, wings, flowers, zippers and more - using skin staples and other supplies. Imaginations are encouraged! You will learn the basics of skin stapling, play safety, supplies, usage and disposal, and you will leave the class having both stapled and been stapled (if willing). This is a serious type of edge play requiring a reasonable level of comfort with staple play techniques and a good knowledge of fundamentals. The knowledge, demonstration, and practical hands-on learned in this class (with one-on-one instructors help) will allow you to leave feeling competent to begin practicing and refining this technique for yourself. Strange Animal: Creative & Unusual Games for Animal/Pet-Play Sophie & Sharik Minkman Create interesting animal play scenes for group or private play. We’ll discuss ideas for a menagerie of creatures. Unleash your mad scientist or evil veterinarian self! Be a sadistic farmer or brutal breeder! Reenact the Three Little Pigs in a whole new big, bad way! Suspension From the Ground Up, Part 1 Steve B Rope suspension can be an incredible scene when done right. If you’ve got the basic rope bondage concepts down solid, this two-part class will provide you with the fundamental skills needed to let your partner fly safely. In Part 1 of this class, we will cover the basic concepts of suspending someone safely, and teach you the ties needed to support the hips and thighs, which form the core of most suspension bondage. This is a hands-on workshop, and participants should bring a willing partner and at least eight lengths of rope, each 25’ or longer. Participation is encouraged, but not mandatory. Suspension From the Ground Up, Part 2 Steve B Rope suspension can be an incredible scene when done right. If you’ve got the basic rope bondage concepts down solid, this two-part class will provide you with the fundamental skills needed to let your partner fly safely. In Part 2 of this class, we will teach the chest harness needed to take what you learned in Part 1 and turn it into a full face-down horizontal suspension. This is a hands-on workshop, and participants should bring a willing partner and at least 12 lengths of rope, each 25’ or longer. Participation is encouraged, but not mandatory. Tantra for Triads, Quads & More! Barbara Carrellas Tantra - the erotic dance of Consciousness (Shiva) and Energy (Shakti) - is traditionally practiced in pairs. But what happens when the Tantric dance includes three or more? More Consciousness! More Energy! More Hot Fun! In this workshops we’ll not only adapt traditional Tantric techniques for loving configurations of all descriptions, we’ll even invent some new ones. Come with your beloveds, or team up with other singles and couples (consensually, of course) when you arrive. Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really, Want Barbara Carrellas The secret to unlocking unlimited sexual and relationship possibilities is knowing what you really really want. In this workshop you’ll learn how your desires are shaped by your beliefs, values, and needs. You’ll gain insight as to why you have made certain choices about sex and relationships in the past, and decide what and how you want to change going forward. Best of all, you’ll learn a simple system that will reveal your core values, so that the choices you make will always be aligned with the values you live by. The Art & Love of Caning 23 KJ (Joseph) What materials are best for you and your bottom? What are the physics of caning and how can my golf swing ruin my night? Where are the best canes found? Why does my rear hurt? 42? All of these questions and less can be answered in this outstanding class. Presented by a person who has been beating people for years (sometimes consensually) “The Art and Love of Caning” is designed to answer many questions and to pique your interest in the oldest corporal art. Many people harbor an irrational fear of caning because of their inexperience - but cane strokes can be as gentle as a breeze or as subtle as a level 9 earthquake followed by a tsunami of pain. Light or heavy - that is how this class is presented... it all depends on the class and their questions. So come on in and see what it is ‘really’ all about. Caning... it is not just for parochial school anymore! The Dominant/submissive Relationship: The Military Model Sir Guy The Leather community is wide and diverse. As a result, the variety of ideas on how to express D/s relationships is wide and diverse. One such idea for the D/s household is the military model. Sir Guy will explore and dissect the military model’s hierarchical system for keys for use in the Master/slave, Dominant/submissive, relationship. He will show how the military model can be especially helpful in a poly family. The Erotic Signal Whip Lord Ramirez This workshop is an Intermediate/Advanced class for those interested in using their signal whip for lighter erotic play. Students should have mastery of basic throws, and should come prepared with a signal whip as this will be a hands on technique class, partners are welcome, but not required. The Essensual Experience led by Monica Day of The Sensual Life In this workshop, you will have a chance to explore your kink creatively. You will be guided through writing and other creative exercises -- such as storytelling, movement and improv -- all geared to help you find your unique expression of your weekend experience. Later in the evening, if you choose, you can share what you create during the workshop with the rest of the conference as part of our Saturday night entertainment offering! Perfect for scene partners who want a creative outlet for sharing their experience, newbies who are processing everything they are seeing and feeling for the first time, and anyone who has ever thought, mid-scene, that they belong on stage or screen. This is your chance! The JOY of Stranger SEXXXXX & Exhibitionism FemCar Gang Bangs, Adult Bookstores, Swing Clubs, Bar Pick ups... such a WONDERFUL playground this world is to be a SLUT! Bring your GAME, thoughts, experiences, or at least your hard cocks and wet pussies. If all else fails I am bringing my exhibitionism and personal amateur porn and maybe just maybe try and get some ACTION! The Symbiotic Relationship of the Sex Worker & Sex Positive Culture Uniform Play: A Way to Enhance Your Role-Play Sir Guy Pele We will discuss the intersections between sex-positive communities and sex workers, including history shared political battles, and values. We will work through some common generalizations and stereotypes about sex workers, and talk about how to be an ally to folks in the sex industry. The sexy yet innocent parochial school girl look; the highly polished boots, gun belt and mirrored shades of the highway patrolman; the starched white uniform of the registered nurse; the dress blues of the Marine. These images have long been the staple of many erotic fantasies, vanilla and otherwise. Sir Guy will discuss uniform play and why it makes us so hot. He will also discuss the history of the uniform in the Leather community, the psychological aspects of uniform play, including pitfalls and benefits, uniform resources and the law. In addition, uniform scenes will be demonstrated and excerpts from his soon to be released book read. Thinking Outside the Toybag: Ideation & Inspiration for Developing “Non-Traditional” Play Philip You are a top, dominant, sadist, something that goes bump in the night, what have you, and your goal as the aforementioned diabolical vehicle of menace is to make your scene an adventure, an experience that your partner will never forget. A Scene is a story, with a beginning middle and end, with the purpose of taking the participants on a run up and down their own psyches to a place better than where they started. This is a challenge we all face and eventually lead us to “think outside the toybag.” This workshop will not teach you how to “craft a scene”. It will hopefully be a shared lively discussion of methodology, avenues and inspirations that ©Sir Q photo-play.us.com can help us develop the little adventures we all crave. Trans-Queering Your Sex Papi Coxxx Interested in a Trans person, gender queer person or gender non-conforming person? Wanna have fun and be respectful. Wanna experience “non-traditional” sex and desire that is not based on stereotypes? Well this is the workshop for you. Open to all sexual orientations and genders. Two-handed Topping Gazer & Kitten Ever feel like your right hand doesn’t know what your left hand is doing? In this class we will discuss how to get your entire body involved in the scene, even that hand that just doesn’t want to cooperate. Gazer & Kitten will show you ways to use multiple implements of different types at the same time. Canes, floggers, whips and hands, learn ways to collectively incorporate them all in your next scene. 24 V Violet Wand Fire-Play: Sparking a New Interest N X XavierDOM Violet wand fire-play is probably the most common advanced violet wand play that yyou will see. The combination of fire and electricity is pretty obvious when you think about it. In this class we will discuss the play and safety of fire-play, combining p fire-play with the violet wands, and what tools you will need to do play safely and enjoyably. A knowledge of both fire-play and violet wands is going to help you out alot in this class, but is not required. W When The Bad Boys Come For You: Dealing with Law Enforcement E Sir Guy You’re in the middle of an intense play Y session when you hear hard knocks on the door. When you answer, you see your local law enforcement officer. What do you do? You are travelling to an event, and have all your accoutrement in your checked baggage. You even checked it out with the TSA. Yet, you are being escorted now by airport police. What do you do? Sir Guy, a former NYC police officer, will guide you through the dilemma of dealing with law enforcement and other first responders. Wielding Steel: An Advanced Knife-Play Experience NauttiBoy Have you ever wondered what that nice, shiny blade feels like in your hand? Or maybe how it feels to have that same blade dance along your flesh? Wielding Steel will answer both questions for you. Prepare for an advanced knife-play experience. You will learn the dynamics of a knife and how to wield it with safety and sanity. From experienced knife handler to those that have never picked one up, learn how it feels, how to develop your hand, care of blade and bottom, witness from the sensual to the sadistic. So come and experience the pleasures of Wielding Steel. Amethyst Wonder Barbara Carrellas Amethyst Wonder was spawned from the mind and libido of a then-32-year-old kinkster and self-proclaimed slut as she surfed the internet looking for kindred spirits. She identifies as a queer, femme, poly-capable, pansexual, switchtastic, geeky pervert of color. Usually seen as Mommy/Big Sister, helper, protector, nurturer, administrator, and/or organizer, Amethyst tries to help others along their own journeys of personal exploration whenever possible. She has a monthly column on internet dating for Fearless Press and has been a volunteer or staff member at 13 Dark Odyssey events and The Floating World 2011. Amethyst has presented for DC TNG, the Geeky Kink Event, and Frolicon. Amethyst is a writer, event coordinator and fundraiser both in and out of the scene. Barbara Carrellas is celebrating the publication of her new book, Ecstasy is Necessary. She is also the author of Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty First Century and Luxurious Loving. She is the founder of Urban Tantra®, an approach to sacred sexuality that adapts and blends conscious sexuality practices from Tantra to BDSM, and the co-founder of Erotic Awakening, a pioneering series of workshops focusing on the physical, spiritual and healing powers of sex. Barbara was named Best Tantric Sex Seminar Leader in New York City by Time Out/NY Magazine for her Urban Tantra® workshops. Barbara delights in blurring the lines between sacred and profane, enlightened and perverted, spirit and science, and pleasure and pain. She is a proud graduate of the Coney Island Sideshow School with a double major in fire eating and snake handling. Archer Leather, just the sound of the word gives a sense of the sensual power of treated skins. As a teen Archer started working with leather, the smell and feel of it had some primal effect on him. Even then the power images of leather had a part in his sexual fantasies. Leatherwork went by the wayside for awhile but returned in Dallas TX in 1996. Archer’s relationship with his slave Elegant started in September of 1998 and prompted him to get more involved with the leather community. His immediate leather family now also includes Renee and Boi Lane. Archer is a member of MAsT: Atlanta, CORE-Atlanta, NLA-International, and a business member of NCSF. Archer received the Pantheon of Leather Southeast Regional Award for 2010. He is an Environmental Scientist and ‘out’ to his employer. Since moving to Atlanta in the summer of 2002 Archer has also been working to expand his business, Fantasies In Leather. He provides educational experiences to groups large and small on subjects ranging from S&M technique to Exploring Your Leather Identity and classes more recently on the spiritual application of BDSM activities. Ari Ari has been involved in the Philadelphia community since venturing out to her first event over nine years ago. She identifies as a switch and has been lucky to have had the opportunity to explore many sides of herself through her involvement in the lifestyle. Having started her journey in rope as a bottom nearly three years ago, she quickly moved on to tying others and developed her own style commonly known as “Aribari.” Her background in fine arts has helped her explore what can be done with rope as a decorative medium. Ari has been showing her rope talent at various events and venues over the course of the past few years, focusing on decorative rope work and incorporating her woven chest harnesses into suspensions. Ari soon moved on to full body outfits that have been worn for photo shoots and at several events in Philadelphia. Ari has presented at the Jersey Rope Experiment, the South Jersey Munch and most recently at Boot Camp V. 25 Catherine Gross Lady Catherine is a multi-certified PCC Life Success coach and educator. She offers classes that focus on physical skills, M/s relationships, dominance and submission, personal development, house management, service, healthy relationships and more. She is the producer of SouthEast LeatherFest in Atlanta, GA and a board member of the Leather Archives & Museum in Chicago and MAsT:LI. She has presented classes at Frolicon, Black Rose, South Plains LeatherFest, Brimstone, Floating World, San Diego Leatherfest, Southwest Leather Conference, Master/slave Conference, Leather University, Boys Camp, IMsL, LLC, Pantheon, TES, Folsom Fringe, Orlando Bash, GLLA, Tribal Fire, and at many more events. She was awarded Black Rose’s Vaughn Keith National Educator Award in 2002, Pantheon of Leather Southeast Region Service Award 2006 and Pantheon of Leather Business of the Year Award in 2006. She has also written a safety manual in use by more than a dozen organizations coast to coast. You can download a copy on her website at BDSMClasses.com (she’ll even customize it for you). She is the creator of Servant’s Retreat I & II, an intensive weekend for those who serve, and the Nine Fold Path Seminar, a workshop on M/s and D/s relationship health, as well as Foundations in Mastery for D-types. She offers private classes and coaching for couples and individuals. BDSMClasses. com and ForYourLifeCoach.com or follow her on Tweeter @ SuccessCoachPCC and @BDSMClasses. Dr. Lynk Dr. Lynk is a creatively entertaining sadist with fetishes for knives, the workings the human body, maintaining constant motion when teaching a class, and being the community human repairman. His workshops are derived from his work and training as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(CSCS) and can be expected to include a twist of pain (ok, maybe a little more than a twist), a dash of random facts, and a ton of information when presenting. Do not be alarmed if he takes off his shirt for no apparent reason or uses a variety of audience members and random objects as props during class, this is just how he operates. Dr. Lynk hopes that you will not only be entertained by his presentations and antics, but also come away with a great deal of knowledge. Of course, he would have never found the scene or started presenting without the influence of his incredible life-partner Ever. Echo Echo has been dabbling with the fire arts ever since he emerged onto the scene back in 2008. After years of practice and personal research into fire-play and its therapeutic components, Echo has developed a curriculum to fit any pyromaniac out there. His style of Fire-play is designed for the kinkster and vanilla alike, coined under the moniker Fire Massage. The ancient practice has been updated and expanded under his studies. Having been in service to and training under Mistress Zeneca for 2 years and being a recent graduate from MTTA, Echo has grown to be a strong, confident slave who strives to make a career out of doing what he loves; Fire Massage. Elegant 26 Elegant began her leather journey in Dallas, Texas in 1997 and has been an active part of the Atlanta community since moving in 2001. She does not like being identified with a single label, as her identity is a blending of her life. She is slave to Master Archer, mother, leather crafter, bootblack, and co-owner of Fantasies In Leather and TLC Leather Care. Elegant is a member of NLA-I, MAsT-Atlanta, Marketing Director for Southwest Leather Conference, producer of Boot Camp Atlanta, Submissive Journey Weekend, founding member of The Bootblack Brigade and creator/Producer of Twisted Toyland Atlanta. Elegant had the honor of being selected as Southeast Bootblack 2005 at Together In Leather and 1st Runner-Up at International Community Bootblack 2005. Bootblacking and leather care are Elegant’s passions. She considers them services of love and an art form in which to express herself. She has led education classes on techniques and workshops of the mind with Master Archer. Her dedication to the community and specifically in spreading a positive awareness of D/s~S/m is a never-ending path to understanding her own life. FemCar FemCar is a multipartenered bisexual beast/toy/slave .. one of her partners being Jeff Gord of the infamous HouseofGord.com for the past 7 years. She loves to wallow fully in the experiences life brings to her ... the joys and the horrors ... the pleasures as well as the suffering. She feels in fact that the universe is her spirit’s playground ... and that there are magic and miracles everywhere if you only allow yourself to see them and, of course ... if you are willing to take the risks in creating them. Her center in D/s revolves around ego exposure and ego bashing and being USED ... almost always using the tools of degradation and/or objectification to get there. She is not a physical masochist but instead a self proclaimed emotional masochist ... a term that she has defined and redefined for herself over the years... because of course as soon as you believe that you know yourself the universe tips a little and makes you embrace another aspect.. again and again and again. She is at peace most when wallowing in the mire, compelled often to endure experiences that she genuinely fears and dislikes. Or, to quote FemCar, “The more I dread it, the more I NEED it and the more I know it is what I have to do.” She has been in the lifestyle for 18 years and has been smashing the boundaries of acceptable and politically correct forms of play ever since she crawled in. She began to educate about degradation play about 14 years ago ... because people were alarmed at her need without understanding the why behind it. Now it is a rather common form of play but only because she and others like her way back when wouldn’t let others stop her.. and she STILL won’t. She is an advocate for growth and enlightenment ... sometimes in the form of controversy ... sometimes in the form of activism. but always with an undercurrent of spirituality. Good thing for her that her spiritual path absolutely is through her CUNT. So don’t be too surprised if you see her touching herself at any given moment. She is out to change the world ... one cock one cunt at a time and SOMETIMES she is really lucky and can grab MORE than one at a time, and it is in this type of experience that she truly revels. You can voyeur her on twitter and fetlife under femcar if ya want to watch the train wreck as it happens. Gazer & Kitten Living in Western Mass has provided an abundance of opportunities for being involved in the local kink community. Gazer & Kitten come from a Master/slave background, which has evolved and developed into a fun working relationship revolving around trust, humor, mutual gratification, and sadistic tendencies. They enjoy teaching and exploring the darker side of play with those seeking to learn. Teaching and safety are part of their professional and personal lives. They have enjoyed teaching classes and workshops for many organizations and groups including TNG, local groups in the New England area and working as Dungeon Monitors and Captains for major events along the East Coast. Goddess Ava St. Marks Goddess Ava St. Marks is a professional and lifestyle Dominatrix in the Philadelphia area. She has taught classes on urethral sounding, CBT, enemas, and bondage. For seven-plus years she’s been making men squirm thanks to an extensive collection of toys, implements, and fiendish devices along with the expertise to use them. Goddess is well known for her elaborate style of bondage, role-play, CBT, and medical torture scenes (both publicly and privately). In her local community Ava enjoys periodically opening her private studio for lifestyle parties and Domme School. This is her first time teaching at The Floating World, and she is excited and grateful for the opportunity to present. Gonzobear Efrain John Gonzalez is a photographer with a bent to the unusual, the erotic, and the sexually extreme. An internationally published photographer who for the past 20 years has been seeking radical images that tells a story of people finding their souls with piercing, branding, cuttings, tattoos, latex, leather and a whole lot of radical sex and sexuality. He has traveled from coast to coast to find images of people exploring their limits (as well as their skin ). Much of his photographic imagery was taken at the moment it happened, at events such as Living in Leather (Portland, Chicago ), The Fetish Factor (East Village), Wig stock (Thompson Square), The Eulenspiegel Society (New Yory City), Mayday (Seattle), Black Rose (Washington D.C)., The Power Exchange, and The Fetish Flea Market (Boston). Some of his work has been compared to that of other famous photographers such as Robert Mapplethorpe, and Helmut Newton, but he prefers to see his work more in the light of such photographers as Weegee, W. Eugene Smith, and Erich Salomon. Their dedication and artistry allowed them to use the camera to capture the living core of human experiences. What Efrain Gonzalez tries to tell us through his lens is the idea that radical sexual play is not the symptom of some bizarre mental illness that it has so long been perceived to be by those who fail to understand it. Radical sexual play is a natural outreach of the sexually curious and exploration of the self by those chosen few who dare to walk down forbidden paths to seek an inner truth. Jefferson 27 Jefferson is a writer, storyteller and sex educator based in New York. His blog One Life, Take Two (www.onelifetaketwo.com), now in its eighth year, documents his ongoing life as a parent and pervert. He has created sex events for well over a decade and has presented at Floating World since its first year. He is the curator and host of Bare! True Stories of Sex, Desire and Romance and Spill! True Stories of Queer Sex, Desire and Romance. KJ (Joseph) KJPS Howe is a self-described ‘contrarian’/ardent writer about leather history. Having spent a decade in NYC, then 5 years in the south and now in the Baltimore area (hopefully for good), he recommends everyone join leather organizations. A vocal critic of our subculture’s legends, he lends voice to discussion about “who we are.” He openly invites people to assist in this dialogue by writing to him. Some of his writing can be found at: www.bdsmdebunkingthemyths.com. KJ Canes was established to supply kinky friends with quality gifts over ten years ago – nothing more. KJ noticed a lack of quality affordable canes on the market and decided that he could probably make something that would please the eye as well as other bodily parts. He did this happily until an evil submissive decided to make a business out of it. Compelled to obey out of some sense of not really caring, KJ was forced to toil endlessly in cane making … or, (perhaps) he does it because it is fun. You decide. Some of his art can be found at www.KJCANES.com Laura Antoniou Laura Antoniou is the author of the well known Marketplace series of erotic novels, but has also written dozens of short stories, essays and other works in various genres for over 25 years. Winner of the NLA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011, she has presented, taught and ranted at over 150 conferences and events since the early 80’s, delivering enlightenment, entertainment and indictments. She has also appeared at colleges and universities, including NYU, Rutgers, Columbia and the University of Washington. Over the years, her work has been translated into Spanish, German, Japanese and Hebrew; The Marketplace will soon be available as an audio book from Audible. In 2010, she hit the world of e-books as the Marketplace moved to Circlet Press, and Laura came out as Christopher Morgan, best-selling writer of gay male erotica, including the novel Musclebound. Together with her wife, Karen Taylor, she has written a ritually correct leather Passover seder, titled Avadim Chayanu, available for free upon asking. All of her other available works can be found listed at her website, lantoniou.com Laura is personally featured in Writing Below the Belt; Conversations with Erotic Authors, by Michael Rowe, and The Burning Pen; Sex Writers on Sex Writing, by M. Christian. The first Chris Parker story written outside of a Marketplace book appears in Take Me There, Tristan Taormino’s 2011 collection of transgender erotica; the story won the John Preston Award for short fiction from the National Leather Association. Laura is writing book 6 of the Marketplace series (The Inheritor) and has also finished a comedy/mystery set in the leather community, titled The Killer Wore Leather, due out soon from Cleis Books. Leah Strock Mama Vi Leah Strock is Nurse Practitioner from New York City. She has practiced in the field of HIV for almost 20 years. She is currently working in the field of HIV prevention in vaccine research. Prior to that she was a buyer for the first transvestite boutique in the country and was a party promoter at the Limelight - a New York City nightclub where she threw parties for the leather community. She prides herself on being the most non-judgmental healthcare provider in NYC! Viola Johnson has been an activist, educator, writer, motivational speaker and author in and for the Leather community for nearly four decades. Vi has served as a mentor to countless individuals, and was dubbed “Mom” by several generations of Leathermen and women. She is delighted to now be “Grandmom” to a whole new generation. Vi is passionately involved with preserving the history of the SM/Leather/Fetish communities, serving as the Director and Senior Griot of the Carter/Johnson Library and Collection, a traveling library designed to bring history to the communities it serves. Previously, she served on the Board of Directors of the Leather Archives & Museum. Vi is a member of Tulsa Uniform Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.), the Lesbian Sex Mafia (LSM), and the ONYX Pearls; she is an honorary member of many other SM/Leather/ Fetish organizations. Vi has lectured at numerous academic institutions, including Bryn Mawr and Barnard Colleges, and Oklahoma State University. She continues to speak and serve on panels at a wide variety of events and organizations. Vi has received numerous honors for her work, including the N.G.L.T.F. Leather Leadership Award, four Pantheon of Leather Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards from Pantheon of Leather, Black Beat and the National Leather Association. She is the author of two books, Dhampir: Child of the Blood and To Love, To Obey, To Serve: Diary of an Old Guard Slave. Lord Ramirez Lord Ramirez has been active in BDSM for nearly 20 years. In addition to serving as a BDSM educator, he has also fetish performer in Goth and Fetish nightclubs. As a BDSM educator he has taught for groups including TIED, Tidewater Pride, Crimson Phoenix, CAPEX, CUFF, CoDe and Amatorius. Events he has presented at include Black Phoenix’s Winter Solstice, APEX Summer Bash, The DC GRUE, The Winter Fetish Fleamarket, Frolicon, NDD/s Boot Camp, Charm City Fetish Fair, Primal Arts Festival, Rochester Kink Society’s Mega Bash, Beat Me in St Louis, and Floating World. In addition to teaching for BDSM groups he has also provided workshops and BDSM outreach for Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Anime groups at their national events. He is a member of Fallout and was a charter member Crimson Phoenix and helped found and run another of his local groups, Amatorius. Outside of the lifestyle Ramirez is active with the vampyre community and involved with the establishment of several vampyre organizations. He has an extensive martial arts background, and a strong interest in Japanese culture. Ramirez is also a retired open professional ballroom dance championship finalist, teacher, and Ballroom competition judge. Lori Perkins Lori Perkins is the Editorial Director of Ravenous Romance, an erotic e-press whose STORY OF L won the Best Lesbian Erotic Novel from the 2012 Lambda Awards. Perkins has been a literary agent for 20 years. She represents Jenna Jameson, Cecilia Tan, Laura Antoniou and many literary and erotic authors. She was awarded the Outstanding Achievement as an Author Representative from Romantic Times Magazine as well as The Agent of the Year Award from the Romance Writers of America NYC chapter. She is always looking for new authors. Perkins wrote The Insider’s Guide to Getting an Agent (Writers Digest Books), has edited twenty erotica anthologies and more than 100 erotic novels, as well as published erotica under a pseudonym. She is currently working on 50 Writers On 50 Shades, a collection of essays on the pop culture impact of the EL James trilogy, which will be published in November 2012. She has taught writing and editing as an adjunct professor at N.Y.U.’s Center for Publishing for two decades. The first Friday of every month she hosts an erotic reading series, Ravenous Nights, at the Happy Endings Lounge, 302 Broome St., 8-10 p.m. 28 MataLeao MataLeao is a rope aficionado. Inspired by the bound and tattooed women in Ozume Kaname’s artwork, he has been tying Japanese inspired bondage for 5 years. MataLeao started teaching Japanese inspired rope bondage in 2008 and has taught at some of the largest conventions and for some of the most well established organizations in the country such as Shibaricon, The Floating World, TesFest, Rope Camp, and Bound in Boston. He has also taught for the TES bondage sig and at several Triad meetings. MataLeao is also on the Board of Directors for the Jersey Rope Experiment, a central NJ monthly rope share, and has worked to bring bondage education to NJ. Master Rob Master Rob, aka “Robinhood” lives a 24/7 M/s lifestyle. He has been active in the community for many years and is a leader of the Bucks County BDSM Group in Pennsylvania. A lifelong educator he has taken his ability to instruct into his other driving passion, kink. He is actively involved in many outreach and humanitarian programs such as operation I Love it in the Can food drive, NCSF and Habitat for Humanity. As a presenter, both his topics and his humorous approach are always well received. Mister Sean Mister Sean is a sadistic, queer dominant, who loves to bring his creativity and sense of adventure to his scenes. A former military operator turned BBQ pit master and sales professional, he uses his life experience to enhance his play. Active in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore scenes, Mister Sean regularly attends TNG and Dark Odyssey events. He also volunteers as the dungeon monitor lead at most D.O. events. He’s pretty well known for being the nicest, evil sadistic domlydom around. He’s also earned quite a reputation for the parties he holds at his home, Pork Island, and his meat (which often gets rave reviews). Mistress Zeneca Papi Coxxx Mistress Zeneca is an East Coast transplant from Southern California, publicly Dominant for over 9 years. She is a BDSM and Kink event organizer in the Philadelphia area, specializing in providing unique kink experiences. Mistress Zeneca’s events feature High Protocol in a light-hearted manner - appropriate for the curious, the beginner, and the experienced alike. Since the publishing of the High Protocol Party Manual by Mistress Zeneca in 2010 for her events, kinksters around the world have been using it as the basis for their High Protocol gatherings. Offered completely for free, the manual has proved to be a useful guidebook that provides a standardized way of hosting successful High Protocol events. The manual is currently being translated into Russian, and has been used for parties in Melbourne, India, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Las Vegas, Boston, and Canada to name just a few. Learn more at: www.ElegantlyKinky.com Besides High Protocol, Mistress Zeneca loves corsets, costuming, and her cat-o-nine-tails. If you catch her in the dungeon with her fangs in, ask her for a bite - She will BITE! Ignacio Rivera aka Papí Coxxx who prefers the gender-neutral pronoun “they” is a Black-Boricua, two-spirit, gender-fluid, kinky, sex positive sex educator, sex worker, performance artist and filmmaker. They are the creator of Poly Patao Productions. Poly Patao Productions is dedicated to producing sex-positive workshops, performance pieces, play parties, panel discussions, teach-ins, social/political groups and educational opportunities that are specially geared toward queer women, transgender, multi-gender, genderqueer, gender non-conforming and gender variant folx of color. Ignacio’s body of work has focused on gender and sexuality; specifically on queer, trans, kink and sexual liberation issues within a race/class dynamic. They have been facilitating workshops, doing lectures and creating events for kinky, kinkycurious Queer/Trans POC’s and their white allies for over a decade. Monica Day Workshop Leader, Monica Day, is the founder of The Sensual Life (www.thesensuallife.com). She specializes in creating safe spaces for people to explore, experience and express their sensuality. She believes that the freedom of sexual expression is the root of all other freedoms, and that creative expression allows for the most nuanced and vulnerable sharing of experiences that often leave us breathless and speechless. Plus, she just thinks it’s hot when you can find a way to reveal the intensity of what you feel on the inside in a way that gives everyone else in the room a vicarious thrill. NauttiBoy NauttiBoy is a new face with an old soul. He has been exploring kink for many years now, from bottom to Top (and a few places in between). He views every day as an opportunity to try or learn something new, and loves to share his knowledge and experience with whomever he comes in contact with. NauttiBoy has taught in the beauty industry as an International Platform Artist for over a decade, visiting countries all over the world. He now brings his art and talents to share with our community. He has recently presented in New York City at both TES (The Eulenspiegel Society), the IronBell Academy and at LIFE in Nassau on Long Island. NauttiBoy is currently slated for upcoming presentations at many educational organizations and events. He may be very “nautti”, but he plays so well with others! Nayland 29 Nayland is an artist and educator, an investigator and instigator. Over the past six years he has presented on kink related topics at many places including KinkAcademy, TESFest and Dark Odyssey Winter Fire/Leather Retreat/Fusion, The Floating World, IMsL and GMSMA, LSM, Instigate and Winter Wickedness, and has taught and lectured on art at numerous colleges around the United States, including Harvard, Yale, UC Berkeley and the Art institute of Chicago. In 2004 he was named International Pipebear at Briar Bash. He is a member of Delta International Brotherhood. Pele With 17 years experience in various realms of the sex industry, Pele’s current focus is on education and community building. Pele is based in San Francisco and works independently as a professional dominant as well as a Bondassage provider and trainer. She is a graduate of the Journeyman III Academy, and is currently serving as the headmaster for Foundations, an education group in San Francisco with a focus on leather and BDSM. A fierce advocate for sex worker rights, Pele serves as core leadership in Bay Area chapter for the Sex Worker Outreach Project. Philip Philip, a graphic designer and illustrator, has been in the scene for enough years to know when to stop counting or caring. A distracted man of leisure and vice, he has developed a love of the curves on the human form, wrestling/takedowns, planning gangbangs, impact and force play, knife-play, role-play scenes, taboos, mummification and of course spanking - some of which he has presented on. Charmingly jaded, cynical, and sarcastic, Philip has presented at organizations such as Black Rose, DC-TNG, and Dark Odyssey. He enjoys non-sequiturs, loathes writing bios and considers sarcasm as ritual. He also hates clowns. Professor Elisi Elisi’s professional profile includes a Master of Education in Human Sexuality, Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, School Nurse Certification, and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family Practice. She is presently a Human Sexuality doctoral student. Elisi is currently the Director of the Health Services Department at a university. As a faculty member, she teaches courses in health and human sexuality with some of her courses culminating with an experiential approach in Kenya. Elisi is the co-creator, co-producer and host of a TV show called GET SOME at the university. GET SOME is a fun and informative television show providing insight on health with a human sexuality emphasis. Elisi is an editorial board member for the Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and CommunityBased Research. She is a member of the McGraw Hill Academic Advisory Board for Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Human Sexuality. She volunteers as a teen relationship column advisor for a high school newspaper and has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences, events and podcasts. She is a sexual health contributor to myfatfact.com, an online source promoting healthy living. Elisi recently volunteered as a consultant for a review of systems database development for a rural health clinic in Kenya as well as provider of physical examinations to former street-dwelling children. Internationally, she has also offered input to the Mashavu project which is a telemedicine kiosk system. Her studies have involved sexual myth gathering among street-dwelling youth in Kenya. Elisi is a member of the following organizations: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, Kink Aware Professionals, Human Sexuality Education Student Organization, American College Health Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Rho, International Honor Society of Nursing. Pyro Sadist Brian aka Pyro Sadist has been in the scene for over a decade. He has been with his collared slave dottie (Slutress) since he entered the scene. Brian and dottie founded The Gate, one of the largest munch groups in the Philadelphia, as well as, The Gate in Massachusetts. His leather family consists of himself, his alpha slave dottie and their femsubs caroline & sammi, his boy rain, and their most recent additions, Monika, Horns & Tia...along with some nieces & nephews along the way. Currently they live in NJ, MUCH closer to their leather family. When anyone wants to learn fire-play Brian is happy to oblige as long as the house rules allow it. Q In the past decade or so, Q has been often been found behind his camera, as Event Photographer for Tri-state area BDSM and fetish events, such as The Floating World, Libertine Ball, Diabolique Ball, Wicked Faire, NDD/s Boot Camp, Sacred Sexuality Beltane, the Black Phoenix and various Gate Munch events. He brings a creative twist to photography, developing his own techniques for time-lapse photography, high-speed motion capture and fire portrait photography. Q is currently looking for new diverse (non-Barbie) fire portrait models to build his portfolio in order to feature them in an upcoming public gallery opening. Q is backed by Emily who has an art school background, attended University of the Arts and works for a photography company. Samples of Q’s photographic skills can be found at www.PhotoPlay.US.com. When Q is not behind the camera, he enjoys demonstrating his unique style of sensual topping. He has a passion for sensual fire-play (“fire massage”), but also enjoys teaching bondage, flogging, spanking and temporary body art, including liquid latex, body markers, mummification and micro-branding. Q is a long-time proud Supporting Member of NCSF, working to preserve our rights for alternative sexual and relationship lifestyles. He also contributes to Alder Health Services, which offers primary healthcare for the underserved LGBT community. A portion of Q’s photography sales are donated 30 to help support these organizations, NCSF, (www.ncsfreedom. org), and Alder Health Services, (www.AlderHealth.org). RuleOfThree RuleOfThree (aka Paul Rulof) is an educator and the author of Age-play: From Diapers to Diplomas. He has degrees in psychology and sociology that he perverts for use in the alternative sexuality community. RuleOfThree teaches classes and throws parties that allow people the opportunity to explore and accept aspects of their sexuality. He has presented at many venues throughout the U.S., including Domcon (LA), Frolicon, and many others. Find out more at http://www.paulrulof.com/. Scott Bonelli Scott Bonelli is the owner and operator of the New Englandbased kinky custom design shop Big Head Studio. He and his partner, Elle E., travel across the country teaching classes and running workshops on Alternative Adult Sex Ed. And BDSM. Scott has taught at events such as Black Rose and Dark Odyssey in D.C., TES in N.Y. and Floating World in NJ, the Boston/ Providence F.F.F., and many others He has given workshops at various universities, including Brown, Columbia and R.I.S.D. His writings have appeared in Secret Magazine and other international publications. Sharik Minkman Sharik is a human dog and The Official Mascot of The Government of PervertistanTM. He has been assisting Miss Sophie Minkman for more than a year and has loved every minute of it. As a human dog, Sharik takes on full headspace thinking, acting, and being nothing but a dog. He uses quadrupedal movement and is trained in a language his human-side doesn’t understand. Sir Guy Sir Guy lives a Dominant lifestyle, publicly active in the BDSM scene for almost ten years. He is an Emeritus Member of the Board of Directors of The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), and formerly a Director of East Coast Leather Town Hall and New York Leather Weekend. He has been a member of MAsT Metro New York, Long Island Leather and Roses, The Society and Dom Sub Friends. He has presented at TES, Beyond Leather 2 & 3, Black B.E.A.T. 2009 Survivor Saturday, Black Rose 2006, Brimstone II, Conversio Virium (Columbia University’s BDSM group), Dom Sub Friends, GMSMA, L.I.F.E. on Long Island, Long Island Leather and Roses, Knot for Everyone (KFE), TES Fest 2009, The Society and The Floating World 1 and 2. He is the winner of the TES 2005 Dominant Men/submissive women’s Literary Contest. He is the author of a uniform themed BDSM erotic collection featuring people of color entitled Sharp Interrogations: Erotic Tales of Uniform Discipline. He is also an instructor at Kink Academy. He has also participated in an educational forum at Rutgers University as a panelist discussing Human Sexuality. In addition to being a uniform enthusiast, he is a former New York City police officer and is a New York State certified Emergency Medical Technician, who has participated in rescue efforts at Ground Zero and at Hurricane Katrina. Slutress Steve B Dottie aka Slutress has been educating and supporting the community for well over a decade. Along with Pyro Sadist they founded The Gate ... your gateway to BDSM, in Philadelphia well over a decade ago. It’s the longest running Group in the Philadelphia area. She’s been doing workshops up and down the East Coast including, TES, Black Rose, Leather Retreat, Camp Crucible, DSF, Dark Odyssey, The Society, and many more groups workshops and munches. Loves sharing her knowledge with others and loves learning new things everyday. Steve B (aka Knotsteve) has been tying up women with rope for well over 20 years. Several years ago, he added rope suspension to his repertoire, and now can often be seen at kink events in the Mid Atlantic area hoisting unsuspecting women high into the air. He believes suspension can and should be comfortable for all body types and spends way too much time thinking of ways he can improve that. He lives in the Philadelphia area, and has been active in the local scene for over a decade. Sophie Minkman Sophie Minkman is The Head of The Government of PervertistanTM, and TEC@TES’ “Mistress of the Hounds”. She has been a Corporate Trainer/Presenter and a Dance Instructor (including at a major university) for over a decade. She has recently been teaching classes in the fetish community mostly focused on animal play. Her specialties are dehumanization, fear play and elaborate scenes involving multiple people. Sophie Minkman is a charismatic presenter and is exceptionally creative. She keeps the audience engaged with her wacky humor and fresh perspective on kinky play. Her exciting games go way beyond the usual. Susan Wright is the spokesperson for the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, which she founded in 1997. Susan coordinated the SM Policy Reform Project for the National Organization for Women which resulted in rescinding their anti-SM policy in 1999, and coordinated the creation of the SM vs. Abuse policy statement at LLC, 1997-98. Susan was a member of the organizing committee for the Smarter Sex NYC, the Sex Positive Journalism Awards (Sexies), and the advocacy committee for the American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Susan has published over 25 books, and her latest novels are urban fantasies: Confession of a Demon and Demon Underground. www.susanwright.info Specifickink The Loving Tyrant James is a bondage/fetish photographer located in Brooklyn, NY. He is a life long fetishist whose main interests revolve around bottoming and topping for bondage, crossdressing, and fetish photography. James is one of the official founding members of “The Otherfuckers”. In Brooklyn, James has hosted rope bondage gatherings in his home such as “Rope for Dinner”, an informal, Q and A style, hand over hand bondage think tank as well as instructing at “Erinhoudini’s Rope Thing”. James’ philosophy on teaching bondage is that we shouldn’t rely on set ties to make up our bondage repertoires. We should try to understand how to use the rope to fit the bodies of our bottoms rather than trying to make our bottoms fit into our rope. Sure we all want to bend and contort our bottoms, but we want it to be a pleasurable experience for them. We all want repeat business. Before picking up the ropes James was strictly a bottom until around 2003. As a bottom he is partial to challenging his body with strenuous ties or predicament bondage. His knowledge comes from experiences on both sides of the ropes. The Loving Tyrant, or ‘Ty’ to his friends, has been in the Philadelphia/NJ/Northern Delaware BDSM community since 1999. After entering the lifestyle as a submissive, he has identified as a straight male Dominant & Daddy since 2003. For thirteen years his heart and passion has been to teach the new and help them find their path. This culminated in 2008 when he and a former partner started a popular FetLife group called Domme School, which is a topic based discussion/demo program aimed at newly emerging and incumbent femme Dommes of all gender persuasions. Ty is active in several area and regional groups. He has presented on various topics for Dom/sub Friends in NYC, NDDs, SDDs, Brimstone, The Floating World, Leather Retreat, Dark Odyssey, and Black Rose. Ty can be seen at various events in the Philadelphia area where he is an active member of that community. Ty’s interests include the mental and physical aspects of corporal discipline and punishment, mind fucks, and any kind of bare handed spanking, no holds barred rough body play, singletail whips, and corporal caning. He also loves medical play such as the artful use of skin staples and needles as well as sensual scenes that involve erotic rhythmic impact play, erotic hot wax play, sensual fire-play, and erotic massage, as pleasant alternatives to heavier, pain driven scenes. Spycey Spyce Spycey Spyce is an Erotic Edutainer who inspires through song, laughter, and spiritually intellectual bawdiness. Whether she’s on stage singing about safe sex, teaching a workshop on creating hot intimacy, or telling sexy stories on her podcast The Spycey Buzz, Spyce always opens honest and shame-free dialogues about sexuality to help create more healing and hot sex in the world. Spyce loves creating community, collaborating with other visionaries, and going deep into the self to discover the connections that lie between all of us. To this end Spyce often travels to continue to spread the world of shame-free sexuality and communication. For more info, check out her website at www.spyceybuzz.com. 31 Susan Wright Toni Solenne Toni Solenne, Mid-Atlantic Leather Woman 2012, has been kinky for a few decades and identifies as leatherdyke and Master to her slaves jean and mar. She is an enthusiastic member of Females Investigating Sexual Terrain (FIST), MTTA Master Academy Alumni, MAsT Allentown, Laurel, Baltimore and Philadelphia Chapters, NCSF, Women in Leather International, and the Leather Heart Foundation. Toni is the director of the MAsT: Allentown chapter, on staff at the Carter/Johnson Leather Library and co-coordinator of the Lehigh Valley Lesbian munch group. Regionally, she facilitates spiritual retreats for leather women, is coordinator of FIST, and is co-director of MAsT Laurel-Women. Toni presents throughout the Mid-Atlantic area in an effort to give back to the Leather, Women’s and M/s communities that she feels has given her so much. TSH~ (TheSternHand) TSH~ (TheSternHand) really, really likes to spank. He is a Philadelphia area Master that is active in the Philadelphia scene. Stern is adept in a lot of areas of Sadism, but his trademark is leaving welts via bare handed spanking. Stern has lent his talents to local charities to raise funds with his spanking booths. He fancies himself an amateur station builder and helped design and create the stations for Boot Camp and other events. He is also the founder of Operation: I ♥ it in the can. The can drive is to help feed lifestyle families and the homeless around the globe. Proud winner of the 2011 Pantheon of Leather Community Choice Male Award and the Diabolique Community Service Award 2011. XavierDom XavierDom is a 40 year old dominant and sadist from Philadelphia, PA. As a member and a certified Violet Wand Demonstrator of the International Violet Wands Guild, he has become a proficient with the use of the violet wands. He has previously demonstrated the violet wand at Paddles, Wicked Faire 2011 and 2012, TESFest with Traveling Fool, The Geeky Kink Event, Beltane, and Boot Camp V. He is also a regular at The Aviary in Philadelphia, where he demonstrates violet wand, fire-play, and cupping. Knowledgeable in the history, safe use, and operation of the violet wand, Xavier is always willing to impart his love and ©Robert Neroni neroni.com 32 knowledge of the Violet Wand to anyone willing to ask and listen. Xavier is skilled in the three basic techniques and many advanced techniques of the violet wand including violet wand fire-play. He is also very skilled in cupping, impact play, staples, and acupuncture needles. Despite his wealth of knowledge, he is always willing to try new techniques. Zebrianna Zebrianna has a passion for all of the sharp & pointies: needles, scalpels/cuttings, knives, sutures, skin-staples... You can feel the energy from her as she plays or teaches and she’s known for creating beautiful artwork with needles, scalpels, staples and finger painting in blood! Zeb has done Needle Play, Skin Stapling, Cutting and/or Blood-Play workshops for Brimstone I - III, NDDs BootCamp I - V; Atlantic City D/S, The Floating World I - V, DomSub Friends/Paddles NYC, The Black Phoenix/ Winter Solstice, Adventures in Sexuality/Winter Wickedness, BESS & Charm City Fetish Fair in MD, TES Fest, SJMG, DO/Leather Retreat, Domme School, and Black Rose. She was Director of Programming for Floating World 2009, Boot Camp III, Philly Leather Pride Night 2010, and is Co-Producer & Head of Programming for Brimstone NJ. When not teaching or volunteering, Zeb can be found in the dungeon at most any event she attends as one of the last people playing into the wee hours of the night (or morning). 4-Erotica Stores specializes in Violet Wand Kits and a large selection of Violet Wand accessories. We carry TENS Units, Cupping Sets, Fire Floggers, Fire Gloves, Acrylic, Delrin, and Carbon Fiber Canes, leather items including leather cuffs, masks, strap-ons, suspension cuffs, specialty leather floggers of Bison, Moose, Elk, Bunny, Rubber and combo rubber & leather, unique sex toys made from glass, stainless steel and gemstones as well as an assortment of lotions and lubes. All items are high quality, and reasonably priced to enhance your sensual experiences. Come visit our booth and check out our Friday Specials. www.violetwandstore.com Big Head Studio creates everything from custom butt plugs to premium liquid latex, and custom Violet Wand accessories Have you dreamt up something devious that you just can’t find in stores? E-mail us to find out more about getting your fantasy device designed or built. Scott has been a fi xture at major fetish events across the U.S. since 1996. We specialize in lively and entertaining educational workshops, He will be conducting workshops at floating world this year and hopes to see you there. Canes4pain offers over 50 styles of rattan canes, all backed by a lifetime guarantee! Designs range from bare, unadorned rattan to the wickedly traditional Birch Rods, British School Canes & Singapore Punishment Canes to Twisted Loopies, Butt Beaters, etc. Also making an appearance and available for adoption are the innovative Sanibel Beach Canes (covered with sharp seashell shards!) and the Crown Jewels Collection which feature custom designed handles with silver, gold and gemstones — fit for a God or Goddess. Cane designer WhypDancer will be in the vending booth to aid guests in the selection of the perfect cane for your play style, and to give advice on care and use of these fine disciplinary items. Canes4pain — as wicked as they are beautiful, by WhypDancer Crystal Delights is a small US based manufacturer of high end erotic art glass. Our products feature genuine Swarovski elements, vintage glass medallions from the Czech Republic and our AVN award winning Crystal Minx fox tails. We feature a line of colored glass called the Colors Against Cancer line where each and every sale results in a donation to that colors glasses associated charity. We are also an authorized reseller of the amazing Merci Toys Fairy wand, and of the HOT SpiritHoods that we also match with our tails as a set to bring your animal side to life! Stop by our both and fill out our loyalty card form for your chance to win amazing products and receive special discounts 33 Color Me Red has been serving NJ Jersey since 2004. Our products are unique in their design and quality. They are made to be both pleasing to look at and made to last. We also believe that quality toys shouldn’t break anyone’s pocketbook so they are more than reasonably priced. Quality unique handcrafted impact toys: paddles, canes, floggers and toys that can be used with violet wands ... and dungeon furniture. We are located 20 minutes from Edison. Some of Our products can be viewed by moving your mouse over the paddle marked Store on our website. www.colormered.com Delicious Boutique started as Delicious Corsets in 1995, based out of Philadelphia, PA. We’ve expanded into a completely unique blend of post-apocalyptic, steampunkinspired, neo-tribal couture for women and men. We still feature our collection of handmade custom corsets, but now as one-of-a-kind collection pieces alongside our leather holsters, gear belts, and apparel. Our focus is and always has been on quality and originality. We provide a completely unique selection of items that will appeal to the adventurous, fashioninspired fetishist looking for higher-end offerings. DeTails Toys — Thanks for making us one of the most popular “lifestyle” flogger-makers in the country. We’ve been able to do that by lovingly crafting each of our handmade and individually finished floggers ourselves — BY people in the lifestyle, FOR people in the lifestyle. Our floggers are extremely well-made, well-balanced, beautiful and best of all, since we make and sell them ourselves, you get WHOLESALE PRICES! You could pay more elsewhere, but why would you want to??? Stop by our booth and check out our great singletail and unusual specialty whips, paddles, collars, vampire gloves & mitts, don’t forget our famous rose floggers & crops, AND pick up our instructional flogging DVD, “The DeTails of Flogging.” We’ll have over 150 floggers for you to choose from, but there is never an extra charge for us to make you the custom flogger of your dreams! www.DeTailsToys.com The Kink Shop is a family run business based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Between the three of us — Myself, and slaves rita and samantha — we craft everything we sell and therefore control the quality. We make whips of nylon, leather and kangaroo. Our canes are rattan, which are oil-filled and then dipped in multiple coats of marine varnish. Our floggers have finger loops and are made from 4 different sensations: soft deer, tanned, suede, combo (mixture of deer tanned and rubber), and all rubber. We have paddles of leather, wood and rubber. We also have the TTa-zappers back in stock. KJ Canes Specialty BDSM Canes for everyone from beginners to professionals and extreme cane enthusiasts. We offer Acrylic, Rattan, Metal, Carbon & Delrin canes, even some that *glow in the dark* and others that *light-up*. We also have a beautiful line of Fetish Jewelry and Collars, Bondage and Corporal Toys, Medical Gadgets, Low-Temp Candles & lots of other fun stuff. *Members of DsF, Life in Nassau, and LILNR get 10% off purchases exceeding $20.00 (must show active membership card). Also, as our way of thanking volunteers & event staff for their hard work & dedication, show us your badge that denotes your status as one of these, and we will extend the same 10% discount to you, even if you are not an active member of one of the groups listed above. :) Kelli Toys is based out of Allentown, PA. Known for our one-of-a-kind domestic and exotic hardwood handled floggers, unique custom made paddles and beautifully hand-finished canes. We also offer a variety of build-to-order bondage furniture. Our toys are designed by Kinky_Kelli, an artisan who has been crafting custom high quality goods for over 15 years. We can design you the toy of your kinky dreams at an affordable price. Explore the possibilities via our photo galleries at www.kellitoys.com Knotty Designs Knotty Designs makes and sells products made from paracord. We make Floggers, Collars, Leashes, Bracelets, and many other evil implements. We can make custom color combinations of any of our creations. Le Chateau Exotique is the largest store of its kind on the East Coast. We cater to all sizes, shapes, and genders. Our store is filled with quality products, hard-to-find items, and the largest selection of corsets, men’s and women’s clothing, and fantastic and sexy toys you’ll find anywhere. We now carry our own line of leather and fabric corsets, The LCE Collection, along with a wide variety of men’s and women’s leather, fetish, and sexy clothing. With this line and our extensive inventory from other quality manufacturers, we proudly continue to service the community as we’ve done for the last 16 years. With a long-standing record of superior customer service, respect and discretion, Le Chateau Exotique continues to work hard to earn your business. Come visit our booth in the vendor area, the 3000sq ft. store in New Hope, PA, or our website at www. fetishwear.com. Lifestyle Sewing booth contains “Home Decor With A Fetish Flare” LS makes items for every room in the house: potholders, place mats, quilts, blankets, pillows, tissue covers, flags, etc. I do custom embroidery patches and sew them onto your vest while you wait. I have embroidered t-shirts, towels and bags and so much more. I will make your club flag or organization banner - customized just for you. I make flags and blankets for: Leather, boy, girl, slave, Master/slave and so many more. lifestylesewing.net 34 Misfits Studios Internationally published artist and photographer L.C. of Misfit Studios will attend and vend this year at Floating World. After a two year break from shooting and exhibiting his work, he is now back with a sneak preview of his upcoming collection of black and white and color photos in the new book: Out of Exile; a collection of fetish, erotica, and fine art nudes. Come check out a collection of custom framed 11X14 black and white and color prints. A collection of fine art nude, fetish, bd/sm, pretty porn, photography prints. As well as 5 books Good luck in hell, 48 the un-rated version, Dragon ladies and China dolls, Up skirt & panties and girls oh my!, and MEN. Kinky xxx post cards. Available at his booth as well is the new book by David Lawrence RE-bound & Select pieces of work by J.C. Of Stark ARTS. Needle Play Design Unique kinky custom embroiderers who do personalized T-shirts, tanks, hats, towels, blankets, leather bags and various other goods. At vending events, we bring our machines to do on the spot personalization! Also by e-mail we will work with you and do up a special shirt, blanket or leather for that special gift or always wanted to have item. We’ve vended for and supported many events including: NCFS, Black Rose, TES, The Crucible, Leather Retreat, Floating World, Camp Crucible, MAL, CLAW, IML, Liberty Bears, AIS, Wicked Fair, SIN, LF&P, Beltane, DC Leather Fest, Master/slave Conference, DO Winter Fire, FFF, The Society, LIFE, APeX, BESS, EDGE, MAsT, MOD, and many more. Owhips specializes in handcrafted whips of the utmost quality, all made by the renowned Axel Streffer. Axel braids his whips with pride, and dyes the whips their unique and vibrant colors by hand as well. We carry signal and snake whips as well as mini- kats and mini- bullwhips, we also carry specialty whips such as the Dama , El Diablo and Target whips. We also carry knives, whip bags, leather conditioners and Wartenberg wheels. www.owhips.com PASSIONAL Boutique in Philadelphia is your regional destination for corsets, kilts, costumes, leather, latex and other fantasy fashions for women and men. Our friendly and intelligent staff are ready to help you dress or undress your dreams seven days a week from Noon-10pm. Open year-round, PASSIONAL Boutique closes only on Thanksgiving, Xmas, and New Years (or occasionally for inclement weather or inventory/remodeling). To stay up-to-date on events, sales and promotions, join our email lists, become our friends on LiveJournal, Twitter, Tagged and MySpace. Our retail store opened its doors in Feburary of 1998 as Fetishes Boutique after two years of operating as a home and catalog business. We changed the name in 2004 as we expanded our merchandise from traditional fetishwear (leather, rubber, etc.) to include high-fashion costume pieces in sizes XXS-8XL. In 1997, we created the first Diabolique Charity Masquerade Ball that has continued annually and has raised over $100,000 since its inception for charities providing vital services in Philadelphia. In 1999, the store created its first Libertine Ball and launched the first volume of the monthly PASSIONAL Magazine. When the name changed in 2004, we opened the Aphrodite Gallery to showcase fine arts with an erotic theme, and to host our PASSION 101 Fantasy Workshops. In October of 2007, we expanded into two stores, PASSIONAL Boutique and the adults-only Sexploratorium (where Aphrodite Gallery, as well as all of our sexuality and fantasy products moved to make space for an expanded menswear collection). Purple Passion/DV8 — We are located in New York City for over 20 years. We sell leather, PVC and latex clothing. Boots and shoes. Books and magazines. We have a huge toy and corset section. We cater to the x-small and extra large person. We have workshops and are active in our local community. Rainbow Rope & Kinky Medical Rainbow Rope is the original source for bright, vibrant bondage rope in over 20 colors plus custom patterns. Looking for a Natural Fiber Rope? We have a great selection of HEMP, JUTE and COTTON too. Need some Panic Snaps, Spring Snaps, a Bell or an ‘O’ Ring? Our extensive array of Hardware is great for all your dungeon or toybag needs. We also carry RATED CLIMBING GRADE Hardware including our very popular SWIVEL. So HOIST ‘em up and give ‘em a WHIRL. Bondage enthusiasts should check out our wide selection of SHIBARI RINGS – we have rings formed from SOLID Stainless Steel, LIGHTWEIGHT aluminum and even WOOD in various sizes. Be sure to visit us for all your Bondage needs! RainbowRope.com ©Robert Neroni neroni.com 35 KinkyMedical.com carries the LARGEST selection of Medical Paraphernalia found anywhere. We have it ALL – including: pinwheels, sounds, saline, sutures, scissors, anal spreaders/scopes, vaginal specula, mouth spreaders, sharps containers, skin staplers, branding pens, forceps, hemostats, latex/nitrile gloves, catheter supplies, vetwrap, etc. etc. etc. Don’t forget to check out our HUGE enema selection for bags, nozzles (including the popular Double Bardex style), soap, clamps, tubing, etc. If you need a TENS unit, cable, adapter or accessory come see our expanded ELECTRO-SEX section. Rounding things out we’ve brought some of our favorite BDSM goodies like cupping sets, SAP gloves, leather gloves, ball gags, etc. Be sure to visit us for all your Kinky Medical needs! KinkyMedical.com Tribal Transformations Face & Body Art Take on a different look for the day! This isn’t your typical face painting booth for kids; Tribal Transformations is a service designed for adults. You will select a style (such as Tribal, Floral, or Princess) and designate a portion of the face or body (yours or a trusted friend) where you would like the art. We will then create a design that matches the clothing and structure of the body. When complete, you will have a piece of wearable that is unique that you can remove with water and soap. Another service we provide is glitter “tattoos.” Choose a pattern and colors and we will give you a body decoration that can last up to 3-5 days, but also can be removed with baby oil. The paint is FDA compliant cosmetic-grade makeup, and the glitter is cosmetic grade. Registration Vending Friday 9am - 11pm Saturday 8am (volunteers), 9am - 2pm Attendees Sunday 9am - 11am Friday 10am - 7pm Saturday 10am - 1pm & 4 - 7pm Sunday 10am - 5pm Fire Flogging & Long Whips Fire-Play Po ny A re a DJ Booth 36 Art Show Main Ballroom Vending Meeting Room 1 Bootblack Station Tribal Transformations Face & Body Art Meeting Room 2 Li ttl es A re a Pr Sta Lo ese ff/ un nte ge r s Po S t r tr ud ait io E St M at S io n Medical / Wax Junior Ballroom B Main Entrance Board Room A All Gendered Restrooms Men’s Restroom Women’s Restroom Convention Center PlaySpace Friday & Saturday 11am - 3am Sunday 11am - 2am 37 Junior Ballroom A HGI Playspace Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9am - 9pm Purple Passion/ DV8 Art Show Misfits Studios Kink Shop Needle Play Design Color Me Red Delicious Boutique O Whips Big Head Studio Canes 4 Crystal Pain Delights Kelli Toys Le Rainbow Chateau Rope / Exotique Kinky Medical Lifestyle Sewing Details Toys Passional Boutique Knotty Design KJ Canes 4 -Erotica Stores Tribal Transformations Face and Body Art in the dungeon near the Bootblack Station ©Robert Neroni neroni.com 38 AB+ Fence Sitting Neopolitan Rainbow Unicorns Is compartmentalization getting you down? Are you too kinky for the swingers or too swingy for the kinksters? Too femmy for the butches or too butch for the femmes? Too straight for the gays or too gay for the straights? Too toppy to be a bottom and too bottomy to be a top? Can you just not get off the goddamn fence? Do you just want to have it all? Us too. Baltimore Educational and Social Society (BESS) Baltimore Educational and Social Society is an educational and social group for consenting adults with shared interests in BDSM sexuality. These interests include, among others, Dominance & submission, bondage & discipline, leathersex, fetishism, cross dressing, and role-play. BESS is multi-sexual. All genders and orientations are welcome. Our goal is to provide a safe, friendly, and discreet environment for the education and encouragement of adults interested in safe, sane, and consensual expressions of BDSM sexuality. bess-md.org / fetlife.com/groups/280 Boston Area Age-players’ Munch Black Phoenix The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health is a resource center that seeks to provide adults with a safe, physical space to learn about sexual pleasure, health, and advocacy issues. With an environment that invokes the warmth of a 1950’s living room while also showcasing the largest handmade vulva doorframe in America, The CSPH hosts educational as well as social events on its premises. Its online presence extends far beyond the little state of Rhode Island, and provides constant information and engagement around sexuality issues. thecsph.org Founded in 2008, Black Phoenix is one of Philadelphia’s longer running BDSM play party. Currently held at The Loft in South Philly, experience a comfortable atmosphere that is climate controlled; large portions of exceptional food at medium prices and free parking; combined with a safe environment with great equipment. BP is also an education focused group, hosting the Rope Bite Philadelphia classes and parties, as well as various topics held on a monthly basis. For more information, please visit our Fetlife Group - Black Phoenix. Black Phoenix is also a Solutions Provider for Lifestyle Events in the Mid-Atlantic region. Primarily providing equipment for Dark Odyssey - Winter Fire, The Floating World, FetFest and Brimstone; we also have provided Medical Staff and have on hand a DM Crew to help should you require additional volunteers for your event. fetlife.com/groups/5483/ BmorePoly 39 cross-pollination, and people of all genders, sexual orientations or relationship status are welcome. There are a wide range of activities including discussion salons, outings, parties, hikes, women’s group, parents group, TNG group, sex-positive book club, tantra events, play events, erotic massage workshops, social get-togethers, winery trips, all sorts fun with other people who Get It. BmorePoly.org or meetup.com/BmorePoly BmorePoly began in Baltimore but at this point people are joining from all over and it’s now the biggest such group in the DC/MD/VA area with 50-60 events a month throughout the Mid-Atlantic. It’s a social group for anyone into all sorts of forward looking relationship styles, sort of the nexus of kinksters, polyamory, tantra, swing lifestyle, personal growth, sacred sexuality, pagans, and other explorations of alternatives. BmorePoly appreciates the common ground and Boston Area Age-players’ Munch is for those who love Age Play, and for those curious about learning about it. We meet on the first Monday of the month at a local restaurant, and for other occasional gatherings as well. We are comprised of a variety of ages (both biological and non!), gender presentations, sexual orientations, Littles, Bigs, all those in between, and more! We welcome sexual and non-sexual players, ABDLs and non-diaper wearers. It’s a great place to network, to find out about things going on in the community, or to just dip your feet in the kiddie pool! The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health (CSPH) ClubFEM ClubFEM NYC is a BDSM organization for Female Dominants and submissive men in and around the New York City area. FEM is an acronym for “Females Enslaving Males”. The term “Club” does not refer to a physical place, but an organization of people coming together based on their mutual interest in exploring Female Domination and male submission. ClubFEM was started thirty years ago in Houston, Texas, and there are chapters all over the US and internationally. The NYC chapter was started in 2008 by HeadMistress Reina Darkness and the current HeadMistress is M. Mata. clubfemnyc.org DomSubFriends DomSubFriends is a friendly pansexual BDSM Society open to all 18+ years old. We have weekly/monthly educational demos/lectures, munches, fetish parties, and socials. We serve the NYC and immediate surrounding area(s). DomSubFriends.com / fetlife.com/groups/2505 Jewish establishment. Our mission is to bring together likeminded Jews in a safe and affirming environment and our events are open for all to enjoy as together we share experiences that engage our desire to identify freely with sexuality and participate in fun Jewish-themed activities as a community. There is a place in Judaism for all walks of life, and there is a place in our organization for you! kinkyjews.com The Gate Knot For Everyone The Gate: Your gateway to BDSM … Our group helps, advertises, promotes, and educates people about events up and down the East Coast, posting from Rhode Island to Georgia. We have three chapters: two are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one is in Central Massachusetts. Our first chapter is the oldest munch group in the Philadelphia area; we just celebrated our 13th anniversary! The Gate is dedicated to providing members and other community participants a very relaxed, public, and safe place for meeting others with common interests. We welcome anyone, from novices to experienced. fetlife.com/groups/1576 / groups.yahoo.com/group/thegatenews The International Violet Wand Guild The International Violet Wand Guild is a not-for-profit associated membership whose mission is to promote up-to-date information, safer techniques, and ongoing research and development, to work to dispel myths and incorrect or outdated information, to certify knowledgeable instructors through an instructional program, and to continue the extensive art of the violet wand through a variety of means. violetwands.org / fetlife.com/groups/15741 Lesbian Sex Mafia IBA is an exclusive, intimate members-only education, training, party and play space located in the New York City metro area. Our mission is to serve the education, training, play and party space needs of the adult kinky, leather, BDSM, gay, lesbian, queer and polyamory communities in our region, nationally and internationally. ironbellacademy.com / fetlife.com/groups/27419 Founded in 1981 by Dorothy Allison and Jo Arnone, the Lesbian Sex Maifa (LSM) is the oldest continuously running women’s BDSM support and education groups in the country. We are located in New York City, with a membership primarily in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. However, we also have members along the East Coast, across the country and even in Europe! LSM is a support and information group for all women 18 years of age or older, including transexual and intersexed women who live their daily lives as women and all female-born transgender people who feel they have a connection with and respect for the women’s community. And, who are interested in fantasy and role-playing, bondage, discipline, S/M, fetishes, costumes, alternate gender identities and uninhibited sexual expression in a safe, sane, consensual and coni dential way. We are not a social service agency. However, we are interested in providing information, encouragement and general support. Our principles are few but basic: confidentiality, consensuality, safety and the right of women to explore their sexuality as they choose. KinkyJews Life in Nassau Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York City, KinkyJews is a global community with members of all sexual orientations and every stream of Judaism uniting to celebrate our freedom of sexual self-expression and embrace our common identity. KinkyJews also appeals to those looking for an edgy alternative to the often stale, conventional Jewish programs offered by the mainstream LIFE in Nassau provides a local meeting place in Nassau County, Long Island, where people can get together to discuss and demonstrate BDSM ideas, philosophies, rituals and etiquettes. Come join us if you have the desire to discuss lifestyle-related issues; witness and maybe participate in live, hands-on techniques and demonstrations; and meet and make friendships with like-minded people. Our goals The Iron Bell Academy 40 Knot For Everyone (KFE) is a BDSM support group serving central and northern New Jersey since 1997. Currently KFE has a munch in Bridgewater on the first Wednesday of each month, a munch in Wayne on the second Tuesday, a munch in Westfield on the third Thursday, a Meet and Beat in Wayne on the fourth Wednesday of each month, and a play party every month in Trenton. KFE welcomes you to come out to a munch or a party. We are especially friendly to newbies and will help you get into the Scene. We hold a novice discussion night every few months at one of the Munches; you can get your questions answered. For more information write to [email protected]. knot4every1.org / fetlife.com/groups/2003 are to educate those who are new to the lifestyle; to provide information and techniques for Safe, Sane and Consensual relationships; to have social get-togethers and play parties in a safe environment; and, last but not least, to have fun!! lifeinnassau.org / fetlife.com/groups/4764 Long Island Leather N Roses Long Island Leather N Roses is an alternate-lifestyle, pansexual group of adults, 19 and older that meets on Long Island. Our members and guests come together for a common interest: Enjoying a loving, nurturing environment that revolves around BDSM and/or D/s in a safe venue. LILNR began in October 1997 and we are the longest running lifestyle organization on Long Island. LILNR is both an educational and a social organization, and is open to everyone with an interest in alternative lifestyles, whether novice or experienced. We accept all persons interested in education associated with BDSM and D/s lifestyles. Members and friends represent a broad spectrum and we believe that diversity is our primary strength and appeal. lilnr.org MAsT Central New Jersey Masters And slaves Together International ("MAsT") is an association of individuals interested in engaging in personal relationships that are based upon the conscious exchange of power and authority. MAsT believes that such relationships can be a valid path to authenticity, self-actualization, and happiness for such individuals, and MAsT is therefore dedicated to equipping them with tools and resources that will assist them in developing relationships that are healthy, functional, and real. Through the sanctioning of local chapters that meet on a regular basis, MAsT provides social and support opportunities for its members and fosters the beneficial exchange of lifestyle knowledge and experience. MAsT is committed to demystifying M/s, D/s, and other power exchange relationships for those in the leather/fetish/BDSM community and, on a greater level, to correcting the misinformation and combating the denigration that often occurs in our larger societies with respect to such relationships. The MAsT: Central New Jersey Chapter serves the Central New Jersey area, and welcomes all genders, all sexual orientations, and any relationship status. mastcentralnj.org / fetlife.com/groups/3227 MAsT: Long Island 41 A pansexual group of individuals, couples, and multi-coupled persons exploring relationships that are authority based and/or power dynamic based. We share our experiences, our questions, and our discovery process in the pursuit of healthy M/s and D/s relationships. We are open to all genders, identities, sexual preference, and relational preferences. mastlongisland.com MAsT Metro New York MAsT is a communityinclusive support group for individuals involved, or interested, in Master/slave or other power exchange dynamics. It is intended as an educational resource and forum for like-minded individuals to come together once a month for discussion of issues of concern, to share ideas, and to gain/share knowledge of M/s dynamics. MAsT meetings are not about SM skills/techniques or sex but focus on the relationship of the Owner/property or Master/slave dynamic. fetlife.com/groups/4268 MOB Mob is a group for all women, including transsexual/transgender/intersex women who live their daily lives as women, and all female-born transgender/genderqueer persons age 21 and over who have an interest in BDSM. [email protected] / mobnewengland.org New England Dungeon Society The New England Dungeon Society (NEDS) is a pansexual educational, support, and social group. The New England Dungeon Society holds socials for NEDS members & escorted guests, regular BDSM seminars, workshops and demonstrations, as well as many and varied special events. The New England Dungeon Society has been providing a comfortable environment for people to explore bondage, dominance & submission, and their kinkier side since 1992. We are also a volunteer organization that depends upon its membership to help us thrive and grow. fetlife.com/groups/3004 New England Leather Alliance NELA is an organization dedicated to making a safe place in the world for all leather/ fetish/SM people through education, advocacy, and charitable giving. NELA stands for New England Leather Alliance, and we were formerly known as NLA: New England. We are an incorporated non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the support, education, and political organizing of the leather/fetish/SM/bondage communities in New England. We are a diverse, pansexual group of adults who share a common interest in Leather, S/M, or similar fetishes (bondage, spanking, etc.) and who want to be active in building our community. We are women and men, transgender folk, heterosexual, bisexual, lesbian, and gay, married and single, young and old. We are from MA, NH, CT, ME, RI & VT. We host local events every month such as classes and outings, produce the semi-annual Fetish Fair Fleamarket™, the largest fetish event in New England, publish this website and more. NH Seacoast Kinky Con Our NH Seacoast Kinky Con is an annual all ages (over 18), sexual orientations, gender identities, or spiritual beliefs conference. Each event has a different energy, with alternating classes, demos, vendors and other activities (silent auctions, raffles, socials). We have expanded from 50 participants to over 200 and expect to reach 300 for our 6th conference, being held November 9th-11th 2012 in Portsmouth NH. Visit our website for more information seacoastkinkycon.com / fetlife.com/groups/10786 NJ Kink Munch NJ Kink Munch is a dinner group in Central NJ. Our goal is to bring people together for the purpose of socializing with like-minded individuals in a non-threatening environment. Northern Delaware D/s NDDs was founded by Master Steve and slave tami over 9 years ago. Since then, the group has grown from 6 people at our first munch to an average of about 45 per month. This is an active group for like-minded adults in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metro areas (in PA and NJ) to meet and discuss the the Dominant/submissive lifestyle.The group is open to anyone (male, female, Master, slave, Dom, sub, Top, bottom, hetero, gay, bi, CD/TV/TS) who is interested in M/s, D/s, B&D or S&M. Our munch is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Our NDDs family is open and welcoming to all people — young to old, new to experienced. One of our main focuses is on education. NDDs hosts a yearly educational event called Boot Camp, monthly parties, and family-friendly outings. fetlife.com/groups/1487 NYC TNG NYC TNG is a group established to promote and facilitate the gathering and interaction of people between the ages of 18 to 35 who are interested or think they might be interested in the BDSM or M/s lifestyle. nyctng.org / fetlife.com/groups/10776 The Other Fuckers (TOF) 42 Who are The Other Fuckers? We are a family, a group of peers, community organizers, and a home for folks on the fringe, wayward kinksters, the in-betweeners, explorers of gender & identity, and non-hetero/queer spectrum rope and kink addicts. We believe in family, humor, education, consent, and more humor. The Other Fuckers have been "doing it wrong" since 2009. theotherfuckers.com / fetlife.com/groups/13023 Philadelphia Western Suburbs Munch Philadelphia Western Suburbs Munch is an opportunity for people to get together in a nonplay and vanilla atmosphere. Basically, it’s a place we can kick back and hang out together and get to know one another in a restaurant/bar setting. The munch will be held in the Western Suburbs of Philadelphia on the FOURTH Tuesday of every month from 6-10pm. We have about 50 people at each munch with a wide variety of ages and preferences. Ask for Lily Langford's party or the PWSM. Separate checks are available. Your hostess is Miss Lily Langford. Feel free to email me at MistressLily138@gmail. com with any questions. EVERYONE is invited. dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/PWSM / fetlife.com/groups/6318 Rochester Kink Society Rochester Kink Society is a member-run BDSM organization in Rochester, New York dedicated to openness, tolerance, safety, and education. We are a pansexual organization and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, or fetish. RKS has male, female, and transgender members who are single, coupled, and polyamorous. We are Masters, slaves, Dommes, submissives, switches, Tops, bottoms, Leather folk, fetishists, Goths, and others. rochesterkinksociety.com Shelter Shelter is a gathering place for a group of individuals who share similar beliefs regarding relationships involving the exchange of power and authority. Shelter believes that a conscious exchange between a dominant and submissive can build a strongly fulfilling relationship and can lead to self actualization for those individuals. Shelter is committed to providing a safe atmosphere in which those individuals can develop and deepen their relationships in a way that is healthy, functional and real. Through monthly meetings, we provide discussion topics for exploration of the dynamics of these power exchange relationships, and foster an exchange of support and knowledge between members. Shelter is committed to promoting awareness of the validity and functionality of power exchange relationships, including M/s and D/s, to the BDSM community at large. Our events are meant to provide a safe haven for these lifestyle relationships to be practiced openly and without fear of reprisal. The Society TNG Pittsburgh Munch The Society is a group of likeminded individuals who share an interest in BDSM. The members of the Society are dedicated to pride in ourselves and in others like us throughout the world. We are committed to maintaining our individual integrity and, in all our encounters with people of our community, acting in a way that accents our integrity. The Society constantly attempts to provide a safe place for all members of the BDSM community to gather, enjoy sociability, find the opportunity to get training, and to practice the arts of our community. At no time will anyone be pressured to go beyond any limit they may set for themselves. fetlife.com/groups/2859 TNG Pittsburgh is a group focused on the needs of the 18-35 age demographic (and their partners) of our community. We welcome all sexualities and gender identification, and any D/s or M/s or any variant of power exchange dynamic. As a group, we will strive to maintain a safe, respectful, supportive and educational environment for the youngest members of our Pittsburgh kink community, to further the education and safety of our community as a whole. We will provide an open forum (both on Fetlife and primarily in real life) for our members to discuss relevant topics in regards to alternative sexuality, relationships, general BDSM, events and safety within the active community. Syracuse D/s Society Syracuse D/s Society is a warm and welcoming lifestyle group for Upstate New York kinksters. We promote lifestyle-related learning opportunities and host private social events for our members, including monthly munches and play parties that are held in the greater Syracuse area. We believe that lifestyle activities should always be safe, sane and consensual. What makes SDsS special? We are pansexual; passionate about the lifestyle in all its forms; and we welcome new members into our kinky family whether they are bedroom kinksters or living a 24/7 M/s dynamic. We enjoy meeting new people and introducing them to the erotic variety of our lifestyle in a safe and secure manner. Last but not least, we are focused on having FUN! After all, if you’re not having fun, what’s the point? groups.yahoo.com/group/SyracuseDsSociety / fetlife.com/groups/1988 ©Robert Neroni neroni.com 43 fetlife.com/groups/40695 The TRIAD A monthly gathering and social group for those in Central, NJ and the surrounding metro areas (NY, NJ PA) in the Dominant/submissive lifestyle. The group is open to anyone, male, female, Dom, sub, hetero, gay, bi, CD/TV/TS) who is interested in D/s, B&D or S&M. fetlife.com/groups/2506 Executive Director, Sydney OPERATIONS Director of Operations, 705 Vending Coordinator, Lady Meri PROGRAMMING Presenter Co-Coordinators, Ever & Lynk Special Events & Meet-N-Greet Coordinator, Omerta MARKETING Directors of Marketing, Melanie & Jean Social Media & Web, Squirrel, Amethyst Head of IT, Ken Chen Website, Rob Program Book / Graphic Design, Jezebel SAFETY Director of Safety, MJ Security, DawnMarie Medical Coordinator, Zelda Assistant/Back Up to MJ, Keiden SET-UP/TEARDOWN Director of SU/TD, Louis Assistant to Louis, Tkleboy Lighting Coordinator, ChrisMarks The Board of Directors of the Floating World 2012 wishes to thank all of our staff and volunteers for their efforts. This weekend could not have happened without all of your tireless hours and efforts. To those staff members who were part of our planning, thank you for your enthusiasm, your cooperation and your willingness to put your talents and knowledge to use for the benefit of TFW. Thank you for your patience when it was required, for your energy when that was needed, for your laughs when that was in demand and for your constructive criticism when that was necessitated. Most of all, thank you for your belief in our project and in our leadership. To our volunteers we want to thank you for your hours during, before and after the event helping to solidify all of the planning that went before. We thank you for your willingness to spend your hours for the benefit of all of the attendees. We thank you for your patience and your respectful interaction with everyone. We appreciate that you will show up to your shifts on time to allow for a more fluid event. We are grateful for those of you who may choose to volunteer extra hours. We need each and every one of you in order for this weekend to be a successful event. We hope that you find that volunteering is a way to get even more out of the event. It is our wish that you will consider volunteering again next year. Thank you! Sincerely, The Board of Directors TFW 2012 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Director of Community Participation, Julia Participating Groups Coordinator, Maja Turtle Hill Events Registration, Cat, Ivy, Jason, Liam TFW Registration Coordinator, Chantilly Assistant Registration Coordinator, Velvet Contessa Volunteer & Training Coordinator, Amylynne Director of Art & Photography, Eileen Photography Coordinators, Robert & Sir Q Event Photographers, Laceygirl, Emily, Colleen / Blondie, Mitch (Roper), Mary (whisper) 44 A Non-Profit Organization PHOTOGRAPHY TM Sydney, Executive Director Sydney feels truly fortunate to be the Executive Director of The Floating World, an event that she has loved since its beginning. She has been a part of this event from the first year (2007). Starting as a volunteer, she has taken on more responsibility each year culminating in her taking over as Executive Director in 2011. She identifies as a poly, kinky, all-gender-friendly switch, and has been in the scene since 2001. She loves to play with any “bits!” Her biggest kink is organizing things and people (wait, that may be her OCD kicking in again). This year many, many people have supported Sydney, held her up and stood by her as she has figured her way through making this event better. To all of you she gives her heart-felt thanks, with a special personal note to her husband and co-conspirator, Louis: “To my husband, Louis, you most of all have been my biggest supporter and cheerleader. I couldn’t have done this without you. I love you and thank you.” Louis, Director of Logistics Louis entered the lifestyle in early 2001 and has always identified as a het male dom. Fortune smiled on him when he met his spouse (Sydney) through a Philadelphia BDSM club later that same year. They have since been together 11 years, and married for almost four. He continually enjoys giving back to the community through support and volunteerism. He plays an active role in his local scene as a member of The Gate, Black Phoenix, NDD/s and Philadelphia Mindful Polyamory Meet-up groups. slave 705, Director of Operations slave 705-468-560 has been interested in kink, especially bondage and control, since grade school. He is a member of TES, Delta, Central New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Edgewater Part MAsT, and several tri-state munch groups. slave 705-468-560 has presented for Black Rose, TES, Winter Wickedness, COPE, Delta, and local groups on topics ranging from enforced chastity and medical bondage to high tech slavery and bondage techniques. Throughout his years in the scene, he has assisted with various events, large and small. He has been part of the operations staff of The Floating World for the past four years and this year is the Director for Vending and Operations. Sentenced to slavery in 2002, slave 705-468-560 was sold to his current owner Julia of Dallas, TX in 2006. She has graciously loaned him to The Floating World. Eileen, Director of Art & Photography 45 Eileen (Leenie, ChixAlfred) has been involved in the scene for ~10 years, and is proud to have been a part of The Floating World since its beginning. She is a dedicated member of Sovereign House Leather Family, and her Daddy made her write in here that he loves her very much, hehe. This year, as a Board Member/Event Director, she is most especially proud of all the hard work and dedication of the staff she is privileged to work with. She is unmistakably lucky to have her Squirrel as her right hand (*snerk*) and #1 supporter. Ca-caw! MJ, Director of Safety MJ is a poly, kinky, queer femme, wife to a loving husband and mother to their two children, newlywed to her loving butch, matriarch to her leather family, and Ma’am to a service boy under Her consideration. She is a fierce lover, a dilettante of etiquette, and is delightfully titillated by the sick and twisted. MJ has been an educator in the scene for several years now, presenting along the east coast, at various events in PA, NJ, CT, RI, MD, and Washington, DC. She is a strong advocate of femme visibility and is thrilled to once again be on staff for TFW! Julia James, Director of Community Participation Julia James is a queer femme, collared top, devoted rubberist, and bloodsports enthusiast. Still relatively new to the community, she discovered her own Sadomasochistic tendencies while exploring the world of body modification and modern primitivism while growing up in New York City. She is a huge fan and supporter of pansexual educational events like The Floating World and is excited to be able to have served as this year’s Director of Community Participation. She lives in Philadelphia with her partner and Owner and works as a fine art and craft curator, sculptor, and performer. Melanie, Co-Director of Marketing Melanie has been active in the BDSM lifestyle for almost twenty years. For more than thirteen of those years, she served as President of Long Island Leather and Roses, (LILNR), a group which she helped found. As an LILNR Coordinator, it was very important to her to help provide a place where community members have a warm and accepting place to meet people and learn from each other as they traveled on their journey. Over the years, many people have developed friends, relationships and families that will continue to evolve over time. It makes her happy to know that her contributions to the community have been helpful to so many people. She is currently a member on the Board of the Long Island Chapter of MAsT. Melanie has volunteered for The Floating World since its inception. She is excited to be a part of the staff this year and is looking forward to another fabulous weekend. Jean, Co-Director of Marketing Jean has been active in the BDSM community for almost fifteen years. She is one of the founders of Long Island Leather N Roses and served as a Coordinator for more than thirteen years before stepping down. Before coming into the scene she was politically and socially active in the lesbian community. She currently is an active member of MAsT: LI and has volunteered for The Floating World for each of the years of its existence. She is looking forward to a great weekend and hopes that you all have a great experience. Ever & Lynk, Programming Co-Coordinators Robert Neroni, Photography Co-Coordinator Ever and Lynk are proud to be making their debut as the Programming Co-Coordinators for The Floating World 2012. After stumbling into BDSM 10 years ago and playing together exclusively for most of that time, Ever’s and Lynk’s interests diverged. Today, you will find Ever more heavily involved in the M/s and D/s communities as a control-oriented submissive. In contrast, Lynk can be found breaking and fi xing his fellow kinksters as a top-heavy sadomasochist or presenting on a wide variety of kinky topics related to the workings of the human body. While maintaining their status to one another as life partners, they practice needs-based poly. Ever is honored to also be JR’s submissive after meeting him at TFW 2011. Ever and Lynk both believe education is of utmost significance and are also huge proponents of responsible, sex-positive events. For these reasons, they are enthusiastic to be on TFW Staff. Robert has been a highly regarded commercial photographer for the past three decades. Born in Italy, and based in Philadelphia, he’s been providing a myriad of corporate and commercial clients with innovative, creative photographic solutions. Twelve years ago he branched further into the art world and began his “FotoArt Images” venture. His photographic nudes, studies, and art images exemplify a keen understanding of humanity and the lifestyle, the human form , creative lighting, and an artistic vision. His work is innovative and edgy, with an intimate flair for the lifestyle. His work has shown in a multitude of galleries in the region such as Chester County Art Galleries and multiple showings at Aphrodite Gallery in Philadelphia. His images can be found on FetLife at his profile, SirRoberto, on Model Mayhem under Robert Neroni, at DeviantArt under FotoArtImages, and on his commercial website www.Neroni.com. TSH~ The Stern Hand aka Omertà, Special Events & Meet-N-Greet Coordinator Q , Photography Co-Coordinator Stern is a proud member of the Philadelphia Leather Community and active in charitable causes that help families in the lifestyle. He volunteers at events usually manning one of his spanking benches raising funds for multiple worthy causes. He is the creator of Operation I Love it in the Can, which is now in nearly every state in the continental US and overseas. Stern received the 2011 Pantheon of Leather Community Choice Male Award and the 2011 Diabolique Community Service Award. Amylynne, Volunteer Coordinator & Trainer Amylynne began her BDSM journey over 14 years ago as a submissive/slave/masochist. Currently residing in North Jersey, Philly has always been her “home away from home”. She has been the high energy, Co – Hostess to The Gate, the oldest munch group in Philadelphia, for over 10 years. She is also honored to be the newest member of The Wolf Pack. She has utilized her skills in helping numerous groups and events throughout the years. Volunteering, and education has been a passion for her and she continues to share it with others as she continues her own path and growth. Giving back to the community is important to her. She has been seen, hoping from munch to munch, volunteering, teaching, helping with charities, and hostessing events alongside her Diva sister Dottie. Squirrel, Eileen’s Assistant/Social Media Team Squirrel joins the staff this year as one of the pretty socialmedia faces as well as Eileen’s de facto dinosaur, bitch, and assistant. When not whipping people into a frenzy with the eloquence of his memes, he can be found hanging the really high pictures at the Art Gallery, wandering around wrapped in green cling film and a dino mask, or generally making a nuisance of himself. Why? Because you probably have some bad karma, and he’s your punishment. Maja, Participating Groups Coordinator Talkative cyborg Maja D. likes helping worlds float. You can find her on the internet @majamajamaja, which is bragable. 46 In the past decade or so, Q has been often been found behind his camera, as Event Photographer for BDSM and fetish events, such as The Floating World 2009-11, Libertine Ball, Diabolique Ball, Wicked Faire, NDD/s Boot Camp, Sacred Sexuality Beltane, the Black Phoenix, Aviary and various Gate Munch events. He brings a creative twist to photography, developing his own techniques for time-lapse photography, high-speed motion capture and combining his passion for sensual fire play with his passion for photography to create his unique Fire Portrait creations. To samples some of Q’s photography, visit him on fetlife.com under Sir_Q or at www.PhotoPlay.US.com This year Q will step out from behind his camera and present his workshop on Micro Branding (aka Cell Popping). Q is a long-time proud Supporting Member of NCSF, which fights to preserve our rights for alternative sexual and relationship lifestyles. He also contributes to Alder Health Services (Harrisburg, PA), which offers primary healthcare for the underserved LGBT community. A portion of Q’s photography sales are donated to help support these organizations, NCSF, (www.ncsfreedom.org), and Alder Health Services, (www.AlderHealth.org) Amethyst Wonder, Social Media & Web CoCoordinator Amethyst Wonder was spawned from the mind and libido of a then-32-year-old kinkster and self-proclaimed slut as she surfed the internet looking for kindred spirits. She identifies as a queer, femme, poly-capable, pansexual, switchtastic, geeky pervert of color. Usually seen as Mommy/Big Sister, helper, protector, nurturer, administrator, and/or organizer. Amethyst tries to help others along their own journeys of personal exploration whenever possible. She wrote a monthly column on internet dating for Fearless Press and has been a volunteer or staff member at 13 Dark Odyssey events and The Floating World 2011 & 2012. Amethyst has presented for DC TNG, the Geeky Kink Event, and Frolicon. Amethyst is a writer, event coordinator and fundraiser both in and out of the scene. Zelda, Medical Coordinator Keiden, Assistant/Back-Up to MJ Zelda is an insatiable, polyamorous, bisexual switch who just can’t get enough BDSM. She loves to play and connect with people. She has been playing publicly since 2006 and behind closed doors since she was a teenager. While she has presented an occasional class, she is better known for her medical skills. She has been the medical director at “Winter Solstice” for the past few years and on the medical team at multiple other events. Even when she is not on the medical team at an event, she is always available to help out with medical problems at any event she attends. Keiden is a gender queer, kinky, recent college grad, and boy to their Ma’am, MJ. They have earned a BA in Gender Studies, with a minor in philosophy; they also have a passion for making sex fun for everyone with a healthy dose of education. After taking a course on human sexuality and working at a sex shop, Keiden jumped into the Baltimore and DC scene and hasn’t looked back since. Chantilly, Registration Coordinator Chantilly -- or Madame Chantilly has been in the scene for over a decade. She has participated in local and national groups and events and has been committed to supporting events that provide education, a fun and safe environment for all to participate. She, herself, enjoys many aspects and kinds of play associated with the lifestyle. Being a Domme, a Top, and Sensualist, casual play is fun but relationships are better. For further information, please refer to her Fetlife profile under Mme Chantilly. Or find her at the event as she will be working the event as Registrar this year. Velvet Contessa, Assistant Registration Coordinator Gently easing into the more public realm of the lifestyle in the last thirteen years, Velvet Contessa brings with her over 30 years of experience, identifying as a Dominatrix and Mistress. She has flourished in the powerful relationships she has made in BDSM, ever thriving on learning and growing from them. Ms.Tessa has researched and taught on aspects of the psychology of kink and human sexuality in it’s many forms, such as in refining an individual’s roles in poly and kink relationships, trauma, power dynamics, and also abuse related problems. She also brings to The Floating World her skills from decades of personal experience in event planning and crisis management. She looks forward again to being of service to an event she loves and to a community she is very grateful for. Ken, Head of IT Lady Meri, Vending Coordinator Lady Meri has been in the Lifestyle for the past 15 years. Her biggest belief is in a safe environment for all. In the beginning she ventured out to Hell Fire and Paddles in NYC. Currently, she is an active participant of LIFE in Nassau, The Oaks Club, Staten Island Kink, Triad, TFW and Brimstone. She has been an active contributing member of LI Leather N Roses, The Suffolk Munch & The Gorean Weekend in Las Vegas. Lady Meri, along with her partner Sparky, saw a need in Nassau,LI for a place where people could get together for friendship, a place to learn a new or old skill and to exchange ideas and information with others, and so began LIFE in Nassau. This group provides a safe environment for educational presentations and munches. LIFE in Nassau is one of Participating groups of The Floating World & Brimstone. Lady Meri has hosted B&B weekends in the Pocono’s for lifestyle-minded people who need a safe and fun getaway. She has produced the Long Island Fetish Flea Market, a multifaceted event with vendors, classes, and a whole day of fun. With so many people on Long Island looking to save money in this economy, The Oaks Club was started; a place for fun, socializing, and to play. Lady Meri has been a volunteer of TFW since it’s creation, volunteering in positions such as: DM, Transportation, Vending, & Security. This year she returns to The Floating World Staff as Head of Vending. She has a naturally outgoing personality and you can find her on Fetlife as LadyMeri. Tkleboy, Assistant to Louis dawn marie, Head of Security dawn marie found her Leather heart in 2005. In doing so she found herself and her home in BDSM Community. She served the community as Miss Philadelphia Leather 2005 and American Leathergirl 2006. She has lived the last 5 years in service to her Wife and Master, Master J, and hopes to do so everyday for the rest of their lives. dawn marie is blessed to have an amazing Ma’am to serve as well as a loving Leather Family. She is happiest when attending to those she loves but a good beating, being made to bleed and a hard fuck work pretty well too. She is excited to be a part of this year’s The Floating World. 47 Tkleboy has been involved in the scene over 15 years. He is always persuing a new pair of feet to pamper. He also attends several programs a year including TFW, Camp Crucible, Fusion, and Boot Camp. Will You be the next (female) to sit in his chair and feel his magic hands? ChrisMarks, Lighting Coordinator As Lighting Designer and Lighting Crew Manager ChrisMarks is channeling his early years as a theater geek where he started out backstage on set crew. He is also a self described Sensual Sadist. He has over 20 years experience as a trained massage therapist. ChrisMarks teaches BDSM workshops for his private educational group Black N Blue U., as well as for other regional and national BDSM organizations on various topics including: BDSM Ethics, Limits, and Safety, Massage techniques, Spanking, Flogging, Short Whips, and his newest workshop “Kissing for Maximum Erotic Effect”. He is pursuing a path to a Master’s Degree in Counseling, is an ordained Non-Dominational Minister, and his interests include the intersection of BDSM with Psychology, Spirituality and Disability. He runs Black N Blue Trading and is a designer and manufacturer of whips and floggers. In his free time ChrisMarks serves on the Board of Directors of CARAS, the Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexuality (www.CARASresearch.com) Jim Deuder, Bootblacks Coordinator With over a decade of experience in the Leather community, Jim appreciates the exchange of energy between people more than any one simple physical act. Well known for his sexually expressive style of bootblacking, and rhythmic impact play, Jim has traveled the country sharing his knowledge and experience on a wide range of topics. Whether relationships and identity, SM, or erotic leather care, there is nothing like inspiring others with your own passion. Refusing to choose any one label, Jim considers himself a fluid soul. He lives an open and poly lifestyle, connecting with all variations of gender and orientation. Jim held the title of International Mr. Bootblack in 2011, he is the organizer and founding member of the Bootblack Roundtable in NYC, and serves as contest coordinator of the International Ms Bootblack Contest. slave jezebel, Program Book / Graphic Design i was introduced to the scene when i was 19 by a college friend. Although i was too young (and too naive) to understand the significance, i was in the heart of the San Francisco Leather Dyke scene and had some pretty interesting experiences, none of which can be printed here due to decency laws, lifetime confidentiality agreements and dead French masters with no forwarding address. i’ve lived in many cities across our country, but i finally settled in Philadelphia, and in 2000 i became involved in the MidAtlantic Leather/Fetish/Kinky and BDSM communities with a vengeance. In 2011 i moved c to t Atlanta with my Mistress. Since 2007 i have done graphic design for many organizations and events within our larger kink o and Leather communities such as The Floating a World, Master/slave Conference, MAsT (many regional chapters and International), The Leather r Heart Foundation, MTTA, DC Leather Pride, Art of H slavery, BrimStone, Black Phoenix, SE LeatherSIR/ s boy b and i am the official “genie” of the Carter/ Johnson Leather Library (www.LeatherLibrary.org) J and a President of Black ‘N Blue Creative Services, Ltd L (www.blacknblueltd.com), a graphic design company. c In I my free time, i write and blog about Leather, M/s, M etc., bottom to my cats, serve my Mistress, and a continue to volunteer in both the Leather and greater Kink/BDSM/M/s communities. g www.BlackNBlueLtd.com ©Sir Q photo-play.us.com 48