SO History

These "Special Ops" Training courses conducted April 16, 2008

The Art of Advanced Flogging with Orpheus Black -- Main Room 9am to 1pm -- Read Orpheus' bio here
Orpheus Black is well known for his artful and dynamic flogging techniques. Join him as he teaches his style of multi-count two handed flogging. Learn forehand, backhand, over the head, and other variations of many flogging patterns. Receive personal coaching as you practice your newly learned skills and develop your own style. Although, Demo models and floggers will be available, we encourage you to bring your own. Arrive early, Orpheus will have a limited number of hand-crafted, matched floggers for purchase.

The Self-actualized submissive with aranea -- Living Room 9am to 1pm -- Read aranea's bio here.
Join slave aranea as she shows you how to define and differentiate between your BDSM wants and needs. Learn how you can clearly communicate to your present or future Dominant what is essential for you to evolve into a healthy, high functioning submissive.

submissive Positions with Orpheus Black -- Main Room 2pm to 6pm -- Read Orpheus' bio here
Slave positions (or “prostrations”) strengthen the body, help maintain flexibility, condition the mind, and are one of the few physical disciplines that a submissive can and should master. Prostrations also act as a physical manifestation of the Dominant’s control, highlighting the submissive’s level of dedication.
Join Orpheus Black as he demonstrates how slave positions are integral to his training process. He will show how these positions incorporate ritual into every facet of D/s interaction. Slave positions are also non-physical disciplinary tools that can be as challenging as the Dominant desires.

Introduction to Electrical Play with Draco -- Rear Room 2pm to 6pm -- Read Draco's bio here.
Learn the true nature of electricity, its fundamental dangers, its effects on the human body, and the interesting results when applied properly. Know the safety precautions, how to keep your submissive safe, and where and when electricity should never be applied. Become familiar with many common devices. Understand possible interactions with your surroundings, yourself and your subject. Acquire knowledge and experience enabling safe, responsible, caring, and fun electrical play.

These "Special Ops" Training courses were conducted January 26, 2008

Needle Play with Mistress Shelly -- Main Room 1pm to 5pm -- Read Mistress Shelly's bio here
This is a "hands-on" course which includes a take home kit. Content covers the basics and the "beyond". If you are new to piercing, we will change that. If you are experienced you will learn - “the beyond.” Topics include supplies and equipment, precautions and safety. Instruction will cover skin preparation, needle mechanics, and "hands-on" practice. "Beyond" will cover semi-permanent charms ( fond remembrances), Human art pieces, corsets & needle bondage, needle lacing, and needle "twistback" to enhance sensation..

Rope Bondage with Don Sir -- Stage Room 1pm to 5pm -- Read Don Sir's bio here.
This is an advanced course on rope bondage and beginning Shibari. 4 hours of detailed instruction spanning goals, dangers, safety rules, and top/bottom duties. Also, how to select your rope, advanced knots, and tying principles. Hands on practice of some ties and demonstration of Karada and Kikou. This course includes two 15 foot finished lengths of quality hemp rope, yours to keep. Learn the safe methods and application secrets of this ancient art.

slave Selection with Simon Blaise -- Back Room 1pm to 5pm -- Read Simon's bio here.
This is an advanced workshop exploring the issues, methods, and considerations involved in selecting your slave. Course topics include promoting candidates, reviewing petitions, "the trial," evaluation and contemplation, training, and most important "Then What?" If you are still looking, this is a "NO MISS."

These "Special Ops" Training courses conducted December 2, 2007

Short Singletails with Lord Dan -- Main Room 9am to 1pm -- Read Lord Dan's bio here
This is a "hands-on" advanced course, not for beginners. Live demo models will be available.
You MUST own or borrow a singletail, no longer than 5 feet, and you MUST already know how to throw and crack the whip. You will learn advanced whip management techniques for controlling accuracy, intensity, and sensation. Know how to put the welts and marks where you want them - If you want them!.

Ethics For The Dominant with Colin Sir -- Small Room 9am to 1pm -- Read Colin Sir's bio here.
This is an advanced "role playing" workshop dealing with the difficult dilemmas Dominants must face. You will learn to recognize and resolve ethical problems while maintaining your Dominant honor.

Fireplay with Orpheus Black -- Main Room 2pm to 6pm -- Read Orpheus Black's bio here.
This is an advanced course. Practice on leather. Take home your own "Firekit"!!
All materials provided! This course teaches, demonstrates and coaches you on safe fireplay techniques.
Learn the safe methods and application secrets of this visually exciting and stimulating art.

submissive Workshop with aranea -- Small Room 2pm to 6pm -- Read aranea's bio here
This is a submissives only session dealing with the recognition and resolution of "wants versus needs"
Learn to honor and please your dominant while achieving your personal goals.