Educational Workshops Presented by
Fantasies in Leather

Leather Is Not Wash And Wear ~ Elegant

A hands-on workshop of leather cleaning and care. Different skins and tanning methods require different care and we’ll look at and discuss some of these variables. Participants are encouraged bring a garment or toy to clean.
Time: 1 ½ hours

50 Ways To Put Your Shine On ~ Elegant

The problem is all outside your boots she said to me
The answer is easy if you take it logically
I’d like to help you in your struggle with Kiwi
There must be fifty ways to put your shine on.

Elegant shares tips and tricks for bootblacking and leather care from bootblacks around the nation along with her own methods of erotic bootblacking. Audience participation included.
Time: 1 ½ hours

Hot Boots, Hot Scene ~ Elegant

Caring for and caressing a pair of hot boots or sexy shoes can create an erotic scene. This demonstrative workshop combines a bit of boot care but concentrates more on boot worship, erotic bootblacking, topping while bootblacking and how to top a bootblack. Audience participation included.
Time: 1 hour – 1 ½ hours

Rites Of Passage: Earned Leather ~ Archer

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 of 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. Photos and handouts shared.
Time: 1 hour

The Dance of Leather ~ Archer

Flogging is more than just hit and miss, it is a threesome dance with top, bottom and leather. This hands-on experience includes the basics of selecting a flogger that is right for you, focus of the class is on using flowing whole body movement to adjust pace, intensity, point of impact and drawing top space in a flogging scene. Bring a flogger and a partner for double the fun.
Time: 1 hour

Florentine Flogging: Two Hands Are Better Than One ~ Archer

A hands-on (and bottoms on) workshop to learn the techniques of double handed flogging with style and rhythm. Guests need to bring two floggers as closely matched in length and weight as possible
Time: 1 hour – 1 ½ hours

It Only Takes A Spark: Fireplay With Flash! ~ Archer or Elegant or both

A hot topic including demos of seldom seen sparkler play, devils fire and fire cupping. Safety and hazard issues are covered. Hands-on experiences, some free paraphernalia and explanatory handouts are offered. Handouts provided. Limited size group. Permission from facility required
Time: 1 – 1 ½ hours (plus individual hands-on experience after the workshop)

Microbondage: Clipping The Edge ~ Archer and Elegant

The simple laundry room S/m pervertable can be used for simple skin bondage and erotic edge play. Hang up your preconceptions about clothespins and learn about edgeplay techniques, medical info, dangers and different types of clippy things. Observe demos and experience hands-on activities. Photos, handouts and complimentary samples provided.
Time: 1 hour – 1 ½ hours (plus individual hands-on experiences after the workshop)

It’s Not Always A Family Affair ~ Archer and Elegant

A focused group discussion and exchange on being in a D/s~S/m relationship and raising children. Includes general legal information, pitfall prevention and maintaining protocol styles. Participants will be required to pledge complete confidentiality.
Time: 1 hour

One Size Fits No One: Identities and Roles ~ Archer

People want to find where they fit into the overall scheme of things when they come into the world of Leather and BDSM. Finding where you fit shouldn't be a short-term project. Self-identifying should be a struggling study in who you are what you want and what you need. Explore yourself a bit in this discussion session.
Time: 1 hour

Are You Being Served? ~ Archer and Elegant

Many people say that it is better to give than to receive. It is equally as important to know how to receive especially when receiving service from a submissive or slave. Using role-play, humor, discussion and historical references this workshop focuses on the importance of service, on aspects of receiving service without falling on your face in embarrassment….and how to show appreciation for service received. Note: This class subject is targeted for Tops and is not a service technique workshop.
Time: 1 ½ hours

Beyond The Stereotypes ~ Elegant

Stereotypes are overgeneralizations and oversimplifications yet many people with an interest in D/s~S/m stick to certain stereotypes in their appearance, attitude and actions. Often those that do not know or understand D/s~S/m relationships and practices view this overgeneralization negatively. Learn some of the background of these behaviors and how one can value and respect traditions without falling victim to generic labels.
Time: 45-1 hour minutes