Whether it's a group of close friends, a lecture hall full of Gender Roles and Human Sexuality students at Iowa State (six semesters in a row!), or a class of veteran kinksters, I love presenting! Below you'll find the classes I've presented, a few upcoming ideas, and resources from my workshops. Creating new classes is a great way for me to learn, so if you have any suggestions, please send them my way! [Contact]

After a wonderful time at Denver Bound, I've come to better understand the value of handouts and will be translating my notes into something more suitable for distribution. Since I'll be working on them in a somewhat random order, email me with requests.

This workshop covers the basics of rope bondage. We'll cover safety, negotiaton, rope types & care, basic knots, and learn a few basic ties to start you down the path of using bondage in your erotic play. This will be a very informative jump start for those of you who are new to rope. The class handout is available at http://www.kinkfriendly.org. Solo and partnered attendees are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring at least two 30-foot lengths of 6mm (1/4") rope and their imaginations.

[Note: My handout for Rope Bondage 101 is available here. While there's no way I can cover all of the included information in a single presentation, I've written it as a take-home primer and reference so attendees have ample information for getting started in their explorations]

Practice what you learned in Intro to Japanese Bondage and pick up some tips at this hands-on, student-driven workshop. Along with answering student questions, we will cover some decorative elements of bondage and apply them to more restrictive positions. Solo and partnered attendees are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring at least four 30-foot lengths of 6mm (1/4") rope and their imaginations.

Shibari, Western, Japanese Style, Damsel in Distress, Bedroom Bondage - these terms are often used to describe different types of rope bondage, but what do they really mean for your playstyle? This workshop will begin with a discussion of the various dimensions of bondage styles including sample images and ties followed by a hands-on lab where we'll explore the bondage styles or reconstruct as many ties as we have time for. Participants are encouraged to bring at least four 30-foot lengths of 6mm (1/4") rope and their imaginations.

Take your rope bondage to new heights with partial suspension. We will cover the safety and practical basics surrounding suspension including mechanics, hardpoint selection, hardware, and some ties and positions to get you started. Participants are encouraged to bring at least four 30-foot lengths of 6mm or 8mm (1/2" or 3/8") rope and their imaginations.

Disclaimer: Like climbing and skydiving, rope suspension can be very dangerous and is best learned and practiced under the supervision of a competent instructor.

One of the most popular topics in rope bondage, suspension adds an entirely new dimesion to your play. This class is an introduction to the basics of suspension. Starting with a discussion of safety, hardware, and a few ties, each attendee will have an opportunity to attempt their first suspension. Previous knowledge of ropework required (at minimum, students are responsible for the information in the Rope Basics handout prior to attending. Six 30-Foot lengths of rope recommended.

Whether you want to beautify bouncing boobies, macrame manly muscles, or practice some gender geniculation, we've got the ties for you! During this all-orientation, gender-inclusive, workshop, we'll expand on basic chest harness concepts and use them to define and shape our bodies in many new ways. Bring an open mind and plenty of rope (3x30' recommended)

How many times have you heard people (or even yourself) say: "Rope takes too long!" This whirlwind class will cover a ton of tips and tricks to more efficiently handle yourself and your rope in a scene. Spice up your scene with more confidence and purpose! CAUTION: Do not be mistaken - this isn't about who can reach the finish line first, it's about leaving more time to focus on your favorite parts of your ropework. Andale!

Polyamory, Monogamy, Consensual Nonmonogamy, Swinging, Master/slave, Dominant/Submissive, Daddy/boy… We will discuss a variety of relationship types and how they’re reflected in daily life. What do these terms mean in your lives and relationships? What resources are available for people exploring these relationship types? [Polyamory Resources (PDF)]

So, you’ve made it through a munch or you’re attending your first public event and now it’s time to face the play party. Palms sweaty, you look through your closet for your fetish best, wonder what toys to bring, how you’ll find a play date… We’ll cover it all!

Ways to keep your technique from getting in the way of your scene!

Rope that looks good and won’t fall off!

I speak on a variety of subjects at CUFFS and MiN-KY events. Here is a partial list of topics I've covered.

• SM 101
• Getting Into the Scene
• Scene Negotiation
• Kinky Crafts
• Toybag Show and Tell
• Safer [and Kinkier] Sex