1. education
2. teaching and classroom resources
3. lesson plans

“Ukiyo” and the Floating World .........................................................................2
Dungeon/Playspace Rules ...................................................................................4
Event Rules ........................................................................................................5
The Playspaces ...................................................................................................7
Queer Programs & Facilities ...............................................................................8
Special Events & Parties.....................................................................................9
Event Map ..................................................................................................14-15
Schedule Grid ............................................................................................16
Presentations .....................................................................................................23
Presenters ..........................................................................................................52
The Marketplace...............................................................................................69
Vendor Map .....................................................................................................80
Participating Organizations ...............................................................................82
Organizers & Volunteers ...................................................................................91
The Floating World would like to thank all our event sponsors who
make it possible for us to bring you this event. Please patronize their
businesses, they support your community.
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The Crucible
Dark Rope
NCSF
Wet International
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FetLife
Dressing for Pleasure
Steel Sanctuary
Outside the Box
Counseling
Cover photo © Anita Velez www.ProFetImage.com
“Ukiyo” and the Floating World
It was the end of the 17th century in Japan and the Shogun Hideyoshi was faced
with a unique problem: an increasingly wealthy middle class with time and
money on their hands. In the old world of serfs and lords, this had not been a
problem.
Edo, the capital city of Japan (later called Tokyo) was rife with sex clubs, ribald
entertainment and both male and female prostitutes. Sex was hot, and the local
priests were not happy.
So Hideyoshi took a large tract of land north of the city accessible only by canal,
which was called “Good Luck Meadow,” or in Japanese, “Yoshiwara.” He had
the remainder of the tract enclosed with a moat, so that the only access was by
water to keep minors and criminals out (and the sex workers in). Visitors got
the impression that the whole area was an island, and called it “The Floating
World.” The term applied not only to the geography of the place, but to the
floating feeling one has when in the throes of sexual satisfaction.
The area soon filled with brothels, teahouses, kabuki theaters, Sumo arenas
and other amusements. You may have heard New York referred to as “The City
That Never Sleeps” – the Yoshiwara was known as “The Nightless City” when
New York was little more than a fishing village in the middle of nowhere.
But this was no typical “Red Light” district – inside the Yoshiwara, unlike
the rest of Japan, there were no class or gender distinctions. Samurai were
technically forbidden in the Yoshiwara, so they had no authority there. The
floating world had its own rules. A farmer (assuming he had the money) was
treated the same as a high ranking Daimyo (lord). Women were not only
allowed, but encouraged to learn to read and write, and study music, the arts
and history. They were also allowed to run their own businesses. Some even
became very wealthy and had their own “concubines.”
People involved in mizu shobai (“the water trade”) would include hokan
(comedians), kabuki (popular theatre of the time), dancers, dandies, rakes,
tea–shop girls, Kano (painters of the official school of painting), yūjo (ordinary
prostitutes), courtesans who resided in seiro (green houses) and geisha in their
okiya houses. Homosexuality, cross dressing and fantasy role play were all
widely tolerated.
Also, for the first time, sex and sexuality were treated openly and freely. One
could seek out any fantasy one chose, without fear of reproach. Classes were
taught in sexual technique and were well attended. Safety became a concern
(accidents were bad for business). Shibari and Kinbaku (sexual bondage)
became art forms. Inside “the floating world” one could be whatever they
chose to be, if they were clever enough to achieve it.
Many years have passed since the 17th century, and some aspects of the
Yoshiwara, like prostitution and drug use, are no longer acceptable. But the
concept of the floating world (in Japanese, “Ukiyo” 浮世) survives to describe
a community of equality and acceptance of one’s own sexuality and the
sexuality of others. It has become the Japanese equivalent of what we in the
US call “the scene.”
When we first discussed this event, we wanted it to be a place for all the
alternative groups. We thought of the round table, the UN, the Worlds Fair. But
the one that rang true was Japan’s Floating World – a place of equality, respect
and above all, a completely sex-positive attitude.
So in 2007 we set out on a journey to recreate the Floating World. We never
dreamed it would be so successful. Twice the number of people attended than
we originally planned and the atmosphere on Saturday nights was absolutely
magical. We originally had no plans to make it an annual event, but after it was
over we saw how inevitable that would be.
We hope you come to feel the same way about it as we do.
浮世
The Floating World 2009
Dungeon/Playspace Rules
We love our local Police & EMT Squads, but we want them at our event to learn and have fun, not to work.
Please make every effort to make sure neither needs to be called for an emergency, by being safe and
being courteous.
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Dungeon Monitors (DMs) and Safety staff must be obeyed at all times. Persons not cooperating
with Safety staff will be removed from the event without refund.
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.
If you have a known medical condition that might affect play, notify both your partner and the
nearest DM before a scene.
The event safewords are “RED” and “SAFEWORD.” If anyone, Top or bottom, says one of these words
ALL PLAY MUST STOP. Tops will be allowed a reasonable time to respond before DMs intervene.
Bottoms who are restrained or gagged in such a way as to prevent them from loudly calling a
safeword must be given an alternate means of signaling distress such as a horn, ball or cloth that
can be dropped as a safeword. Partners may also arrange their own safewords as desired.
Alcohol or drugs – Intoxicated persons or persons carrying alcoholic beverages or drugs will NOT be
allowed in the play spaces.
No solo scenes, find a spotter. DMs don’t have time to monitor solo scenes.
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!
Barrier protection is to be used at all times, EVEN between “blood bonded” individuals. Gloves,
condoms and other equipment are provided; see a DM for locations.
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 anyone wishes to enjoy fire play.
Breath play – Restriction of the airway is allowed, but not to the point where the bottom becomes
cyanotic or loses consciousness. All parties in the scene must be able to communicate in some way
at all times, even if by hand signals. Notify a DM before starting a breath play scene.
Electrical play – Violet wands may be used anywhere on the body, with the exception of the face.
TENS and similar devices may be used below the waist. Homemade electrical devices are not
allowed except as part of a class or workshop. No stun guns or cattle prods! They are Illegal in the
state of NJ! Do not bring them into our event.
Water sports, golden showers and cum are prohibited as we don’t have adequate clean-up facilities
at the play space.
Singletail whips and other long-reach toys are restricted to designated play areas.
Medical scenes are restricted to medical play areas. Piercings, cuttings, suturing, and blood play,
including temporary piercings, are restricted to designated areas. You are responsible for all body
fluids and sharps disposal. Tops must wear gloves and safety glasses any time skin is penetrated.
Weapons/Uniforms – No firearms, pyrotechnic or ballistic devices allowed in play space. No
Police, government or emergency uniforms may be worn that are valid in the State of New Jersey.
Switchblades or automatic knives are illegal in the State of NJ.
The Floating World 2009
Event Rules
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All activity must be consensual – both inside and outside the play areas. This includes demeaning or
humiliating remarks to people of different orientations or interests.
2. Nudity is allowed in play spaces and classrooms but not in any area visible to the general public, especially
the registration area.
3. Cell phones, cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the convention Center – even in
classrooms, vending areas and restrooms. We recommend you leave them in your car or hotel room. If
found they will be confiscated by the event security and returned after the event (minus any images). An
event – authorized photographer will be available for souvenir photos. Registered event vendors may
use a cell phone in the vending area for business reasons.
4. Weapons – NO firearms, explosives or 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. Alert DMs before using weapons in a scene.
5. Alcohol – No one carrying alcoholic beverages or who is noticeably intoxicated will be allowed into the
play spaces. No illegal drugs of any kind at any time, even in the parking lot.
6. Smoking is not allowed in the building by NJ Law. Please smoke outside – min. 15 Feet from the
Entrance of the Building.
7. Solicitation – Accepting pay for sexual services of any kind is illegal in NJ - that includes BDSM, Pro Dom/
sub 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. In short - do not offer or accept
money for any goods or services unless you are a registered TFW vendor.
8. Security – Event Security, DMs, 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. Persons not cooperating with a security or safety staff will be removed from the event
without refund. Security Volunteers are fellow lifestylers, looking to insure we all have a good and safe
experience. It takes a team effort to accomplish this. Security is constantly observing all of Floating
World. Feel free to communicate any and all requests and/or observations with and to them.
9. Registration – All attendees must be 19 years of age and provide government issued ID to verify age.
Attendees with known medical conditions must state those conditions at time of registration and alert
Safety/Medical staff before scenes.
10. Wristbands must be worn on the wrist at all time. Keeping it in your pocket or on your toy bag is not
sufficient. Attendees without proper wristbands will be removed from the event.
11. 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 Convention Center Staff at all times, keeping in mind
that they may be vanilla.
TFW Staff Vests
Looking for some assistance or just wondering who’s who in those TFW Staff vests?
Here’s what to expect:
Security – Black
Photographer – Green
EMS – Blue
Registration – Orange
DM – Lime Green
Attendee Services (including ASL Interpreters) – Red
The Floating World Staff and the Convention Center & Hotels’ Staff thank you for your cooperation and help
in keeping this a safe enjoyable event.
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Th e Floati ng Wor ld 2009
Spo n sor s
The Playspaces
Face it – two things make an event like this: the presenters and the facilities.
Without both of them the weekend will never be truly great. And since an
event like this requires “Special facilities” we decided to make ours the very
best anywhere.
First off – SIZE COUNTS! We have 80,000 square feet dedicated to play
alone. Nobody else even comes close. We have 10,000 sq ft dedicated to pony
play, more than some events have for the entire event! Yes, there is a special
space to swing an 8’ whip, yes, there is space to wrestle, yes there is special
space for fire and wax play or pull a pony cart or anything else your dreams
desire! And no, you won’t be disturbed by people trying to get by to get to the
rest rooms. This is no hotel ballroom – we have 28’ ceilings for our suspension
bondage towers, and concrete floors for fire play and wax play. We can even do
fire flogging! (the on-site Fire Marshall approves all fire play)
Second – HOT GEAR! The kind of stuff you only dream about, the stuff most
pro-dungeons don’t even
have 24’ suspension bondage
towers, competition sized
wrestling mats, bondage
devices of every kind, some
of them custom built! To
assure we have plenty of
playgear to go around,
we’ve made arrangements
with The Crucible, Black
Phoenix, Steel Sanctuary, and
The Crawlspace for even
more great gear!
Third – PROFESSIONAL DUNGEON STAFF! The Dungeon Master
for this event is the legendary Frazier of the Washington, DC club The
Crucible. Frazier has done gay events, straight events, swing events, pony
events, age play events, indoor events and outdoor events. He also does
the famous Camp Crucible event every year – a 360 acre extravaganza with
30,000 sq ft of indoor dungeons. He’s been creating exciting dungeon play
spaces for over a dozen years. You’ve played in a Crucible dungeon if you’ve
been to: Black Rose, TES Fest, LF&P, The Floating World, Delta, Camp Crucible,
Black Beat, Bound By Love, DC Leatherfest, Erotic Haven, Ohio Leatherfest, Mid
Atlantic Leather, Orlando Munch, Master/slave Conference, and many many more.
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Special Events &
Parties
Fourth – TRAINED SAFETY STAFF! No, not someone who got an hour
worth of first-aid training the day before the event. The Floating World uses
experienced security and medical staff trained by our own professionals and
experienced in scene situations.
Fifth – PRIVACY! Our facility is
in the back of an industrial park,
far from hotels and the general
public. No need to worry about
someone taking a wrong turn
into the dungeon during your big
scene! Wild dress or full nudity are
never a problem, in fact they’re
encouraged!
Alien Abductions – Area 51!
Anywhere
Anytime
Sponsored by Dressing for Pleasure
The aliens don’t work on a schedule! Sign up in the promenade and they could
come anytime to abduct, probe and interrogate you in other-worldly ways!
Special Interest Meet & Greets
Friday 7:00pm
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Queer Programs &
Facilities
One of the main functions of this event is to promote contact, communication
and exchange of ideas between individuals and across all the major scene
groups, and we can’t do that if we lock each group away in its own special
area. Plus, you wouldn’t be getting the most out of the event if you just hang out
with the usual crowd, would you?
That said, there are certain issues that are of special importance to the Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community, so we are planning classes and
workshops that are of a primarily queer interest, taught by experts in the
community. Anyone, of any orientation, is welcome to attend.
There are also times when a person just wants to “hang out with the boys” or
enjoy a “woman-only environment” so we will be building “men only” and
“women only” playspaces. We encourage you to enjoy these as well as the
main playspaces and other facilities provided at the event.
Sheraton
(see hotel lobby for locations)
LGBT hosted by Lesbian Sex Mafia (LSM)
Long Islanders hosted by Long Island Leather ‘n Roses
Master/Slave hosted by MAsT- Long Island
Singles hosted by LaRubia
TFW First Timers hosted by Life in Nassau
Pony hosted by The Floating World Pony Staff
FemDom
General Interest TFW Meet & Greet
Friday 8:00pm
Sheraton
(see hotel lobby for locations)
Open Stable Play and Tack Exchange For Ponies,
Handlers, Puppies and Kitties
Friday 9:00pm
Activities Area B (Pony Camp)
Calling all ponies, puppies, stable kitties and those that love em! Stop by to
grab a bite and a drink and meet new friends, catch up with old friends and
find out the latest news of the East Coast’s pony happenings hosted by the
incomparable Pony Corral Wranglers Dana and piper pony.
The White Elephant Burlesque Society
Friday 11:00pm
Activities Area D (Theater)
The very popular White Elephant Burlesque Society has
agreed to return with a whole new show!
Midnight Seduction Returns!
Friday, Midnight
Main Dungeon
Midnight Seduction is the ice breaking game of sensual flirtation. The game is
set up to allow you to interact with new play partners through “Kink Cards.”
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The cards allow you to meet and greet others in a safe and fun way. Everything
you need to know to play the game will be provided for you at the event. All
you have to do is show up and be ready to have a great adventure!
FemDom Roundtable
“Midnight Seduction is the best party
game I have ever played” Cindi - FW
07’
“I have three new play partners I met at Midnight Seduction” - Mike FW 08’
Portraits of Perverts
“AfterCare” After Hours Pool Party
Friday & Saturday 3:00am – 5:00am
Sheraton Pool Area
Sponsored by NYC Fetish Tribe, hosted by Skully
Come and join the NYC Fetish Tribe Friday and Saturday from 3am-8am for
Aftercare. Located at the Sheraton’s indoor heated pool, come listen to some
fresh grooves that will relax your mind. Enjoy the pool or hot tub to relax your
body. Enjoy some good company to relax your soul. This is the place to be for
all of you not ready to go to bed yet. The place for those of you wanting to go to
bed, but who are still too excited from that delicious scene you just finished.
Latex suits or birthday suits are highly encouraged for the pool. Also think sexy
sleep wear, sleep over chic or sexy lingerie (especially on guys). But these are all
just suggestions. The important thing is to come down ready to cuddle, ready
to relax, ready to unwind with your new friends. Feel free to bring pillows and
blankets for the cuddle pit.
“Ahoy Maties! Little’s Pirate Pool Party!”
Saturday 1:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Pool
Hosted by Life in Nassau
We need all our mates to help raise the sails, man the decks,
and batten down the hatches. There will be plenty of gold
coins and pirate treasure to search for. The Captain’s Ship is
docked at the Hilton Garden Inn pool, from 1 to 3 pm.
Long Island Leather N’ Roses Presents:
“BDSM Jeopardy Challenge” (with Archer and lamb)
Saturday 3:00pm
Activities Area D (Theater)
A game show with a twist – or just a twisted game show!
“Whose class is this, anyway?” Game
Saturday 7:00pm
Activities Area D (Theater)
Sponsored by BESS
NCD hosts a hilarious game where anyone could be the presenter and anything
could be the topic! “You now have two minutes to present on the dangers of
anal play with a washing machine that has the lid up. GO!”
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Saturday 7:00pm
Sheraton
Hosted by FemDom Circle
Saturday 9:00pm
Main Dungeon
Slide show presentation especially for the Floating World by Michele Serchuk
Including photos of Midori, Domina Skye, DeLano, Mistress Yin, Dart,
Mistress Ardenne, Fifth Angel, Madison Bound, Mayan Lee, Nina Hartley,
Twisted Monk, JD of the Knotty Boys, and many other local and not so local
friends. (Additional details on page 40 in the Classes section of the TFW Program Guide)
The Midnight Buffet!
Saturday, Midnight
Classroom 6
4 Erotica Stores is once again sponsoring our free Saturday night buffet with lots
of delicious goodies so you can play all night and not lose your edge. Stop by
the 4 Erotica booth and tell them if you enjoyed yourself!
Cinekink – Dropping our Shorts!
Sunday 11:00am
Activities Area D (Theater)
A selection of short films from the CineKink Film Festival in the Theater
Pornology New York
Sunday 1:00pm
Activities Area D (Theater)
The CineKink Film Festival sponsors this fascinating look at the Alt scene in
New York in the 70s and 80s with Michele Capozzi, Neville Chambers, Lenny
Waller. Pornstar Porsche Lynn Michele Capozzi will be with us live to answer
questions
The 3rd Annual Floating World Pony Show
Sunday 3 – 4:30pm
Activities Area B (Pony Camp)
Come join your TFW family for this amazing display of fine horse flesh as the
Floating World ponies and trainers take to the field in a truly one of a kind event!
Having worked all weekend under the Crucible’s wranglers,
the participants showcase their own unique take on this
wonderful exchange of power. Slightly competitive, always
amazing – they bare their souls and bodies in bringing us a
taste of this fabulous fetish.
Bring your sense of fun and be ready to applaud your favorites
as there are ribbons and bragging rights to be won on the
show floor: especially your choice of the coveted Floating
World’s Family Choice Award.
(If you want to take part as a pony or a trainer, visit the Pony Camp on Saturday morning
and talk with Susan!)
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Win Jay Wiseman or Angel & Sebastien!
Black Phoenix After-Party – August 29th!
Tickets for a free private class are on sale in the lobby Friday 2:00pm
through Noon on Saturday. Drawing Saturday 4:30pm
We know one of the hardest things about The Floating World is when it ends
– so we’ve made arrangements with the new Philadelphia club Black Phoenix
for a wild after-party the following weekend! The fun never stops! That’s right,
August 29th is The Floating World night at Black Phoenix, and your chance to
check out Philly’s sexy new club. The place got
rave reviews at its opening and it’s only getting Black Phoenix
better with The Floating World crowd in the house!
Need a free sample? You can even try out some of
their gear right there at TFW!
Tickets to win Jay Wiseman benefit The Leather Archives & Museum
The Leather Archives & Museum (located in Chicago, IL) is a library,
museum and archives pertaining to Leather, fetishism, sadomasochism,
and alternative sexual practices. Their mission is “The compilation,
preservation and maintenance of leather lifestyle and related lifestyles [including
but not limited to the Gay and Lesbian communities], history, archives and
memorabilia for historical, educational and research purposes.”
www.LeatherArchives.org
Tickets to win Angel & Sebestien benefit FIERCE
FIERCE is a membership-based organization building the leadership
and power of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)
youth of color in New York City. We develop politically conscious
leaders who are invested in improving ourselves and our communities
through youth-led campaigns, leadership development programs, and
cultural expression through arts and media. FIERCE is dedicated to
cultivating the next generation of social justice movement leaders who
are dedicated to ending all forms of oppression.
www.FierceNYC.org
TFW attendees get in for $10 (half price) and you
can buy tickets only at The Floating World. It gets
better!! Worried about where to stay? Worry no
more. For an additional $5, you don’t have to leave Rising from the Ashes
at 2am. Instead crash for the night and stay til
noon on Sunday. You will need to bring your own
air mattress, pillows, blankets, etc. A continental breakfast will be provided
in the morning: coffee, tea, juice, doughnuts, bagels and muffins. When not
presenting, attending a class or playing, look for Shibari Warrior who will be
selling tickets on the spot. Like the place? Sign up as a member on the spot!
You can do a mini The Floating World every weekend right up til next year’s The
Floating World! For more information, contact ShibariWarrior@aol.com.
www.BlackPhoenixClub.com -&- Yahoo Group: BlackPhoenix_
Photo Play Portrait Service
Photo Play Photography is dedicated to preserving
your special memories. This year at Floating World
we will be offering both portrait photography sessions as well as scene photography. Photo Play offers
both experienced portrait and scene photography.
Portrait sessions will be available the first 2 hours following the opening of the dungeon and by appointment. Scene
photography is available during dungeon hours. Our portrait sessions are
fun and we excel at capturing feeling and beauty. Our scene photography is
discreet yet captures movement and mood, preserving your special Floating
World memories, no matter how extreme. We also offer many other quality
professional services, including private professional photo printing and digital airbrushing/re-mastering. We look forward to Photo Play with you!
Photo Play Photography Hours: (Special Events by appointment only)
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Portraits
(in the Main Dungeon)
10pm-12am (midnight)
5pm-7pm
8:30pm-10:30pm
Scenes
(in the Main Dungeon)
12am on
7pm on
10:30pm on
©David Lawrence • www.ShibariArtPhotography.com
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FRIDAY
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FRIDAY
MIDNIGHT
ACTIVITIES
AREA C
ACTIVITIES
AREA B
(PONY CAMP)
ACTIVITIES
AREA A
CLASSROOM 7
CLASSROOM 6
LOCATION
CLASSROOM 5
CLASSROOM 4
CLASSROOM 3
CLASSROOM 2
FRIDAY
REGISTRATION
CLASSROOM 1
LOCATION
ALL WEEKEND
1 – 2:30PM
3 – 4:30PM
FRIDAY
Alien Abductions – Anytime!
7 – 8:30PM
9 – 10:30PM
1 – 2:30PM
Jeff & Hope
Suspension Without Rope
British Lucky Paul
Lee Harrington
Floating World Pony Staff
Floating World Pony Staff
Kama Sutra Bondage
Trainer’s Time
Slutress
Lord Ramirez
Bullwhips I
Floating World Pony Staff
Open Stable Play and
Tack Exchange For Ponies,
Handlers, Puppies and Kitties
Brian aka Pyro Sadist
Suck You!! (Fire Cupping)
Capt. Gordon
Steve B.
Decorative Skin Stapling 101
Rough Housing & Sensual
Take-down (101)
NCD
Deep Head Space Exploration
1: An Advanced Look at the
Depths
9 – 10:30PM
Klawdya Rothschild
Straight Grrls: Crossdressers,
Transvestites, Tranny Grrls
and Bois Facing Difficulties
with their Sexual Identity
Rope Tips, Tricks &
Techniques
Arthur Murphy
Flogging Practicum (101)
7 – 8:30PM
Pleasurable Rides, Cart Basics
Dr. Clockwork
Zap! Violet Wands: Basic &
Beyond
David Lawrence
with slave judy
Tie for Two: A Rope
Workshop for Kissing
Couples & Partners (Trust,
Connection, the Special
Space that Rope Provides)
Catherine Gross
(Presented with slave nic)
3 – 4:30PM
Power Plays: Humiliation,
Begging, & Sexual
Objectification
Mollena Williams
RACE: The Final Frontier
Self Discovery: Finding
Individuality in a Lifestyle
of Labels
Nina Love
Lee Harrington
Crucial Communication
GenderQueer Bondage: Rope From
the Bottom: Entering a
for People “Between”
Lifestyle Relationship
Del
Angel & Sebastien
Dov
Crazy Glue: Invisible Bondage
& Infibulation
How to Observe: Etiquette for In Service: Satisfaction From
Voyeurs in the Dungeon and
a Job Well Done
at an Event
Foxy and Sherifox
Boot & Foot Worship
Thomas Shibari Warrior
Why Can’t I Meet Someone
(in the scene)
Darkteddybear and
Calliope
Religion & Kink
Lolita
Stuff Yer Hole
Expanded Registration Area
Midnight Seduction – Main Dungeon
7pm Special Interest Meet & Greets / 8pm General Meet & Greet at the Sheraton (see listing in the lobby for specific locations)
White Elephant Burlesque 11pm “Aftercare” After Hours Pool Party (Sheraton Pool 3am-5am)
Portrait Service 10pm – 12am
Vending open 2pm – 8pm
Dungeon Open 10pm – 4am
Friday
Friday Classes Start at 3pm
11AM – 12:30PM
Please leave cell phones in your hotel room or car
before boarding shuttle.
Friday 11am - 4am
Saturday 8:30am - 4am
Sunday 9am - 2am
Shuttle van service to/from
the Expo Center and Sheraton
and Hilton Garden Inn runs
approximately every 20 minutes.
The shuttle holds approximately 9 people.
The Floating World Shuttle
Friday Classes Start at 3pm
Registration for vendors / presenters only 10am –11pm  Registration for all attendees & volunteers Noon –11pm
Vending Open 2pm – 8pm
11AM – 12:30PM
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11AM – 12:30PM
SATURDAY
Catherine Gross
Realities of Service
MojoDaddy
Hosted by Catherine Gross
and slave nic
John Baku
10 Things That are Presently
on My Mind
“Whose Class is this
Anyway?” Game
Activities Area D
“Aftercare” After
Hours Pool Party
(Sheraton Pool )
3am-5am
Portraits of Perverts – 9pm
Portrait Service 5pm – 7pm
Vending open 11am – 8pm
Midnight Buffet Served in Classroom 6 - Brought to you by 4 Erotica Stores
BDSM Jeopardy
Challenge
Activities Area D
David Lawrence
with slave judy
Saturday
Jay Wiseman
Search and Seizure for
Sadomasochists
Master Ty & eboni
Erotic Impact Play &
Rhythmic Caning
Dungeon Open 5pm – 4am
Capt. Gordon
Advanced Rough Housing &
Sensual Take: Down (201)
Lead by: Michele Serchuk;
Presenters: DeLano , The
Gryphon, HAI.Jeff, Meta,
Philly Blondie
Starting to Switch: Panel
Discussion
9 – 10:30PM
Angel & Sebastien
Del
7 – 8:30PM
Confronting Your Shadow:
Top Drop, Self Care for
Dominants & GUILT!
miss luna
Age Play: A Kid’s Perspective
Lolita
Power Flogging
Mollena Williams
Taboo Play & Working
Through Extremes
Master Rorie and slave
suzanne
On Your Knees, Bitch! The
ABCs of Submissive Training
9 – 10:30PM
Broken Toys: When Your
Submissive has a Mental
Illness
Master Rorie
and slave suzanne
Knife Play: The Edge of
Sensation
Lord Ramirez
The D/s of Argentine Tango
Whittney Matlock
SATURDAY
MIDNIGHT
Lord Ramirez
Partial to Full Suspensions
(Intermediate to Advanced
Rigger)
Floating World Pony Staff
Floating World Pony Staff
Signal Whips I
Costuming the Pony &
Trainers for a Pony Show
Master Ty & eboni
Calling all Exhibitionists
Preparing for a Pony Show
Brian aka Pyro Sadist
Sensual & Erotic Hot Wax
MojoDaddy
Steve B.
Dancing with Flame: Fireplay
101
Pack Attack: Full Contact
Resistance Takedowns
NCD
The Dark Side: Consensual
Non-Consent
3 – 4:30PM
Jay Wiseman
Legal Paperwork for
Alternative Relationships:
Making It Real & Preparing
for Crisis
British Lucky Paul
Creating a Spark with
Electricity
Lady Chandra
Japanese Tea Ceremony as an
Act of Service (3-5pm)
Foxy and Sherifox
Rope Bondage for the Knot
Challenged
Lead by Dr. Clockwork;
Presenters: John Baku, Lee
Harrington, Nina Love, and
Jay Wiseman
1 – 2:30PM
For Love or Money: A Panel
Discussion on Making a
Career Out of BDSM
Whittney Matlock
Gourmet Foot Massage: A
Soleful Discussion on Feet
Klawdya Rothschild
Gender Transformation 2:
Folding it, Sucking it in,
Pushing it Out and Looking
Fabulous (MtF or FtM)
Angel & Sebastien
Fucking as Edge Play
Jeff & Hope
Pampering Service: A Hands- Strap: on Sex for All Genders Trance: The Power to Change
On Class!
(3-5pm)
Consciousness
Capt. Gordon
M/s: Real Discussion
Round Table
Littles Pirate
Pool Party!
Hilton Garden Inn Pool
Thomas Shibari Warrior
Upright, Vertical Suspension
(Advanced)
Floating World Pony Staff
Pony Obstacle Course
Slutress
Temporary “Play” Piercing
301: Ouch! Being Evil with
Needles
Dov
Hogties Workshop
Master Rorie
and slave suzanne
Flogging 201: Florentine
Flogging
11AM – 12:30PM
7 – 8:30PM
SATRUDAY
SPECIAL
EVENTS
ACTIVITIES
AREA C
ACTIVITIES
AREA B
(PONY CAMP)
ACTIVITIES
AREA A
CLASSROOM 7
CLASSROOM 6
LOCATION
Foxy and Sherifox
Figging: Playing with Ginger
is Hot!!!
CLASSROOM 5
CLASSROOM 4
Elegant Pain Compliance
Del
How to Observe: Etiquette for
Voyeurs in the Dungeon and
CLASSROOM 3
at an Event
CLASSROOM 2
Darkteddybear
and Calliope
3 – 4:30PM
Registration 9:00am – 8pm • Vending Open 11am – 8pm
Shuttle van service to/from the hotels runs every 20 minutes, Saturday 8:30am – 4am
1 – 2:30PM
Meet Me with a Martini:
Reclaiming & Reinterpreting Extreme vs. Edge Play: What
it is and isn’t (a discussion
Historical Models of D/s for
CLASSROOM 1
based 201: 301 level class)
the Modern Day
SATURDAY
REGISTRATION
LOCATION
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Anatomy & Physiology for
BDSMers
The Service & Sex of
Bootblacking
miss luna
Genderfucks, Packing and
Good Sex
Catherine Gross
David Lawrence with slave
judy
Breast, Waist & Body
Harnesses
Lolita
Arthur Murphy
Del
Kink Spirituality: Finding
What Feeds You
King Tut’s Kink:
Mummification!
Jay Wiseman
SUNDAY
3 – 4:30PM
7 – 8:30PM
Klawdya Rothschild
Latex Clothing: Making,
Alteration & Repair
Rocco & slave roanna
Nina Love
Practical Magic: Practical
Skills for Those Who Serve
British Lucky Paul
Who’s Your Daddy?
HAI.Jeff
Way Past SSC: Playing On the
Edge 303
Sadistic Massage
HAI.Jeff
Whittney Matlock
Sensual / Erotic Massage
Darkteddybear
and Calliope
Managing a Household
(& sometimes a Dom) as a Intention & Attention: A Key
Service Submissive in the 21st
to Ecstasy
Century
Registration 9:00am, 11:00am for Day Passes • Vending Open 11:00am – 6pm
Shuttle van service to/from the hotels runs every 20 minutes, Sunday 9:00am – 2am
1 – 2:30PM
By the Roots: Hair Play & Hair
Bondage
Master Ty & eboni
Corporal Punishment
11AM – 12:30PM
Jay Wiseman
MojoDaddy
CLOSED
Pony Show
Lord Ramirez
Signal Whips II
Pony Free Time
Catherine Gross
(Presented with slave nic)
Cuttings: Carving with
Meaning
Michele Serchuk
(with Demo models: Lady
Jessica Sovereign and
DeLano)
Passionate Imagery: A Hands:
On Photo Workshop
Jay Wiseman
Erotic Asphyxiation
7 – 8:30PM
9 – 10:30PM
Amy and Boyd’s
Wedding
Activities Area D
Vending open 11am – 6pm
Cinekink - Dropping
Our Shorts!
Activities Area D
Pornography
New York
Activities Area D
CLOSED
Inverted Suspension
(Advanced)
Thomas Shibari Warrior
Pony Show Setup
Floating World Pony Staff
Performance Head Space
CLOSED
Rope: Bondage, Erotic
Torture, and Predicament all
in one!
Modern Self Defense for
Sexual Situations that
become Non-Consensual
CLOSED
Lee Harrington
John Baku
Floating World Pony Staff
Angel & Sebastien
BloodPlay & Venipuncture
Dov
Fancy Simple Knots You Can
Pervert for Fun & Profit
Lee Harrington
3 – 4:30PM
The Story Behind the Story of Take My Breath Away: Breath
FetLife (His Story)
& Air Flow Play
1 – 2:30PM
Jeff & Hope
Dungeon Open 8:30pm – 2am
SUNDAY
SPECIAL
EVENTS
ACTIVITIES
AREA C
ACTIVITIES
AREA B
(PONY CAMP)
ACTIVITIES
AREA A
CLASSROOM 7
CLASSROOM 6
11AM – 12:30PM
Playing Between the Ears:
Erotic Hypnosis, Trance &
Dirty Talk
NCD
9 – 10:30PM
Sunday Classes End at 8:30pm
LOCATION
Whittney Matlock
Deep Head Space Exploration
Is That a Chakra in Your
Topping the Un-Topable:
2: Getting “There”... from
Role-Playing: Using your Domination
Pocket or Are You Just Happy Endorphins
for Strong Willed
to a Puddle of Head to Get Out of Your Body
CLASSROOM 5
to See Me?
Bottom
“butter: cum”...
Mollena Williams
CLASSROOM 4
CLASSROOM 3
CLASSROOM 2
CLASSROOM 1
SUNDAY
REGISTRATION
LOCATION
Sunday
Portrait Service 8:30pm – 10:30pm
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Floating World 2009
Presentations
10 Things That are Presently on My Mind
John Baku
Saturday 7:00pm
Classroom 1
1. sex 2. sex 3. sex 4. sex 5. sex 6. sex 7. what I would do if I could get any sex 8. sex
9. sex and 10. sex! Ooohh... you don’t mean right now, you mean in general. Guess
you’ll just have to come to the presentation to find out!
Advanced Rough Housing & Sensual Take-Down (201)
Capt. Gordon
Saturday 7:00pm
Classroom 7
Part two of this workshop series will expand upon and focus on more safety and
technique. Refining and developing techniques is crucial to making this type of
play more fluid, fun and safe. There will be more hands on aspects to this workshop
so that everyone has an opportunity to feel and experience the thrill, adrenaline,
and heart pumping aspects of this kind of play. Rough Housing & Sensual Take
Down 101 class description is on page 43.
Age Play: A Kid’s Perspective
miss luna
Saturday 9:00pm
Classroom 4
Sure we hear about the Mommies and Daddies, but what about the Kids?! This
class will explore the ins and outs, the ups and down, and the good and bad of all
aspects of Age Play. This will range from the lighthearted (cartoons and sippy-cups)
to the darker and more taboo aspects, from the rarely seen Kid’s point of view! All
are welcome to learn (remember to raise your hand!), and know that there will be
candy!
BloodPlay & Venipuncture
Angel & Sebastien
Sunday 11:00am
Activities Area A
As a professional piercer and a paramedic field training officer, our qualifications
to teach this topic go well beyond the scene. You will learn about the tools of the
trade, safe(er) technique, fluid bonding and wicked ways to bring blood into your
play. We will also discuss the inherent power exchange and intimacy that occurs
when you break the skin. This is a hands-on class.
©Michele Serchuk • www.PhotoDiva.com
Boot & Foot Worship
Foxy and Sherifox
Friday 7:00pm
Classroom 2
A foot fetish is one of the most common fetishes around. Come explore this with us.
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Breast, Waist & Body Harnesses
David Lawrence with slave judy
Sunday 1:00pm
Classroom 3
This workshop explores several breast, waist and body harnesses (karadas) and how
they can be combined to create more intricate ties. The thrust of this workshop
concentrates on the artistic expression of the rigger. In addition to the aesthetics
of rope, I will talk about and share some ideas on how to maintain spontaneity in
tying.
Broken Toys: When Your Submissive Has a Mental Illness
Del
Saturday 7:00pm
Classroom 5
Most conventional advice tells you that someone with a mental illness is just not fit
to engage in any sort of BDSM whatsoever. Those of us active in the scene know
this would potentially rule out a great number of us, from those who occasionally
suffer from depression to those with disabling mental illnesses that challenge them
daily. Del, a counselor and fellow sufferer of several diagnosed mental illnesses,
talks frankly about coping mechanisms, answers anonymous questions from the
audience about their struggles, and opens up to tell stories about how s/he has been
able to navigate having a healthy, kinky sex life regardless of hir challenges.
Bullwhips I
Lord Ramirez
Friday 9:00pm
Activities Area C
This is a beginner class for using the bullwhip in play. The class will cover range,
stance, as well as underhand, sidearm, overhand and circus cracks as they are
used in play. We will also cover alternate non-throw uses of the whip in play. The
exercises taught will build upon one another to optimize your progression.
By the Roots: Hair Play & Hair Bondage
Arthur Murphy
Sunday 11:00am
Classroom 2
Let’s get to the root of things! Hair is an often overlooked tool in negotiation,
pleasure and, of course, pain. Take an intimate and fun look at the art of hair play
and hair bondage, including anatomy, safety and practical tips.
Calling all Exhibitionists: Preparing for a Pony Show
HRH Susan, PonyMaster Jeff & ponygirl Bree, PonyWrangler Dana & his
ponygirl Piper
Saturday 1:00pm
Activities Area B (Pony Camp)
Join us exploring how to generate an idea, choose music, build on lyrics, and
combine it all with movement to create a winning pony show performance or just
for horsing around. Using routines that we have performed, we will share and
practice this fun process with the group.
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Confronting Your Shadow: Top Drop, Self Care for
Dominants & GUILT!
Angel & Sebastien
Saturday 9:00pm
Classroom 5
Aftercare and aftercare classes tend to be geared toward caring for the submissive’s
needs. Intense scenes affect the dominant or top just as deeply. This class will
discuss some of the emotions that can present for a dominant post-scene, how to
take care of yourself while still taking care of your submissive and ideas for dealing
with the guilt that many dominants confront as we come into our identity as sadists.
Corporal Punishment
Master Ty & eboni
Sunday 11:00am
Classroom 1
Class materials: Please bring your willing masochistic bottom, your favorite heavy
paddle and/or stingiest cane
Corporal punishment definition: A form of physical discipline that is intended to cause
pain and fear and in which a student is spanked, paddled or hit on any part of the
body. Corporal punishment is the deliberate infliction of pain intended to change
a person’s behavior or to punish them.
Corporal punishment can be many things to many people. Master Ty and eboni
will focus on corporal punishment as a form of discipline as well as a form of impact
play. Some of the topics to be covered will include the mental aspects of corporal
discipline, using corporal discipline as a means to correct errant behavior in the
submissive, the anatomy and dynamics of a “forehead talk,” the anatomy and
dynamic of a proper bare bottom or OTK spanking, using paddles and canes as
instruments of discipline, setting the tone for a corporal punishment play session,
crafting a corporal play session that will make her (or him) want it again and again.
Join Master Ty and eboni in this interactive workshop. You will have a lot of fun
while you learn!
Costuming the Pony and Trainers for Shows
HRH Susan, PonyMaster Jeff & ponygirl Bree, PonyWrangler Dana & his
ponygirl Piper
Saturday 3:00pm
Activities Area B (Pony Camp)
Bring your ideas, thoughts, and desires for costuming you and your pony for a show.
If you can, bring along some of your costumes so we can share what works and
doesn’t. Our ponies have some beautiful tack and we have some loaner pieces as
well – most of it started from our imaginations! We will show you some tricks to add
on pieces that will work with what you have. It is also fun for pony handlers to “put
on the ritz” and we can share what we have done in the past to make a statement!
Crazy Glue: Invisible Bondage & Infibulation
Dov
Friday 9:00pm
Classroom 6
Crazy glue is steeped in the depths of urban legends of late night rushes to the
emergency room to unglue hapless victims who didn’t heed the warning on the
label: “WILL BOND SKIN INSTANTLY.” This class is about de-mystifying this
fun pervertible for mindfucks. We will discuss and demonstrate many wonderful
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perversions with this super-strength glue for bondage, on genitalia for infibulation,
and temporary chastity. We will also cover safety issues, some theory/chemistry of
its function, and its intended medical usage.
sensual/art/erotic applications will be gone over in this class. Even if you might not
think it’s quite your thing, you might be surprised by the sensual beauty and artistry
of the flame.
Creating a Spark with Electricity
British Lucky Paul
Decorative Skin Stapling (101)
Slutress
Saturday 3:00pm
Classroom 4
Electricity is a wonderful tool in the right hands. This class makes sure you have
the skills and knowledge to be a safe player. Join British “Lucky” Paul, for a fun
class covering safety and various techniques with Violet Wands, TENS Units and
electrical fire play.
Electricity can create sexy sensations and fear as a scene toy, as well as hot sights
and sounds. Get valuable advice on buying electrical toys on any budget. Paul will
be bringing multiple electrical units with him so anyone that wants to zap or get
zapped in this hands-on workshop will get the opportunity!
Friday 7:00pm
Activities Area A
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 art work
using skin staples and other supplies, like corsets, wings, flowers, zippers and more.
Imaginations are encouraged! You will leave the class having both stapled and been
stapled (if willing). You will learn the basics of skin stapling play safety, supplies,
usage and disposal. 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 instructor’s help) will allow you to leave feeling competent to begin
practicing and refining this technique for yourself.
Crucial Communication From the Bottom: Entering a
Lifestyle Relationship
Jeff & Hope
Friday 9:00pm
Classroom 4
This class is for any person, identifying as a bottom, entering into a structured lifestyle
relationship – or with the intention to. We will discuss and explore communication
that is crucial to take place before “sealing the deal.” Have you thought of all the
questions you will have? Do you know what to ask of your partner? Don’t know how
to bring it up? Do you even know where to start?
Many people rush off to accepting a collar – especially one with few limits – before
thinking about what life may bring. Several times our genitals think for us – or we
rush into something for fear of “losing” the perfect catch. We’ll talk about ways to
make sure you have thought short and long term before you “seal it.”
Cuttings: Carving with Meaning
Catherine Gross (Presented with slave nic)
Sunday 7:00pm
Activities Area A
This class teaches how to cut, where to cut, using different types of scalpels,
scarifications/permanency techniques. How each layer of skin creates different
sensation. Dealing with blood, bleeding, disease, design and being prepared. Please
be prepared to witness and take part in a very personal ritual between my property
and myself. This ceremony will not require you to be cut or to cut; we’re inviting
you to be part of a creation of love.
Deep Head Space Exploration #1: An Advanced Look at the
Depths
NCD
Friday 9:00pm
Classroom 1
This is NOT a 101 class. Instead, this class looks at different types and levels of
head space including nonverbal, non-responsive, “time loss,” disassociation and
what goes into a scene physically, psychologically and emotionally to get there.
From endorphins to intimate devotion and from the complete surrender of letting
go to the mind numbing eroticism of forced multiple orgasms, we look at what’s
going on inside of the bottom’s body & mind and how it all comes together to create
an “earth moving” experience so deep that some refer to it as being almost spiritual
in nature. We’ll also examine the all too real phenomenon of “drop” and help you
to understand that it’s partly emotional, partly biochemical – and we’ll discuss what
you can do about it.
Just as importantly,
we’ll take a good
look at the similarities between head
space and hypnotism, including some
practical tools borrowed from hypnosis that can help
ease the transition
back to reality and
potentially lessen the
devastating effects of
a really bad “drop.”
Dancing with Flame: Fireplay (101)
Brian aka Pyro Sadist
Saturday 1:00pm
Activities Area A
Fireplay is definitely edge play, for anything with fire is implicitly dangerous. But I
have found that fireplay has a sensual eroticism and art to it that so many can relate
to. Who among us hasn’t sat, transfixed, gazing into a fire’s light? And 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; some practice materials will be available for use. Technique, safety, and
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©Ken Perna (aka Q ) • www.PhotoPlay.US.com
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Deep Head Space Exploration #2: Getting “There”... From
Endorphins to a Puddle of “Butter-Cum”...
NCD
Erotic Impact Play & Rhythmic Caning
Master Ty & eboni
Sunday 1:00pm
Classroom 5
After looking at the depths of head space in Part One, this class explores two
techniques to help you get to some of the deepest states of head space. The activities
that happen in a scene are almost meaningless compared to the emotions a top is
able to inspire within the bottom by carefully managing how each thing is done
and matching that to what he or she knows about the bottom’s innermost sexual
fantasies. Tops, come learn how to make anything feel like someone’s wildest fantasy
come true and bottoms, come learn how to get your top to finally understand you
well enough to get you there! Then we’ll take a look at “Endorphin Ramping” or
“Ratcheting,” where someone can be comfortably eased into a state in which they
are so high on endorphins that the top will have to ethically be responsible for
stopping the scene if the bottom is at risk for physical injury because the bottom
will be entirely too “stoned” on their body’s own naturally produced endorphins to
care, even if they’re on the verge of deep bruising.
Class materials: Please bring a single or matched set of shorter rattan canes (less
than 30”) and a lighter paddle along with a willing victim... err... bottom.
Elegant Pain Compliance
MojoDaddy
Saturday 11:00am
Classroom 4
Learn directly from the originator of this sophisticated style of D/s power play!
Life-long martial artist and longtime lifestyle participant of BDSM, MojoDaddy
draws from his broad and deep experience to offer a unique program that
incorporates martial art techniques for a more powerful and graceful play session.
In this introductory workshop, Dommes will learn how to manipulate submissives
with style. Each technique has been chosen to enhance the POISE, GRACE and
natural ELEGANCE of the Domme. Bratty bottoms will end up with their faces
at the Domme’s feet while the Domme looks sexy doing it! This workshop is for
Dommes who want to expand their repertoire of resistance power-play skills.
Erotic Asphyxiation
Jay Wiseman
Sunday 7:00pm
Classroom 6
The various forms of erotic asphyxiation, more commonly known in the BDSM
community as breath control play, are among the very most controversial of
practices, and are banned in many play spaces. Unlike almost all other BDSMrelated practices, erotic asphyxiation holds a risk of sudden death. What is breath
control play? Who does it? Why? How? What is the risk model and how does it
differ from the risk model of other BDSM-related practices? Are there meaningful
precautions that can be taken? What are the legal aspects? Jay Wiseman, author
of Dungeon Emergencies and Supplies, is an attorney, a former director of training
for an ambulance service, and a former instructor in advanced cardiac life support
with an extensive knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology. He currently does
expert witness work in homicide prosecutions and other cases in which breath
control play may have been involved. Come hear what he has to say about this very
controversial topic.
Note: This is not a how-to class and does not involve demonstrations.
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Saturday 9:00pm
Classroom 6
When most people think of caning and general impact play, they think of something
that is stingy, painful, bruising and unpleasant… unless of course they are true
masochists.
This presentation will show you another side of caning and impact play. These
disciplines can be erotic, sensual, and fun. This style of caning and impact play
is usually set to scene appropriate music. The rhythmic aspect of this style of play
can be quite mesmerizing. We often hear of bottoms floating away to “sub space”
without ever being hit hard enough to invoke the typical endorphin rush associated
with getting there.
Master Ty will cover basic rhythmic techniques, single cane techniques, double
cane techniques, finding a basic beat with other impact toys like paddles and drum
sticks, as well as more sophisticated rhythmic styles. He will show you not only how
to use canes, but how to use other cane-like instruments to add flair and color to
your scene… and to your bottom’s bottom!
Extreme vs. Edge Play: What it is and isn’t (Advanced)
Capt. Gordon
Saturday 1:00pm
Classroom 1
This will be a discussion-based workshop on the mental and physical perceptions
of what is and isn’t edge and extreme play. It will highlight what forms of extreme
play tend to generally be viewed as edge play and the safety issues related to both
practices. The spiritual benefits and repercussions of approaching (and crossing)
one’s perceived edge in play will also be discussed. This workshop should prove
useful to those who wish to explore pushing and expanding their knowledge and
boundaries. A willingness to share your boundaries in this session is a must; if your
edge is actually discussing your boundaries in play, only join us if you are willing to
be challenged in this regard.
Note: We will have the opportunity during this workshop to witness someone approach
their edge.
Fancy Simple Knots You Can Pervert for Fun & Profit
Dov
Sunday 11:00am
Classroom 7
Class materials: Please bring rope, 4mm or 6mm – about 25 feet
The basic knots you need for Japanese or any style of rope bondage are very limited
and can all be found in the basic bow knot used to tie your sneaker. However,
every once in a while you may want to liven up your style with something a little
different. Fancy knots can be fun to add in to your bondage and don’t have to be
hard to learn or as complex as you think. Give your ties that unusual and distinctive
element you’ve been looking for with some useful and decorative knots. These can
be perverted to interesting uses and incorporated into any bondage situation you
care to imagine.
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Figging: Playing with Ginger is Hot!!!
Foxy and Sherifox
Saturday 11:00am
Classroom 5
Learn about this foundational method of play. Figging is fun and simple to do
with great results, from humiliation to the intense burn for CBT. Lazy pony? Try
ginger!! The class will start with a discussion of the preparation of the hand of
ginger along with the dos and don’ts, then proceed to the actual use. Class attendees
are encouraged to practice hands on during the class.
Note: Female and Male demo bottoms are needed for this class, any volunteers?
Flogging Practicum (101)
Arthur Murphy
Friday 7:00pm
Classroom 6
Enough talking already!! Let’s get to the flogging!! Join Arthur for this hands-on/
supervised flogging practicum. Whether you’re a first timer or just looking for
some tips and ideas from your peers, this is the place to be. After a short refresher/
introduction we get right to it. Bring your floggers, your bottom and your questions.
No flogger, no bottom, no worries…. we will have brave demo bottoms and floggers
for you to practice with.
Florentine Flogging (201)
Master Rorie and slave suzanne
Saturday 11:00am
Classroom 6
Class materials: Please bring two floggers matched as closely as possible in size and
weight. If you can bring a bottom to practice on, all the better.
This workshop is an interactive session during which anyone can learn the basics of
Florentine Flogging (for us North Carolina natives that’s “whoopin’ up on somebody”
with two floggers at the same time). Beginning with a brief demonstration of
Florentine Flogging techniques, the workshop will review the basics of flogging,
including safety issues, flogger characteristics, selection of tails materials and five
basic flogger strokes. As quickly as possible, the course will move into a practical
exercise period for group and individual instruction on Florentine Flogging
techniques.
For Love or Money: Making a Career Out of BDSM
Panel Discussion: Lead by Dr. Clockwork; Presenters: John Baku, Lee Harrington,
Nina Love, and Jay Wiseman
Saturday 1:00pm
Classroom 6
It’s often been said that the best career choice is to do what you love, and then find a
way to get paid for it. There are many taboos around making a living from BDSM,
even within our own community. From writing books to making toys to modeling,
this panel will discuss the trials and tribulations of making a career out of BDSM.
Fucking as Edge Play
Angel & Sebastien
Saturday 1:00pm
Classroom 3
This class explores the idea that, for many people (folks who are not gender
congruent, survivors of non-consensual sexual violence and others), what seems
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like ‘standard’ sexual play can be far more terrifying than a vicious beating. If you
decide not to set a hard boundary around ‘sex’, we’ll discuss how to fuck with your
fears (literally) and come out ok. This class recommended for givers and receivers.
Gender Transformation 2: Folding it, Sucking it in, Pushing it
Out and Looking Fabulous (MtF or FtM)
Klawdya Rothschild
Saturday 1:00pm
Classroom 4
Folding it, sucking it in, pushing it out and looking fabulous! Whether you are a
biomale, biofemale, TG or ready for play and stage this class will give you the extra
genderblending edge to wax your fruit! Heels, corsets, special FX needs, binding,
tucking, padding and more will be covered along with a review of the good, bad
and ugly products and uses of traditional gender play accessories. For the more
experienced gender blender, this class helps spin those tassels, flatten those pects,
and leaves you ready to practice in your home and public use.
Genderfucks, Packing and Good Sex
Catherine Gross
Sunday 11:00am
Classroom 4
Come learn and discuss genderfucks. I will address femme dick and butch cock.
What are your options for packing and fucking? What is the difference between a
dildo and butch cock? What is the mentality of packing and including this as an
intricate part of your sexuality? Learn how to place your cock well, the options for
placement and how to cum with your new body part. You never know what this
class might hold – on one occasion when I gave this class my own family didn’t
recognize me. Come join me for a surprise or two!
GenderQueer Bondage: Rope for People “Between”
Lee Harrington
Friday 7:00pm
Classroom 4
Class materials: Bring two or more pieces of rope, 25-30ft in length (though some
will be available to borrow)
Ever had to struggle with how to put a crotch rope on a woman who has a little
something extra? Wanted to tie up a transman who wanted chest bondage that
didn’t make him look like a girl? Perhaps you just want to explore some hot ways to
tie up your lovers to make them feel androgynous and exposed? Then this class is
for you. We’ll be exploring crotch ropes and strap on harnesses, alternative forms
of chest and torso bondage (to emphasize and de-emphasize curves), and looking at
a few other ties that can make your partner feel emphasized into whatever gender
or otherness we see ourselves as. Join us for hands-on fun and exploration in this
class for “the rest of us.”
Gourmet Foot Massage: A Soleful Discussion on Feet
Whittney Matlock
Saturday 1:00pm
Classroom 5
Feet can be a source of great pleasure and of great pain. They support us through
our day. They propel us through life. They arouse us during play. Giving us all that,
they ask for very little in return; the occasional new pair of shoes, a good washing
now and again and maybe, just maybe, a good rub once in a while. Remember the
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Hogties Workshop (201)
Dov
Saturday 11:00am
Classroom 7
Class materials: Minimum 6 ropes, length 30 foot, diameter 6mm
Basic and complex hogties. Working with western and Japanese style hogties and
how to extend and adapt them. Learn how to make them more effective and work
with the subject’s flexibility or inflexibility.
Note: Requisite Skills: how to tie knots and Basic Hogtie
How to Observe: Etiquette for Voyeurs in the Dungeon & at an
Event
Del
Friday 7:00pm & Saturday 11:00am
Classroom 3
Love to watch? First time at a public kink event? Do you find yourself elevated
just walking around a dungeon, taking in the various sights, smells, sounds of kink
in the air? Walking down the hallways, checking out everyone’s skimpy outfits?
Maybe your buzz is lessened when you start to wonder, “Am I standing too close?”
or “Is my gaze intrusive?” Sometimes the power and energy of a scene is such that
observation could be invasive. Del, an enthusiastic dungeon voyeur, shares some
strategies, techniques, and general etiquette on how to engage in sexy voyeurism in
a dungeon atmosphere
In Service: Satisfaction From a Job Well Done
Angel & Sebastien
Friday 9:00pm
Classroom 3
Service submissive. Service top. Service slave. Service is a term tossed around
in the scene and often misrepresented as altruism. This class will help clarify
the mentality of service and how to best get your needs met as a service-oriented
person. Communication, transitioning from fantasy to reality and tips on how to
refine your service are some of the topics covered.
Intention & Attention: A Key to Ecstasy
Whittney Matlock
Sunday 7:00pm
Classroom 1
Many spiritual traditions teach and study along paths of power. Some may
be familiar, such as binding (bondage), scourging (flogging) and asceticism (self
privation and body mortification). Others may seem more traditional, for example:
meditation, dancing, drumming, chanting, etc. Why are these revered as Paths
of Power? They produce changes in one’s state of consciousness. They create the
opportunity to experience ecstasy.
In the SM community, we play a great deal with head spaces we create in scene.
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Many times, head space is indistinguishable from the trance states of awareness
created by practicing a path of power.
You can take these moments as a bottom
or top from being interesting to being extraordinary and even life changing. The
key is Intention and Attention. Let’s talk
about how to make every scene better
than the last.
Inverted Suspension (Advanced)
Thomas Shibari Warrior
©Indigo Blaque Studios • www.IndigoBlaque.com
last time someone rubbed your feet? You were probably ready to marry them on
the spot if they would just keep it up. So, here’s your chance to learn how to do a
great foot massage that will bring others to their knees (so to speak). After this class,
you will have the basic skills that professional therapists use to help their clients. It’s
easy, fun and can have amazing results on a partner, play mate or new found toy.
And, once you know how, you can teach them to rub your feet just the way you like.
Sunday 11:00am
Activities Area C
This is an advanced class for those
with experience in suspension rigging.
Attendees will be evaluated based upon
preparation for class by: coming prepared
with the proper types and length of rope,
storage of ropes used and display of your
usual rigging technique. Once completed,
we will move onto techniques for the
Inverted Suspension.
During this class, participants will be taught: 1) Proper anchoring and rigging of
the bottom, 2) Duration for scene and added features, such as 3) What to do when
the bottom is up (inverted) 4) The safety aspect of suspension will be discussed.
Rope will not be provided, as this will be the indication of your rigging experience.
The following lengths and diameters of rope in Solid Braid Nylon, MFP, or Hemp
type only, will be necessary for the class (no other types of rope will be permitted.
NO EXCEPTIONS). Rope should be either 1/4 or 3/8 inch or 6mm in diameter;
lengths for female bottoms is one 50, one 40, two 20, two 15 and one 10 footer;
lengths for the male bottom is two 40, two 30 and one 15 footer(s) as well as a
combat style laced boot(s).
Is That a Chakra in Your Pocket or Are You Just Happy to See
Me?
Whittney Matlock
Sunday 11:00am
Classroom 5
In our world of energy healers and mediators it’s amazing any one is getting together
to have any fun. All these lofty ideas about our energy selves and higher purposes
they move us toward seem to always forget one thing: we are here to have some fun.
The energy centers which we call chakras can be used for more than just healing
and raising consciousness. They can be used to deepen our experiences of our
bodies and to expand the connections we make with our play mates. Together let’s
explore how to use the energies of our chakras to reach out and touch each other.
Opening up to share the gifts of ourselves with another is a scary and exciting
adventure. With some intention and gentle practice you can connect like you have
never connected before.
Japanese Tea Ceremony as an Act of Service
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Lady Chandra
Master Rorie and slave suzanne
Saturday 3:00pm (2 hour class)
Classroom 3
The graceful art of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, known as Chado – the Way of Tea
– has been practiced in Japan for over 400 years. Heavily steeped in the philosophy
of Zen Buddhism, it raises the humble act of preparing tea to a spiritually powerful
gift of service. This class will be a lecture on the history and significance of Chado
and a demonstration of the basic Tea Ceremony in the Urasenke Tradition, with
an emphasis on its application as an act of service.
Saturday 7:00pm
Classroom 4
Knife play can range from violent and aggressive to sensual and erotic. In any
case it is intensely personal and emotive. Because it is done in close proximity, it
is always intimate. In his presentation, Rorie will discuss various techniques for
using both sharp knives and play knives in BDSM scenes. Using a method that
does not involve blood, cutting or long-term marks, Rorie will demonstrate the use
of tempo, pressure, direction and other variables in creating knife play sensations.
He will also discuss the use of other BDSM techniques such as bondage and use of
the violet wand in conjunction with knife play. This is a technique that anyone can
easily adapt to any style and level of BDSM expertise, and one that can be a part of
everyone’s BDSM play experience.
Kama Sutra Bondage
Lee Harrington
Friday 3:00pm
Activities Area C
Class materials: Bring rope (though some will be available to borrow)
Shakti rode astride Shiva, her arms and legs wrapped around him as if she were
tied to his flesh. Let’s help her. Binding lover to lover, binding two bottoms facing
each other before tandem floggings, paired suspensions, double mummifications...
there are so many opportunities out there to have two or more people connected
in bondage.
This is a hands on class where we look to the Kama Sutra and other sources for
inspiration as we look at positions, tips, techniques, equipment, and the wrangling
involved in multi-person bondage scenes – whether the Top/rigger is bound or
otherwise.
King Tut’s Kink: Mummification!
Lolita
Sunday 1:00pm
Classroom 2
Handcuffs? Leather restraints? Ah, my friend, put away those newfangled toys and
come learn a bondage style that has been thousands of years in the making. From
quiet meditation to outrageous sensation play, mummification can be used either
as an adjunct, or for its own sake. Powerfully effective and absurdly affordable,
the mummification style of bondage will make both you and your play partners
ecstatic!
Kink Spirituality: Finding What Feeds You
Del
Sunday 1:00pm
Classroom 1
The body is a gateway to the spirit. Many people find their spiritual sensors
stimulated during intense sex, scenes, and the like. You can learn to reproduce this
experience on demand and use it to explore who you are spiritually, answering the
deeper questions. Shamans and sociologists alike recognize the Path of the Flesh and
the Path of Ordeal as valid ways to experience the divine and at the crossroads of the
two is BDSM. As a shaman and a pervert, Del offers frank, ecumenical discussion
about the basics of altered states of consciousness brought about by various kinky
activities and how it can be directed towards feeding your soul. Seekers and skeptics
welcome.
Knife Play: The Edge of Sensation
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Latex Clothing: Making, Alteration & Repair
Klawdya Rothschild
Sunday 3:00pm
Classroom 4
Latex is so nice, but often very expensive and so fragile! Using a basic pattern we
will construct a small garment from scratch that will show you how to make your
own fun latex projects at home. Bring your busted latex clothes and we will cover
creative solutions to repair and add notions like appliqué and zippers. This class
will also cover making minor alterations to get a perfect fit, or for sizing issues.
We will also discuss care for latex clothing as well as current companies that sell
latex fashions and sheet latex. Whether a confirmed latex enthusiast or simply latex
curious this class will make your latex dreams into latex realities.
Legal Paperwork for Alternative Relationships: Making It
Real & Preparing for Crisis
Jay Wiseman
Saturday 3:00pm
Classroom 5
You and your master lived together in his house for years, and then one day he
suddenly dies. Can you still live there? He was somewhat wealthy are you most
definitely are not. Will you inherit any of his estate? If your slave is hospitalized, will
you be allowed to visit her or can her “real” family viciously freeze you out? If your
three-way relationship of ten years should end, how will the property be divided?
Does your state recognize common-law marriage? If so, will you have to go through
a “real” divorce to end your relationship? Do you need a will? If so, what’s required
for a will to be judged “legal” by the courts? Getting the proper legal paperwork
into place is actually not that difficult, and absolutely essential in helping to prevent
an already awful situation from turning into an outright catastrophe. Come hear
what attorney Jay Wiseman has to say about wills, advance healthcare directives,
durable powers of attorney, property ownership agreements, and other documents
essential to easing the passage through some of life’s toughest periods.
Managing a Household (& sometimes a Dom) as a Service
Submissive in the 21st Century
Darkteddybear and Calliope (taught by Calliope)
Sunday 3:00pm
Classroom 1
Maybe your Dom wants gourmet meals but you don’t know how to boil an egg.
Maybe you’re trying to keep house, raise kids, hold down a job, and make it all
fit into your D/s relationship. Maybe your Dom is a slob and you secretly want to35
tell him to clean up after himself. Many of us are drawn to service, but don’t want
to end up in our mother’s shoes. How does a modern, feminist submissive of any
gender find beauty, fulfillment, and a kind of power in doing laundry, and cleaning
house?
Calliope is a 21st century slave who cooks from scratch, keeps the house clean and
manages many aspects of her Master’s life, all while holding down a job, taking
classes and being involved in her community in ways she adores. She will share
some of her housekeeping tricks and resources, including websites and books that
are helpful for all those tricky household problems that your mom didn’t show you
how to fix. There will be a discussion period for all to discuss the strategies that they
use to manage their own households.
Meet Me with a Martini: Reclaiming & Reinterpreting
Historical Models of D/s for the Modern Day
Darkteddybear and Calliope
Saturday 11:00am
Classroom 1
Often, the idea of a Master/slave relationship that looks to inspiration from historical
models such as Victorian service, or the 1950’s housewife, is a double edged sword.
The fantasy is hot but… whether the sexual and gender dynamics in the fantasy
are off putting, the fantasy seems too far from present day reality, or it just seems
far too elaborate, it never goes beyond a fantasy. Darkteddybear and Calliope have
built their Master/slave dynamic by approaching those fantasy worlds as a buffet,
picking and choosing the elements that work while happily discarding those that do
not. More than anything they have found ways to bring elements of those models
of M/s into their dynamic while not denying the basic realities of the 21st century.
If you have wondered how you can be a housewife (husband) while having a job,
or how to be Lady of the House by managing the chores done by Master’s other
submissives, or if you want to create dining rituals that can accommodate left over
pizza as easily as a five course meal, then this is the course for you.
Modern Self Defense for Sexual Situations that Become NonConsensual
MojoDaddy
Sunday 1:00pm
Classroom 7
This is not your mother’s self-defense class! Women who are dating and are sexually
active adults and additionally, those who are involved in BDSM play are not served
by classes that teach you how to avoid being attacked by a stranger in a dark alley
(a crime scenario that only occurs in less than 5-10% of sexual assaults reported).
MojoDaddy offers “Full Spectrum” self-defense developed from 33 years of mixed
martial styles, (including but not limited to Tai Jutsu Kenpo, Aikido and Systema)
and 22 years of dedication specifically to women’s self-defense. Moreover, Patrick
is a defense engineer with a B.S. in Physics who understands how women can also
use science to adapt the techniques taught for maximum effect regardless of their
size, physical limitations or handicap. This class is offered to all women (and men)
who could fall victim to sexual assault through living a modern lifestyle or being in
close proximity to others in their career.
M/s: Real Discussion Round Table
Hosted by Catherine Gross & slave nic
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Saturday 3:00pm
Classroom 1
Lady Catherine and her slave nic will host this discussion about M/s relationships.
We’re not interested in discussing the pretty miracle that M/s can be — we’re
willing to get in the trenches with you about what is difficult, particular and takes
effort. This is not meant to be a bitching session, or an ‘oh poor us working so hard,’
come be part of the solutions to making our relationships solid and workable.
On Your Knees, Bitch! The ABCs of Submissive Training
Master Rorie and slave suzanne
Saturday 9:00pm
Classroom 1
New submissives come into the lifestyle and immediately seek out “Training.”
New Dominants face their first submissive and encounter the daunting task of
“training” him or her. So what are the elements of submissive training? How does
one determine what training is appropriate? Should all submissives have the same
training? When is training completed? And who should the trainers be? This
workshop is an interactive discussion of these and other pertinent questions relating
to submissive training. If you have a training technique that worked particularly
well … or didn’t work at all … you are cordially invited to join in the discussion.
Open Stable Play and Tack Exchange For Ponies, Handlers,
Puppies and Kitties
HRH Susan, PonyMaster Jeff and ponygirl Bree, PonyWrangler Dana and his
ponygirl Piper
Friday 9:00pm
Activities Area B (Pony Camp)
This weekend’s gathering place for the herd is open for business! If you have been
pony-curious and want to try on some tack, set up a stall or try out a cart ride – this
is the place for you. We will have treats and tricks set up for puppies and kitties
along with experienced handlers to answer your questions. We bring a lot of loaner
equipment, so don’t be shy about joining us for an hour or for the whole weekend!
Pack Attack: Full Contact Resistance Takedowns
MojoDaddy
Saturday 3:00pm
Classroom 7
Synchronized multiple participant restraining tactics to be used for abduction
scenarios where the target resists with full force without harm. There are those who
crave, need nothing less than a real “fight for your life” struggle. These adrenaline
junkies will not respect anything less than being overpowered and becoming
truly helpless, at the mercy of his / her attackers – touching a primal nerve of
predator /prey. The psychological biochemical chain re-action puts these people
into a euphoric head space, harking back to a time of pillaging pirates, plundering
Roman soldiers or warring Vikings and have them as the spoils of war to be taken
without choice. Or to be the lucky captive of a tribe of sex crazed Amazonian
women warriors to be used as they choose. This workshop will enable you to walk
that fine line and fulfill one of the most difficult fantasies.
Pampering Service: A Hands-On Class!
Jeff & Hope
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Saturday 1:00pm
Classroom 2
Have you wanted to take the time to prepare your own luxurious bath salts, massage
oils, facial potions and more for the Dominant/Master/Top in your life? Have you
had the desire but never really knew how to start? Or how about wanting to provide
a pampering or relaxing service for your Top which focused solely on them, while
also letting you relish in your service?
In this class we’ll talk about all of this – and do hands-on demos for making the
yummy homemade products – as well as sending you home with “recipe” cards
to make it at home! We will discuss topics such as bathing, facials, foot/hand care,
and more! We will discuss and demo setting the “atmosphere” and “mood.” There
are so many things one can do to pamper the one they adore! Come on out for the
kinky Martha Stewart meets Leather class!
HRH Susan, PonyMaster Jeff and ponygirl Bree, PonyWrangler Dana and his
ponygirl Piper
Partial to Full Suspensions (Intermediate to Advanced Rigger)
David Lawrence with slave judy
Playing Between the Ears: Erotic Hypnosis, Trance & Dirty
Talk
Lee Harrington
Saturday 3:00pm
Activities Area C
This is a workshop for the intermediate to advanced rigger. I will explore with
you the basis for determining how to rig someone for a suspension. We will begin
with some basics about the anatomy and safety aspects that are crucial to the well
being of both the rope bottom and rigger. Partial suspensions will be demonstrated
first and participants will be invited to work through this for themselves. We may
even add a little predicament to the partial suspension for an additional dynamic.
From the partial we will move to full suspensions. We will talk and demonstrate
various face up, face down, sideways and even inverted suspensions. There will
be some knots shared with you that I use in my suspension work. As a note to the
participants I am a static rigger for all my suspension work. Lastly, we will talk
about the aesthetics of suspensions for artistic expression.
Passionate Imagery: A Hands-On Photo Workshop
Michele Serchuk (with Demo models: Lady Jessica Sovereign and DeLano)
Sunday 7:00pm
(please use the outside entrance) Classroom 7
Class materials: Please bring your favorite cameras, whether top-of-the-line pro
gear, pocket cam or even a phone cam. Because cameras will be allowed, there will
be a special outside entrance for this class.
Do you want to convey more heat and passion through your photos? Perhaps you’re
shooting sexy pictures of a lover or creating your own erotic artwork. How can
you use the erotic and/or creative connection you have with your subject to shoot
stronger, more personal images? Michele Serchuk, working collaboratively with
her subjects, has been shooting dynamic, passionate photos in the scene for over a
decade. Using a slide show of her images and demo model interviews, Ms. Serchuk
will discuss how she puts her subjects at ease, draws out their own sensuality and
creates a safe and exciting space conducive to making powerful erotic imagery.
We’ll have a photo lab session so bring your favorite cameras, whether top-ofthe-line pro gear, pocket cam or even a phone cam. Model releases and studio
lighting will NOT be provided; on-camera flash is suggested. Our lab portion is
not designed to facilitate creation of presentation-quality images; rather it is an
opportunity to practice a different approach to shooting.
Performance Head Space
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Sunday 11:00am
Activities Area B (Pony Camp)
All hands are on deck to help you find that partner and pull together a show routine
based on your personalities and hidden talents. Five Grand Champions and their
trainers will show you what they did to overcome their nervousness and find that
perfect head space that started them on this erotic journey. Sharing insights and
providing one-on-one guidance, we have pulled these kinksters together for you
to be able to shine during the pony show and to take away a truly special Floating
World memory! Many have found that this approach both enjoyable and nonthreatening. Join us for the class and discover for yourself why these pony people
are known to assimilate new friends at each event!
Sunday 11:00am
Classroom 6
Close your eyes and relax, or get yourself all wound up, it’s time to delve into the
most powerful sex organ we have to play with: the brain! From formal induction
hypnosis concepts to how to just use the perfect words to spice up your sex life,
we will be discussing and exploring some practical skills on creating guided
visualizations, intensifying role play, building command words, self-hypnosis,
and much more. As well as the fun and flirty stuff, we will also look at the legal
and ethical ramifications of these sorts of play, horror stories, myths about trance
states… and see what mysteries we can uncover between our ears.
Pleasurable Rides: Cart Basics
HRH Susan, PonyMaster Jeff & ponygirl Bree, PonyWrangler Dana & his
ponygirl Piper
Friday 3:00pm
Activities Area B (Pony Camp)
Don’t worry if you wander into this class alone, we can pair you up! One of the
most relaxing and enjoyable aspects of pony play can be a simple cart ride in the
woods. Understanding the mindset of a pony will help the trainer feel confident
when riding the trails or just navigating a busy dungeon. Simple commands can
help establish a winning combination that puts the power exchange on a winning
basis for both the handler and the pony.
Pony Obstacle Course
HRH Susan, PonyMaster Jeff & ponygirl Bree, PonyWrangler Dana & his
ponygirl Piper
Saturday 11:00am
Activities Area B (Pony Camp)
Akin to a real obstacle course used for horses to overcome their fears, this event
focuses on fun, speed and agility. A challenging work out is planned for newer
ponies and trainers wanting to try out tack and headspace without feeling pressured
to perform in a show or feel their time in that space is being judged, and for our
experienced herd members to lend a hand!
Ponies and trainers without a partner are welcome and will be matched up or put
to work helping run the course. Of course we will also have the unofficial official
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prize box o’ junk for the winners if they so choose to take away a cheap memento
of their field day!
Pony Show Set-up
HRH Susan, PonyMaster Jeff & ponygirl Bree, PonyWrangler Dana & his
ponygirl Piper
Sunday 1:00pm
Activities Area B (Pony Camp)
We are always welcoming people who want to help us set up this event and act as
groomers, groundskeepers, ribbon girls, VIP butlers and trackers during the show
itself. If you feel the desire to join us and don’t mind shoo-ing puppies and kitties
and helping the herd and the handlers-just stop by. It is a great way to get to know
us and to see what all the fuss is about.
Portraits of Perverts
Michele Serchuk
Special Event – Saturday 9:00pm
Main Dungeon
Sexual imagery can be hot, beautiful, exciting, stimulating, dangerous, and seductive. As perverts, queers, sadomasochists, deviants, and leatherfolk being photographed sexually can take on even deeper personal significance. Media and
common culture casts us as evil, other, comical, undesirable or just plain invisible.
Creating our own erotic imagery is empowering. And still … hot, beautiful, exciting, stimulating, dangerous, and seductive. Michele Serchuk has once again put
together a special expanded edition of her Portraits of Perverts slide show presentation especially for the Floating World Saturday night dungeon party. Be tantalized
and inspired by portraits of hot, sexy, dirty, sweating, playing, screaming, strutting perverts in latex, leather,
boots, corsets, rope, hot wax,
and bare, gleaming skin.
Includes photos of Midori, Domina
Skye, DeLano, Mistress Yin, Dart,
Mistress Ardenne, Fifth Angel,
Madison Bound, Mayan Lee,
Nina Hartley, Twisted Monk, JD
of the Knotty Boys, and many other
local and not so local friends.
Power Flogging
Lolita
Saturday 9:00pm
©Michele Serchuk • www.PhotoDiva.com
Classroom 3
Learn how to get the most out of your stroke and how to have the stamina to outlast
those piggy bottoms. Your body angle and footwork are also important for accuracy
and achieving a variety of sensations. In addition, we’ll cover different types of
floggers and cats, warm up, reading the bottom, communication, and safety.
Power Plays: Humiliation, Begging, & Sexual Objectification
Catherine Gross (Presented with slave nic)
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Friday 3:00pm
Classroom 6
If you think humiliation, begging, and sexual objectification aren’t for you, join
us in this class. We’re going to blow the roof off what you believe these forms of
play may be. It’s hot, exciting, and erotic and can make sex sizzle, due in no small
part to its repulsive nature. Explore emotional masochism with Lady Catherine
and her slave from the top and the bottom. We’re going to unfold humiliation and
objectification games from both sides of the coin. Come and enjoy salacious, good
begging and other games to put the fun and heat in your SM.
Practical Magic: Practical Skills for Those Who Serve
Nina Love
Sunday 7:00pm
Classroom 4
While our styles, needs, methods and views on service may vary from person to
person or relationship to relationship, there is no denying that service is a major
recurring theme in most BDSM relationships. This interactive class offers several
practical tips for meeting the service needs of your relationship (online, real time,
long distance, full or part time). Learn valuable tips to: discreetly manage your
Dominant’s needs, fulfill his/her desires, make him/her look good, work smarter,
not harder, get amazing results and make it look easy, and communicate effectively.
RACE: The Final Frontier
Mollena Williams
Friday 7:00pm
Classroom 5
Even the most hardcore pervert will back away from the topic of Race Play. The
idea of playing into stereotypes, slurs, scenes that recall grotesque horrors from some
of the darkest moments of human history is, in many folk’s opinions, best left buried
unaddressed. But for those who are drawn to explore deeper and deeper crevasses
of our psyche, the desire to explore even that taboo a play style can be compelling.
From the man of Jewish descent who wishes to experience domination at the hands
of a partner in SS Regalia, to the African American woman who secretly harbors a
fantasy of being forced to submit to “the white man” to a Japanese-American who
ponders a recreation scene of an WWII internment camp, these desires are not to
be closeted in shame, but explored and discussed. Even if you do not want to act,
real time, on these fantasies, taking charge of them and letting go of the guilt can be
an amazing release. And, if you DO decide to act on these fantasies, you’ll get some
tips on how to approach this very edgy play, what to do if things do not fall out as
planned, and the pros and cons of doing these scenes in public venues. Expect the
unexpected, and prepare to surprise yourself.
Realities of Service
Catherine Gross
Saturday 11:00am
Classroom 2
This class discusses the realities of service from both perspectives. We are going to
explore what’s possible, the difference between reality vs. fantasy, how one acquires
seamless skills, manages new or well seasoned servants (insert your title of choice)
and makes service a viable reality.
Religion & Kink
Darkteddybear and Calliope (taught by Darkteddybear)
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Friday 3:00pm
Classroom 3
The connections between kink and spirituality are legion. The Christian monks of
the middle ages, flagellating themselves in penitence; the woman in a latex nun’s
outfit, threatening her naughty students; the kinkster marveling at how his first
experience of subspace reminds him of his favorite moments from synagogue; the
scene so powerful it opens spiritual doors, making the scene itself a chance for
connection with the divine. This class will be a presentation and discussion on the
ways in which kink and spirituality intersect.
Darkteddybear is an ordained minister with many years in the scene who has
studied the interconnections of sexuality, religion and kink. Some of the topics
to be covered include: intersections between religion and kink, religious play &
religious fetish scenes, pro-kink viewpoints within different religions, including
Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Paganism, religion and kink historically and in
modern practice, and parallels in the nature and ethics of power between pastor
and congregant and dominant and submissive. The presentation will include time for
questions and discussion.
Role-Playing: Using your Head to Get Out of Your Body
Mollena Williams
Sunday 3:00pm
Classroom 5
Although every child is an expert, as adults we frequently forget how to pretend, play
“make-believe “and lose yourself in a story. Sure, you might have the hot fantasy
of being an abducted princess or a captured spy, but how do you get past your
day-to-day thought process and into to the spirit of this, one of the purest forms of
play? How can you dissolve your ego into another character, and what do you do
if you just wind up feeling pretty silly? In this class, we will discuss techniques for
planning, negotiating and executing role-playing scenes, and how to boost your
“other” energy. You’ll have a chance to play some games, to watch some play, and
to let yourself go!
Rope Bondage for the Knot Challenged
Steve B.
Saturday 1:00pm
Classroom 7
Class materials: Participants can bring their own rope and rope will be available for
those who need it.
This class focuses on teaching and reinforcing just one nearly foolproof rope tie,
and spends most of the class covering different ways that tie can be used to do more
elaborate seeming rope bondage. The goal is to have the participants come out
armed with a simple, easy, tie they should be able to do in their sleep by the time
the class is done, and the knowledge needed to use that tie effectively.
Rope Tips, Tricks & Techniques
Steve B.
Friday 7:00pm
bondage so that opposing forces cancel, an upper body harness (box tie), and
assorted tips and tricks to make rope bondage neater and quicker to do.
Rough Housing & Sensual Take-Down (101)
Capt. Gordon
Friday 9:00pm
Classroom 7
Rough housing and sensual take-down is a primal play involving wrestling, martial
arts, various pressure points, and even some “pack mentality” play. This workshop
is intended to be gentle enough to accommodate those who can only tolerate low
impact play. The idea here is to be able to express physical domination in a primal
way while allowing the play to remain a sexy experience. It will teach safety,
take-down techniques, pressure points, submissions and some sexy movement
motivations. This workshop is geared towards all ages and skill levels; anyone with
experience in traditional take-down techniques and martial arts will find this an
interesting experience, this will be an unconventional approach to sensual play that
integrates these common methodologies. Perhaps more importantly, this workshop
is meant for some seriously sexy fun – it will surely leave your heart beating
and blood pumping! Advanced Rough Housing & Sensual Take Down 201 class
description is on page 23.
Rough Rope: Bondage, Erotic Torture & Predicament All in
One!
Jay Wiseman
Sunday 3:00pm
Classroom 7
Soft smooth ropes are very popular for bondage, but some people – perverts that
they are! – actually prefer to bind or be bound with harder, rougher ropes. You’re
invited to join bondage guru Jay Wiseman for an educational and entertaining
exploration of the rougher edge of bondage. Jay will discuss and demonstrate the
theory, practice, and special challenges of using relatively rough ropes for bondage.
Depending on which ropes are chosen and how they are applied, the resulting
experience can range from merely attention-getting to very intense. He will cover
ropes whose abrasiveness range from mild to harsh, and will compare the risks and
benefits of using several different natural or synthetic fibers.
Sadistic Massage
HAI.Jeff
Sunday 7:00pm
Classroom 2
OK, you’ve learned how to safely and erotically massage your subbie (or master),
now take it to another level by adding pain with your pleasure. Certain places on
the body will be identified and techniques demonstrated on a willing (?) victim.
Add yet another level to your massage play.
Note: For maximum benefit, it would be best to have taken the “Sensual/Erotic
Massage” class (page 44) before this class.
Classroom 7
Class materials: Participants can bring their own rope and rope will be available for
those who need it.
Search and Seizure for Sadomasochists
Jay Wiseman
This class teaches a variety of rope bondage techniques and tricks aimed at people
who have done a little bit of rope bondage and want to know more. Things covered
include some single and double limb ties, a discussion of tension and how to tie
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Friday 9:00pm
Classroom 7
The cops have stopped you while driving and want to look in your trunk, or stopped
you on the street and want to look in your toybag, or have shown up at your front
door and want to come in. What are your rights? What are their rights? When
do they need your consent? When do they not? Can a cop order you to step out
of your car for no reason at all? Exactly when are the police required to read you
your “Miranda” rights, if at all? Attorney Jay Wiseman will go over these points
and more.
Lord Ramirez
Self Discovery: Finding Individuality in a Lifestyle of Labels
Nina Love
Signal Whips II
Lord Ramirez
Friday 3:00pm
Classroom 5
What are you? Who are you? Top, Master, switch, girl, gurl, boi, boy, submissive,
slave, masochist, TG, CD, sissy, Dominant, sensualist, swinger, hedonist, furry,
butch, dyke, Sir, Princess…. that’s fine and dandy, but what does it mean really?
Is your definition of “Sir” the same as mine? Of course not… we all know it,
we all complain about it, but what do we do about it? How do we maintain our
individuality in a lifestyle that depends so heavily on terminology and protocol that
is so ambiguous?
Join us for an intimate discussion of discovering one’s self and maintaining a sense
of individuality in our rather structured alternative community. This interactive
class explores self evaluation techniques, communication skills, and practical tips
for applying what we learn about ourselves to our kink relationships.
Sunday 7:00pm
Activities Area C
This class continues where Signal Whips I leaves off. Using the same techniques
built in SW I, we add some new throws including underhand throws. In addition
this class will explain using whip wraps in play. Since the techniques and exercises
build directly from SW I, it is recommended you take it before attending SW II.
Sensual & Erotic Hot Wax
Master Ty & eboni
Saturday 3:00pm
Activities Area A
Class materials: Bring an open mind and a willing bottom to this demo/discussion.
Let Master 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. Master Ty and eboni
will expand on all three aspects of a typical hot wax scene. They 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.
Master Ty will be available after the demo for those who would like to experience
hot wax on a one-on-one basis.
Sensual / Erotic Massage
HAI.Jeff
Sunday 3:00pm
Classroom 2
Take your massage play to a new level by learning how to eroticize it. Safety and
technique will be discussed and demonstrated. This is NOT a class in jerk-off
technique but a class in mind-blowing techniques.
Note: This class should be taken before the “Sadistic Massage” class (page 43).
Signal Whips I
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Saturday 1:00pm
Activities Area C
This is a beginner class for using the signal whip in play. This class is part one of a
two part class designed to teach you how to use a signal whip in play. This class will
cover range, stance, and several over-hand and sidearm throws for use in play. We
will also cover alternate non-throw uses of the whip in play. The techniques and
exercises build upon one another so as one starts with the basic exercises you can
progress quite rapidly.
Starting to Switch: Panel Discussion
Lead by: Michele Serchuk; Presenters: DeLano, The Gryphon, HAI.Jeff, Meta,
Philly Blondie
Saturday 7:00pm
Classroom 6
What is switching? Is it how you play, or is it a core part of your identity? You’ve
heard all the scuttlebutt about those nutty switches: “They’re not real tops/bottoms,
true dominants never bottom, real submissives would never top, and those switches
just can’t make up their MINDS.” But why do we really do it? To get more play?
To broaden our experiences? Or does it just turn us on (& we’re having a blast)? Are
you curious? Have you fantasized about taking a different role in your play? How
do you bring it up with a partner? Are you nervous about what people will say?
How do you transfer and expand your BDSM skill set?
We know you have questions and we’re here to help. Our panel of new and
established switches will discuss their experiences, quandaries, biggest “oopses”
and fondest joys. Whether you’re awkward and nervous or passionate and ready for
action, this presentation is the place to come listen and come out. Come to the dark
side (we have cookies).
Straight Grrls: Crossdressers, Transvestites, Tranny Grrls
and Bois Facing Difficulties with their Sexual Identity
Klawdya Rothschild
Friday 9:00pm
Classroom 5
Dressing does not indicate sexual orientation! By popular demand this class
was designed for Crossdressers, Transvestites and Tranny Grrls and Bois facing
difficulties with their sexual identity in a gender queer culture. Although identifying
transvestism and beyond as a sexual fetish may include engaging otherwise
unexplored homosexual desires, many CDTVs Trans and GQs find identifying
sexually heterosexual or newly homosexual confusing, challenging or frustrating!
This class will create a safe environment to discuss the joys of being and finding
CDTVTG lovers, and other like-minded CDTVTGers. Learn to accept your
choices and find the community who loves and supports you! Open to all who
identify as gender queer and those who love them!
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Strap-On Sex for All Genders
Foxy and Sherifox
Saturday 3:00pm (2 hour class)
Classroom 2
Join in this fun workshop designed just for The Floating World 2009. Foxy and
Sherifox will start with a discussion of the types of lubes, toys, techniques and
harnesses along with a question answer session. Then a demo by the instructors
of the female harness, the harness for the male and then the unisex thigh harness.
Demo is with female and male volunteers and penetration so no late entries please!
This is an intermediate type class for the somewhat experienced strap-on user
without being too advanced for the newbie. Males leave your egos at the door and
learn how to give more wearing a strap-on! Any volunteers to be the demo dollies?
Note: This is a closed-door class. No late admittance allowed.
Stuff Yer Hole
Lolita
Friday 3:00pm
Classroom 2
This fulfilling class will cover ass play using fingers, dildos and buttplugs. Whether
for submission and control, humiliation, training, role play or just because it feels
good, these activities are very stimulating and exciting. We’ll discuss and demo
technique, types, size, safety and what to do if things go wrong.
Suck You!! (Fire Cupping)
Brian aka Pyro Sadist
Friday 9:00pm
Activities Area A
What is fire cupping? It’s actually an ancient oriental healing method that some
have perverted for fun (I know, you’re shocked!). The sensations can vary depending
on the person and the placement of the cups. I will go over and demonstrate most of
the techniques of cupping as well as placement of the cups. A warning to those who
want to try the cups; I can ALMOST promise you that you will have marks that
will last between several hours to several days (and in some cases, several weeks).
Suspension Without Rope
British Lucky Paul
Friday 7:00pm
Activities Area C
Sadly Paul lacks levitation skills so none are taught in this entertaining and
enlightening class. Instead, Paul focuses on dedicated suspension equipment rather
than rope. Learn how suspension cuffs and steel hardware can combine a sexy
aesthetic with speed and comfort to allow for hot scenes in the air. Find out how
and where to buy suspension rated equipment and learn play ideas that take full
advantage of their versatility.
One of the most important reasons suspension makes for such hot scenes is the
illusion of danger while maintaining a reasonable margin of safety. While no
suspension scene is entirely risk free, following relatively simple rules makes it safe
enough that most players consider the risk acceptable.
Taboo Play & Working Through Extremes
Mollena Williams
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Saturday 9:00pm
Classroom 2
If you have ever had a scene that lured you with the promise of edgy intensity,
but wondered if you could handle the situation before, during or afterward, this
discussion is for you! We will explore the reasons some people enjoy play that is
VERY edgy psychologically, emotionally and physically, and how you can go about
making that fantasy a reality. Inherent in this discussion is the level of responsibility
of both/all partners, how to manage risk, and how you can support your partner
in the aftermath. Edgy play can be hot, and we will look at ways to avoid some
common pitfalls, as well as how to recover with grace and honor when things go off
of the planned path.
Note: Some highly controversial scenes (e.g., racial or incest play, weaponry, etc.) will be
discussed. Please do not attend if these are outside of your comfort zone.
Take My Breath Away: Breath & Air Flow Play
Lee Harrington
Sunday 3:00pm
Classroom 6
Breath play is the black sheep of the BDSM family – but folks ARE doing it. Get
real. Let’s discuss why and how folks are playing, then plunge into the styles that
exist out there, from gas masks to choking, bagging to shared breath play, tantric
breathing to nooses and more. This stuff makes us hot, so fess up – you are not
alone. We will also touch on auto-erotic breath play, complicated breath play
scenes, and health issues involved in breath play.
Note: This is a closed-door class. No late admittance allowed.
Temporary “Play” Piercing:
Ouch! Being Evil with Needles (301)
Slutress
Saturday 11:00am
Activities Area A
This 301 class is more extreme... with more blood & way more needles. This class
will teach you and show you how to make your victim bleed. Playing with blood
can also be very erotic. We will also cover using more needles and how to take them
out in mean ways!!!
The D/s of Argentine Tango
Lord Ramirez
Saturday 7:00pm
Classroom 3
Class materials: You will need a partner to participate. This class is not gender/or
role specific, but each partnership will have to decide who will be top or bottom for
the class.
This workshop will teach some of the basics of argentine tango from a D/s perspective.
Dance is often very helpful in teaching and establishing nonverbal communication
and connection. The class will strongly focus on those nonverbal commands and
connections. The class is geared as the dance is traditionally danced with the man’s
role in the dance as the top/lead and that of the woman’s role in the dance as the
bottom/follower. Of course if the parties so desire they can reverse the roles.
The Dark Side: Consensual Non-Consent
NCD
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Saturday 3:00pm
Classroom 6
Almost every pervert in the world fantasizes about having the helpless “victim” in
their clutches or being that helpless, so-called “victim.” Now come learn what it
takes to actually be able to play that way. This is, without a doubt, the most extreme
form of Edge Play in the world, and the ultimate dichotomy within BDSM. This
class is about doing scenes which are so far out there that the bottom is genuinely
pleading, screaming and crying for the top to stop... but would be far more upset if
the top actually listened and did stop. Novices welcome, but strongly encouraged not
to act upon anything in this class until they have years of experience behind them.
Consensual Non-Consent is a specific type of scene where the negotiation includes
the fact that the bottom cannot
stop the scene once it begins.
Here, when things have gone
“too far” then they’ve really
only just gotten to the good
part. Yes, we’re talking about
actually acting out THAT sort
of fantasy... and this is where
you come to find out how to
do it.
The Service & Sex of
Bootblacking (301)
miss luna
Sunday 1:00pm
Classroom 4
Do you know why we
love playing with boots?
This 301-level class takes
bootblacking one step further
by discussing why this activity,
as both service and play, has a
deep strong meaning for many
submissives and slaves. Join
miss luna as she teaches you
different styles of doing leather
while explaining what can be
done to make your own scenes
even hotter.
Friday 3:00pm
Classroom 7
A rope workshop for kissing couples and partners. We will explore hands on tying
for the sensual expression and enjoyment between two people. This exploration
will involve a discussion touching upon such topics as trust, connection, the space
that rope provides to the top and bottom and how vulnerability opens the door to
magical results. For the riggers in this workshop we will share knowledge with you
that will enable you to go with the flow of a rope scene that completely mesmerizes
your partner and vice versa. For those who have yet to bring rope into your play
together or who have shared this magical connection this workshop will inspire you
to new heights. Come on and join us!
Topping the Un-Topable: Domination for Strong Willed
Bottoms
Jeff & Hope
Sunday 7:00pm
Classroom 5
This class will discuss and explore techniques and concepts for dominating the
“spirited” and strong willed bottoms. Whether you call them brats, SAMs, feisty,
or strong willed bottoms – we have the class for you! These bottoms come labeled as
submissives, slaves, masochists, and more. We will be dealing with the strong willed
personality type and leaving the labels at the door. Join us as we discuss mental and
physical means by which to assert some control and domination to these bottoms.
We’ll also discuss what works with these bottoms, as well as paths that should likely
be avoided.
Do you feel like you have run into a brick wall trying to dominate a force stronger
than a hurricane? Do you adore your bottom – but want to know how and why
their clock ticks? If so, come join us for a class of technique, discussion, and humor.
Come alone – or bring your “spirited one” if you dare – and we’ll have some fun!
Trainer’s Time
HRH Susan, PonyMaster Jeff and ponygirl Bree, PonyWrangler Dana and his
ponygirl Piper
©Ken Perna (aka Q ) • www.PhotoPlay.US.com
The Story Behind the Story of FetLife (His Story)
John Baku
Sunday 1:00pm
Classroom 6
What made John decide, one day, all of a sudden, to devote his entire life to creating
an online home for kinksters or was it 20 years in the making? Come and hear the
Story of John, not as exciting as the Story of O, but one you might be able to relate to.
Tie for Two: A Rope Workshop for Kissing Couples & Partners
(Trust, Connection, the Special Space that Rope Provides)
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David Lawrence with slave judy
Friday 7:00pm
Activities Area B (Pony Camp)
The hows whats and whys of pony play. You have seen them in magazines, on the
Internet, at leather events, those wonderful human ponies that are so graceful and
seem to know what to do without speaking. Let’s talk about why we like pony play.
What you need to be a trainer, what it means mean to us to be a trainer, how to
start, basic commands, basic equipment, and how much work does it take to train
a pony.
Trance: The Power to Change Consciousness
Whittney Matlock
Saturday 7:00pm
Classroom 2
Every day of your life you live in a state of trance. For most of us we move from
one trance state to another without even realizing it. We get in a car and drive
somewhere with little or no recognition of the journey. We interact with people we
meet with little awareness of how we interact with them. Often we lose parts of a
day and have no idea where they went. These are all symptoms of being in a trance
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state.
Trance is simply the selection of what inputs we will give our attention to out of the
millions of things that demand our attention every moment. This is a good thing,
without it we would be overwhelmed by the input of everyday life. The power of
trance comes when we consciously select to what we give our attention.
Spend some time playing around with your awareness of your trance states.
Discover some new ones. Find out how you can consciously manipulate your state
of consciousness though the power of your intent and a bit of practice. This session
will not change your life, only you can do that. It will give you the tools to change
it into whatever you choose.
Upright, Vertical Suspension (Advanced)
Thomas Shibari Warrior
Saturday 11:00am
Activities Area C
This is an advanced class for those with experience in suspension rigging. Attendees
will be evaluated based upon preparation for class by: coming prepared with the
proper types and length of rope, proper storing of ropes ready for use and display
of your usual rigging technique. Once completed, we will move onto techniques for
the upright, vertical suspension.
In this presentation, the rope bottom will be upright and vertical, therefore, able
to stay suspended for a longer duration, presenting many more options of play,
including sex!
Rope will not be provided, as this will be the indication of your rigging experience.
The following lengths and diameters of rope in Solid Braid Nylon, MFP, or Hemp
type only, will be necessary for the class (no other types of rope will be permitted.
NO EXCEPTIONS). Rope should be either 1/4 or 3/8 inches or 6mm in diameter.
Lengths needed are one 50, two 40, two 15 and two 10 footers. Rope Bottoms will
need a degree of flexibility.
Way Past SSC: Playing On the Edge (303)
Rocco & slave roanna
Sunday 3:00pm
Classroom 3
We’ll talk about and demo rough play such as face and body slapping, body
punching, hard impact, stomping, spitting, hair pulling, breath play and knife play.
Due to regulations and other concerns, we’ll also discuss BUT NOT DEMO gun
play and other types of hard play. Topics will include various types of setups, play,
top and subspace, aftercare and safety before, during and after the scene.
Note: This is an advanced class for experienced players. It is assumed that class
participants will have an advanced knowledge of SM play and will be comfortable with
the aspects of hard play that will be discussed and presented.
Sunday 7:00pm
Classroom 3
Class materials: Grownups, please feel free to bring coloring books or other ageappropriate toys for your littles.
Join Daddy Paul, together with assorted Uncles and Aunties, Sisters and Cousins
for a fun and thought provoking discussion of all things age play related. Whether
you are new to the idea and are looking to learn, or experienced and willing to
share, this class is an opportunity to explore the many unique aspects of age related
role-play.
Why Can’t I Meet Someone (in the scene)
Thomas Shibari Warrior
Friday 3:00pm
Classroom 4
The presentation: 1) Class Format: lecture, facilitated discussion; 2) Class
Requirements: None, but a realization that identifying problem areas is purely
coincidental and not a PERSONAL ATTACK if you feel it pertains to you. 3)
Class Objective: Frustrated by why you can’t meet anyone in the scene, whether to
play or create a relationship? Geared primarily for males, Top/Dom or bottom/
sub, the class is open to anyone who wishes to attend. The approach to the class will
be a twofold concept of a book: the book cover and the contents of the book. In the
class we will discuss the problems people face and the means of overcoming them.
The presenter will share his expertise from his time in the Marine Corps (the total
person concept) and his current occupation in the fashion industry. If you want to
make a change for the better, this is the class to attend. 4) Important NOTE: This
presentation will not guarantee you 100% success. Having said that, it will get you
on the correct path to accomplishing a more acceptable entrance to not only the
scene, but to life as well.
Zap! Violet Wands: Basic & Beyond
Dr. Clockwork
Friday 3:00pm
Activities Area A
You’ve seen them in the clubs. THOSE people. The ones who don’t bring toybags,
but rather come bearing hand trucks stacked with aluminum cases and crates of
extension cords. Who are they, what are they doing, where is that purple glow
coming from, and why are they all huddled around the electrical socket? The
answer is violet wands. Learn about Nikola Tesla and the history of violet wands,
direct, indirect and reverse techniques, internal electrical play, electrical fire play,
and branding. Then stay to watch the interactive demonstration where many of
these techniques will be used.
Who’s Your Daddy?
British Lucky Paul
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Floating World 2009
Presenter s
Angel
Angel has been a professional pervert since 1993. He is an elitist and also a
populist, spiritual and an atheist, an optimistic nihilist. He is a queer, gender
non-conforming, femme Daddy, an activist both in and out of the leather/
kink community, an edgeplayer and was once called ‘the nicest mean person
I’ve ever met.’ He has been facilitating trainings, workshops and classes
on sexuality & kink, gender and racism for about ten years, and an active
member of the kink and sex positive communities for about 16 years. As a
person of indigenous heritage and an anti-oppression activist he advocates
for a less white scene for all of us and for contributing to unlearning our
oppressive behavior, or at least making a hot scene out of it.
www.ToyBoxModern.com
Arthur Murphy
Arthur is a BDSM educator and an active member of the BDSM community
in Baltimore and surrounding areas. He owns PowerXchange by nina and is on
Staff at Baltimore’s Play House Gallery and Studios. He is a well rounded and
experienced Top, but his favorite forms of play include: bondage, spanking, &
flogging. Arthur has presented for Black Rose, BESS, TES, & TNG Baltimore.
www.PowerXchangeByNina.com
Brian AKA 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. Between
the two of them, they have collared their femsub caroline and have their
kitten sammi under a collar of consideration and their boy rain under a
collar of protection. Together with dottie, Brian founded The Gate, one of the
largest munch groups in the Philadelphia area, which is still going strong
and then started a second chapter of The Gate in Massachusetts. The two of
them own Needle Play Design, their custom embroidering company. Brian and
dottie have traveled as far north as ME as far south as VA and as far west as
MO to play and teach. They have given instruction in FirePlay, NeedlePlay,
and Singletails at various venues to include The Space, the play space of The
Society, BTS, Black Phoenix, Leather Retreat, Dark Odyssey Winter/Spring Fire, Dark
Odyssey Summer Camp and Camp Crucible.
www.NeedlePlayDesign.com -&- www.GeoCities.com/Pyro_Sadist/?200827l
British Lucky Paul
British “Lucky” Paul is a pervert from the other side of the pond with a
limitless appetite for sexy girls in latex and high heels. Born in Sussex in the
South of England in 1972, Paul started young as a pervert. As a teenager, he
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would sneak up to London to indulge his fantasies and 15 years later he’s still
up to his old tricks. In addition to London, Paul has been spotted in the UK,
San Francisco, Europe and Australia but is now settled in the Washington
DC area. He is a Het Dom Poly Male with occasional switch tendencies.
While his depravity knows no bounds, some of his interests include electrical
play, bondage, suspension and age play. He can regularly be found selflessly
serving the community by disciplining naughty girls wherever he finds them.
You can keep up with his events schedule, download his class handouts and
find links to online resources mentioned in his classes at his website.
www.BritishLuckyPaul.com
Capt. Gordon
Capt. Gordon is a professional body modification artist who has been an
active participant in the BDSM community for the last six years. He does
occasional photography and artwork, travels, and has taught at various
events such as Black Rose, Dark Odyssey, Free Spirit Alliance Beltane, Fires of Venus
and Suspend DC (to name a few). He is also an active participant in and Vice
President of the Sacred Mark Sanctuary. As a group and on an individual basis
we offer: ritual and ceremonial facilitation, ritual tattooing, piercing, cutting
and branding, body transformation weekends, healing arts, ritual art and
theater, body play, fire performance, and ordeal facilitation. We also give
various educational workshops on safe blood play, flesh hook facilitation
(both safety and technique), piercing art, extreme vs. edge play, sensual takedown, and more. The unique combination of years of wrestling, martial arts,
and good, wholesome take-down fun in the BDSM community has inspired
the Captain to spread this approach to others. Other interests include knife
and needle play as well as fire play, rope bondage, suspension (both hook and
rope), and sacred sexuality. Working in these extreme realms has allowed
him to explore many boundaries for himself as well as many others in the
community.
www.SacredMarks.com
Catherine Gross
Lady Catherine is a 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. She has presented classes at Frolicon, Black Rose, South Plains LeatherFest,
Living In Leather by NLA-I, San Diego Leatherfest, Southwest Leather Conference,
Northeast Master/slave Conference, Leather University, Boys Camp, IMsL, LLC,
Pantheon, TES, Folsom Fringe, Orlando Bash, Great Lakes Leather Alliance, Tribal
Fire, and at many more events. She was awarded Black Rose’s Vaughn Keith
National Educator Award in 2002 and 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 (BDSMClasses.com – she’ll
even customize it for you). She is the creator of Servant’s Retreat, an intensive
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weekend for those who serve, and the Nine Fold Path Seminar, a workshop on
M/s and D/s relationship health. She offers private classes and coaching for
couples and individuals.
www.BDSMClasses.com -&- www.ForYourLifeCoach.com
Darkteddybear and Calliope
Darkteddybear is an ordained minister with many years in the scene who has
studied the interconnections of sexuality, religion and kink. He has taught
previously in both kink and vanilla settings. Calliope is a 21st century slave
who cooks from scratch, keeps the house clean and manages many aspects
of her Master’s life, all while holding down a job, taking classes and being
involved in the larger community in ways she adores. As a former freshman
English teacher, she has a keen understanding of power dynamics! Together
they have lived in a 24/7 D/s relationship for almost four years.
David Lawrence
David Lawrence has been a master of expressive portrait and headshot
photography for more than 25 years. During that time styles and fads have
come and gone but David’s methods have remained true and effective. The
tenets his work is based on are not a matter of style but a matter of substance.
David became interested in Shibari, the art of Japanese rope bondage, in
early 2003. With an artist’s eye focused on Shibari, David recognized the
inherent beauty of rope on skin. Shibari quickly became a passion, a passion
that developed more intensely as he worked with and experienced the magic
of rope. David’s talent and skill truly emerged as he delved deeper into
the art of tying rope. His ties have become meticulous and the knots more
intricate. The resulting ties are all true works of art. David’s gift to us is the
blending of these two passions, Shibari and photography, his striking images
capture the fine art of Shibari as they communicate sensuality, eroticism, and
the force of raw emotion. The sensual but restrictive nature of Shibari creates
true blend of visual and poignant imagery. The photographs are produced
with his rope and cameras are expressions of his creative talent and love for
both art forms. David has emerged as a masterful presenter over the last
4 years. His teaching methods are hands on and appreciated by all who
participate...and participation is what it is all about. Always ask the question
on your mind so that David can share his knowledge and experience with
you. It is another of his passions... David’s work has been published in Secret
Magazine, Skin Two, Marquis, Kink and he has two books under his belt: Bound,
Shibari Style Impressions released by Secret Publishing in June 2005 is now sold
out. His latest book, reBOUND, Shibari Style Impressions has just been released
in digital form as part of the pre-print sale. This is a compilation of over 400
images on 312 pages. A must for any lover of rope... so take advantage of the
pre-print sale price today.
www.ShibariArtPhotography.com
Del
It has been said that Del is more of an experience than a person. As a full
time spiritual counselor and spirit-worker, and part time fetish model and SM
educator, s/he leads people through life’s more challenging twists and turns.
Del is a trained piercer with the ritual body modification group Sacred Mark
Sanctuary and has OSHA certification in Blood-borne Pathogens, a knowledge
and talent s/he happily brings to the kink and pagan communities. A pagan
priest since 2000, and kinky since birth, s/he especially enjoys exploring,
teaching, and guiding people through experiences that combine their
spirituality and sexuality. Del is genderqueer, and prefers third gendered or
male pronouns. An avid gamer in all forms (video, board, and role-playing),
Del lives in suburban Maryland with hir Sir, Ninja.
Awesome.Del@gmail.com
DeLano
DeLano is dedicated to using his years of experience in the bondage scene to
help others enjoy their time in rope more safely and fully. He has presented
locally in NYC and for events around the country on rope bondage and
on other SM scene related topics. DeLano is the Assistant Instructor for
Midori’s Rope Bondage Dojo® weekend intensives, and he co-moderates the
Japanese RopeArt and the Shibari Enthusiasts Yahoo groups. He’s also copresented with Michele Serchuk on their photographic collaborations in
bondage imagery. DeLano has had a life-long desire for rope bondage and
explores that through his website. This is his personal exploration of the art,
spirituality, physicality and psychology of his bondage journey as well as the
nature of the connections he shares with his rope partners (both as a bottom
and as a top).
www.DelanoBound.com
©David Lawrence • www.ShibariArtPhotography.com
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Dov
Dov is a NYC based artist, photographer, sculptor, educator, Japanese rope
bondage and single tail whip fanatic, computer geek and just has way too
many hobbies. He has been in the NYC scene for about 8 years, and served
4 years on the TES board, was TES’s webmaster for 7 years and was also
a founding member of TEC at TES He has been involved for years both
politically and artistically, creating works at Burning Man and other venues.
His work varies from installations to performance art, both vanilla and
fetish. Most recently his work was featured at Diesel Denim Gallery in SoHo
NYC, where he created a Shibari rope window to highlight a photo series of
their jeans by Japanese erotic photographer Araki. As an educator he has
given numerous presentations and classes on everything from rope bondage
and Japanese rope bondage to canes and whips at TES, Bondage SIG at TES
GMSMA, Black Rose, Shibaricon, LLC 7, Leather Retreat, The Tannery, Passional,
TES2000, Purple Passion, Silk, Conversio Virium, and WHAP.
www.Washi-Nawashi.com
Dr. Clockwork
Dr. Clockwork has spent the last decade traveling the globe from the
dangerous concrete jungles of Manhattan to the outback of Australia
gleaning knowledge and experience in all matters of PAIN and PLEASURE.
Yet despite his INTREPID explorations, Dr. Clockwork remains a prolific
and tireless scientist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and educator. He and his
faithful assistants have been spotted in and maintain memberships in some
of the FINEST sex positive and educational organizations in America. Dr.
Clockwork has furthermore been on the executive board of the International
Violet Wand Guild for the past 2 years. As an educator, he has lectured on
many topics of DEVIANT BEHAVIOR across the United States. As an
entrepreneur, Dr. Clockwork is the esteemed proprietor of Dr. Clockwork’s
Home for Electrical and Medical Oddities, selling electrical and medical toys,
GUARANTEED to bring a smile to the face of all you kinky girls and
boys.
www.DrClockwork.com
Foxy and Sherifox
Winners of BEST OF SHOW at the International Pony Play Championships
2007 and again in 2008 in Minnesota, along with other national wins
resulting in titles and awards for events such as Show pony, Cart pony, Freestyle
pony, Hunter Jumper and Dressage. The latest issue of Equus Eroticus features
Foxy and Sherifox training ponies in New York’s Central Park. Foxy is a
southern outdoorsman, cowboy and horse trainer. Sherifox is of French
and Native American descent. She is a direct descendant of Chief Joseph
of the Nez Pearce tribe. During his western travels Foxy met Sherifox in
Montana and together they explored her Native American culture which
piqued their interest in the ancient rituals and ceremonies. Involved in the
lifestyle for decades, they also enjoy all aspects of BD/SM ranging from
rope bondage/suspensions to training ponies for pony play. Qualified to
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present on many subjects, Foxy and Sherifox are happy to present Strap-on
Sex for all Genders and Figging: Playing with Ginger is HOT!! for the exciting
2009 Floating World event. Foxy and Sherifox are founders and proprietors of
Native American Exotics, unique handmade BD/SM items for the consenting
adult connoisseur, which is based in Central Florida. Foxy and Sherifox are
excited about interacting with all the attendees this year at what promises to
be another great Floating World.
www.NativeAmericanExotics.com
The Gryphon
As someone who has enjoyed being in the scene for over 15 years, I have
come to appreciate many aspects of the various roles in the D/s community.
Being part of the kink community has benefited me by providing multiple
opportunities for growth and development in my various encounters with
fellow kinksters. I am passionate about my community, always interested in
learning new skills and about new perspectives in life. I am a large supporter
of education within the community, whether I am facilitating, assisting in,
or attending workshops (I am a self-confessed workshop whore). I get great
satisfaction from nurturing myself and others to expand one’s understanding
of oneself and to explore. On a more personal note, my previous experiences
in a long term D/s relationship and my current experiences being in service
to Lady Viktoria while concurrently maintaining and developing a D/s
relationship with a new submissive has expanded my sense of awareness
from both sides. My range of interests includes body play, percussive play,
and I am considered quite adept with needles & scalpels.
HAI.Jeff
Jeff is a professional massage therapist and massage therapy instructor. He is
also active in the BDSM scene in Central NJ with groups such as KFE, The
Triad and HellfireNJ. In the scene, Jeff identifies himself as a Sadistic Top.
Intense sensation play is his passion.
HRH Susan
Susan has had a love affair with the human pony since her old theatre days
– she staged managed a production of Equus and stayed up many a night
with the brilliant prop mistress to create wonderful horse heads and tack! A
chance introduction to Frazier opened up yet another world of play and a
life of shameless promotion for all things pony. Instantly enthralled by this
unique power exchange she has helped keep the East Coast herd growing by
teaching and equipping events at Equus Eroticus Ranch, Black Rose, TES Fest,
The Crucible-DC and hosting Camp Crucible’s fantasy BDSM week for the last
10 years. It is truly a treat to be invited here and to bring the Camp Crucible
Ponies back to Floating World for the third year! Come join us for an hour, a
day or all weekend. We have extra tack, lunge lines, reins and carts for youso don’t be afraid to ask. We welcome all experienced players to share their
knowledge with us and encourage all pony-curious to saddle up!
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Jay Wiseman
Jay Wiseman has over 35 years of experience in BDSM and was one of the
builders of the BDSM community in San Francisco. He is heavily involved,
locally and nationally, as an SM author, presenter, mentor, video producer,
expert witness, and activist. A knowledgeable and entertaining presenter,
he is greatly in demand and has presented in more than 55 cities. In 2007,
Black Rose presented him with the Vaughn Keith National Educator Award. Jay
wrote SM 101 and founded the publishing company that became Greenery
Press. His book, Jay Wiseman’s Erotic Bondage Handbook is hailed as setting
the standard of fundamental rope bondage knowledge. His videos on rope
bondage are excellent resources for all bondage practitioners. His book, The
Toybag Guide to Dungeon Emergencies and Supplies provides crucial information
to both players and dungeon monitors. A former ambulance crewman with
years of experience and recipient of the highest Red Cross commendation for
emergency action, Jay teaches basic and advanced emergency medical care.
Since passing the bar exam, he sometimes works as a law school professor.
His interests include providing legal support for alternative communities,
teaching bar exam preparation, search and seizure law, and conflict
resolution.
www.JayWiseman.com
Jeff & Hope
Jeff and Hope hail from Phoenix, Arizona. Hope identifies as an enslaved
dominant masochist. Jeff identifies as a Master and Daddy. Jeff and Hope
have been in the lifestyle for a combined 15 years - with each other for 5.
They teach several different series of technique and theory classes on BDSM,
M/s & D/s, and communication. Jeff and Hope have presented at several
BDSM venues including In The Woods, Leather Woods, The Shop, Triskeli Guild,
Fetish Alive, Desert Dominion, & APEX.
They serve on Admin teams in marketing, presenter selection/organization,
and sales for various leather events such as Southwest Leather Conference and In
The Woods. In addition to these passions, Hope also serves, on an ongoing
basis, as a lifestyle relationship coach and is the show owner & DJ for Hope
Unplugged on Darq Desires Radio.
www.Wix.com/HopeUnplugged/Home -&- www.DarqDesiresRadio.com
John Baku
John is just a guy with a keyboard... and with that keyboard he started
FetLife.com.
Klawdya Rothschild
Klawdya Rothschild is an independent curator, artist, alternative sexuality
and spirituality educator, kink rights advocate, and occultist. Klawdya’s
academic background is in social and evolutionary psychology, fiber arts,
and curating. In 2008 she was elected to the Board of Directors of the NCSF
and she has participated in the BDSM/fetish and occulture communities
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for over a decade. She has worked as a professional Dominatrix, a model,
performer, rope bondage rigger, spiritual healer, temple whore and always
a mixed-media artist. She is the founder of the Baltimore Erotic Arts Festival
and a recipient of the Annie Sprinkle Aphrodite Award for Sexual Service to the
Community. Klawdya hopes to broaden the scope of alternative communities
by educating non-alternative communities and to foster a sense of community
within and between alternative groups.
www.KlawdyaRothschild.com
Lady Chandra
Lady Chandra is a life-style dominant woman who has been active in the
Philadelphia BDSM community for over 10 years. In that time, she has
given several workshops on some of her favorite topics, including Japanese
rope bondage, equestrian training, and blood play. For the last four years
she has been formally studying Tea in the Urasenke Tradition and gives Tea
demonstrations frequently in the Philadelphia area.
www.LadyChandra.com
Lee Harrington
Lee Harrington is an eclectic artist, spiritual and erotic educator, gender
radical and published author on human sexuality and spiritual experience,
including Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé and
the Toybag Guide to Age Play. Well known for his fun and informative approach
to education, he approaches sexuality as yet another art to master, or simply
an art to enjoy to its fullest! He has been an active part of the international
kink and sex positive communities for over 14 years who gender transitioned
while already working full time as a sexuality educator and porn performer
in the public eye. His stories make people laugh while showing you that
eroticism can be as serious, sexy, or silly as you make it. Lee’s writings and
photography have appeared in numerous anthologies including Dark Moon
Rising: Pagan BDSM and the Ordeal Path (also under his previous name, Bridgett
Harrington), and his image has been seen everywhere from Playboy TV to
the pages of Skin Two Magazine.
www.PassionAndSoul.com
Lolita Wolf
Lolita Wolf discovered the BDSM scene back in the late 80’s when “online”
meant being on the phone sex lines. She is an activist who defends sexual
freedom for all consenting adults, spreads the word about BDSM, sex and
poly, and helps the community grow and flourish. Yet, her goal remains “to
have fun.” Lolita has many specialties including bondage, impact play of
all sorts, hot wax, fire play, poly relationships, social skills, communication
and negotiation, CBT, violet wands, etc. Lolita has presented workshops for
organizations and events across the country. She is well-known for a fun and
entertaining style that packs a lot of information into a short class. Lolita is
an Emeritus Board Member of both TES and LLC. She is a former Chair of
LSM, an honorary member of GMSMA and an Associate Member of New
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York boys of Leather. She is active with NCSF and LPN. Her writing has appeared in On Our Backs and Prometheus magazines and she has authored two
books: Spanking and CBT in a Nutshell.
www.LeatherYenta.com
Lord Ramirez
Lord Ramirez has been active in
the BDSM lifestyle for nearly 20
years. After establishing himself
in the lifestyle he became a fetish
performer in goth and fetish
nightclubs throughout the East
Coast. As a BDSM educator he
has taught for groups including
TIED, Tidewater Pride, Crimson
Phoenix, and Amatorius, as well as
events including Black Phoenix’s
Winter Solstice and Albany Power
Exchange’s Summer Bash. In
addition to teaching for BDSM
groups he has also provided
workshops and outreach for
information for sci-fi, fantasy and
anime groups at events including
Anime Mid Atlantic, Nekocon,
Marscon, Ravencon, and Balticon.
He is also a founding member of
©Indigo Blaque Studios • www.IndigoBlaque.com
Crimson Phoenix and helped found
and run his local BDSM group,
Amatorius. Ramirez is also very active with the Vampyre community and
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 and
ballroom adjudicator.
Master Rorie
Master Rorie is a very dynamic and entertaining speaker whose presentations
and workshops have been enthusiastically received by BDSM organizations
throughout the Southeast. Known for his very thorough research and love
of learning, he brings a uniquely practical and often humorous approach to
lifestyle techniques and practices. His presentations include a broad array
of topics ranging from erotic caning to cuttings, and from spirituality to
single-tail whips. Among his other activities Rorie is a past Board Member
of CAPEX and enjoys sharing his skills as a Reiki Master with others. He is
also the founder of two BDSM groups, one focused on interrogation play,
the other on fantasy kidnappings. He was presented his Master’s Cap at
CAPEX in October of 2006. He was selected to present at Black Rose and
Black Beat.
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Master Ty & eboni
The Loving Tyrant, or ‘Ty’ to his friends, has been in the BDSM community
since 1998. He has identified as a straight male Dominant since 2003. He
is active in several area groups including NDD/s, The Gate, ACDS, & DsF
NYC. He has presented on various topics for DsF, NDD/s, Leather Retreat, and
ACDS. Ty has even contributed a story or two for the DsF eZine, The Voyeur.
His demo bottom, eboni, is newer to the lifestyle and has served Master
Ty for four months. They can be seen at the Black Phoenix participating in
discussions and also at various NDD/s events in the tri-state area. This is
Ty & eboni’s first year presenting at The Floating World. Master Ty’s interests
include the mental and physical aspects of corporal discipline & punishment
like mind fucks, OTK spanking, paddles, straps, 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 and erotic massage as pleasant alternatives
to heavier pain driven scenes.
FetLife.com/users/61931
Meta
Meta lives and writes in Harlem. She moved there from the Midwest in 2000,
judging that to be an auspicious time for the move. Her first experience in
bondage was tying herself up in the branches of the maple tree out back. It
was a profoundly sexual feeling. She was eleven. Her first experience as a
top came when she was nineteen and living with a man who needed to be
hurt to enjoy sex. He started her education, but what they shared wasn’t
necessarily safe or sane. Working as a pro domme in an exceptionally sleazy
dungeon down by the Westside Highway began to round that education
out, but it was really becoming a member of the LSM that gave Meta the
opportunity to learn safe and devilishly effective ways to bring a blissful
smile to a bottom’s face. After trying to figure out if she’s a top or a bottom
(gay or straight, this or that?), Meta is happy to be a switch who likes boys
and girls!
Michele Serchuk
Michele Serchuk has been shooting her evocative, intensely personal erotic
portraiture in New York City for over 10 years. She’s lectured at Seattle Erotic
Arts Festival, presented for BDSM groups and events across the US and
Canada, exhibited in several major US cities, and been interviewed for cable
TV, radio, webcasts, podcasts and magazines. She currently assists for all of
Midori’s Rope Dojo® weekend rope bondage intensives. Michele is regularly
published in Cupido (Denmark, Norway) and has been a Photography
Associate for On Our Backs magazine. Book credits include: On Our Backs
Guide to Lesbian Sex (Alyson), Photo Sex (Down There Press), SECRET Fetish
Photo Anthologies 2-6, The Mammoth Book of Illustrated Erotica and the Mammoth
Book of Illustrated Erotic Women (Carroll & Graf). Her work has also appeared
in numerous US and European fetish and erotica magazines, and as cover
art for dozens of books.
www.PhotoDiva.com -&- MSerchuk@PhotoDiva.com
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miss luna
miss luna has been a part of the leather community for 16 years. Her roots
are in New England, where she started in Portland, ME and Boston,
spending her time with CUFS Maine, ME TNG and Portland Scene. She spent
five years in NYC where she was an active member in TES and MAsT Metro.
In 2009, she went further south to Charlottesville, VA, where she has been
active in CUFF. Her teaching credits include events such as TES Fest, Leather
Retreat, Ohio Leatherfest and Black Rose, as well as for organizations up and
down the East Coast. As a regular bootblack at FSE, she loves showing her
“tits and thighs” approach to the skill. While she has been called many
things over the years, bootblack girl suits her just fine. She is happy to be at
her first Floating World event teaching and sharing her passions: boots, pain
and being a little girl
www.DeviantDancer.WordPress.com
MojoDaddy
MojoDaddy (Patrick) brings a lifetime of experience in Martial Arts and
long time involvement in BDSM to his role as a lifestyle educator. His formal
exposure to BDSM while in European active duty as an Army Paratrooper
specializing in mountain warfare. At the conclusion of his military service
MojoDaddy trained under the founders of Tai Jutsu Kenpo, an integrated style
of martial arts earning his Shodan (Black Belt) in 1997. He has continued his
development of his combative skills by further studying Aikido & Systema.
His current passion is being a part-time hand-to-hand combative instructor
to the U.S. military and government agencies through a private contractor.
Drawing from his 33 years of Martial Arts background MojoDaddy created
Elegant Pain Compliance, a sophisticated style of D/s play for Lady Dommes.
He also founded Full Spectrum Self-defense designed to teach women Modern
Self-Defense for Sexual Situations that Become Non Consensual. This year he will
also offer Pack Attack: Full Contact Resistance Takedowns. MojoDaddy has taught
workshops throughout the United States and Canada, including Floating
World, TES Fest, Purple Passion, Attitudes and more. He is a member of TES,
Black Rose & NCSF and is a graduate of Master Taino’s Training Academy.
www.DynamicDom.com
Mollena Williams
Mollena Williams has over 12 years of experience in the BDSM and
Alternative community. Her work has been published by the Society of
Janus newsletter and TES’s magazine, Prometheus. She was interviewed for
The Bottoming Book, ColorLines Magazine, Racialicious, and the award winning
documentary Vice & Consent. She also gets all tied up in the instructional
video, Jay Wiseman Teaches Rope Bondage. As Senior Editor for ALT.com and
Bondage.com, her business is pleasure. And pain. She has appeared on or
moderated panel discussions on various topics including Issues of People of
Color in the Leather Community, Negotiation, and Submissive Women’s Issues. She
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has worked with many acclaimed teachers and educators, including Celeste
Devenaux, Teramis, Mistress Heart, Cleo Dubois, Fakir Musafar, Midori,
Janet Hardy, “The Frugal Domme,” Jay Wiseman and Graydancer. She
proudly bears the scars from being featured as “Stunt Sub” for countless
BDSM workshops and demonstrations, and presents coast-to-cost on a wild
variety of subjects. Follow her on Twitter www.twitter.com/mollena for WAY
Too Much Information!
www.Mollena.com
NCD
NCD is a BDSM public speaker, workshop presenter, instructor and fun
loving troublemaker who has been involved with the real life BDSM scene
since 1994. A terminally hetero-INflexible top / sexual sadist, he’s entirely
too kinky to ever be referred to as “straight.” He has aggressively sought
out the most skilled and accomplished people to learn from whenever
possible and that, combined with a great deal of luck, has allowed him to be
fortunate enough to have learned many things hither and thither from the
likes of “Whipmaster” Bob of Phoenix, Midori, Deborah Addington, Lee
Harrington, Jay Wiseman, Fakir Musafar, Shibari Warrior, Lochai, Dov, Sir
C., PD of Insex and a great many others. He is the host of the SadoMasoCast
podcast and currently serves on the Board of BESS. Though potentially
intimidating at times, he is extremely approachable and actually wishes more
people would come up and introduce themselves! For the duration of Floating
World, anyone can tap him on the shoulder with any question at almost
any time (Please not mid-scene!)... especially if you’re a lady who would be
interested in negotiating a scene. Remember, he’s a PURRR-VERT... just
like you!
www.SadoMasocast.BlogSpot.com
Nina Love
Nina is a self proclaimed sex advocate/educator and an active member
of the BDSM community in Baltimore and surrounding areas. She owns
PowerXchange by nina and is on Staff at Baltimore’s Play House Gallery and Studios.
Before Nina emerged herself in the BDSM community she was an internal
consultant and has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development and
Human Resources. Her background is in Work Place Communication and
Productivity. Nina has presented workshops on a variety of topics to an
array of organizations, including Johns Hopkins Hospital, Chesapeake Polyamory
Network, BESS, Black Rose and TES.
www.NinaLove.org
www.PowerXchangeByNina.com -&- www.KinkCalendar.org
PhillyBlondie
Blondie tortured her first boy at 15 years old and life has never been the same.
Active in her local community since 2002, she is a welcoming ambassador
to people new to the lifestyle and new to public events. She hosts ‘meet &
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greets’, socials, group outings, poker nights and in general encourages social
expansion wherever she goes.
PonyMaster Jeff and ponygirl Bree
Usually seen at pony events struggling with the feisty antics of Ponygirl
Bree, Jeff is the full time husband, master/slave switch of Ponygirl Bree.
Most of the Crucible’s Pony Corral knows him as “Lucky Bastard.” With a
background in psychology and training, Jeff has helped many couples and
individuals explore the darker arts of sensuality and the fascinating realm of
sexual deviance. Over the last several years his focus has been primarily on
pony training and the aspects of playing the switch. He has recently taught
novice and advanced trainers at Camp Crucible and TES Fest. And yes, if you
ask him politely, he will let you groom his pony! Ponygirl Bree’s penchant for
BDSM came as easily as breathing. As a young girl, she was vicious to her
Barbies and regularly tied them up. Frustrated by the vanilla dating scene,
she finally met Jeff. They immediately plunged into all sorts of fun and nasty
adventures. Gallons of olive oil and many fantasies ensued and the rest is
history. In case you didn’t know, Bree is a switch. Her dom tendencies often
get her in trouble with her Master, especially during pony shows. All are
invited to bear witness to Bree’s punishment whippings after the show!
PonyWrangler Dana and his ponygirl Piper
Dana is a premier pony trainer with experience in both English and
Western 4 legged and 2 legged riding as well as reining and cart driving.
He has been Pony Corral staff at Camp Crucible for the last two years and
has been the Emcee for their last 4 Pony Shows. Dana is the proud owner
of Piper pony who he has trained and tied since 1999. Together, they have
been awarded numerous ribbons since winning “Best in Show” at the first
Exotic Thoroughbreds and Black Rose ‘99. Dana and Piper have been featured
on HBO’s Real Sex and in the fetish book, Deviant Desires. Dana’s greatest
joy is bringing along new ponies and seeing them rise to pony stardom.
Piper pony is a dun colored Highland pony with a dark mane and tail. She
is owned and trained by Dana, her master of 10 years. Piper’s tack (mostly
the work of the fabulous Buck at Water-hole leather) and artwork were also
recently on exhibition at The Museum of Sex in New York in a show for Deviant
Desires. Piper has been included in the Camp Crucible pony staff for the last 3
years and is best known for her loud and exuberant whinny.
Rocco & slave roanna
Rocco has been in the public BDSM community for the past 11 years, 9 of
which have been spent in a 24/7 M/s dynamic. He has also been involved
in BDSM non-publicly since the 1980’s and has presented at a number of
various events. He and his slave roanna live together as Master and slave.
slave roanna has been involved in the BDSM community for almost 4 years.
She and Rocco live 24/7 as Master and slave. roanna is cofounder of a sexual
abuse survivors group and has also presented at various events.
Sebastien
Sebastien is a freak of nature. A gendertransgressor, a butch top and a
half breed Lakota, he believes that the personal is political and often also
profitable. He is well versed in BDSM from formal service to casual power/
pain exchange. Sarcastic and well mannered, foul mouthed, clever, and
respectful, he appreciates edge play, age-play, boots, cock sucking, fear,
strong hands, surprises, intelligence, and gender fuck. He is a Paramedic
with a degree in Fire Science and has been involved in the BDSM scene for
the last ten years. He has been teaching classes/facilitating workshops about
both BDSM/kink topics and other topics (queer/trans, anti-oppression and
medical) for the past six years.
www.ToyBoxModern.com
slave nic
slave nic was born and raised in a suburb of Chicago, IL. He has been
involved in Leather since 1998 and moved to Atlanta in 2003. He has the
privilege of being owned by Lady Catherine Gross and alex is happily
collared to him. In being owned and owning, all things are in good balance.
His many passions include bloodsports, all things sharp, age play, bondage,
edge play, rough body play, and puppy play (Blahnik, named by his owner
after great shoes!). He has been on the SouthEast LeatherFest Committee since
2004.
slave suzanne
slave suzanne is proudly in service to Master Rorie. She is a Jr. Staff
Member at the Crucible and has been very active in the DC Metro area kink
community, regularly volunteering for about 3 years. She co-hosts the Black
Rose Spirituality SIG and has served at events for Black Rose, the Playhouse, the
Crucible and Black Beat. She is also a Level I Reiki Practitioner. suzanne enjoys
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being an educator and presenter. She has presented at WINK, Amatorius,
ECKC, BESS, Black Rose, Black Beat and the Crucible. She is a member of Black
Rose, NCSF, Woodhull Freedom Foundation, the Playhouse and the Crucible.
Slutress
Dottie aka Slutress has been educating and supporting the community for
well over a Decade. Together with her husband & Master, Pyro Sadist, they
founded The Gate... Your Gateway to BDSM in Philadelphia over 10 years ago
and started a second chapter up in the New England area 5 years ago. Over
that time, they have also presented on MANY topics all up and down the
East Coast at events such as Camp Crucible, TES, Black Rose, Leather Retreat
and Dark Odyssey and developed hands-on workshops for munches and club
groups such as The Society, Paddles, BTS, BESS, DsF, ACDS, NDD/s and
many more. Dottie is also the proud owner of NeedlePlay Designs, a custom
embroidering company, which can be found at almost any kinky vendors
fair on the North East Coast.
Whittney Matlock
Whittney Matlock is an expertly skilled professional massage therapist and
healer, an experienced Pagan priest, and engaging, enthusiastic educator.
He works with clients to help them heal from chronic pain, injury and
life experiences. As a priest, he practices and teaches self transformation
through spiritual exploration. Whittney blends his love of healing, spiritual
exploration, sexuality, BDSM, meditation, music, trance and touch into an
elixir of enlightenment which he happily shares with anyone who dares to
show interest. But, beware his potion, for he will slyly try to teach you how
to concoct your own elixir of transformation that will help you bring out
the gold which lies within you. His classes are not for the faint of heart. You
will be getting involved with yourself and others as you explore new ideas
and experiences. Take a chance, risk discovering things you may never have
known existed inside of you.
www.SacredRhythms.org
www.NeedlePlayDesign.com
www.GeoCities.com/SlutressDottie/MP.html?1217162802062
Steve B.
Steve B. has been tying up women with rope for 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 lives in the Philadelphia area, and has been active in
the local scene for about a decade. He’s started teaching small classes both
privately and at local clubs and events, because he feels it’s important to give
back the knowledge he’s learned from others.
Thomas Shibari Warrior
Shibari Warrior, aka Thomas, began his lifestyle journey back in 1994 a
neophyte like everyone else. Through self study and attendance at events like
The Floating World, he acquired the skills to do his own rigging. Beginning
In 2005, he became very active in the Philadelphia scene when he began
doing interactive suspension demos at an event called Shock Therapy. In
2006, he began teaching interested lifestylers how to do suspensions and
bondage at The Darkside. Taking a more active involvement in the scene, he
began instructing at Dark Odyssey: Spring Fire 07 and Winter Fire 08 & 09, The
Floating World 07 & 08, TES and Paddles. This upcoming The Floating World
will be his third year presenting at this event. He is also in collaboration
with a project in the NJ/Philly area to mentor newcomers into the lifestyle.
Thomas is the owner of the Black Phoenix, Philadelphia’s Play Space. He is a
member of MAsT Philadelphia, MAsT Central Jersey, TES and DsF in NYC. A
former Marine, he resides in NJ working as a salesman.
www.BlackPhoenixClub.com
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The Marketplace
An event of this kind needs an exceptional vending area, a place where you
can explore, try out or try on toys, clothing and fetish items from all over the
world. Online is fine – but there’s nothing like holding a first class flogger and
meeting the person who made it, or getting your leatherware custom fit by one
of the country’s leading experts.
The following companies are scheduled to vend at The Floating World:
Sorry, we cannot guarantee the appearance of any vendor.
4-Erotica Stores
4-Erotica Stores sells glass, remote control vibrators, floggers, stainless steel,
gemstone, sex toys, other leather adult items (cuffs, suspension cuffs, strap
ons, crops, canes), violet wands, general sex toys for men and women, lotions
and lubes. Come visit our booth.
www.4-EroticaStores.com
Artesian Reign Designs
Artesian Reign is a family-owned, lifestyle business that caters to the needs
and desires of Individuals or Households on a personal one-on-one basis.
Chainmaille isn’t just for armor anymore! We use Aluminum, Stainless
Steel, and Titanium in our designs; and precious metals, by request only.
Janus and jewel create every piece by hand, in house, one ring at a time in
order to guarantee the best quality and workmanship available... Custom
orders are ALWAYS welcome. Please come visit our booth and check us out.
www.ArtesianReign.com
B.A.R.E. Restraints Corp.
B.A.R.E. Restraints Corp., manufactures of club and fetish wear and
accessories. From the novice to the experienced, petite to 4XL we have
something for you in leather, pleather and PVC. To the males reading this....
Visit Mama BARE for all your BEAR needs! I also manufacture floggers,
paddles, restraints, etc., and sell genital shavers.
www.SensualEroticProducts.com
Big Bob Little Knife Shop
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Supplier of swords, knives, metal finger tips, riding crops, leather whips, wool
ticklers, metal hand cuffs and some chocolates. Full line of Kukri, Bolines,
and Hawkbill knives. Come check out our booth in the vendors hall.
www.BigBobsKnives.com -&- www.SinnersCove.com
Big Head Studio
Big Head Studio sells a large and unique selection of violet wands and electrical
toys at reasonable prices. We also carry our own brand of liquid latex and
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– for the first time ever – exciting new suspension ring designs. The Big Head
Studio booth is always full of cute ladies and cool guys who are happy to give
live, hands on demonstrations during the day. So stop by to learn, play, or
just say “hi!”
www.BigHeadStudio.com
Bizarre Bazaar Boutique
Bizarre Bazaar Boutique, the ThreeBee company, custom designs and markets
entertainment, role-playing and specialty sports apparel. This includes
Anime, J-pop and cartoon characters. Also infant’s and children’s outfits
in LARGER sizes. Uniforms and party dresses are our specialty. We don’t
want to make every garment, only yours!
www.BizarreBazaar.us -&- www.ThreeBee.com
Blue Ridge Leather
Blue Ridge Leather is a small business set back in the mountains of Virginia.
Founded in 2000, they provide hand crafted bdsm toys at reasonable prices.
They make the basics: floggers, cuffs, collars, straps, paddles as well as pony
harnesses that are custom made for the individual, none of that one-size-fitsnone harness with them. They are also a dealer for Cold Steel and Kabar
knives.
www.BlueRidgeLeather.biz
Canes4pain.com
Canes4pain.com is known worldwide for the uncompromising quality and
beauty of their rattan canes, all backed by a lifetime guarantee. Over 70
distinctive styles of canes are offered, from traditional designs such as
British School Canes, Singapore Punishment Canes, Whangees, and Birch
Rods, to one of a kind works of cane art with gleaming handles designed by
WhypDancer with Sterling Silver, Gold, and precious gems. They are truly
fit for a God or Goddess. All are flawlessly hand finished to an exquisite
silky smoothness, properly hydrated, and treated with pure linseed oil to
ensure that they serve you well for many years to come. The care and love
put into these canes is obvious at first touch. Canes4pain.com... canes as wicked
as they are beautiful.
Chained Desires
We hand craft our own leather toys, floggers, crops, CBT, Needle play kits
and so forth and full range of toys. We also offer a wide range of clothing
S,M,L all the way up to 3X for both men and women.
www.ChainedDesires.com
Dark R.O.P.E.
Dark R.O.P.E. Design and Construction is a newer company committed to
bringing quality custom BDSM furniture to the East Coast. Each piece is
hand manufactured by owners JP Miller and Johnny Sullivan at the Dark
R.O.P.E. ranch tucked quietly away in the hills of WVa. Please check out our
variety of pieces on display and available for play in the public dungeon or
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drop by our vendor space to meet the team behind it. Come see our fetish
furniture, wooden paddles, denim and other “cool down” floggers.
www.DarkRope.com
Delicious Boutique & Corseterie
Delicious Boutique & Corseterie specializes in edgy and unique men’s and
women’s independent designer lines including Skingraft, Junker Designs,
Jan Hilmer, Wild Card Leather, and of course our own line of Delicious
Corsets! Our circus inspired storefront was designed by Philadelphia artist
Mark Brodzik, and offers the perfect environment for shopping and for the
many in-store events, art openings, and parties that we host on a regular
basis. Additionally, in-shop custom corset fittings can be scheduled for
consultations from our Delicious Corsets Team. Delicious Corsets has designed
and created hundreds of handmade corsets since the first Delicious Corset was
created by McConnell and Delicious in December of 1995.
www.DeliciousBoutique.com
Detail Toys
We are proud to have become 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 wellmade, 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
single tail and unusual specialty whips, paddles, collars, vampire gloves &
mitts and don’t forget our famous Rose Floggers & crops. We’ll have over
150 floggers for you to choose from at TFW but remember, there is never an
extra charge for us to make you the custom flogger of your dreams!
www.DetailsToys.com
Disruptive Publishing Olympia Press
Famed publisher of erotica and fetish literature, now back in print for the
first time in decades. Books, classics of fetish and erotic literature.
www.OlympiaPress.com
Fetish Designs Ltd
Founded in 2005, Fetish Designs Ltd. has provided the local fetish community
with original quality artwork and devices. A dedicated Mistress/slave
partnership with 15+ years experience in the lifestyle now expanding to
offer custom made BDSM furniture & devices, original photo-art & videos
for the Professional Mistress and serious practitioner/collector.
www.FetishDesignsLtd.com
For Your Nymphomation
For Your Nymphomation – Private Storage For Your Pleasurables.
For Your Nymphomation storage cases are designed to discreetly hide your
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‘pleasurables’ (e.g., condoms, sex toys, adult magazines & DVDs, floggers,
BDSM equipment, and other adult novelties). Our cases come in a wide
variety of colors and sizes, from the small for just a few items to the large
to store whole sex toy or BDSM collections. The zipper pullers glow in the
dark and the linings are water resistant nylon and clean up easily with soap
& water. Cleanly and discreetly hide your ‘pleasurables’ in our locking toy
cases with confidence.
Come and shop our Floating World booth for not only great For Your
Nymphomation cases, but also adorable novelty floggers, riding crops, and
paddles from Ruff Doggie Styles, quality sex toys from Lelo, Njoy, and select
others. We will also have Hitachi Magic Wands and beautiful handmade
glass dildos for sale.
www.ForYourNymphomation.com
Inner Sanctum Glass
We are a borosilicate glass artist, and we make adult toys, fire cupping
sets, jewelry, candle holders etc. Come check us out and see our pieces are
handmade, so no two are exactly alike. I also accept commissions to do
custom work.
J S Jewelry Sensations
Jennie and Suzanne each started their respective businesses in the spring
of 2007 after visiting a local craft fair and saying, “We could make that!”
Knowing that they should expect to only lose money in their first 5 years
they are proud to say that they are “right on track!” Now, that their efforts
have been combined, they both look forward to many successful years of
working together. We sell jewelry, chainmail and accessories.
www.JSJewelrySensations.com
Kilted Nation
The Kilted Nation is an extremely unique experience. Specializing in kilts,
we offer both traditional tartan attire as well as the more modern “in your
face” style of kilt from Utilikilts. We have options for both men and women.
Whether you are looking tradition and heritage, or comfort and fashion,
we’ve got something for everyone.
www.KiltedNation.com
Kink Happens
Kink Happens builds the highest quality adult nursery and dungeon furniture,
with an emphasis on the BDSM, ageplay, puppyplay and ponyplay scenes.
Adult baby furniture, including but not limited to oversized cribs, high
chairs, changing tables, rocking horses, shelves, dressers, and stools. Also
wooden paddles, wall signs, and small themed wooden trinkets. We strive
for perfection in our products, our service, and in your experience.
Kink Shop
The Kink Shop is owned by Mac Sneed and based in Shreveport, Louisiana.
All our products are hand crafted by the three of us, Samantha, rita and I.
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We make mostly impact toys and our specialities are whips, floggers, canes
and a line of rubber toys. We also carry paddles, bear claws, sensation mitts,
bongers, hoods, ergonomic cuffs. etc. Come see our booth.
www.TheKinkShop.com
Kinky Ropes
Visit our booth for all your specialty rope needs such as: centermarked
bondage ropes in cotton, flax, jute, promilla, pseudocotton and hemp,
‘Osada Steve’ brand jute rope and Osada Steve videos, raw rope in jute, sea
grass, rice, and Yucatan hemp, flat braid rope, Hojojitsu rope, glow in the
dark rope, rope dildos, rope ball-gags, rope cat-o-nine tails, bond busters,
bondage scarves, carabiners, carpet beaters, doorknocker style suspension
rings, grommets, rescue hooks, and ropepourri. Jack has been active in the
scene since 1997 and runs informational workshops helping people learn a
simple and pragmatic approach to bondage. He hopes to show people that
bondage does not have to be something difficult or complex. Rather, it is
something even the worst of “butterfingers” can enjoy.
www.KinkyRopes.com
KJ CANES (& other fun stuff)
Manufacturers of custom specialty BDSM canes (including light-up & glow
in the dark canes), paddles, bundles, candles, sadistix and custom velvet
chokers. We also offer fetish jewelry and collars, floggers, medical toys,
bondage gear & other fun stuff... If you have a current valid LILNR, LIFE
in Nassau or DsF membership card, show it to us and receive 10% off any
order over $20.00.
www.KJCanes.com
Le Chateau Exotique
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, The LCE Collection, of leather and fabric corsets 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 15
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 visit us online.
www.FetishWear.com
Little1’s Leather
In business for over 8 years, Little1’s Leather has been providing quality hand
crafted leather accessories to many communities. From in-stock items, such
as hand made floggers and chokers, to custom creations to suit your taste,
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Little1’s Leather has something for everyone.
We are big supporters of the North Eastern lifestyle community, mostly
active in NYC and Philadelphia. We support events and clubs such as Black
Phoenix, The Triad Munch, TES Fest, Suspension, Paradise Lost, and many others.
We are pleased to be welcomed back to Floating World for the second time.
Please let us know how we can help you create your leather fantasies.
www.Little1Leather.com
Native American Exotics
The latest issue of Equus Eroticus features Foxy and Sherifox training ponies
in New York’s Central Park. During his western travels, Foxy met Sherifox
in Montana and together they explored her Native American culture which
piqued their interest in the ancient rituals and ceremonies. Foxy and Sherifox
are founders and proprietors of Native American Exotics, unique hand-made
BD/SM items for the consenting adult connoisseur. Based in Central Florida,
their BD/SM items are all based on the Native American theme using
traditional assembly methods and materials. They make paddles, slappers,
poppers, whips, quirts, restraints, knives, ticklers, horse hair items, floggers,
all with deer or elk leathers and antler or horn handles, custom made strapon harnesses, and some of the most eye catching tack for the pony boys and
girls. Native American Exotics competes with no other vendor of like items due
to our totally unique style of goods. Our booth is decorated with antlers and
such!! Foxy and Sherifox are excited about interacting with all the attendees
this year at what promises to be another great Floating World.
www.NativeAmericanExotics.com
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, Dark Odyssey Winter Fire, FFF, The Society, LILNR,
APeX, BESS, EDGE, MAsT, MOD, and many more. Check the Adult section
of our website for just a few of the logos we do for the lifestyle.
www.NeedlePlayDesign.com
PASSIONAL Boutique
PASSIONAL Boutique (formerly Fetishes Boutique, still at 704 S. 5th St. near
I-95 exit 20, open 12-10 everyday) is Philadelphia’s destination for corsets,
fashion and passion. An international collection of corsets, kilts, unique
costumes, latex, and leather for men or femmes in sixes XS-6XL.
www.PassionalBoutique.com
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Pleasure Paradox
Pleasure Paradox has been in business since 2001. We are a consortium of
crafters, each producing different items for the fetish community. The vision
of the company is to produce/sell high quality products that meet both a
fashion as well as a functional need. We feel that if you are going to use it on
someone special, it should be unique, so we specialize in custom orders to the
extent possible by the availability of crafters. While we started out with three
partners, we are now down to two, however we have a total of 5 associate
crafters who contribute items to what we sell. Tim (AKA Longwatcher)
who will be vending at the FW09 has been active in the scene since 1994
and was trained by the folks of the Black Rose group in DC, but now resides
in Hampton Roads, Virginia. He specializes in custom leather collars and
restraints for crafting, but he has taught classes in basic flogging, waxing,
gags and intermediate classes in rope bondage and suspension.
www.PleasureParadox.com
Purple Passion NYC
We sell men’s and women’s leather, latex and PVC clothing. We have leather,
satin and latex corsets and toys. We have clothing from x-small thru 4x.
Corsets in sizes 18” to 48.”
www.PurplePassion.com
Puttin’ on The Glitz Body Art
Face and body art by Pj. You can have butterflies painted on one of your
“cheeks” or have your face transformed into a butterfly. Naughty or nice, Pj
can paint almost anything, almost anywhere on your body. As long as you
sit still, she will paint using the highest quality body paints on the market.
Become that tiger you know you are; show your dark side with macabre skull
or just a small flowery touch. Add a balloon hat, wings or even a tail if you
wish. Bring out your inner muse at least for today.
Quality Whips by Victor Tella
Maker of Signalwhips, SnakeWhips, BullWhips, Cats, Galley Whips and
“The Scorpion.”
www.SnakeWhip.com
Rainbow Rope & Kinky Medical
Bondage rope in over 20 colors, stainless insertables and rigging supplies,
bdsm hardware, medical paraphernalia including; sounds, saline, piercing/
stapling supplies, enema gear, etc., TENS units and accessories, cupping
equipment, miscellaneous BDSM toys.
www.RainbowRope.com -&- www.KinkyMedical.com
Rosa Luna
We create wearable clay horns and animal ears. Each one is handcrafted
from polymer clay, uniquely styled, and imbued with its own personality.
They are perfect for Goth, Fairy, Fantasy, Renaissance Faire, and LARP.
Plus roses created from chocolates such as Hershey’s kisses, Reese’s peanut
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butter cup, Dove, Sugar Free Reese’s, Dove Chocolates, or Baileys Irish
Cream, and more.
www.RosaLuna.com
Rubio Leather NY
Premium leather and quality workmanship. We create, we invent, we design.
We sell men’s & women’s leather fetish clothing & accessories.
www.RubioLeather.com
Silkcloqué
Silkcloqué© Reyen Designs are about color, texture and drama. Their pieces
are designed to become exclamation points for a woman’s natural beauty,
an outer skin waiting to have life breathed into it by the wearer. Their work
is based on the concept that clothing is a necessity, but style is a choice.
They also believe that true art is timeless, and that apparel is about artistic
and individual expression and not trendy fashions. Clothing should be
comfortable, well made, and flattering. Elemental colors, the juxtaposition
of airy transparency and earthy texture reminiscent of the subtle growth
of lichens, are the stuff that becomes the graceful, sensual clothing that are
the creations of Reyen Design Studios. Silkcloqué© is what we call our unusual
fabric, cloqué being a French word describing the textural appearance
of blistered paint; but in textiles it refers to working two disparate fabrics
together in a way that makes them crinkle or bubble. We achieve this look by
felting Merino wool into hand dyed silk fabric. The result is an exceptionally
unique 3-dimensional fabric. Sometimes form-fitting like fine garment
leather, sometimes the transparent gossamer of a dragonfly wing, it is soft
with excellent draping abilities, yet has non-woven sculptural qualities that
allow it to be shaped around and hold a form. These traits lend both fabric
and fashions a distinctly organic look of having been grown rather than
made.
www.SilkCloque.com
Scene Candles & Fantasy Blades by Sire Blue & Sir M
Hot! WaxPlay with hand crafted “Scene Candles” designed specifically
for use on humans. Start with the mild and move up to the hot, all in one
candle. Experience the change in temperatures as the three temperature
beauties take you on a ride from 115°ƒ to 125°ƒ then over the top with a
135°ƒ finish. Apply a continuous stream or a rainforest downpour of drops.
Feel the WAVE of heat as you are covered from chest to groin with the
power of fifteen cotton wicks at 125°ƒ with the BOAT. Not wild enough you
say? Well then try the Pocket Rocket or accelerate with just the SRB (Solid
Rocket Booster) as four wicks blast you with 135°ƒ. Mild, you say? Try the
VOLCANO! This is a seven wick pillar of flame at 135°ƒ that is sure to
please the sadist in you. What to do now that it’s all on? Well, we can’t have
them getting complacent now can we...... here’s just the thing. Take it all
off with “Fantasy Blades,” knives, swords, prongs, claws, dragons and more
from your wildest dreams. These come in all sizes and shapes for the Hunter,
Knight, Rider, Outlaw and downright meanest of us all. Razor sharp feline
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claws and vampire gloves, wolverine blades and scything swing blade hands
and then some. Prices are more than competitive, they are downright low,
and the shiny sharps are enough to make you want to play right on the spot.
Check out this great booth by Sire Blue and Sir M, we will please the best
and worst in you. We do so love to demonstrate our wares!
Smhertz.com
Smhertz.com carries a full line of premium, quality floggers and high-quality
fetish wear and bondage gear. Among the very best sellers are the gorgeous
leather corsets and corseted long leather dresses. We make all of our floggers
so we can meet your exact needs, generally at no extra cost. We can make
matched twin floggers for two handed flogging or an entire set in a particular
color combination. We invite you to shop around; we’re confident you won’t
find better quality fetish gear at a better price!
The Shoe Guy
The Shoe Guy sells ladies fetish high heel shoes and boots from size 5 to 13
(some larger). We offer very good prices and a great selection that will satisfy
everyone at the event. We have, in the past, made boots for wider thighs,
designed our own styles not in stores, found wide widths and have a very
good following that look for us in the vending hall. We always bring a large
selection of footwear as well as cutting edge styles.
www.TheShoeGuy.com
SD Leathers & Lace
Floggers, bear claw gloves, Super Evil Stick, dual floggers, cuffs, other
leather items. Dual floggers and bear claw gloves are my signature items,
invented and, to best of my knowledge, made only by me.
www.SDLeather-Lace.com
Soft as Nails
Custome artistic woodworking, primarily wooden percussion toys. I am a
trained professional whose artistic focus has been primarily on the use of
domestic hardwoods, occasionally mixing in other mediums. Welcome to a
vision of my passion.
www.SchoolBoyToys.com/items.aspx
The Sexploratorium at PASSIONAL Toys
The Sexploratorium at PASSIONAL Toys (620 S. 5th St. near I-95 exit 20, open
12-10 everyday) is Philadelphia’s sexuality boutique with three stories of
tools, toys, erotic art and fetish gear. Check out our body-safe strap-ons,
vibes, lube and our unique percussion, bondage, infantile and pony play toys
at Floating World, in the store or online.
www.PassionalToys.com
Venus Ropes
Venus Ropes provides quality hand dyed European Hemp Rope and Solid
Braid Nylon. We also sell hand crafted whip and cane bags made of durable
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upholtery materials. Newer items include suspension hardware, EMT
shears and hemp care kits. Due to popular demand, I’ve added a few colors
of 5/16” MFP. Rope is available in a variety of sizes including kits. I pride
myself on customer service and am happy to work with anyone requiring
custom designed rope kits. All post-show orders paid for at the event will be
shipped for free.
www.VenusRopes.com
Wolf Princess Designs
Wolf Princess specializes in fun, animal-inspired costumes and fetish gear for
pet-play, role-play, and human animals. All of our products are handcrafted
from vegan-friendly materials. Stop by our booth and get some tail!
www.WolfPrincessDesigns.com
Victorian Jewelers, Ltd.
DviantTutor has been active in the lifestyle his entire life. He has been
making custom made jewelry for 20 years. He had designed and made
many special items for those that look for something special. Whether it be
scene related jewelry, vanilla fine jewelry, or something special that you just
can’t find anywhere else. Many of you know DviantTutor as Sir Richard
the Piercer, He has facilitated many scenes that included piercing and has
produced many special pieces of body jewelry that just cannot be found
anywhere else. So if you want something special or just have questions. stop
by and speak with Richard.
© Indigo Blaque Studios • www.IndigoBlaque.com
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4-Erotica Stores (4 & 5)
Le Chateau Exotique (44 & 45)
Artesian Reign Designs (25)
Little1’s Leather (42)
B.A.R.E. Restraints Corp.
(30)
Native American Exotics (49)
Big Bob Little Knife Shop (22)
Big Head Studio (40)
Bizarre Bazaar Boutique
(51 & 52)
Blue Ridge Leather (50)
Canes4pain.com (53)
Chained Desires (15)
Dark R.O.P.E. (24)
Delicious Boutique & Corseterie
(55 & 56)
Detail Toys (28 & 29)
Disruptive Publishing /
Olympia Press (20)
Fetish Designs Ltd (11)
For Your Nymphomation (2)
Inner Sanctum Glass (17)
J S Jewelry Sensations (9)
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PASSIONAL Boutique (34 & 35)
Pleasure Paradox (8)
Purple Passion NYC (12 & 13)
Puttin’ on the Glitz Body Art (33)
Quality Whips (48)
Rainbow Rope & Kinky Medical
(38 & 39)
Rosa Luna (16)
Rubio Leather NY (41)
Silkcloqué (54)
Scene Candles & Fantasy Blades
(43)
Smhertz.com (47)
The Shoe Guy (18)
SD Leathers & Lace (6)
Soft As Nails (10)
Kink Happens (14)
The Sexploratorium at
PASSIONAL Toys
(36 & 37)
Kink Shop (31 & 32)
Venus Ropes (21)
Kinky Ropes (57)
Wolf Princess Designs (23)
KJ CANES (3)
Victorian Jewelers, Ltd. (46)
Kilted Nation (7)
Floating World 2009
Vendor Map
Needle Play Design (26 & 27)
LCE Collection (58 & 59)
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Floating World 2009
Participating
Organizations
Who’s running this thing, anyway?
The heart of any event is the people who run it, and that is what makes
this event unique. It’s not run by one group with one point of view, it’s run
by many groups. What does that mean to you? Presenters you’ve never
seen before, new people to meet, exciting new things around every corner.
Participating groups make this event possible by providing the volunteers,
promotional support and framework for the event.
Is your group interested in participating? Contact us at info@TheFloatingWorld.org!
Atlantic City D/s
We are a group of like minded adults within the Dominant and submissive
mind and spirit in Southern New Jersey who wish to
share, learn and grow. Our monthly meetings, held the
4th Thursday of every month, will incorporate games,
discussions and/or demos in a private environment.
Yahoo Group: ACDSMunch
BESS
The Baltimore Educational and Social Society (BESS) is an education,
support and social group for individuals interested in the
BDSM (bondage, discipline, dominance, submission and
sadomasochism) lifestyle. In support of our members, we
host educational and social gatherings. Here, individuals
from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area will
come together to share philosophies, technique and safety
information related to BDSM.
www.Bess-MD.org
Black BEAT DC / Black BEAT Philadelphia
Black BEAT Inc. is an independent, social organization founded by African
American members of the D/s, BDSM and Leather community nationwide.
Our organization strives to cultivate safe, sane, consenting adults (21 years
and older) with alternative lifestyle
and sexuality interests via culture,
education, development, support, and
event planning.
www.BlackBeatInc.org
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Black Phoenix
Black Phoenix is a 25,000 square foot play space for
acting and recreating scenes of theatrical and/or
historical events, featuring 50 play stations, 4 on site
vendors, a changing room, enclosed smoking room,
very large social lounge, fully stocked concession stand,
and 4 after care areas. Comfortable seating is provided
throughout the space.
Black Phoenix
Rising from the Ashes
www.BlackPhoenixClub.com -&- Yahoo Group: BlackPhoenix_
Crusty. Old. LeatherDykes. (COLD)
COLD is a private club for adult women (21+) of all sexual
orientations who enjoy consensual SM/Leather with
other women. We are, in fact, a throng of un-cherub-like
leatherwomen.
www.CrustyOldLeatherDykes.com
Conversio Virium (CV)
Conversio Virium is the Columbia University student BDSM discussion group.
As an organization, CV is recognized by
the USO and SGA. According to a selfproclaimed medieval Latin expert on the
Internet, Conversio Virium means “exchange
of power.” The word “virium,” however, can also refer to other types of
energy such as vital, spiritual, and sexual energy. Membership is open
only to Columbia students, faculty, staff and other affiliates, although its
meetings are open to any interested person of any race, ethnicity, or sexual
orientation. All meetings are strictly confidential.
www.ConversioVirium.org
Crucible Pony Corral
DC’s famous nightspot, The Crucible, hosts one of the
best groups in the East for enthusiasts of the Human
Equine and animal play in general. If you’re interested in
pony play (or puppy, kitty or similar play) you’ll want to
get to know these people.
www.The-Crucible.com
Culture Shock
Delaware Valley Spankers
This group is for people who live in or visit the Delaware Valley area.
This roughly includes Southeast Pennsylvania, Central and South Jersey,
Delaware and Northern Maryland. People from other areas are welcome to
participate.
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The goal of the group is to create a non-threatening and supportive
environment for like-minded spanking enthusiasts who are truly interested
in all aspects of adult spanking. Our intent is to network with others at
monthly munches where we share our thoughts and information related to
our unique interest. All styles of consensual adult spanking are welcome.
associated membership whose mission is to promote up-to-date information,
safe 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.
DomSubFriends (DsF)
Knot 4 Everyone
DomSubFriends is a members
only pan-sexual group of
people who share interests in the S&M,
D/s, and
S M BDSM,
BDSM D/
d B/D scene.
DomSubFriends is about communication, demos, lectures, munches, parties,
socializing, sharing ideas/knowledge and most off all having fun among
fellow BDSMers.
Knot For Everyone is a pansexual BDSM support
group founded in 1997 in central Jersey. We have two
munches and one party every month. We are especially
friendly to newbies, so come on out!
Yahoo Group: DelawareValleySpanks
www.DomSubFriends.com
Dressing for Pleasure (DfP)
Dressing for Pleasure is a BDSM/fantasy play group in
Northeast New Jersey with their own private dungeon
facilities for members only. Parties are scheduled twice a
month.
www.DFP.com
Femdom Circle
Femdom Circle is a social and educational organization for females who
want to develop sincere relationships. The Circle strives to foster education
among its members in an atmosphere devoid of
judgment, prejudice, or comment. It is our hope to be
able to deal with concerns and problems that we might
face in our lifestyles; it is intended to be a nurturing
and caring environment that is strictly devoted to the
Femdom lifestyle.
Yahoo Group: VioletWandGuild
www.Knot4Every1.org
Lesbian Sex Mafia (LSM)
Founded in 1981, the Lesbian Sex Mafia
(LSM) is one of the oldest 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. 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. All women 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 confidential way are welcome.
www.LesbianSexMafia.com
Life In Nassau
Hellfire NJ is a BDSM/fantasy play group
in Central New Jersey with their own private
dungeon facilities for members only. DUNGEON
PLAY nights for members and first time non-members
held
Saturday
b are h
ld on S
d
nights.
Provides a local meeting place in Nassau County
LI 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 are to educate those who are new
to the lifestyle and provide information and techniques for Safe Sane &
Consensual relationships, to have social get together and play parties in a
safe environment and last but not least to have Fun!!
www.HellfireNJ.com
www.LifeInNassau.org
International Violet Wand Guild
Long Island Leather N Roses
www.FemDomCircle.com
HELLFIRE
The International Violet Wand Guild is a not-for-profit
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We are a group of ADULTS that have a common interest
that “binds” us together. Living in a loving, nurturing
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environment that revolves around BDSM and/or D/S. Our group is open
to everyone with an interest in alternative lifestyles, whether you are just
interested, a novice, or an experienced player. We DO NOT discriminate
against any person, we are pan-sexual in nature and accept all persons with
open arms. Our members and friends range from one end of the spectrum
to the other. We firmly believe that diversity is one of the most wonderful
and cherished ideals of our organization.
www.LILNR.org
MAsT: Long Island
We are 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.
www.MastLongIsland.com
MOB
Mob New England 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. We offer social and play events, educational
demos, and informal opportunities to socialize, have fun and
build
db
ild a sense
of community. We claim as positive forces in our lives our many and varied
interests in kink, bondage, domination and submission, sadomasochism,
leather and perversion.
www.MobNewEngland.org
Northern Delaware D/s (NDD/s)
NDD/s has been serving the Northern Delaware
BDSM community since 2004. We have monthly
munches, discussion groups and demo/play parties.
Browse our web site for more information about NDD/s.
www.NorthernDelawareDs.com
New England Leather Alliance (NELA)
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,
transgendered folk, heterosexual, bisexual, and homosexual,
married and single, young and old. We are from MA, NH, CT, ME, RI &
VT.
www.NELAOnline.org
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New England Dungeon Society (NE-DS)
New England Dungeon Society is a pan sexual educational,
support and social group that has been providing a
comfortable environment for people to explore bondage,
dominance & submission, and their kinkier side since 1992.
NE-DS also holds socials for its members & escorted guests,
regular BDSM seminars, workshops and demonstrations, as
well as many and varied special events.
www.NE-DS.org
New York Renegades
The New York Renegades are a group of gay men
dedicated to our motto of “PLAY HARD...PLAY SAFE”
in the arena of BDSM/fantasy. We like to consider
ourselves a family. We offer a place to feel comfortable and
safe, and try to provide a sense of belonging. We welcome
gay men of all ages, sizes, and experience levels. Our
events are opportunities to meet other men with similar
interests. We hold monthly social Bar Nights at the NYC Eagle.
www.NYRenegades.com
NYC Fetish Tribe
The NYC Fetish Tribe is powered by some of the biggest names in the New
York City fetish scene. We create not-for-profit play parties designed
purelyy
g
p
to entertain the sexiest, most hard core players
out there. We are the creators and producers of
Suspension (the best monthly play party in New
York) and the annual The Ultimate AfterParty...
Vegas!, and we usually have a strong presence at various fetish
f ti h events
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across the US and Canada, as well as other parts of the world. We believe
in promoting a sex-positive atmosphere and do not make money off of
our parties; all proceeds go towards more and better parties for the scene
to enjoy. We are dedicated to bringing the ultimate party scene with us
wherever we go and to bringing all the hottest players who are interested
in Kink, BDSM, Fetishwear, the Adult Industry, Swinging, and other
Sex-Positive lifestyles together to create new relationships while having
unfathomable amounts of fun.
www.NYCFetishTribe.com -&- Fetlife.com/groups/2650
Rochester Kink Society
Rochester Kink Society is a member-run BDSM organization
in Rochester, New York. We are a pansexual organization and
do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation,
or fetish. We strive to create an environment in which anyone can safely
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learn, practice, or discuss BDSM and related kink.
Toms River Munch
Southern Delaware D/s (SDD/s)
The Toms River Munch Group is for gatherings of like minded
people within the D/s community. We hope you come meet
others and have fun.
www.RochesterKinkSociety.com
SDD/s is a group dedicated to the education and
enhancement of those who are in the Dominant and
Submissive lifestyle. Our monthly munches are held on the
last Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at TGI Fridays
South DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE.
Yahoo Group: DsDelaware
Staten Island Kink (SIK )
SIK is a pansexual social and munch group located on Staten
Island, NYC.
Yahoo Group: Staten_Island_Kink
Steel Sanctuary
Pittsburgh’s Only Alternate Lifestyles Club. Our purpose
is to provide a safe place for local community members to
attend and have fun. We are here for all organazations to
hold meetings and parties. We provide a SSC enviroment
for all to attend. We will also be here to educate all those
that wish to learn about the lifestyle.
www.InnerSanctumAtlaDomaine.com
The Gate
“The Gate” – Your Gateway to BDSM... Our group helps
advertise, promote, and educate people about events up
and down the East Coast. We have two chapters: Phila
PA, and Central MA. Posting from RI to GA, The Gate is
dedicated to providing members and other community a
very relaxed, public and safe place for meeting others with
an interest. We welcome anyone, from novice to experienced.
Yahoo Group: TheGateNews
The Society
The Society is a pansexual support, social and
education group for the 21 years and older BDSM
community in the Connecticut area and beyond.
www.TheSocietyCT.org
Yahoo Group: TomsRiverMunch
Triad
A monthly gathering and support group for those in Edison,
NJ and 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. We meet the 3rd Monday of
each month at the Hilton Garden Inn (Raritan Center) 50
Raritan Center Parkway, Edison, New Jersey in the private banquet room
and have complete freedom to talk, have group discussions in a safe setting.
Mild fetish attire is welcomed.
Tribe - NJ’s LeatherDykes - LeatherWomyn Only
As long-time, experienced players we have long felt the
need for a more “advanced” club where we can play, share
our experiences and our diversity. We follow the Old
Guard principles of Honor, Respect and Charity. Tops/
Dommes are responsible for their slaves/submissives/property at allll times.
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Anyone who wishes to become a member must be sponsored by an existing
member who will vouch for their history and integrity. We realize that this
club will not be for everyone, and that is exactly what we intended. That
said, we Play Hard, Ride Hard and Have Fun!
www.MySpace.com/TribeOfNJ
Alt-Ed Inc (Alternative Educational Events, Inc)
Alt-Ed Inc is our management team, a nonprofit corp created just for this
event. Their job is to handle the “business” end of the event - the hotel,
dungeon gear, programs etc. The idea is, since their allegiance is to the event
and the event only we eliminate a whole lot of the politics that surround
many events. It’s a dictatorship, that’s true – but a benign one. And since it’s
100% nonprofit, all the money made at this event makes its way back to the
community.
We’d also like to thank:
BLACK ROSE – Black Rose has helped us out in
many ways from assistance training our safety staff
to the loan of additional dungeon gear. Some of our
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best volunteers and staffers are Black Rose members, and we wholeheartedly
encourage you to check out their event in October – BR09!
www.BR.org -&- www.BREvent.org
The Eulenspiegel Society™(TES©) – We’d like to thank TES
for their support with many skilled and dedicated volunteers
and presenters and help promoting the event. TES© is not a
participating group in The Floating World, but they have provided
invaluable support.
Executive Event Directors
Dan Andersen, Senior Event Director
Dan has been in the New York scene on and off since college, and has
worked on many fetish events and parties, as well as commercial events
like car shows and large scale corporate meetings. He is a member of
DomSubFriends and Knot for Everyone and is a regular at Camp Crucible each
year.
©Ken Perna (aka Q ) • www.PhotoPlay.US.com
www.TES.org
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Organiz er s &
Volunteer s
Natasha, Assistant Event Director, Content
If you were to judge me like a book, you’d find my cover redhead of
a certain age, neither homely nor handsome. In comparison, my pages
would be a delightful surprise. The war between control and addictions
has shaped my soul. Addiction to reading to soothe my soul and expand
my horizons; to writing to prevent the ideas from devouring my mind; to
adrenaline to feed my courage; to terror, to push me farther. Addiction
to pain to awaken my spirit, and to pleasure to make it smile. Addiction
to the mountain – the challenge, not for any hilltop view, simply for the
joy of the climb. Addiction to all-consuming fire, distilling my thoughts
to the most powerful – survival. Addiction to skipping to show the world I
love life. Addiction to caffeine and chocolate, rare steak and strawberries.
I am a creature of excesses, tempered by a twisted code of ethics – a
chameleon whose skin changes from one extreme to another but always
as a reflection of my soul. I crave … Travel to ease my itchy feet. Pain for
the pure joy of it – for the way it changes one’s scent and taste. Leather
for the smell, the flip of my heart, and the slick feel of death and life
rolled together. The kiss of a singletail. The searing fire of rawhide. The
gripping sting of rubber. The punch of a butch. Single-mindedness. Black
flag, red, houndstooth and coral. Never half-stepping.
Maggs (AKA MaryAlice AKA Ms MAP in Heels), Assistant Event Director, Operations &
Event Training
MaryAlice has been an EMT since 1991 is a CPR Instructor & Rescue
Diver and she enjoys teaching Scene Safety, Personal Protection and now
DM classes at various munches and for Floating World (Do you have a
personal first aid kit and flash light in your toy bag???). She has been clean
and sober for over 30 years.
She attended her first public dungeon in Hawaii in 1995 and she has
been very active in the scene ever since. She has attended every Black
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Rose Convention held since ’97, and has volunteered as a DM since
2001. Over the years, she has enjoyed being an active participant at
many munches, clubs and events all across the country, including: KFE,
DFP Fashion Shows, The Mission, ACDS, The Floating World, TES, Hellfire
(NYC), BTS (NJ & PA), BESS, Leather Retreat, Black Rose, The Fetish Flea,
The Crucible; Dark Odyssey Winter Fire, Wet Spot in Paradise, The Wet Spot
Club (WA), BDSM Overdrive, Servants Retreat, MAsT Workshops, Snack &
Learn, Passional Classes, & Black Phoenix, NDD/s & SDD/s, D/s Castle,
BDSM BootCamp and more....
MaryAlice strongly believes that:
A day should never go by without learning something new...
A girl can never have enough stilettos...
and
Life is good – always remember to Live, Love, Laugh, Listen & Learn.
Executive Volunteer Staff
Amy, Head of Human Resources
Amy Hammel has been in the lifestyle for over 20 years. She is originally
from Connecticut and is now a 6-year resident of New Jersey. Since
moving and missing her community back “home,” she created ACDS
(Atlantic City D/s), a different type of munch: one that incorporates games,
discussions and/or demos in a private non-intimidating environment.
Her group recently celebrated its 5th anniversary. Two years ago she
started The Triad in Edison NJ, a tri-state munch group. She identifies
as a “submissive with a mind,” and although she misses The Group and
Society, back in CT, she can be seen enjoying meetings with NDD/s, Toms
River Munch, NJSubStation, Temptations Reign and The Gate. Amy is senior
staff and founding memeber of Black Phoenix and is also a member of
Libery Gay Rodeo Association. Along with volunteering for NELA, PETA,
and local organizations, her interests include motorcycles, poker, cooking,
swimming and animal rescue.
Senior Staff – Volunteer Heads
Cowboi Jen, Head of DMs
Cowboi’s name was proudly given after many years of competing on
the gay rodeo circuit. Founder of the Liberty Gay Rodeo Association, she
spearheaded the first gay rodeo in the Northeast called the Liberty
Stampede.
She has been visibly active in the leather lifestyle for over 9 years. Currently
living in Philadelphia, she is a proud member of Tribe, Crusty Old Leather
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Dykes (C.O.L.D), Leather Tribe of Philadelphia, LSM and numerous pansexual
groups. Cowboi is teaching free DM and Dungeon Safety classes thru the
Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions as she feels you cannot put a price on
safety. You may recognize her as this is her 3rd appearance as a volunteer
for Floating World. Cowboi is also the producer of the first Philadelphia
Leather Pride Night (P-LPN) taking place this November 7th. This charity
event will benefit the Leather Archives and Museum and rumor has it there’s
a planned Disney invasion in December.
Most recently Cowboi won the inaugural title of Mid-Atlantic Leatherwoman
making her the first. She will continue to strive to bring the women’s
community together throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region and beyond.
Jerry, Head of Medical Services
Jerry has 30 plus years in volunteer fire rescue, EMS (Emergency Medical
Service), Dive Rescue Team experience. He is a National and NY State
certified EMT, Outdoor Emergency Care, SAR (Search and Rescue),
MCI (Mass Casual Incident) Crowd Control, Fire Fighter, Hazardous
Materials (Haz-Mat) response Tech and Technical Rescue (this is where
they play with lots of ropes). He is a Federal DMAT (Disaster Medical
Assistance Team) member. He assisted in the rescue efforts for Hurricane
Katrina and the Florida hurricanes (Frances and Igor). He has also been
an EMS coordinator for the Syracuse State Fair and one of the 165
NYSDOH chosen EMTs to be at Woodstock. He is a Dominant with
10 years of experience in the lifestyle. He teaches first aid, safety, and
knots. He is a member of Black Phoenix, Life in Nassau, Triad, Suffolk Supper
Munch, and DsF. When not sceneing with his girls, Jerry enjoys: camping,
spelunking, repelling, and teaching Wilderness first aid.
Zebrianna, Head of Programming
Zebrianna has been actively involved in public BDSM lifestyle events
and advocacy since 2000. She volunteers extensively, helping with the
management of her local munch group NDD/s, managing the East Coast
Group Leaders Forum, running fund raisers, and serving as a dungeon
monitor at many of the mid-East Coast lifestyle events. She presents on
her passions (all of the sharp implements) every chance she gets. Zeb has
done NeedlePlay, Skin Stapling, Cutting and/or Blood Play workshops
for NDD/s, BootCamp I & II, ACDS, The Floating World I & II, DsF/
Paddles NYC, Black Phoenix/Winter Solstice, Adventures in Sexuality/Winter
Wickedness, BESS/Charm City Fetish Fair, TES Fest, Leather Retreat, and
Black Rose. This is her first year working on the other side of presenting,
as Head of Programming for Floating World 2009. 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).
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JD, Head of Security
A Man with an authoritative presence. He has been active in the lifestyle
for approximately 10 years. He has attended multiple lifestyle functions
and this will be his third Floating World event working with Security. He
is currently working security in a professional capacity and has helped in
various other BDSM events over the years. “Capable and competent, you
can depend on JD to keep things running safely and smoothly.”
Lady Meri, Head of Vending
Meri has been in the lifestyle for the past 15 years. This Domme’s biggest
belief is in a safe environment for all. Her naturally outgoing personality
led her to start out by producing BBW weekends on LI. She ventured
out to Hell Fire and Paddles in NYC where she became a member of DsF.
Since then she has become an active member in Life in Nassau, Staten
Island Kink, Suffolk Supper Munch, Triad, MAsT LI and Black Phoenix. In
the past she was on staff for The Gorean Weekend in Las Vegas, one of
her most favorite events, and she has also been an active contributing
member of LI Leather n Roses.
Meri, along with her partner Sparky, created Life in Nassau, a lifestyle group
in Nassau County, NY. This group provides educational presentations
and socials. LIFE is one of The Floating World’s sponsoring groups and
one of the multi-group sponsors at Black Phoenix. LIFE also produces the
Annual Long Island LIFE Fetish Flea Market, a multi faceted event with
vendors, classes, demonstrations, food and a whole day of fun. Lady Meri
also hosts B&B weekends in the Poconos for lifestyle minded people who
need a safe and fun get-a-way. She has volunteered for the last two years
at The Floating World by holding numerous volunteer positions including,
DM, Transportation and Security. This year, she is now proud to be
included in The Floating World staff.
Morpheus, Attendee Services
Founder of the Pleasure Positive movement and The Pleasure Positive
Principle, MorpheusNYC has taught BDSM/Tantric/Sexuality/STI
classes for 12 years, has attended more than 300 classes, volunteered
for various events, organizations and hosts parties/events. Formerly, he
was a Russian Interrogator and Counter-Intelligence Agent with the US
Army having served a combined 13 years as an Enlisted Soldier then
Officer by way of Officer Candidate School. He served as Educational
Director for The Society of Janus and has taught classes for: AASECT, NJ
School of Medicine, Widener University, Mr. S, SMOdyssey, SOJ, DsF, TES,
Lifestyles Convention, PolyamorousNYC among others along with appearing
on national television. Also, he runs the nycALTevents list which is a
calendar of everything out of the norm in NYC. To join, send an email
to nycALTevents4@gmail.com with ADD in the subject.
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Frazier, Dungeon Equipment Master
Frazier (aka “Uncle Frazier”), an unrepentant “Professional Dirty Old
Man,” owns and operates The Crucible in our nation’s capital. He is an
Emeritus Board Member of the Black Rose. Frazier also drives the “Truck
O’Torment” up and down the East Coast providing the dungeon for most
of the big events other groups put on, such as: TES Fest, Delta, the first
5 Leather Retreats, Alure, Ohio Leatherfest, Orlando Bash, and many many
more, including Floating World. Frazier also produces Camp Crucible, the
penultimate BDSM camping experience each Memorial Day weekend.
Frazier and his experienced Crucible Dungeon Crew hope you have a good
and safe time at FW3!
Jezebel, Program Book Design
In my life, I’ve had the pleasure to be quite a number of people, some of
whom I liked better than others. I guess I’m really an experience junkie,
which means I’ve had the chance to do a lot of pretty cool things. However,
that does have a tendency to bite back more often than you might think.
I’m also a “language slut.” I love the way words feel when I say them or
sign them – the way they sound and how they look (both in writing and
in American Sign Language) is what I can feel all over my skin. You can
imagine that I love to argue over subtleties of meaning. I’m often accused
of being “a devil’s advocate” and of “playing with semantics” – I am
guilty as charged.
www.WickedLittleThings.com
Boyd B, Publicity
Boyd is a native of PA and is a human GPS on the streets of Philly and the
surrounding metro area. He is a member of ACDS, The Gate and Triad
munches. He is a founding member and staff at Black Phoenix. This is his
second year at Floating World as was honored to be asked to be Publicity
for the event. This event is special to him as he is getting married to Amy
on Sunday evening.
Sydney, Registration
Sydney Adams has been in the scene for nine years. She is a poly, bi,
switch, or as her husband Louis says: “Greedy.” She has lived in the Philly
area her entire life. As a member of The Gate and NDD/s you can usually
find her at one of their events. She is also an assistant organizer of the
Philadelphia Mindful Polyamory Meet-up Group. She enjoys volunteering
for lifestyle events, gardening, reading, cooking, and crafting.
Tina Rock, Transportation
Tina Rock has led Knot For Everyone (KFE), a central NJ bdsm support
group, since May 2001. Currently she puts on 3 munches and 1 or 2
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parties every month, and she can be reached at knot4every1@aol.com if you
want to attend. Tina worked registration at TES30, several TES Fests,
and Floating World I and II. She has also volunteered at Black Rose and
Camp Crucible.
Sparky and Boyd, Construction Crew
These two guys have been with The Floating World since the beginning. A
Jack of all Trades you can find them helping out all over; using their time
to help with construction, vending, registration, Ops, security where ever
needed, whenever called upon.
Sparky is a co founder of Life in Nassau which is a sponsoring group of
Floating World, and is also an active member in Staten Island Kink, Suffolk
Supper Munch, Triad, Mast LI and Black Phoenix. Boyd participates in Triad,
ACDS, The Gate, and is a founding member and staff of Black Phoenix.
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Black Phoenix
Philadelphia’s 25,000
Square Foot Play
Space!
• 50 play stations
• Social Lounge
• Four After-Care
Areas
Black Phoenix
Pot luck Dinner &
Social 7 – 9 pm
$20/person + covered dish
$30/person without
(Couples may bring one dish)
Rising from the Ashes
Stay overnight
at the Black
Phoenix for $5!
Best Dressed Prizes in 3 categories
(Men, Women & Crossdresser/Transgendered)
Top Prize: Free Pass to Winter Solstice Dec 31st - Jan 3rd
BDSM Speed Dating & Speed Scening
1st Annual Spankfest Competition
Additional information at www.BlackPhoenixClub.com