Please keep in mind that many private institutions that I will be presenting at have a vetting process for guests. For more information on how to attend, click the posted institution's link.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
My Upcoming Workshops - Updated Regularly
Below I will list and regularly update the workshops that I will be presenting in the not so distant future! For further details, click the workshop links to go to their event pages.
Please keep in mind that many private institutions that I will be presenting at have a vetting process for guests. For more information on how to attend, click the posted institution's link.
Please keep in mind that many private institutions that I will be presenting at have a vetting process for guests. For more information on how to attend, click the posted institution's link.
My List of Workshops
My list of currently offered classes are organized below with related series listed first, followed by individual workshops. Classes that belong to a series do not need to be booked together; it is perfectly acceptable to book a single class from any series.
Annotations:
*FAN FAVORITE* means the workshop is highly requested and highly rated
*NEW* means the workshop is fully operational, but has not been presented yet (That means your organization or event could be the first to see it!)
*COMING SOON* means the workshop is under (re)construction and will be ready to present in a month or so (So if you're interested, book it & I'll finish it faster!)
So you know how to soap up and shine a boot, but how do you develop your own style? This workshop will help you achieve just that, by going beyond practical skills to explore the psychology of bootblacking. Discussion topics will include self-expression, "sole"ful connections, and scene negotiation.
Boots aren't often considered a toy, but after this class you'll be looking at them differently! This workshop with demo will teach you to use boots as a tool of pain and pleasure, eliciting emotions from fear to adoration. Be sure to wear your best stompy boots, and if possible, bring a partner to trample.
The quickest way to a man's submission is through controlling his cock and balls! Of course, the best way to do that is to use a bit of rope, utilizing bondage that can be cruel or kind, tormenting and tantalizing. In this class, we will learn the basic elements of cock and ball bondage, some torturous tricks of the trade, and bondage safety. For best results, bring a cock to practice binding and 8 to 12 feet of thin rope (3/16 of an inch is ideal for beginners).
Ever dreamed of becoming or owning the perfect pony? This class will let that fantasy become a reality! All the basics will be covered that you need in order to get started in Pony Play with plenty of anecdotal stories to inspire you! Topics that will be covered are safety, grooming, tack, play styles, and building all those concepts into your very own individualized routine.
Whinnies, nickers and snorts, oh my! Come learn the subtle language of pony play. This class will not only teach you how to make authentic-sounding pony noises, but will also teach you what those noises mean. Whether you are a trainer or a pony, this class will help you understand your partner's cues better.
Talk about tack and most people automatically think of leather. But that's not your only option! This class will show you how to make all sorts of tack from rope in a unique combination of bondage and pony play. Bits and bridles, halters and hobbles, we'll learn to tie them all in this workshop!
Begging is one of the finest talents a submissive can possess, for in begging one can display their desire, humility and obeisance to their dominant. This workshop will teach submissives how to articulate their pleas in a most pleasing manner. Dominants are, of course, welcome in this workshop, so that they may learn how to mold their submissives into expert beggers.
Submissives, come learn how to turn Ow into Ooo! This class will teach a multitude of pain processing techniques that will help you become a heavier masochist by expanding your pain threshold and tolerance. Bring a toy that you have difficulty enduring (yes, your Dominant may count as a toy) for discussion and interactive activity time.
We all play roles in life, but taking on fantasy roles in the bedroom can bring a whole new slant to your sex life! This class will teach you how to elaborately design and enact your hottest fantasies, while also covering how to introduce and negotiate role play with a partner, as well as psychological safety. If you've got a fantasy, this class will help make it come true.
Feet? What a Fetish! As long as you're not foot-phobic, feet have a lot to offer every kind of kinkster. From sensation (either sadistic or sensual) to service, this workshop will teach you the art of giving AND receiving, from pedicures to bastinado to toe-sucking and more!
What's more terrifying than facing one sadistic Top? Facing two! This class with demo will teach you the many styles of co-topping from cooperative to competitive. Learn to combine your forces of sadism with a fellow dominant to give your submissive the thrill of their life. For best results in this class, bring your favorite flogger or riding crop so that you can participate in the demo!
Annotations:
*FAN FAVORITE* means the workshop is highly requested and highly rated
*NEW* means the workshop is fully operational, but has not been presented yet (That means your organization or event could be the first to see it!)
*COMING SOON* means the workshop is under (re)construction and will be ready to present in a month or so (So if you're interested, book it & I'll finish it faster!)
Boot Play Boot Camp Series
*COMING SOON* Recruitment: Communication and Connection for Bootblacks
So you know how to soap up and shine a boot, but how do you develop your own style? This workshop will help you achieve just that, by going beyond practical skills to explore the psychology of bootblacking. Discussion topics will include self-expression, "sole"ful connections, and scene negotiation.
*FAN FAVORITE* Basic Training: Boot Stomping
Boots aren't often considered a toy, but after this class you'll be looking at them differently! This workshop with demo will teach you to use boots as a tool of pain and pleasure, eliciting emotions from fear to adoration. Be sure to wear your best stompy boots, and if possible, bring a partner to trample.
*NEW* Special Forces: Outside the Bootblacking Box
Give the boot to any preconceptions you have about a "typical" boot scene! This workshop will explore dozens of unique and untapped ideas surrounding boot play, ranging from reversed D/s roles to alternative bootblacking positions to the most unexpected kink combinations. Kick up your heels and enjoy the multiple mini-scene demonstrations meant to entertain and inspire you.OMGWTFCBT?! Series (CBB & CBT)
*FAN FAVORITE* Cock & Ball Bondage and Rope CBT
The quickest way to a man's submission is through controlling his cock and balls! Of course, the best way to do that is to use a bit of rope, utilizing bondage that can be cruel or kind, tormenting and tantalizing. In this class, we will learn the basic elements of cock and ball bondage, some torturous tricks of the trade, and bondage safety. For best results, bring a cock to practice binding and 8 to 12 feet of thin rope (3/16 of an inch is ideal for beginners).
Cock Bondage on a Budget
Cock bondage devices are loads of fun, but they don't come cheap. Luckily for you, this class will teach you how to recreate several popular cock bondage devices with a couple feet of rope, chopsticks, rubber bands and some imagination. For best results, bring a cock to practice binding and 6 to 10 feet of thin rope (3/16 of an inch is ideal).*NEW* 1, 2, 3 - CBT!
Penises Beware! This workshop will teach the many methods of sadism that surround Cock & Ball Torture, ranging from the basics of ball-busting to bondage-induced chastity. We'll cover almost every play option in CBT, even advanced ones, and do several demonstrations. If possible, please bring a partner to practice on!"It's Stabletime!" Series (Pony Play)
*FAN FAVORITE* Getting Started with Pony Play: From Tack to Training
Ever dreamed of becoming or owning the perfect pony? This class will let that fantasy become a reality! All the basics will be covered that you need in order to get started in Pony Play with plenty of anecdotal stories to inspire you! Topics that will be covered are safety, grooming, tack, play styles, and building all those concepts into your very own individualized routine.
The Language of Pony Play: Communicating Beyond the Bit
Whinnies, nickers and snorts, oh my! Come learn the subtle language of pony play. This class will not only teach you how to make authentic-sounding pony noises, but will also teach you what those noises mean. Whether you are a trainer or a pony, this class will help you understand your partner's cues better.
Headstalls and Harnesses: Rope Bondage for Pony Play
Talk about tack and most people automatically think of leather. But that's not your only option! This class will show you how to make all sorts of tack from rope in a unique combination of bondage and pony play. Bits and bridles, halters and hobbles, we'll learn to tie them all in this workshop!
The Dog & Pony Show (Pet Play Series)
*NEW* Barking Orders!: Getting Started with Puppy Play
If its time to teach your dog some new tricks, then try this interactive, paws-on workshop! This class will cover all the basics you need in order to get started in Puppy Play. Topics will include safety, headspace, gear, commands, play ideas and much much more!
*COMING SOON* Purchasing Pervertibles for Pups, Ponies & Other Pets: How to Navigate through Vanilla Pet & Tack Shops
Get ready to shop till you drop without dropping hints to the vanillas about what you're up to! This workshop will discuss all the best purchases you can make for pet play without outing yourself. Product quality and safety will be heavily emphasized, along with shopping tips for subtlety.
Submissive Skills Series
Pretty Please? The Basics of Begging
Begging is one of the finest talents a submissive can possess, for in begging one can display their desire, humility and obeisance to their dominant. This workshop will teach submissives how to articulate their pleas in a most pleasing manner. Dominants are, of course, welcome in this workshop, so that they may learn how to mold their submissives into expert beggers.
Let it Go: A Guide to Processing Pain
Submissives, come learn how to turn Ow into Ooo! This class will teach a multitude of pain processing techniques that will help you become a heavier masochist by expanding your pain threshold and tolerance. Bring a toy that you have difficulty enduring (yes, your Dominant may count as a toy) for discussion and interactive activity time.
Stand-alone Workshops
*FAN FAVORITE* The Sensual Art of Biting
Biting is as sensual and complicated of an art as kissing, yet few practice it as much. In this workshop, you will learn and practice the seven sensual (and some sadistic) bites of the kama sutra, as well as biting safety. This is an interactive class so please bring a partner to nibble upon.
Bringing your Fantasies to Life: A Guide to Role Play
We all play roles in life, but taking on fantasy roles in the bedroom can bring a whole new slant to your sex life! This class will teach you how to elaborately design and enact your hottest fantasies, while also covering how to introduce and negotiate role play with a partner, as well as psychological safety. If you've got a fantasy, this class will help make it come true.
Feet so Sweet: A Guide to Foot Worship
Feet? What a Fetish! As long as you're not foot-phobic, feet have a lot to offer every kind of kinkster. From sensation (either sadistic or sensual) to service, this workshop will teach you the art of giving AND receiving, from pedicures to bastinado to toe-sucking and more!
Double Trouble: The Joys of Co-Topping
What's more terrifying than facing one sadistic Top? Facing two! This class with demo will teach you the many styles of co-topping from cooperative to competitive. Learn to combine your forces of sadism with a fellow dominant to give your submissive the thrill of their life. For best results in this class, bring your favorite flogger or riding crop so that you can participate in the demo!
*COMING SOON* Slap Happy Spanking!
Versatile, erotic, and compatible with many other fetishes, spanking is often under-appreciated for all its kinky value. However, this class will teach you look at spanking with a different perspective as we learn techniques and tips on how to smack that ass!
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So You Want Me to Present...
How to Contact Me
Email me at clawsofvelvet@gmail.com
In the email, tell me what class(es) you are interested in, where (approximately) your organization is and give me a few dates that would work for you. Please also mention what accommodations your organization can offer me. While I usually ask for travel expenses and a place to stay, I can make exceptions and I am happy to negotiate.
My Presentation Policies
I am a free of charge presenter; all I ask is that your organization or group covers my (and my demo bottom's) travel expenses (if your event is more than 2 hours away from Rochester, NY) OR offers us comped or discounted tickets to your event. I will provide my own equipment for the workshop/s, though I may ask that your organization cover incidentals. For example, I would appreciate it if your group could provide dental dams for the Biting workshop and small office supplies, such as pens or pencils for the participants. If need be, I also am more than happy to adapt my workshops to better suit your facility, organization or just general needs
My Travel Policies
I am willing to travel anywhere in the United States, but I will only drive as far as 8 hours away. I recently received my enhanced driver's license, so I can now travel to Canada too! I will do my best to keep travel expenses low, and I am more than happy to take cheaper public transport than airplanes (bus, train, car etc.) as well as to stay as a guest in a member's home (female preferred), rather than expect a hotel.
About Me as a Presenter
Kink-wise, I am a young, but experienced kinky bitch, who has
been in the BDSM scene for over 5 years. Personally, I identify as a dominant sadomasochist, which means I do fall into the category of switch. In every subject I teach, I have experience as a top and a bottom, so I bring a unique perspective and thus provide information and insight that is practical to kinksters on either side of the slash.
In my vanilla life, I have collegiate and graduate degrees in science, and I am currently enrolled in a graduate program for scientific education. I have many years of experience as a tutor, workshop leader and teaching assistant at multiple universities. Beyond experience in the field of education, I have the pedagogical training that allows me to design effective and fun educational activities.
Ultimately, teaching is my passion and kink is an inseparable part of who I am, so it's only natural that I progressed from being a teaching assistant in science to leading BDSM workshops. In my workshops, I employ demos, written handouts, open discussion time and interactive activities. This variety ensures that my classes are captivating and multidimensional, which not only keeps an audience interested, but enables everyone to learn through the use of various teaching devices.
An important note: My classes are unique to myself and my own experiences in the kinky world. BDSM is not a science unfortunately, so what I teach is not necessarily fact. I will not claim to be an expert in anything, because as my scientific background has shown me, the more you specialize in an area, the more you realize there is to learn.
In my vanilla life, I have collegiate and graduate degrees in science, and I am currently enrolled in a graduate program for scientific education. I have many years of experience as a tutor, workshop leader and teaching assistant at multiple universities. Beyond experience in the field of education, I have the pedagogical training that allows me to design effective and fun educational activities.
Ultimately, teaching is my passion and kink is an inseparable part of who I am, so it's only natural that I progressed from being a teaching assistant in science to leading BDSM workshops. In my workshops, I employ demos, written handouts, open discussion time and interactive activities. This variety ensures that my classes are captivating and multidimensional, which not only keeps an audience interested, but enables everyone to learn through the use of various teaching devices.
An important note: My classes are unique to myself and my own experiences in the kinky world. BDSM is not a science unfortunately, so what I teach is not necessarily fact. I will not claim to be an expert in anything, because as my scientific background has shown me, the more you specialize in an area, the more you realize there is to learn.
An Introduction
Welcome to my little corner of the internet!
My scene name is Schadenfreude (Herrin Schadenfreude, if you want to use my full title), and I am a kinky sadistic bitch. I've created this blog to function as a placeholder until I get an official website up and running for my work as a BDSM workshop presenter.
Please use the Quicklinks on the right hand side of this web page or the links below to navigate through my different posts. You can also use the My Workshop Subjects on the right hand side of the web page to navigate to my different workshops.
Important posts to read through on this blog are:
Fun posts to read to get to know me better on this blog are:
Sadistically,
Schadenfreude
My scene name is Schadenfreude (Herrin Schadenfreude, if you want to use my full title), and I am a kinky sadistic bitch. I've created this blog to function as a placeholder until I get an official website up and running for my work as a BDSM workshop presenter.
Please use the Quicklinks on the right hand side of this web page or the links below to navigate through my different posts. You can also use the My Workshop Subjects on the right hand side of the web page to navigate to my different workshops.
Important posts to read through on this blog are:
- About Me as a Presenter
- So You Want Me to Present
- My List of Workshops
- My Upcoming Workshops
- My Kinky Resume
- Testimonials
Fun posts to read to get to know me better on this blog are:
Sadistically,
Schadenfreude
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