The monthly Newcomers’ Series consists of six low-cost BDSM/leather classes mainly for those in their first three years in the face-to-face scene. Old hands also welcome. The classes may be taken in any order, and there is very little overlap/duplication between them, so consider attending them all. They are usually the First Thursday of every month.
You may remain anonymous. Reservations not required. Membership not required. No recording devices. You don't need to bring, wear, or do anything special. If time is tight, you can bring dinner to eat during the class. The classes are open to anyone 18 years and older with a sincere, positive, personal interest in BDSM / leather / kink. Singles, couples, groups all welcome. All roles, genders, and orientations welcome.
For the scheduled dates of these classes, see our Main page.
Unless otherwise stated, these classes are at
SF Citadel, 1277 Mission Street, San Francisco at Ninth Street,
in the SOMA district.
Doors 7, program 7:30 PM – 10:30ish PM
Beginner's Dungeon is $10 - $20 suggested donation.
The other five classes are $15 - $25, sliding scale.
If you have questions you may write to edukink AT yahoo DOT com
This class is for everyone who is new to the scene (less than a year) or wants a refresher course. Old hands also welcome. We cover what to expect, what to wear, how to fit in, and ways to be safe and happy. We allay fears, dispel myths, decode the jargon, and set reasonable expectations. Why do people do these things, what exactly do they do, and which ones might I want to do? Why and how is etiquette so much different in the scene? This is a good chance to have questions answered, and avoid getting the wrong reputation. Includes a tour of a working dungeon. And if you’re good, we’ll teach you the secret password.
In keeping with a ten-year tradition, this class is free, compliments of SF Citadel and the presenters. Donations to maintain SF Citadel are gratefully accepted. SF Citadel is a large, permanent play space in San Francisco. What past attendees have said:
“I wish I’d learned this when I first entered the scene.”
“They make it all easier and more fun.”
“I’m just here ‘cause a friend is kinky.”
“I already know everything. I’m just checking if they get it right.”
How does one go from kinky fantasy, or attending parties, to playing comfortably? We cover how to select toys, how to structure a scene, how to find and prepare a partner, and what techniques to try first. We anticipate common problems and show how to deal with them. Step-by-step, we show what needs to be done before, during, and after a scene, by both partners, in order to have a fun and safe time. What past attendees have said:
“They make complicated stuff understandable.”
“Don’t miss any of it.”
How does dating differ in the vanilla and kinky worlds? How do you find a compatible partner, either for casual play, or for a long-term relationship? How do you keep the dating going?
Step-by-step, we show what needs to be done to go from being strangers to play partners. We anticipate common problems and show how to deal with them. We discuss marketing yourself, finding a match, stages of dating, types of play relationships, poly, resources, and more.
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