Under My Skin: Play Piercing
- a Paideia playshop
Under My Skin: Play Piercing playshop with Angela and Iain at SF Citadel, in SOMA district of San Francisco 1277 Mission St at Ninth St doors 7:00, workshop 7:30 – 10:30 PM $15 - $25, sliding scale; plus $3 materials fee http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink http://edukink.tribe.net http://EduKink.org http://sfcitadel.orgPlay / temporary piercing produces marvelous little endorphin factories. Usually it can be done with almost no pain, blood, or marks. There's something very special about going below the skin. Even people who had no interest often find that they like it. Play piecing can be used for bondage, connection, decoration, empowerment, endorphins, energy, ritual, or release.
This is a hands-on class for beginners and intermediates. You'll see the range of techniques and safety procedures, then be coached though your own practice, in a warm, playful, supportive atmosphere. All materials needed are provided, and included in the materials fee. "We cater to cowards."
The evening has four parts (times approximate):
7 – 7:30 Brown Bag Munch
7:30 – 8:30 Presentation and Demos
8:30 - 9:30 Guided Hands-on Play Piercing practice
9:30 - 10:30 Open practice.
You don’t need to bring anything. You may bring your general toy bag for the open practice period. Undressing permitted, but not required.
Partners: Play Piercing can be practiced alone or in pairs. Practicing on yourself is fine. If working with a partner, it's best to learn piercing with someone you trust, since beginners have a higher likelihood of accidental sticks.
Reservations not required. Membership not required. You don't need to wear anything special. The event is open to anyone 18 years and older with a sincere, positive, personal interest in BDSM / leather / kink. All roles, genders, and orientations welcome. If you have questions you may write to edukink at yahoo dot com
Paideia (“pie DAY ah”) is a Greek word meaning “learning through play”. Paideia evenings are more than regular workshops. First we socialize. You may bring your dinner or snacks to eat during the munch period. Then we see demos. Then we do the guided hands-on workshop. You’ll mainly work in pairs learning and refining your skills. Then during the open practice period, you may integrate your new skills with other play techniques. Or you may do more practice, or watch the variety of techniques that others practice.
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Angela and Iain are officers in the Society of Janus, Dungeon Monitors for SF Citadel and elsewhere, and teach BDSM classes at all levels, at many venues. Their teaching style combines humor and approachability with clarity and thorough research.
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What attendees have said:
"It's so simple once you've been helped through it."
"I didn't think I'd like it, but it's a wonderful addition to my repertoire."
“Paideia offers an amazing array of play styles. I’m really extending my range.”
“A class, a mini-party, and a munch. The best way to spend a Thursday. I come every month, no matter what the topic.”
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“Under My Skin – Play Piercing” is part of the Paideia series of monthly BDSM/leather events / playshops mainly for those of intermediate or advanced experience. The format intends to combine the best elements of hands-on workshops, a munch, a play party, and a peer workshop. More than a dozen topics are planned for these playshops, on both common and exotic topics. We have a core study group who increase the depth and breadth of their play each month, as well as have fun together.