Different Strokes - Caning
- a Paideia playshop
Different Strokes: Caning, a Paideia workshop 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 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EduKink http://edukink.tribe.net http://EduKink.org http://SFCitadel.org
A Victorian Caning is a compelling image, but there are lots of other ways to use canes, from sensual to intense, conventional to eccentric. It’s fairly easy to become skilled and versatile with a cane, and the toys are relatively inexpensive. This workshop includes both basic and exotic techniques. You’ll learn why canes are so popular. Then practice integrating caning into whole scenes.
The evening has four parts (times approximate):
7 – 7:30 Brown Bag Munch
7:30 – 8 Demos and Tips
8-9:45 Hands-on Workshop
9:45-10:30 Open practice, using caning in a scene of your choice.
You don’t need to bring anything. For the workshop you’ll need two canes, which you may bring, or buy at the workshop. Synthetic canes will be available at wholesale prices ($3-7). You may also bring your general toy bag for the open practice period. You might also want to bring a pillow and/or a sheet, towel or blanket.
Partners: The exercises are more effective done in pairs, for immediate feedback. It’s better to prearrange a lab partner, rather than try to pair up during the munch period. There are often more tops than bottoms. (Which can be a bonanza for bottoms.) If you want to find a suitable partner in advance, you can try posting on http://edukink.tribe.net
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 will have said:
“What a fun way to build skills and confidence.”
“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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“Different Strokes: Caning” is part of the Paideia Series of monthly BDSM/leather events / workshops 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 offered in these workshops, on both common and exotic topics. We have a core study group who want to increase the depth and breadth of their play.