First Hand - Spanking and Paddling
- a Paideia playshop
First Hand: a Spanking and Paddling 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.orgFor many people Spanking is their first introduction to kink, but it can be so much more. Spanking provides a specific pleasure/pain connection, due to its focus on the sweet spot. This class covers the range of spanking scenes, including sensual, punishment, role play, and more. We’ll provide demos and step by step instructions from negotiation to positions to pacing to aftercare. Includes tips to help a bottom relax and enjoy the spanking. We’ll cover the emotional impact (and potential pitfalls) of childhood associations. The class is suitable for beginners to aficionados. You’ll always have your toys with you. This is a “hands-on” workshop, not a lecture. Plenty of spanking time.
The evening has four parts (times approximate):
7 – 7:30 Brown Bag Munch
7:30 – 8 Brief Introduction
8-9:30 Demos and Hands-on Workshop
9:30-10:30 Open practice, using spanking and paddling in a scene of your choice.
You don’t need to bring anything. Souvenir paddles available, but you may also bring your own. Undressing permitted, but not required. You may 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.
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.
Partners: Some of tonight’s exercises might be doable alone, but they are much more effective done in pairs. If you want to find a suitable partner in advance, we recommend you join and post 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
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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 past attendees have said:
“So many cheeks, so little time.”
“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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“First Hand: Spanking and Paddling workshop” 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 planned for these workshops, on both common and exotic topics. We have developed a core study group who want to increase the depth and breadth of their play, as well as have fun together.