Workshops

As well as having the best shopping, we have an exciting line-up of education for you. Workshops will be presented in the Simply Workshops format in a dedicated lecture-room area and hand-outs will be available at each. We are aiming at novices and experienced alike!

• How to make the right impact

  When:	1pm Saturday
  Who:	Volcanic Sparks
  What:	Volcanic Sparks is well know on the UK scene for her flamboyant style of sadism and passion for play. With the aid of visuals and practical demonstration she will provide an overview of impact play, from spanking to shjamboks and floggers to pats and paddles. Impact play, what is a hit and where not to hit Warming up to a great scene, what implements you can use Preparation and aftercare Knowing your limits, it's not the X Factor

• Latex care and wear

  When:	3pm Saturday
  Who:	Richard of Latex 101
  What:	A must for all rubber lovers! new and seasoned, who want to look after their gear and keep it looking nice and shiny. The workshop will be lead by Richard of Latex 101 and covers the following areas: Storing your gear between wears How to make your latex shiny Latex and allergies – what you need to know Dressing tips, ideas and what to avoid

• Waxing lyrical - the art and beauty of wax

  When:	5pm Saturday
  Who:	Mistress Nikki
  What:	One of the best known faces on the London scene Mistress Nikki is known as one of the most approachable and friendly Dommes around. The workshop will inspire from beginner to some of the more experienced wax players with a focus on the sensual side of play. What is wax play? Health and safety – What can you do? What should you avoid Wax types, sources and basic toy bag supplies Show and tell – an exhibition of the beauty of wax play

• Bondage let your imagination run wild

  When:	1pm Sunday
  Who:	Chanta Rose
  What:	One of the most prolific bondage riggers and models in the world Chanta Rose will be leading us on a visual exploration of bondage in its many and diverse forms. Author of the highly acclaimed Bondage for Sex Vol 1 she is also the powerhouse behind Twisted Factory producing some of the highest quality pay per view BDSM video footage available online. Having lived in London for many years we never have to twist her arm too hard to convince her to come and visit.

• Emergency Ward SK2, Medical Play

  When:	3pm Sunday
  Who:	Morphia and Joanie
  What:	You are invited to a medical education with Morphia and Joanie, two of the scene's most respected and experienced sharps and edge players. Morphia will talk through how to play to the edge without falling off. Medical play – why do it? A safe guide to using sharp and shiny things Where to get supplies Preparation, pre care and after care Basic first aid – what to do when it all goes wrong

• An electrifying experience

  When:	5pm Sunday
  Who:	Master Cosmic
  What:	Take a trip down Electric Avenue with Master Cosmic, Founder of LAM, who show the fascinating world of electro play, from violet wands to electrostim and TENS devices. The world of electro play holds fear and fascination for many. Cosmic will demonstrate the different devices, applications and techniques of electro play in a visual and practical demonstration. Health and Safety Devices from TENS to prods and violent wands to tesla coils Basics of electroplay Internal electroplay Building a scenario and keeping someone's attention

At the end of each workshop, a well known health-care professional (known within the community as Badg1) will be available to answer any health questions.

Also, Cassandra, an artist whose experience pervades her work, has been invited to record the event. Her portfolios can be found at http://www.artbycassandra.com and (her fetish-related activity) at http://darkside.artbycassandra.com.

Last minute addition!

Also, at 6pm on both days, we have The ABC of BDSM held by SF_Freak and firemynx^B^; they will take you through the basics, to communication, and what BDSM can mean to you as an individual.

• The basics – Definitions, SSC, RACK, how to know your bottom from your Top

• So how do you get started?

• Negotiation, After care, safe calls, safe words and responsibility

• Toys! What are they? What do they do?