PHOTO: Christi Campbell
The Hard Edge, the four-day series of Leather events and
workshops sponsored by Ms. San Diego Leather 2009 Christi Campbell, will take
place Thursday, January 26 through Sunday, January 29. Online registrations
will be open until Wednesday, January 25 at http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=932418. Registrations can also be made in person at Pleasures
& Treasures adult store, 2525 University Avenue in North Park, and at the
opening event: an introduction and reception for the presenters Thursday,
January 26, 7 to 9 p.m. at 428 Fourth Avenue, suite C downtown. Locations for
the other events will be given out only
after people register. The fee for the entire four days is $125.
The scheduled workshops and their presenters are:
Shit or Get off the
Pot
Friday, January 27,
8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Spiritual liberation or
just a shitty idea; digesting, creating movement, and releasing for the purpose
of cleansing oneself of the waste that no longer serves. There are many ways to
achieve transformation. During this workshop we will explore some often
misunderstood means to achieve such release.
Presenter Tommie StarChild
has been an active member of the San Diego Leather community for 11 years. In
addition, he has been in the D/S, BD/SM lifestyle for 22years. He lived 24/7 in
a DS relationship for 6 years, was Padric Halls’ boy for 1 year and grandson to
Jo Blas. He was under the teaching of Ms. Cynthia for his 3rd year, and
assisted for 2 year. In addition, he is a priest of the Anderson Feri
tradition, has been practicing the magic arts for 18 years, and now owns My
Authentic Self where he works as a spiritual counselor, Reiki Master, healer,
teacher, artist, and crafter of magical jewelry.
Forgive Me, Father,
for I Have Sinned
Saturday, January 28,
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This workshop, “Bless me
Father,” is an example of the guilt/absolution interplay between a Priest
(authority figure) and an altar boy (poor little sinner who doesn’t have a
chance in hell of doing anything right) as the Priest sets up the Altar Server
and then exacts an appropriate penance for the sins committed.
Presenter Mistress
Melissa, Southern California Leather Woman 2011-2012. is a
Professional/Lifestyle Dominant that has been in, on, and around the BDSM scene
over 15 years. She’s worked as Head Mistress at the Chateau and Bar Sinister
where I was the Head Mistress, and you may have seen her at The Dominion. She’s
been on HBO, MTV, The WeNetwork, and many other publications.
Assistant Domina Angelina
focuses on lifestyle education, with numerous workshops at Dungeon Servitus,
skill training for select Dommes, as well as workshops for the local LGTBQ and
Leather communities. Domina Angelina is the head of the Servitus F/family, a
diverse group of Lifestyle Dominants, Switches, submissives, Tops, bottoms and
fetishists. Domina Angelina is also a proud Poly Partner with Steve Hayworth.
WTF!?! A journey from
A to Z and everything fucking imaginable in between …
Saturday, January 28,
2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
On this road we will
explore the concept “WTF!?!” A to Z in definitions, terminology, protocols, and
instructions on many absolute methods to get the proper answers to the “WTF!?!”
questions at hand.
Presenter Mistress Shae
Flanigan has been a Lifestyle player for the past 15 years and a member of the
Los Angeles and San Diego Kink and Leather communities since landing in
California from the Pacific Northwest a little over five years ago. To learn
more about Mistress Shae and her classes or professional
work, please check out her sites: www.MistressShae.com and www.shaeflanigan.com. For information about her life coaching, please visit www.choosethepathlesstraveled.com
Presenter Temptrx comes
from a long line of perverted and twisted folk. She has over 20 years
experience in the Leather ommunity and was trained in the old school
traditions. She loves sharp and shiny objects and the sight of blood, whether
her own or that of a tasty victim, brings out her very, very long fangs.
Assistant Astrid is a
service-oriented versatile who plays and blurs lines between gender, power, and
sensation. Shie plays hard and works hard at learning how to play. She likes to
be aware of the risks, as safe as possible and always with consent (even if it
may not sound like it to the casual observer).
If It Didn’t Hurt, I
Wouldn’t Do It Because In Doing It I Bring You Joy
Saturday, January 28,
8-11 p.m.
Rough body punching is an
interactive workshop that has been presented by Master Z at numerous events and
venues around the country. A thorough explanation and demonstration on the art
of rough body play is presented and hands-on experience will also be available
to the participants of this energizing and sexy workshop. How to body punch,
kick and face slap safely will be covered in detail.
Master Z of Texas is a
well known Dominant, Presenter and Leader in the Leather and BDSm scene. He is
the International Master 2004 and travels all over the United States and Canada
making presentations on the Master/slave-Leather lifestyle and BDSm technique.
He has also served as a popular Keynote Speaker and Emcee for a number of
events. He is the Owner of slave bill and slave kiki.
Mums, the Word in
Mummification...Lessons From The Tomb
Sunday, January 29,
10:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
The mystery of the Mummy.
Who or what lay buried beneath those wrappings? This workshop will show various
forms of wrappings for mummification and different techniques for both the
enjoyment of the Top and bottom roles. Wrapping of the body fully in materials
from head to toe is mummification. This is one of your Edgier play scenes.
Presenter David Janisch
has been active in the Leather community for over 30 years. David started his
involvement with Club X in 1994, served 2 years on its board X, volunteered for
Leatherfest San Diego for five years and co-directed Leatherfest IX. He was
HeadMaster of SM-University for LF X and was Workshop Coordinator of over 60
workshops for Leatherfest XI. David has served on several judging panels and
his workshop talents have taken him to Denver’s “Thunder in the Mountains,”
Odessey 2000 in San Jose, Realm of the Leather Spectrum @ S.D. pride for 3
years, the Pain Guild & numerous Club X & Leather events. His most
requested workshop is mummification.
Assistant Peter Gieblewicz’ involvement with
the Leather/kink community has taken him fast forward in the last 10 years
within the confines of IML, MIR, Southern Decadence, Hellfire Inferno &
Folsom St. Fair in San Francisco, to name a few. He is a strong experienced
bondage aficionado, a talented man who can give and receive in an equal
balance. His motto is, “Bondage, bondage & more bondage.”
