[ExilesMembers] : NWLC information

[Laurie Aguinaga]

Hello All,
Thank you to Robin and others who supported the women's reception.  

here is the feedback from the producer of the event:

   I have heard nothing but praise for the Exiles' women's reception, "champagne and chocolates."  Thank you for hosting that.

Warmly,
Margaret
  Mark Your Calendars Now for Northwest Leather Celebration 2010 
and the fifth annual Northwest regional Master/slave Contest 
~ April 30 - May 2, 2010 ~
www.northwestleathercelebration.com 
produced by smOdyssey, Inc. a 501c7 not-for-profit organization


P.S.  we were offered space at the SMO  Folsom Fringe event if we wanted to host a similar event for their weekend event during Folsom Weekend too.  
Exposure in the SOUTH Bay is alive and well!

thanks,
Laurie Girl
recorder The Exiles


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From: Robin <rahzone328 at sbcglobal.net>
To: exilesmembers at theexilessf.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 11:27:59 AM
Subject: [ExilesMembers] On behalf of Rope Wolf


Note from Robin:

This is very important information. We, as a community, need to work together to end violence against all; women, transfolk, and men. By learning the difference we can MAKE a difference!
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We still have a few spaces left for the upcoming workshop at the end of this month - Erotic D/s 24/7 - taught by Rope.  The class is designed to give Dominants and submissives, who consider themselves of beginner to intermediate experience, a detailed overview of how to design and implement a functional, hot, and fulfilling power exchange relationship.

We had such an amazing party for Women and Transfolk back in February, that we've decided to do it again.  Please RSVP if you plan to join us on May 8th - we have limited space, and want to keep it feeling festive, but not overcrowded...and we want to make sure to have enough snacks for everyone...

Details:

April 26th - D/s Workshop with Rope
10 AM - 4 PM
RSVP to mail at thelookingglassarts.com
Erotic D/s 24/7 - Beginner to Intermediate


What is an erotic power exchange? Are you interested in exploring the possibility of a 24/7 bdsm relationship? Do you have kids, roommates or parents to try and keep this tether of a 24/7 bdsm relationship intact around? Do you think you might be ready to go from bdsm 'play' at Daddy/girl, Master/slave, Top/bottom, Dom/sub to
something more in your daily life? How do you have a 24/7 weekend only, how do you go from 'play' to more? How is D/s (Dominance/submission) different from s/m (sadism/masochism)?

This class is for people considering all of the above and more. This class is for beginners to intermediate bdsm individuals. You will join others in a safe and fun environment to learn and learn from each other.

COST: $35.00 includes class book
Okay to bring bag lunch or food nearby.

Class will cover:

1. What is an erotic power exchange?
What does it mean to give up power to another individual, why would I want to participate in an erotic power exchange
2. Definitions and the right fit for you How do you id, what do other D/s relationships mean, why would I
chose one over another, what is the distinction between a Top/Daddy/Master/Sadist and bottom, girl, slave, masochist 
3. Resources; support groups, reading lists, films How do I contact local support groups and what can I expect at them, once I've read some books then what, what movies will help me better understand my Top/bottom and frankly, get our creative and intellectual juices flowing
4. Responsibility & Safety How do I evaluate potential play partners/relationship, what is my
personal responsibility around embarking upon a relationship like this, what is the other persons responsibility, how do I do this in an open relationship
5. Protocols How do I maneuver the leather protocols around these type of relationships in public and private, what are some of the formal ways of 'flagging' this relationship; collaring, flagging, contracts, what is Old Guard

About the instructor: Rope Wolf has been teaching in the bdsm community on and off for over 20 years. Hy lives in a 24/7 M/s poly relationship. Hys classes have included: Edgeplay-sometimes a sharp knife is a sharp knife and How to keep the established D/s relationship Hot, both at NLA Dallas, Knots for Beginners at Exiles, and Ramping up your D/s relationship both in S.F. and L.A., Erotic D/s, 24/7 at IMsL 2007, Mind Fucks/Mental Games,
Beginning Fisting at Leather Levi Weekend. Hy is a member of Alameda County Leather Corps, Exiles.org, and MasT (Masters and slaves Together).

************************** PLEASE READ: BDSM has nothing to do with violence against a helpless person. To tie up someone and beat him/her up is not S/M but sole brutality. S/M relationships are based on mutual consent and care for the partner, everything else is abuse/rape. Please take care to consider
if this class is appropriate for you if you have abuse in your background.***************************

May 8th - Women & Trans Play Party
8 PM - 2 AM
$20/person or $35/couple
RSVP to mail at thelookingglassarts.com 
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