"Don't be mean!" "You shouldn't say that." How many times have you heard this in your life? Or, how about this doozy: "if you don't have something nice to say then you shouldn't say anything at all." While that might be good advice for vanilla society, forget all that crap and embrace your inner Mean […]
This class will teach basic throws and safety for beginners, how to select a flogger (attendees are encouraged to bring their own!), and advanced techniques for those with prior experience. There will be a live demonstration and an opportunity after for attendees to practice with their own partners and floggers, but audience participation is not […]
Much like the difference between masturbating and getting someone else off, applying makeup on someone else is very different from putting it on yourself. While becoming a true makeup artist takes a lot of training, this class will teach you some tips and tricks for making your human canvas look more feminine, more masculine, or […]
Free and open to all members with member number or card. Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390.
DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, OUR NORMAL LOCATION IS UNAVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS. We are working with The Alchemical to correct the issue and will be there for all of our other scheduled events. Attendees should bring 1 roll of plastic wrap (regular kitchen variety) a yoga mat or blanket to lay on a […]
This class is an introduction to impact play. The goal bring to teach how to land a "perfect" swat under ideal circumstances: otk (over the knee). The presenter will go over same basics, show some examples, and then we practice smacking our own legs as a part of training.This will also help to explain how […]
One part gender theory, one part roleplay theater, one part physiological practice: This participatory lecture & demonstration invites the class to brainstorm feminine archetypes, and uses those as lenses to map and practice rough body play for bodies of all types, ages and genders. Taught by Jewel (@Jewelweed) with demobottom Diana (@floofyfiercefox). Jewel (she & […]
Primal 101: What is primal? Who are primals? What do primals do? Come learn about the basics and discover if you are primal too! Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the elevator, please call ahead: (212) 675-1390. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 […]
Learn about playing safely when you or a partner are expecting, how to maintain your D/s dynamic, and how to be a great support person in labor, from the perspective of certified doulas that are members of the BDSM and Leather communities. Doors open at 7, class begins at 7:30. If you will require the […]
Do you enjoy impact play? Do you enjoy hypnosis? If you do, this is the perfect class for you! In this class we will go over different techniques and methods to induce someone into a trance state through impact play, how to use post-hypnotic triggers to enhance impact scene. You will get to see different […]