Canes have a reputation for being harsh instruments for hard players or for punishment purposes. This is very true and works well for people who want to play in that realm – but it doesn’t need to be that way for everyone or every scene! In this class we will discuss the various materials people use as canes, how to choose a cane as well as cleaning and care. More importantly, this class will explore how to negotiate a caning scene from the top’s and the bottom’s perspective and how to use various caning techniques to create a mutually satisfying scene. This class is part lecture and part demonstration with an opportunity at the end for some hands on caning experience. This class is geared for beginners but kinksters of all levels will likely find something useful and interesting.