✦ Workshop Series Description ✦
Aimed at those who already have at least a solid foundation in kink/BDSM practice, in this workshop series Dr Pine and SparklyBulbasaur will take participants through the building blocks of risk aware edge play, with a focus on honesty and harm reduction. Each workshop is designed to build on the previous ones in the series, so attendance of the whole course is recommended where possible.
For the purposes of these workshops, we are defining edge play as play which has an intrinsically higher level of physical or psychological risk than other kinds of play. To see whether this workshop is right for you, please click here to read a more detailed description of what constitutes edge play.
✦ Class Description ✦
Sometimes the best tools for controlling another person and/or causing pain are your own two hands. This workshop will look at how one can hurt, position and move a body around without using any fancy equipment. It will also (for bottoms) look at how to resist physical manipulation and control in a way that is safe for both you and your top.
A lot of us love to physically force our partners where we want them, but this can be risky if you do not know what you are doing. This workshop is aimed at giving you a space to learn how to engage in physically rougher styles of play in a way which is risk aware. There will be some opportunity to practice elements of the techniques covered during the class, which will also include practical demonstrations.
✦ What This Class Covers ✦
Topics covered will include:
How to grab and move someone around, safely
Pressure and pain points - minimal effort, maximal discomfort.
Different barehanded techniques, including face slapping and closed fist striking.
Pinning.
How to resist your partner safely.
Safety planning.
Emergency management.
This workshop will include a scene demonstration at the conclusion of the workshop. There will be an opportunity to practice some techniques with a partner, however this is not compulsory.
✦ What To Bring ✦
Note taking equipment
✦ About the Educators ✦
Dr Pine (they/any) and SparklyBulbasaur (she/her) are a Melbourne based couple in a 24/7 Power Exchange Relationship.
Together they have previously run workshops in Naarm (Melbourne) on an array of topics, with a particular focus on harm minimisation and safety in edge play.
Dr Pine is a doctor of seven years, and a lifestyle Dominant and Sadist of thirteen years, with a long term interest in edge play. As well as in Naarm, they have previously run kink safety workshops overseas. They have a professional background in sex education, as well as emergency medicine.
SparklyBulbasaur is a Submissive Masochist who has been in the lifestyle for the past eleven years, with a particular passion for suffering. She is passionate about empowering submissives/bottoms to be their own best advocates through education, so that they can build an informed risk profile. She loves penguins and can hold her breath for more than two minutes.
✦ Tickets and Access ✦
📢All Sessions Pass — Attend All 6 Workshops & Save $150👉 Includes:
All 6 sessions
Priority booking
Best value per session
⭐ Best Value — Recommended if you’re serious about building your skills
🎟️Tickets to individual workshops are also available.
The address is released upon ticket purchase. Check your ticket confirmation email.
✦ Scholarships ✦
Studio of Secrets has an education scholarship program to support education and access to those who need it most.
Scholarships are limited.
Please read our full guidelines prior to applying.
💌 Scholarships: Available for this event.
📄 Scholarship Application Form
✦ Dress Code ✦
Casual and comfortable.
✦ Accessibility ✦
If you need wheelchair access, please email info@studioofsecrets.com.au ahead of time. Please also arrive 10 minutes early, so we can accommodate your entry.
Unfortunately the toilet is not an accessible toilet with a rail. The nearest accessible toilet is at McDonalds around 400m away.
There is a single step at the main entry. If you need assistance, our staff are more than happy to assist you.