Sarah E. Azizi's
Widely published writer and sought-after educator, Sarah E. Azizi's (formerly known as Sera Miles) current work focuses on writing her second book and growing the Soft Corners Studio Center in Albuquerque. An activist who loves being on and passing the mic, Sarah roots herself in Leather culture and in fighting for self-determination and bodily autonomy for all.
Boundaries: Gates, Locks & Keys
What IS a boundary, anyway? How does the history of the United States affect how we think of boundaries not only in the larger culture but also within our subcultures? Can our boundaries shift and change? In this condensed workshop, you’ll consider your own boundaries through the lens of six major categories: Physical, Emotional, Social, Sexual, Intellectual, and Spiritual. We’ll talk about how to best assert our own boundaries, what to do when we feel violated, and what to do when we violate others. This workshop is designed to help you take more agency in your life.
Leo Gauge
Leo Gauge has been a kink educator since 1997, bringing realistic, grounded insight to topics like blood play, piercing, service, embodiment, and personal development. With over two decades in authority exchange dynamics, Leo teaches from lived experience, blending practical tools with growth. He is the founder of Beyond Piercing, Leo is known for an approachable, no-fluff style that centers connection, curiosity, and the power of intentional relationships.
Creative Play Piercing 201
You know how to pierce, now what? In “Creative Play Piercing 201”, Leo takes participants on a creative journey of what to do with a needle once it penetrates flesh. While this class does not cover advanced piercing locations, participants can expect new ideas and demonstrations on how to take your play to the next level, including incorporating other implements and elements into your piercing play. Some topics covered include different kinds of needles, predicament, sensation, bondage, and artistic elements. This class is never the same and welcomes all levels of play piercing experience!
Amber
Amber has been an out leatherdyke since 1973. She has presented on many topics. She created and ran LeatherLife which was a forum for discussions on topics relating to the leather lifestyle and community. Amber also initiated the Leather Order of Honor and Service. Integrity, education and the safety of the community are her passions.
Leather Protocols
Leather Protocols are a construct but they can bind like rope. How do we interact, communicate and negotiate? How do we protect and respect our relationships with one another? Let's look at this. There will be time for Q&A and contributions from participants.
Chy and Castle
Master Castle (He/Him) is a pansexual, polyamorous, Master, caregiver, pup handler, educator, engineer, and digital archivist. Who has a deep passion for putting his back into helping his community and can often be found moving dungeon furniture or fixing tech issues at events. He has been with his slave, Slave Chy for ten years. Slave Chy (She/They) is a Biromantic, Demisexual, polyamorous, evolving slave, little, pup, artist, photographer, educator, chef, and gamer. Who is Passionate about teaching, relationship education, and psychology. During their shared years in the community, they've run several classes and groups while working to bring alternative lifestyle education to smaller communities, at the same time bridging the gap between the previous and next generations. They are the 2024 Southwest Master/slave title couple. They aim to spread education and awareness about authority transfer dynamics within the next generation.
So what if it’s a phase? TNG & M/s
(all dynamics)
Let’s talk about the struggles of being considered TNG ( the next generation) while maintaining a healthy M/s dynamic. We will discuss the stereotypes surrounding being part of the TNG crowd. How the introductory to kink has changed over the generations. What things might be able to be done to help bridge the gap between generations and the unique challenges of competing for a title while being a part of the next generation.