SPLF2025: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

INTENSIVE: M/s Challenge Building a Values-based Dynamic

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

It’s no secret that power exchange dynamics can be difficult to build and maintain. The secret often seems to be “why?”. What is it that those in successful dynamics have figured out? Often it comes down to building a solid foundation based on your personal values rather than the contract you found on google or what sounded sexy when you wrote it up. In this class, attendees will have the opportunity to hear both the Master/Dominant and the slave/submissive perspectives on building and adopting a values-based power exchange dynamic. Beast (he/him) and echo (she/her) will discuss the tools and tricks they used to create a strong and sustainable dynamic, as well as many of the ways they found that did not work for them. This class is an interactive discussion, and attendees need not be in any specific dynamic or in any relationship at all to attend and enjoy the class.

Speakers

Beast and echo

Beast (He/Him) is full of surprises. A Gentleman and a Beast, He’s a Lakota/German, pansexual, polyamorous Leatherman, a Master, a Daddy and puppy. Beast is a biker, musician, and Cigar Daddy. “ “Born and raised in England, echo (she/they) is a pansexual, polyamorous Leatherwoman... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Education

9:00am CDT

Leather Lore Trivia Game!

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Blue Bonnet

Come test your knowledge and learn fascinating facts about leather's legacy, iconic figures, and significant milestones. Compete for fun prizes while enjoying a lively, interactive experience. Perfect for both leather enthusiasts and curious newcomers! Even if you know nothing about leather, this is a fun way to learn!

Speakers

Master Neko and koneko

koneko is a bi, poly, kinky, leather, pagan elder who loves education! She is a member of her Master's House of Blood & Ice. She serves her Master at his will & the community through his leave as presenter, mentor, producer, judge, & more! She coordinates & leads curriculum development... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
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Education

10:45am CDT

Path of the Ronin - The Masterless Slave

Friday March 21, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT

Blue Bonnet

Being a Slave is a matter of soul, not just about wearing someone’s collar. If Slavehood is your primary identity, why should that change if we are single? What tools can we employ to continue our journeys and personal growth as Slaves? How can we find healthy ways to get service fixes without being taken advantage of? The path of the ronin is a solitary one, but it doesn’t have to be lonely or unfulfilling.

Speakers

Mara

Mara is a genderqueer, Leather Slave, and sadomasochist who has been part of the community for over 30 years. They are currently serving their community as your International Person of Leather 2024. Mara strives to be a kind and loving bulldozer, nudging our community towards living... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

2:15pm CDT

Command, Condition, & Care: Nurturing a Desire for Control

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT

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Join Master PlaineJane for a discussion on control and the power of conditioning within Authority Exchange dynamics. Master PlaineJane will discuss the importance of positive and healthy consensual conditioning as well as how to inspire and nurture the desire for control in dynamics. She will also explore some ideas for new and existing partnership structures that can be leveraged for long term success. Join Master PlaineJane for an in-depth discussion on nurturing the love of control…for both sides of the slash!

Speakers

Master PlaineJane

"Master PlaineJane is a Queer Covered Leather Master who has been active in the BDSM and Leather Lifestyle community for more than fifteen years. Master PlaineJane is the Director and Organizer of MAsT: Marietta Women and Founder and Owner of F.L.A.I.R. (Female Led Authority Inspired... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

4:00pm CDT

The Journey: Birth, Life, Death, Resurrection

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

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Master Jim and slave marsha trace the winding, rocky, path of their 27+ year M/s journey. Beginning with the new Master and slave who began in 1997 without experience or resources. They discuss the foundation they built and their responds to M/s life challenges as the relationship matured. Finally, they share their experience when confronting the abyss and the death of what was and the resurrection of what now is.

Speakers

Master Jim and slave Marsha

Master Jim and slave marsha, International Master/slave 2001, have been together since 1997 presenting seminars and weekend programs on Master/slave relationships across the U.S. and Canada since beginning of their relationship.  They were two of the owners of South Plains Leatherfest-International... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

5:45pm CDT

Titles & Relationships

Friday March 21, 2025 5:45pm - 7:15pm CDT

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Let’s talk about how to prepare for the unexpected! We will go over negotiating being in a relationship with people who are running for a title, have earned a title, and or maybe thinking about the title system. Share stories of the glimmer moments that added joy to our lives and the struggle moments that were hard to move through. This facilitated discussion is an opportunity to share, listen, and grow together. Join us!

Speakers

Bri Burning & Megan

Bri Burning (she/they) and JoshInTheBox (she/her) are two leather people who began building their authority exchange dynamics in 2015. They started their individual journeys in 2010 in the SF Bay Area where they have volunteered, hosted events, and presented a spectrum of classes... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 5:45pm - 7:15pm CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

9:00am CDT

Traditional Talking Circle

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Blue Bonnet

Native American or Indigenous talking circles are a tradition dating back thousands of years. They are a form of community, healing, and spirituality. They are a Native tradition, and only people trained in leading one can do so. After a Smudging ritual, participants enter the circle through the East opening and find a seat. Walking within the circle should be done clockwise. The facilitator will then guide the conversation.

Speakers

My_Naughty_Self

Adrianna is a Mexican/Purépecha/Cherokee, gender-fluid, Queer, and neurodivergent Switch from Bakersfield, CA. “ “They have been part of the lifestyle for 10 years. They are the creator and co-founder of the Indigenous/Native Leather Group on Facebook, established, February 2022... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

10:45am CDT

Straddling the Slash

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT

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Joy is dedicated to creating visibility for Switches, recognizing their unique, often unmet needs. Switches are welcomed in s-type spaces but can feel ostracized by the D-type community. Join this round table discussion to support one another and open the dialogue about what Switches need to further their journey and education.

Speakers

Joy Perez

Joy Perez, of House of CHAOS, is a covered Leather bratty switch who challenges societal norms and misconceptions. As board president at Central Texas Pride Community Center she advocates for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Her dedication to inclusivity extends further as a board... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

2:15pm CDT

Dancing the Razors Edge

Saturday March 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT

Blue Bonnet

In this workshop, you will learn how to use the sexy as hell, straight razor! Tapping into All the senses from the razor gliding across a throat, pussy or ass, hell anywhere on the body, the scents and sound and the intimacy and trust between 2 people as they Dance the razor's edge. Shaving can be fun, sexy and just a little dangerous! Blood optional.

Speakers

Daddy Crone Leenie

Smiling Sadist, long term bodyworker/energy runner who has been in the Leather world since 1990. Leenie began Dancing with Whips in 1998 and has not stopped. She has taught in the US and Canada for over 25 years. Leenie shares her experience in the healing possibilities using energy... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

4:00pm CDT

Conscience Relationships and Attuning with Your Partner(s)

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Blue Bonnet

There are five phases of relationships, and your M/s dynamic is not exempt. In this discussion, we will identify and define the five phases. We will also share tools to help determine which phase of the relationship you are currently in, and how to seek support during each phase to maintain a healthy relationship cycle. We will share our thoughts on how to promote longevity in your dynamic, from making a conscious effort to take things slowly, and knowing when to say when we'll discuss ways to identify what does or does not work for you and your partner(s). This discussion will be one you don’t want to miss.

Speakers

Mister-Blue and Mrs. BlueFrost

Mister-Blue, along with his slave and wife Mrs. BlueFrost, was the 2017 Northeast Master/slave titleholder, and the 2018 and 2021 International Master/slave titleholders. Mister-Blue is the Vice President of MTTA. Mrs. BlueFrost serves on the board of MTTA and serves on the staff... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

5:45pm CDT

Creating, Keeping & Dissolving a Leather Family

Saturday March 22, 2025 5:45pm - 7:15pm CDT

Blue Bonnet

We have our first family and are born into it-- when you deliberately create a family the concerns and contributions can be intentional and organic. We'll discuss what works, what doesn't, and how families are formed. Families shift, change, and become something new over time-- how do you move in it and keep your focus honed on sustaining what is valuable to you and others? We will discuss spectacular and painful experiences not only synergetic union. Come explore the infinite possibilities of families.

Speakers

Lady Catherine and Jack

Saturday March 22, 2025 5:45pm - 7:15pm CDT
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Education

9:00am CDT

Panel: Get Ready With the DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Sunday March 23, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

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The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the leather/BDSM community have worked together since our founding in 1979. Join the Sisters as we manifest, talk about our history and how we work with the leather/BDSM community to promulgate omniversal joy and expiate stigmatic guilt. Don't worry, we'll leave the glitter at home.

Sunday March 23, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

12:45pm CDT

Maintaining a Healthy Power Exchange Relationship

Sunday March 23, 2025 12:45pm - 2:15pm CDT

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A decade and counting. The seasoned dynamic, when you’ve fallen into a comfortable pattern, what makes the plateau pleasurable? Understanding when and how to relish your accomplishments and when comfort becomes stagnant.

Speakers

Mister-Blue and Mrs. BlueFrost

Sunday March 23, 2025 12:45pm - 2:15pm CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

2:30pm CDT

Erotic Bootblacking

Sunday March 23, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

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Come see the sexy side of shining boots. We'll discuss the erotic properties of bootblacking and how to take those skills from the stand to the dungeon or bedroom. Come see us get hot and greasy!

Speakers

Sir Andrew and Tidbit

Sir Andrew is proud to be Mr. SELF 2024. He has been in the leather community for going on 20 years. Starting from his early days in T3WD in Columbia SC, he has had a passion for education and learning all he could. He began teaching in 2008 and has continued ever since. His education... Read More →

Sunday March 23, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education

4:15pm CDT

Surrendering to Surrender: A One Woman Show

Sunday March 23, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT

Blue Bonnet

"Surrender." It can be a scary word. Understanding what surrender is, what it can mean in one’s life, its benefits & power, and discovering that we don't have to give ourselves away in the process. “Surrendering to Surrender: A One Woman Show” is an entertaining and intimate look from Malika’s perspective, lessons learned and experiences in her ongoing journey to Surrender, how it paved the way to self-care, self- love and improved her M/s dynamic.

Speakers

Malika

Malika (She/Her) is the founder of POC Arkansas (est. 2021). Black Leather subs & slaves Alliance (BLsA- est. 2023),Co -founder of Leatherwomen Motivating Leatherwomen (LML est.2023), Media Director of Atlantic Leather Family Alliance (ALFA), founded by Sir J-Jay in 2020, and co-Admin... Read More →

Sunday March 23, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT
Blue Bonnet

Education