SPLF2025: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

INTENSIVE: Flogging & Single Tails

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

Learn impact scene dynamics starting with negotiation, warm up, reading the bottom, communication, safety and aftercare. How to pick implements and take care of them. Perfecting accuracy, intensity and connection for a great scene. How to be sensuous and erotic and/or brutal. How to have the stamina to outlast piggy bottoms. Bring your toys because this is a hands-on class!

Speakers

Lolita Wolf

Lolita discovered the BDSM scene back when “online” meant the phone sex lines. Has presented workshops, given keynote speeches, emceed and judged contests for organizations and events across the country. Emeritus Board Member TES, former Chair LSM. Proud honorary member GMSMA... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Longhorn 2

Education

9:00am CDT

You Must Be This Tall to Ride This Ride: Is M/s A Good Choice?

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

Longhorn 2

Some see M/s relationships as the "brass ring" of power exchange. While M/s relationships can be very rewarding and enriching - as long as the participants possess the mindset, skills and integrity to promote proper functioning - they can also undermine self-esteem, avoid personal responsibility, and become fertile grounds for abusive and exploitative relationships. In this class, we will explore prerequisites for healthy M/s relationships and the participants in such relationships.

Speakers

Master Ben and Naomi

Master Ben and Naomi have been in a committed, monogamous M/s relationship for more than a decade. They believe hierarchical relationships can be highly beneficial when practiced with intent, compassion, humility and humor. They have presented at various regional M/s and Leather... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Longhorn 2

Education

10:45am CDT

Why Does a Brat-Brat?

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

Longhorn 2

There's still a lot of stigma surrounding brats and their behaviors. In this class, we will take a deep dive into the motivations behind bratting behavior. If you're looking for tips and tricks, this isn't the class for you. But if you're ready for deep self-reflection and peer support discussion, come with an open mind and be prepared to self-actualize!

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 →

Friday March 21, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Longhorn 2

Education

2:15pm CDT

Tying a Pretty Package: Cock & Ball Bondage

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

Longhorn 2

Bondage is the most popular form of CBT. This will be a hands-on class where you will learn a variety of ways to tie the family jewels. I’ll bring the materials you will need; you bring a partner! You’ll see how well they respond to having their cock and balls restrained, stretched and manipulated. If you are single, show up anyway and we will try to match people up.

Speakers

Lolita Wolf

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

Education

4:00pm CDT

Integrity: More than Lip Service

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

Longhorn 2

Integrity is one of the most misunderstood and misused words in our culture. This discussion will focus on integrity in the context of our relationships. We explore the myths and why it is so important. There is an exercise that can be used to identify what values are core to personal integrity. Finally, we will discuss the cost of compromising integrity.

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Longhorn 2

Education

5:45pm CDT

M/s 201: Do Emotions Get in the Way?

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

Longhorn 2

A thought-provoking workshop immersing ourselves within the intersection of power and emotion. We'll uncover how emotions influence and potentially may disrupt our power dynamics. Additionally, this workshop will provide practical tips for improving self-awareness and fostering healthier relationships by managing emotions effectively. This comprehensive exploration aims to equip participants with a deeper understanding and actionable strategies for personal and relational growth.

Speakers

Toni Solenne

have been doing so for many years. Their House credo is Heritage, History, Honor and Humility.

Friday March 21, 2025 5:45pm - 7:15pm CDT
Longhorn 2

Education

9:00am CDT

Impact + Erotic Kinky Hypnosis = Hella Fun

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

Longhorn 2

While this pairing may seem odd to some, impact and hypnosis can create some deep and interesting scenes when combined together. It is not like the movie "Get Out"or some Scooby Doo scenario - - you will not do something that you do not want to. When you consent to a suggestion and add impact to it, the subspace and top space high is deeper and there is a greater connection.

Speakers

Master Leather Redux

Master Leather Redux is your friendly leather lesbian from the 90s. Master Leather has taught across the US in person and virtually for large conferences such as Kinky Kollege, TESFest, SouthEast LeatherFest, LSC's Uprise! and Naughty Revival. “ “Master Leather is a co-director... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Longhorn 2

Education

10:45am CDT

Taking Care of the Skin You’re In (or wearing)

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

Longhorn 2

Join us for an innovative class exploring the connection between Korean skincare and bootblacking! This hands-on session simplifies bootblacking using familiar skincare steps. Bring a clean face and a dirty boot, and learn techniques while enjoying the process. Samples and basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own bootblacking and skincare kits. Let's get ready together, combining self-care and craftsmanship for a unique experience! No bootblacking experience, necessary.

Speakers

Spankcake

SpankCake (she/her) is an Asian American service-oriented Leather babygirl from Los Angeles and is the current International Ms. Bootblack. In addition, she is the Executive Director of bootblack.org, a non-profit organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for bootblacks... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Longhorn 2

Education

2:15pm CDT

Resumes, Owner Manuals & Service Plans: Setting the Right(‘s) Standards

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

Longhorn 2

Understanding yourself is extremely important in any relationship building. And coming to the table already self-aware and able to communicate your needs, wants, and desires is not only an attractive characteristic in a partner but also a valuable one. So how do we communicate our personal standards, skills and core values to prospective partners? Join Master PlaineJane as she discusses Lifestyle Resumes, Owner’s Manuals & Service Plans. Master PlaineJane will cover the purpose, uses, types, as well as options for communicating your personal standards, core values, and skill set(s). She will discuss how both partners (no matter how they identify) can prepare themselves and their prospective partners for their personal standards with clarity and deliberate execution.

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 →

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

Education

4:00pm CDT

Creative Constraints: Let's Get Knotty!

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

Longhorn 2

Unleash your creativity and sharpen your rope skills in this dynamic, hands-on class where you’ll face unexpected challenges and think on your feet! From blindfolded ties to slippery bottoms, this session is all about adapting your technique in fun, inventive ways and quick in a hurry! Materials Needed: At least 4 hanks of rope (preferably natural, such as jute or hemp) that are about 25-30 feet long and 5-6 mm in width, a blindfold, and a consenting bottom!

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 →

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Longhorn 2

Education

5:45pm CDT

Fisting For Perverts

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

Longhorn 2

When regular fisting ain’t enough. Whether you give or receive, someone's hand disappearing into a cunt or ass is a powerful thing. With her trademark straight talk, humor and respect, Felice is going to fill some holes. Yes…demos. Start: Anatomy + logistics: safety, body positions, lube, communication Continue: Hole-filling basics: roadblocks, lube, headspace. Finish: how the big kids play: double fisting, fisting in suspension, fisting front and back doors simultaneously. All holes welcome.

Speakers

Felice Shays

Dominant, Mommy, Daddy, Queer, Femme, badass sex and BDSM educator/coach, Felice Shays swoons at people’s sexual, physical and emotional risks. Based in Brooklyn, Felice has presented at countless events across North America for umpteen years. She believes in love, respect, power... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 5:45pm - 7:15pm CDT
Longhorn 2

Education

9:00am CDT

Sometimes Hard’s Not So Good: Sex + Power Dilemmas

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

Longhorn 2

Struggling with parts of your Power Exchange in the sex dept? You’re not alone. This raunchy femme’s got you! With humor, affection and straight talk, Felice will hands-on address your bedroom and dungeon real-life rough sex + power dilemmas: being stuck in predictable routines, D/s, role or desire predicaments, pain, fear. Couples, triads, solos - write your questions anonymously or ask them aloud. Just you and Felice…and the class supporting, laughing, learning. Voyeurs welcome. No Judgment.

Speakers

Felice Shays

Sunday March 23, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Longhorn 2

Education

12:45pm CDT

LSC Panel Pressing On: Keeping Social Justice at the forefront of the BIPOC Leather Community

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

Longhorn 2

LSC Panel
(ALL WELCOME)

Pressing On: Keeping Social Justice at the forefront of the BIPOC Leather Community

Panelists:
Daddi Cole, Joy Perez, Daddy Rod, Master Retro Bella

Moderators: Master Daddy Zulu, Master Lola Smiles

Speakers

Daddi Cole

Daddi Cole is an Onyx Pearl (OPSL) who heads LoreHouse and enjoys knifeplay. S/he is a retired Licensed Professional Counselor whose interpersonal classes on safe passage center Queer and BIPOC folks.

Joy Perez

Daddy Rod

Daddy Rod co-founded the ONYX Mid-Atlantic Chapter, where he served as President, and later as Pledge Master. Daddy Rod was the Leatherman of Color 2011 and American Leatherman 2017. He is an alumnus of the MTTA 2008 Masters’ Training, and was a judge for several contests. Daddy... Read More →

Master Retro Bella

Master Retro Bella (She/Her) and her slave boy drake (he/him) serve as your 2024 International Master and slave. Master Retro Bella, a Latina, Master, and Leather Woman, and her slave boydrake, a transman, slave, and Leather boy, have been dedicated to raising awareness and acceptance... Read More →

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

Education

2:30pm CDT

Exploring the Full Potential of bottoms, submissives and slaves

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

Longhorn 2

What do you think about when it comes to choosing a bottom, submissive or slave is it often in the sexual/ pleasure realm? But what about outside those scenarios? This class delves into the multifaceted roles that bottoms, submissives and slaves can play in our lives beyond sexual service. We’ll explore their potential contributions, skill and qualities that enrich relationships, dynamics and daily life. Join us to discuss how to harness their full potential.

Speakers

Master Thaddeus Twist

Master Thaddeus Twist is a graduate of the 2018 Austin Mentorship Program. Heartland Person of Leather alum. He is the patriarch of The House of Twisted Creations, where family, education and community are priorities. He serves the community by participating in councils, panels, mentoring... Read More →

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

Education

4:15pm CDT

WTF did you just call me?!

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

Longhorn 2

Negotiating humiliation play is a landmine in itself! How do I degrade you, keep you erotically charged, and avoid your real life landmines? If you know your bottom’s love languages and their specific currency, you can design scenes to specifically target emotional, physical, or existential masochism. We will do practical exercises to help tops and bottoms determine what kind of activities highlight which sadistic and masochistic experiences they want to have.

Speakers

Amanda Wolf

Hiya, Libertines! I’m Amanda Wolf. I’m a sex and relationship coach. For real! What a dreamy job, right?! I’ve been doing that via counseling, corporate training, and personal coaching for 25+ years. I’ve been polyamorous and kinky all my life, but I didn’t discover the... Read More →

Sunday March 23, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT
Longhorn 2

Education