On Saturday, August, 14th, we will be hosting workshop on how to get what you want in the world of BDSM. If you have been curious or looking to expand your options, we will be talking about how to explore some of those darker erotic desires in a fun and safe way.

We will briefly go over some terms and definitions. We will cover negotiation tips and protocols, along with how to attract the right kind of attention. There is more than one way to go from wanting something to getting it. By the end, we hope to have unmasked some of the mystique of it all and shown some new ways to spice up an existing partnership, or find spicier partners in the future.

Since communities like ours make it dramatically easier to find people who are willing to do the naughty things that you want to do, we will also spend some time on how our community works, as well as what to expect from kink communities elsewhere.

On Saturday, July 10th, 2010, we will be hosting a workshop and demo on flogging. From heavy thud to light tickle, to the sting of a braided cat, there is more to flogging than whacking a back. We will be demonstrating and discussing ways to use impact to produce sensations and endorphins, either to heighten other experiences or for their own sake.

We will show some different types of floggers and their effects. We will also spend some time on how to use them safely. The goal is for you to come away from the class with a basic understanding of the purpose and safe usage of the toys, as well as a variety of different techniques to keep your play interesting.

This workshop will be held upcountry, at 3pm, and is open to everyone. It is free to attend, all we ask is that you let us know that you are coming by July 9th. Please email events@mauibdsm.org so that we can know who to expect, and give you directions.

On Saturday, June 12th, 2010, we will be hosting a workshop and demo on various forms of impact play. We will be demonstrating and discussing
different ways to use impact to produce sensations and endorphins, either to heighten other experiences or for their own sake.

We will show basic usage of some of the common implements (whips, paddles, hands, etc...), and their effects. We will also spend some time on how to use them safely. The goal is for you to come away from the class with a basic understanding of the purpose and safe usage of each type of toy.

This workshop will be held on the west side, at 3pm, and is open to everyone. It is free to attend, all we ask is that you let us know that you are coming by June 11th. Please email events@mauibdsm.org with a some brief information about you so that we can know what to expect, and give you directions.

Joseph W. Bean has been an author, editor, journalist, artist, lecturer, instructor, and the executive director of the Leather Archives & Museum. He has written and edited over 25 books which include: Leathersex: A Guide for the Curious Outsider and the Serious Player, International Mr. Leather: 25 Years of Champions, Flogging, and many others. Joseph has served as editor for a large number of leather community magazines, including Sandmutopia Guardian, Drummer, and DungeonMaster. He lectured, taught and demonstrated in the community from the late 1970s to 2002, encompassing more than more than 1,500 presentations. He has received many awards and honors, such as the National Leather Association International’s Lifetime Achievement Award (1998), several Pantheon of Leather Awards, including the Reader’s Choice Award in 1993 and Man of the Year in 1994, 1998, and 2000, and the Founder’s Award from The 15 Association.

This lecture will be held in Kihei and is limited to 12 participants (1 remaining). It will start at 2:30pm sharp, please arrive no later than 2:15pm. For additional information or to register, please contact events@mauibdsm.org - Donation at the door

Maui BDSM is honored to receive Grand Master Aylett the weekend of January 30th and 31st. On January 30th, he will be presenting on the topics of BDSM community and it's magic. Please join us at 2 pm for this extraordinary opportunity to hear from someone who has truly made leather history. The presentation on Saturday the 30th will be followed by a play party in the evening. We will have a BBQ on Sunday the 31st for those who wish to socialize in a more relaxed setting.

Grand Master Michael Ayett has been an active mover and shaker in the BDSM community since the early 1970's. He was a founding member of the Wasatch Leathermen, and is a pillar of and beloved mentor and teacher to what is now the LeatherQuest community. Aylett was a founder and teacher of the original Journeyman III Academy in the late 90's, and has played a pivotal role in the transitions and community building as the organization has grown and evolved. Grand Master Aylett is a true leatherman, he lives and shares traditional leather principles and ethics, and the lifestyle is a way of life for him. He is proud of his former students, and is happy to be enjoying the fruits of his labors as his extensive leather family fusses over him in his mature years.

Directions will be given when you RSVP to events@mauibdsm.org