On Saturday, September 12th, 2009, 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 September 11th. Please email events@mauibdsm.org so that we can know who to expect, and give you directions.

On Saturday, June 6th, 2009, 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 5th. Please email events@mauibdsm.org with a some brief information about you so that we can know what to expect, and give you directions.

Lee Harrington (http://www.PassionAndSoul.com) is returning to Maui to teach:

Lee Harrington (http://www.Passionandsoul.com) is returning to Maui to teach:

The toy making class was very informative and great fun. We learned how to prepare rope for bondage use by whipping the ends, and how to cheat using a torch. We also learned how to put nice leather handles on canes, and polish them up for safe use. Everyone got some nice stuff to take home. The tinting on my shiny new maroon rope is exactly the perfect color.

The play party afterwards was a little different from what we normally see. Everyone agreed that the girls doing the needle play scene looked absolutely hot in their shiny costumes. All I could think while watching those needles go in was "better her than me" - but she seemed to be enjoying it quite a bit. There were more screams than usual all the way around, and it looks like we're going to have to start bringing some more gags to these events. It got a little loud at some points.