Sydney Fetish Week Workshops & Events at Studio Kink
23rd September
to 3rd October 2022
Sydney Fetish Week – showcasing the best Sydney has to offer – too much to be contained to just one week!
Sydney Fetish Week is a mix of social and educational events for all kinksters in a celebration of their fetish.
The week shines a spotlight on some of the best regular events we have through the year with a few special additions to the schedule too. For more information on other events throughout Sydney Fetish Week, please check out the facebook page here otherwise you can see the Studio Kink education and event program below.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24th from 4pm to 7pm
Pup Mosh (Hosted by Syd-PAH)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1st from 10am to 12pm
The Art of Service (Hosted by Aleni De Viate)
Yes Sir - Canes for Discipline (Hosted by Mark De Viate)
Handling 101 (Hosted by International Handler David)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1st from 1pm to 3pm
My Best Life - Trans Awareness Discussion (Hosted by JoAnna Ferrari)
OffBeat - Unconventional Flogging (Hosted by Mark De Viate)
A Doctors Guide to Healthy Pup Play (Hosted by Dr George)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 1st from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Boot Blacking & Leather Care (Hosted by The Order of the Sydney Bootblacks)
DV8 Polyamory (Hosted by Mark, Aleni & Lani De Viate)
Erotic Grooming (Hosted by The Naked Barber)
SUNDAY OCTOBER 2nd from 1pm to 3pm
Dynamic Impact Play (Hosted by BJ @ Eagle Leather & Dr George)
Hip Harnesses (Hosted by Mark De Viate)
Rubber Wear, Care & Repair (Hosted by Rubbermatt Designs)
SUNDAY OCTOBER 2nd from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Introduction to Electric Sex (Hosted by BJ @ Eagle Leather & Dr George)
Rope Harnesses & Restraint for the Masculine Form (Hosted by Precipice)
Fetish Fashion (Hosted by Iz Bear)
Pup Mosh
4pm to 7pm on Saturday 24th September
Hosted by Syd-PAH
It's time for another Mosh! <insert collective pup howling>
Held at the wonderful Studio Kink in St Peters, come on over for toys, treats and a tumble on the mats!
The cost of entry is $20 per person pre booked online.
This is a special (4-7pm) mosh held on Saturday the 24th of September so you can enjoy everything Sydney Fetish Week has to offer.
As with all events held by Syd-PAH, this is non-sexual. Gear is allowed but genitals concealed is a minimum. Think Hellfire dress code. This is also inclusive; all genders and sexualities will attend, so please be respectful. Please also respect boundaries, a pup being in the play area doesn't necessarily mean you can run up and tackle them playfully, everyone pups up differently.
Some food and drinks will be provided but mainly as nibblies. Everyone is more than welcome to bring their own (but if you plan to share then please bring items which are individually packaged).
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The Art of Service
10am to 12pm on Saturday 1st October
Hosted by Aleni De Viate
Service is at the heart of submission. More than just performing required tasks, the Dominant creates an opportunity for the submissive to serve. The submissive makes an offering of service as a way of expressing and embodying a person’s submission to the Dominant that is served.
That’s the theory, so how is it done?
Aleni De Viate has had over 20 years of giving and receiving service, she is known as an expert trainer of service submissives and offers support to Dominants who want to evolve their D/s dynamic into this elegantly nuanced style of play.
During this session she will discuss her thoughts on service, where to begin, how to train a submissive and how to find your authentic dominant and/or submissive aspects of yourself through service.
If you want to deepen your D/s relationship, or if you want to gain new skills as a service submissive or Dominant then this one is for you.
Yes Sir - Canes for Discipline
10am to 12pm on Saturday 1st October
Hosted by Mark De Viate
There is nothing like the sound of a cane whooshing through the air or the sight of a smooth skinned bottom arched high waiting for the canes kiss. The intake of breath, the release of tension, the explosion of sensation blooming through your senses.
But canes for discipline is not just about the physical sensations, it’s also about the mind play, the fantasy and role of discipline in the music of consensual kink.
In this class Mark De Viate will explore technique, mindset, control, consent and negotiation and the tools of the trade for a caning enthusiast. He will also be discussing pain play in regards to canes and how to help your bottom develop their enjoyment of this unique sensation.
Handling 101
10am to 12pm on Saturday 1st October
Hosted by International Handler David
Intrigued by pet play but don’t feel the need to get on all fours? Looking to deepen your skills as a Handler or Trainer? Trying to manage your own Handler or Trainer? Handling 101 covers the basics and more - from a decidedly non-pet perspective.
Handler David is a queer, poly kinkster with a deep love for the pet and Handler community. As the first International Pup or Handler from outside North America, he is taking his message on the road: pet play is for people of all genders and none, all sexualities and none, all races, all ages, and all abilities. Gummi bears included.
My Best Life - Trans Awareness Discussion
1pm to 3pm on Saturday 1st October
Hosted by JoAnna Ferrari
"Rethinking Life’s Rules - How To Build a Better Human”.
JoAnna ‘JJ' Ferrari has transitioned or reinvented herself personally and professionally over 21 times during her life. None of her transitions were as big a change or challenge as the one she encountered at 53 when she committed to transition her gender from male to female.
It was during this major transition that JJ had to learn to draw on all her internal resources. She had to figure out how to navigate this new uncharted wilderness. She lived with uncertainty for over 5 years. She couldn’t get work, she lived on borrowed money and time. It seemed that the world had all but forgotten the successful person she once was. She finally fell into a depression and her transition almost became fatal.
From that day JJ turned the challenges that almost took her life, into a powerful comeback story. She reprogrammed her brain to overcome the debilitating fears and the world’s opinions. As a result of her determination and bravery, JJ now teaches audience about "Rethinking Life’s Rules- How To Build a Better Human”.
JJ is a powerfully passionate and engaging speaker who bridges the gap between her gender-life transition and the audience's life transitions. Her story and speaking style leaves audiences filled with hope, inspiration and in high spirits to face their own challenges with more confidence and conviction.
Key Takeaways from JJ’s Presentation:
• Understand JJ's transition story.
• How to transform fear into courage.
• How transitions are a life thing, not just a gender thing.
• How to break free of your old learned ideas and live more authentically.
• Develop effective life strategies for real world tough situations we all face.
• How I redesigned my life and rewrote my story to matter.
• How I changed my labels and communicated who I was so people would see, hear and acknowledge me for who I am, not what I am.
• How I switched from angry to honesty and removed anxiety, depression and self doubt from my life.
• Why I stopped listening to activists and media about what transgender was and what I learned when I did my own research.
• Why you can think yourself more courageous and how to engage your heart to help you be brave.
Testimonials About JJ’s Presentations:
"On behalf of the whole team at McCain, I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for joining us on Wear It Purple Day to share your story. We had over 100 people join the call and in the meetings I’ve had since Wednesday morning everyone has been talking about how much they enjoyed your presentation, what a refreshing view you shared, how thought provoking it was and what an inspiring person you are! You kept us all enraptured and we could have easily listened to you for another hour!" - McCain Foods.
I wanted to send you a sincere and huge thank you for dedicating your time today, sharing your story and insights with the TikTok Australia team. It was the most sincere and authentic speech I’ve heard in a very long time. Thank you for having the courage to speak about this and bring the conversation on identity, gender and humanity to the fore. It was greatly appreciated - TikTok.
JJ's story is one of courage and transformation. Through her journey she developed valuable frameworks and insights that have gone on to help others embrace every aspect of themselves as a means to leading happy and fulfilled lives, to realising their dreams and creating a culture of inclusion in their workplaces. I highly recommend JJ for keynotes, training workshops and coaching.”- LVMH / Tiffany & Co.
OffBeat - Unconventional Flogging
1pm to 3pm on Saturday 1st October
Hosted by Mark De Viate
Mark De Viate has a long time passion for playing with whips. Over the past 20+ years he has applied his own style of dominance to the standard flogging to create a play filled with layers of pain and pleasure.
In this session Mark will share his thoughts and experience to elevate your flogging style to create a dynamic impact play that will leave them screaming for more. Literally.
A Doctors Guide to Healthy Pup Play
1pm to 3pm on Saturday 1st October
Hosted by Dr George
Human pup play is a popular and fun form of kink and fetish play that spans many areas of the fetish community. Inclusive of BDSM, role play, the physicality of gymnastics and the intimacy of sexual expression, animal role play presents unique demands on many aspects of health. Puppy play works our minds and bodies in ways we may have never done and as such it’s important to understand the impacts this fetish can have on our health. In this training session, Dr George will share his medical knowledge from a kink players perspective. All aspects of health will be shared well beyond the standard “get a sexual health screening” often shared by doctors with little to no connection or understanding of our fetish community. From the essentials such as finding a kink friendly doctor, sexual health as applied to fetish, safe use of toys, kinaesthetic, mental health and medications. Other aspects will include ways to reduce injury risks, preparing for play and managing accidents when they occur. Dr George is present to answer your questions. Unfettered access to a kinky medical professional is rare. and this is your chance to learn with an international expert. Come, learn and get the most from your fetish play.
Boot Blacking & Leather Care
3:30pm to 5:30pm on Saturday 1st October
Hosted by The Order of the Sydney Bootblacks
Join the team from The Order of the Sydney Bootblacks as they share the theory and practice of leather maintenance basics at home, and the ins and outs of negotiating with a Bootblack at the shine stand.
DV8 Polyamory
3:30pm to 5:30pm on Saturday 1st October
Hosted by Mark, Aleni & Lani De Viate
Polyamory.
It’s complicated.
Whether you call it Polyamory, non-monogamy, relationship anarchy or open relationships, it’s definitely complicated.
Polyamory is a label given to a relationship model that allows for multiple simultaneous loving relationships. It is not ‘cheating’ or ‘settling for what you can get’ it’s not about getting needs met. Polyamory is about living your best life. It’s about honesty and respect, about recognising that nobody is a possession to be owned and love is not an object to be weighed or measured.
Mark and Aleni De Viate will be heading up this discussion on polyamory and bringing all their experience of over 21 years to pull apart the tangled knot of relationship anarchy, alongside their partner of 16 years Lani De Viate and also Liz Elle.
They will be talking about jealousy, possession, time management, expectations, boundaries, guidelines, rules and how to complicate it even further by adding a little D/s relationship models just to keep things spicy.
Mark De Viate (He/Him) heads up his polyamorous family of 21 years known as DV8House, Aleni De Viate (She/Her) was poly before meeting Mark and together they have developed their way of poly in which they embrace with their whole poly family.
Join us for this rare opportunity to listen and ask questions of the De Viate Family about our way of polyamory and why it works so well.
Erotic Grooming
3:30pm to 5:30pm on Saturday 1st October
Hosted by The Naked Barber
Dick Savvy, brings the erotic art of the straight razor to Sydney Fetish Week at Studio Kink this October long weekend.
Theory and practice come together in this exciting interactive workshop for beginners from Dick Savvy, The Naked Barber.
Practice the skills and develop the confidence to safely explóre this ancient, and sensual, art form.
Dick Savvy, The Naked Barber, will be your guide as he has had more than twenty years of experience and over a decade of standing in the Sydney community with his infamous or should we say famous erotic grooming business The Naked Barber.
Learn the basics skills and knowledge on how to create an erotic grooming session with your partner and basic knowledge on how to handle a straight blade razor blade.
Dynamic Impact Play
1pm to 3pm on Sunday 2nd October
Hosted by BJ @ Eagle Leather & Dr George
Basics: Impact play can include spanking, flogging, caning, paddling, strapping or any other device you choose to use as impact equipment. By the end of this class, you should be able to comfortably handle impact play equipment and understand the broader concepts of impact play to successfully play out your fantasies. This class is a repeat of BJ’s popular impact play class he does in Melbourne and will be part theory and part practical so if you have your own flogger you are comfortable using, please feel free to bring it along.
More: Impact play is about far more than punishment, and as such, those interested in impact play come with many different reasons in mind. It can be a tool for such a variety of experiences – it can achieve great endorphin highs, signify devotion, test limits, push you or even relax you. For some, impact play can just be a bit of fun foreplay and for others it will drive them right through to orgasm. It can be for one or more of these reasons and as such different techniques and dynamics need to be applied to each individual situation. This seminar/workshop aims to get you to think outside of the box and give you the skills to go forth and help you develop your skills to become a more fluid top.
During the safety components of this workshop, BJ will team up with Dr. George Forgan-Smith, offering you a rare opportunity to learn a deeper understanding of our anatomy and will provide attendees a chance to ask a medical expert some of your questions relating to the safety implications and risk analysis of your impact play scenarios.
Experience level: All levels
Dress Code: Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in
Hip Harnesses
1pm to 3pm on Sunday 2nd October
Hosted by Mark De Viate
Hip Harnesses are a world of fun, be that for some peachy butt cheeks (of any gender or sexuality), or enhancing packages… And whilst looking cute and focusing on the area “down there”, a hip harness is also super functional when combined with suspension, floor-work, or sexy fun times!
Join Mark De Viate as he takes you on a journey through a range of harnesses suitable for all bodies.
Rubber Wear, Care & Repair
1pm to 3pm on Sunday 2nd October
Hosted by RubberMatt Designs
This RubberMatt Designs workshop will be split into three separate sections.
WEAR - In this section we will cover how to get in and out of latex without causing damage to the garments or yourself. We will also cover measuring yourself when making custom latex orders, as well as different thicknesses of latex and what garments are best in what thickness.
CARE - In the care portion of the workshop we will be going over the best way to clean, polish and store your latex so that it will last for years and years, and we will cover a few of the different brands and products available.
REPAIR - The repair portion of the workshop will cover how to do small repairs at home yourself, and RubberMatt will be doing a few small repairs in the workshop with step by step instruction and what tools and glue to use.
Introduction to Electric Sex
3:30pm to 5:30pm on Sunday 2nd October
Hosted by Hosted by BJ @ Eagle Leather & Dr George
Hosted by BJ, this seminar will provide participants with an awareness and understanding of electro sex toys, their basic principles, how to administer them, and how to safely enjoy their pleasurable sensations!
BJ has eighteen years' experience in retailing and using electro sex products; giving him a unique understanding of the pros and cons of various units and toys, both through his own testing and customer feedback from users of all experience levels.
Many people interested in getting into electro sex find the variety of choices in brands, toys and configurations daunting. BJ drops the tech talk, seeking to remove the jargon barrier by breaking down the concept of electric sex into easily understandable basics, and how it works in it's most simplest format. He will also educate attendees on safety and all the popular brands available, plus the different types of toys available to help attendees consider what is best for them and their experience level.
This class will also feature a live demonstration and will give participants a limited opportunity to experience the effects of electro sex toys for themselves. This class is perfect for the beginner or intermediate user.
During the safety component of this workshop, BJ will team up with Dr. George Forgan-Smith, offering you a rare opportunity to ask a medical expert some of your questions relating to the safety implications and risk analysis of your electro play scenarios.
Rope Harnesses & Restraint for the Masculine Form
3:30pm to 5:30pm on Sunday 2nd October
Hosted by Precipice
Show a little bit of restraint.
It is powerful and erotic to place a person in bondage. Using layers to strip away a person's freedom of movement.
This workshop will discuss and demonstrate bondage with rope using harnesses (and using them for restraint) and also other mediums like leather, chain, tape, metal and a few other surprises, this class will give you plenty of new ways to immobilise your partner/s.
Fetish Fashion
3:30pm to 5:30pm on Sunday 2nd October
Hosted by Iz Bear
Fetish and fashion are intimately linked, both are informed in many ways by each other. Fetish fashion gets a lot of attention in the mainstream media, but not everyone knows how to make it theirs. Whether it's a formal affair, play date or circuit party, and regardless of how you perceive yourself, you can look amazing while doing so. I'm not Miranda Priestly, but I will help you explore the history of fetish fashion, workshop some outfit ideas that would work for you, and share my secrets on where to find that fetish finery you've always wanted.
It's easier than you think.