presenters

At Primal Arts Fest, presenters create immersive workshops and hands-on experiences that unfold in the space around you and within yourself. These sessions support skill, awareness, and connection through direct experience.

PAF26 features a wide range of offerings, including foundational 101 classes, as well as advanced 201 and 301 level material for attendees seeking deeper study and practice.

Below you will find the presenters shaping this year’s programming, along with details about the classes, workshops, panels, and demonstrations they will share with us at PAF26.

  • Brian “CreamChezFrostin” (he/him) has been in the scene since 2018 and quickly discovered an interest in a variety of kinks, especially rope and medical play. His rope style is not focused on pretty shibari ties but functional rope transitions with an emphasis on the sadistic. Brian specializes in multiple transition suspensions and suspensions with multiple bottoms. On the medical play side, he enjoys needles, sutures, cutting, microbranding, blood cupping, leeches, and more. His scenes range from intimate and connective to silly and weird. As long as there’s blood or rope - or sometimes both - he’s a happy sadist.
    Cookie “Cookie_Doe_” (she/they) has been bottoming since 2012 and has spent the past 4 years deeply exploring rope and medical play. She enjoys digging into the nuances of kink, communication, and human behavior, and is especially passionate about creating education that’s meaningful for both tops and bottoms. Cookie shares insights drawn from her years of wide-ranging experiences with curiosity and care, whether someone is new to the scene or seeking fresh ways to play. While her interests span many play styles, she’s happiest when being tortured by someone she shares a deep emotional connection with.

  • Torture Ties
    Whether you're newer to tying or have been exploring rope for years, this class focuses on sadistic yet simple ties that can be easily adapted to a wide range of bodies and skill levels. We’ll break down one of our favorite torture ties, the Guatemalan, which can be used in both floor rope and partial suspensions. We’ll also share a few sadistic floor rope techniques that offer greater versatility and can be easily customized to fit your unique style. Come ready to tie, be tied, or just watch and learn. To fully participate, attendees should know basic rope safety and how to tie a single column. Experience with basic lock-offs is also helpful, but not required. We recommend bringing a partner and rope for practicing the ties.

    All Stitched Up: Exploring Sutures
    Whether you’re a seasoned sharps enthusiast or just getting started, sutures offer a unique and exciting twist on the classic needle experience. In this class, we’ll dive into the different suture gauges, materials, and styles to help you choose the best fit for your play. The technique we’ll cover is the interrupted stitch knot, an easy and effective way to tie off sutures, so no prior experience with suturing is required. By the end of the session, you'll have a solid understanding of the technique and the confidence to incorporate sutures into your scenes in a way that maximizes both safety and creativity.

  • Hello! My name is Juneau, and I am a creative learner and teacher. I have been leading art workshops and creating public art pieces for over a decade, and believe art is a powerful tool for communicating with the self and others. My goal as a teacher is to facilitate the creation of art that in a way that deepens one’s relationship with the self and community. Also: it’s really fun.

  • Masking
    Masks have long been used across cultures as a way to reveal what’s hidden, to bring the inner self to the surface. In this workshop, you’ll be invited to explore that idea: to create a mask that expresses an aspect of yourself that doesn’t always show. No prior art experience is needed! Bring your just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to experiment!

    We will use found objects from nature, cardboard, glue, and mud paint. You’ll design and build your own expressive mask to wear at camp, to rituals, and beyond.

    Collaborative Painting Ritual: Marks in Motion
    Join us in a collective painting ritual where creation becomes conversation. Together, we will build a living artwork that grows with us, one mark at a time. Each gesture will respond to the rhythms, colors, and movements of the energy around us. Ritual goers will respond to the traces left by those who came before, and through this process, we’ll shape an abstract reflection of the present moment. An image born from shared intuition, awareness, and connection. No prior experience is needed, just openness to explore, to listen, and to let your marks speak.

  • Sunny Leigh Mayne (she/her) is a kink educator and active member of the BDSM community. Her interests include primal play, spiritual kink, erotic dance, high protocol, dollification, sensual BDSM, age play, and erotic hypnosis. She is a writer of romance and erotica specializing in dark romance and fetish/BDSM stories. Host and producer of the Naughty Talk Podcast.
    Oximus (he/him) is a primal switch, pleasure Dom, and the collared pet of Sunny Leigh Mayne. An educator in his own right, he presents classes alongside his Master. An adventurous spirit, Ox enjoys staying active in his free time with mountain biking, snowboarding, and rugby.

  • Beastly Desires

    What happens when we let our inner beasts out to play, or issue a challenge to a partner’s beast? Take a deeper dive into primal play. Join Sunny for an exploration of rough body play, struggle play, and CNC (consensual non-consent) play as part of primal exchange. We’ll also dig in to the ways this type of play reinforces primal relationship dynamics, and the ways primality can bleed into other types of D/s exchange. Option to practice takedowns on the mats with guidance! This class will include discussion and demonstration of advanced play and it is recommended for participants who already have very strong negotiation skills, agency, and an awareness of their personal risk profile. CW: CNC play, hunting play, rough body play, claw knives, breath restriction.

    Masters and Padawans
    What happens when you’re so far down the rabbit hole that you can’t see the light of day and vanilla isn’t even a flavor you recognize, but the universe grants you a wonderful partner who is brand new to kink? Join Sunny and her submissive Ox, who will share some giggles and insights about their adventures. We’ll discuss the difference between submissive training and mentorship, strategies for bridging the experience gap, and the general rewards and struggles of building a dynamic from the ground up. Enjoy spicy demos and give tips for crafting sexy scenes that reenforce the dynamic at each stage of the game.

  • Lubegirl (she/her) is a Queer White appearing POC Switch and the current facilitator of the NYC chapter of Hitchin' Bitches. Bubbly, personable, and passionate about principles of accessibility, decentralized education, and community building on both sides of the slash since Summer 2015, she uses her platform to encourage kinksters to learn the basics of edge play while facilitating a safe space for bottoms of all orientations, sizes, and identities.

  • Brat Bondage
    Have a wriggly wiggly bottom who won't stay still? Know someone who enjoys the challenge of escaping rope? Come to this class to learn some technique for stimulating your Brat's desire to rebel and if time permits, how to navigate a struggle. Tops should understand basic frictions (such as reverse tension, munters, half hitches) and bring 4-8 standard length ropes and a cutting tool. Bottoms should understand the difference between good/bad pain and be able to communicate that. Participation Voluntary - No Late Admittance

    The Big Heist: Taking CNC From Planning to Action
    Many folx enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes from CNC, but struggle to take the idea into action. Join Lube to learn how to take negotiations off of the page and make considerations for the environment you decide to implement your scene in. While attending Lube's CNC Basic is not required, it is recommended for attendees to understand the difference between inclusive and exclusive negotiation styles before attending this class Demo/Discussion - No Later Admittance

  • Jasper is a queer, neurodivergent nerd on the right side of the slash with a deep love of developing skills, sharing space with others, and seeking the next steps on their journey. Growing up with an awareness of shining shoes morphed into taking up bootblacking in earnest circa 2017, and it has become a core facet of their identity in an ever-more-chaotic world.

  • Beyond Boots: Leathercare for Primals

    Have you ever wondered how best to clean and care for that suede flogger? What about that leather bullwhip? If you’d like to explore how to best care for and maintain your animal hide and synthetic leathers and gear, please join me as we discuss how to keep these items serving us well for years to come.

  • Lux (they/it/fae/kit) is a neurodivergent, disabled, demisexual, polyamorous, queer & non-binary bottom-leaning switch. Their main kinks include fire, impact, sensation & pet play. It entered the world of kink as a way to outsmart the neurodivergent chaos of its brain & soon found a home in this community of fellow deviants. In kits vanilla life, kit works in the mental health field supporting those in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, consensually bullies others into self-love, and prioritizes authenticity & compassion (with a dash of sass) above most else. Faer classes are influenced by faer work, and fae often engages the audience with questions and activities.

  • When Shit Goes Wrong: Unexpected Landmines

    Despite our best efforts, sometimes scenes still go wrong - Maybe you hit an unknown trigger, maybe the edge play got a bit too edgy, or maybe the same old things just hit differently this time. Whatever the reason, the Feelings are Big, the heart is racing, the breath shakes: What do you do? Let’s talk about what happens in the mind and body when things get the wrong kind of spicy, about different ways to bring ourselves back into our body at that point, and how we can all better attune and tend to our emotional landscapes. - Participation Voluntary

  • s8nshrimp is a queer, sadomasochistic bottom, brat, and edgeplayer who has been active in the kink community for 3 years and loves rope, sharps, primal play, and all things blood, bruises, and bites. She is passionate about promoting open discussion on the complexities of power dynamics, emotional and physical S/M, and risk awareness in kink. She firmly believes no topic is too complicated or taboo to talk about and wants to encourage critical thinking and self exploration in all her fellow kinksters. She also loves to instigate and inspire her fellow bottoms and s-types to find their inner chaos gremlin and think beyond the constraints of traditional D/s roles.

  • Bratting for Sadomasochists

    Are you a brat that likes to bite, scratch, punch, or kick your way into trouble? This class will help you learn to negotiate scenes or dynamics when you like to both give and receive pain while bratting, and how to make sure your inner sadist and masochist are both satisfied. We’ll go over the difference between brat tamer/brat dynamics and switching, the complexities of being sadistic and an s-type, and figuring out whether you prefer S/M or S/m (or even s/M). We’ll also discuss the intersection between sadomasochistic bratting and primal play, and go over some fun ways to cause pain while misbehaving.

  • Keiden is a queer kinky pagan artist and educator. They possess a deep passion for the topics of identity, communication, and language. With a desire to create safe spaces for people to just be themselves they have given presentations, led workshops, developed curriculum, and taught classes on a wide range of topics in various communities. Their educational offerings have a focus on well-being, connection, sexuality, and spirituality. In addition to their work in education, they are also: a drummer, a sacred fire tender, a member of the Universal Temple of Spirits, an ordained Priest by the Order of the Golden Gryphon, a graduate of Gryphon’s Grove School of Shamanism, a participant in the Stone Circle Council community, and a first degree initiate of Stone Circle Wicca.

  • Busting the Binary In Your Energy Play

    Have you ever felt that something “extra intense” in a scene or a sexy moment that ebbs and flows like a wave, and want to learn how to make that happen intentionally? Do your ears perk up at the words energy, intention, or magic? Are you drawn to explore where kink and sacred meet? This class is for you if: -You’re curious about energy play and want to learn the basics -You want to learn some practical exercises to deepen the intensity of connection with others -You would like to include energy play/exchange in your kink negotiations and play Let’s talk about the basics of energy play in a real and down-to-earth way to learn how to navigate with, in, and around the flow. We will also discuss some ethical considerations of energy play and exchange. You will leave class with a few new connection exercises to deepen an experience with a partner(s) and the knowledge of how to weave your energies together.

    So You Wanna Drum?

    Have you been feeling the call of the drum but don’t know where to start or how to jump in? Join Keiden, a ritual drummer and facilitator, if you’ve been feeling the rhythm. This class is for you if: You’ve never been to a PAF and want to learn more about what we do down at the fire circle You’d like to learn some basic rhythms on the drum You want to learn more about the role of rhythm in fire circle magic In this class we will chat briefly about the etiquette and flow of the fire circle; as well as the role of rhythm in the flow between the dancers, drummers, and the fire. We will learn some drum patterns to bring to the circle. Please bring a drum or percussive instrument if you have one, there will be a couple available to borrow.

  • Rebecca Doll enjoys being pretty and pleasing and an object of admiration, and is an exhibitionist pain slut of the highest caliber. They love being put through their paces publicly and take great joy in leaving their audience with mouths agape at the end of their scenes. While beatings are fun, they are most fond of anything that draws blood - either their own or someone else's. Physicality is not the core of their interests, however. As a member of House of Artemisia, they spend a significant amount of their time focused on exploring the more twisted desires of the human mind, and applying their academic background, including putting their Master's degree in Education to use in understanding the human needs for control, violence, and self-destruction.

    James Gordon is one of the generation of people who missed out on ancient houses and traditions and grew up learning kink on the internet and in the bedroom in the late 80s and 90s, through friends, partners, alt.sex.bondage, books, and eventually clubs and events. He became interested in Master/slave dynamics in the early 2000s, and over the course of a decade and a half of practical experience and focus on the human mind has moved towards a modern interpretation of power exchange that explodes old myths, stereotypes, and gender roles, to reach for the core concepts of the human need for structure, chaos, dominance and submission. He holds a Certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy.

  • Death Fetish 101: The Ultimate Taboo
    The seething sexuality of slasher films and Suicide Girls illustrate that concepts of death and sex are inseparable in our minds. But Death is the ultimate "no fly" zone of fetishes, too scary and immediate for many to be comfortable with. We all know that fantasizing doesn't mean wanting, but when it comes to death too many TV shows have convinced us that we shouldn't dig too deep, leaving players willing to transgress the taboo without a playbook or the safety tips that routinely cover other areas of fetish. We'll investigate the roots of our sexualized obsession with death, and look into ways that deathplay can be incorporated into our scenes with a strong eye towards safety, physical and emotional.

    Death Fetish 201: The Next Level
    So you're already at home with the idea that sex and death are an erotic core of our culture. You've watched the slasher films, you've come to peace with those friends who have decied your kink is most definitely not okay. You want to scale new heights. We'll talk more about the psychology of death play, its roots in our culture, and suggest ideas for scenes...and safety to keep you breathing till your next deathplay scene. We'll look at tools for deathplay, both mental and physical.

    Hypnosis 201
    In our 201 class we begin with the presumption you know how to get someone into a basic hypnotic state. If you don't...don't worry. It's easy to learn and we'll point you at references. We'll recap basic hypnosis and consent, then move on to advanced inductions, working with people who are more difficult to hypnotize, and how to create physical sensations and new experiences that can broaden your play with hypnosis.

  • Zahara (any pronouns) is an autistic, agender-ish, queer switch and sex educator. They have been an active participant in the DMV kink community since 2023. They spend their time educating people about safer sex practices and harm reduction (professionally), recommending lubes and sex toys (solicited), and telling friends fun facts relating to sex and kink (usually unprompted).

  • Please Don't Put That There: Sex Toy Materials and Safety
    Have you ever heard about dildos melting together in someone's toy bag? Or wondered why some sex toys smell like chemicals? Or even what the best lube option for different activities are? Sex toys are an almost completely unregulated industry in the United States (ever notice how they all say "novelty toy"?) and some can be downright dangerous. This class will focus on sex toy safety, including different materials they can be made of (and ones to avoid), how to clean and care for sex toys, and red flags when purchasing sex toys. Information about condoms and lube will also be discussed and if there is interest/time, there will also be time for a presenter offered sex toy concierge service where you can get help finding the perfect sex toy for you.

  • Dawn is a nationally recognized, trauma-informed sex educator, presenter, podcaster, and storyteller with over twenty years of lived experience in Power Exchange, Leather, Polyamory, and Sacred Sexuality. She has inspired audiences nationwide with her grounded wisdom, warmth, humor, and practical tools for creating authentic relationships, conscious connection, and deep personal transformation. Since 2009, Dawn has been a Host/co-host of the Erotic Awakening podcast, sharing experiences and conversations on kink, power exchange, polyamory, sacred sexuality and everything in-between. She is the co-author of The Polyamory Toolkit, Living M/s, Hearts & Collars, and Lead Follow Love, and the sole author of Birth to Earth, a Priestess’s twenty-year collection of rites of passage ceremonies drawn from her sacred work in community. Dawn, a modern Qadishtu and Reiki Master, is also the co-creator of 'Path of the Qadishti', a training program on sacred sexuality and the 'Scarlet Sanctuary', a sacred space of sacred touch and healing, created in Kink spaces. Whether behind a microphone, in front of a classroom, or holding sacred space as a Priestess, Dawn’s mission is simple: to inspire healing, authenticity, and conscious connection -both in and out of the dungeon.

  • Primal Energy Play: Awakening the Hidden Hunger
    Beneath the surface calm lives a pulse - the body’s own hunger to move, connect, and be felt. In this experiential class, we’ll explore how to awaken and work with that primal current through breath, sound, movement, and energetic exchange. You’ll learn to sense and build energy in yourself, recognize the “charge” that rises during primal states, and channel it safely into play, connection, and expression. We’ll work with grounding and centering techniques so that intensity becomes clarity instead of chaos, and desire becomes a tool for deeper awareness rather than control. This class blends instinct and presence, inviting you to meet the animal beneath the skin with curiosity and respect. Come ready to move, breathe, and discover how your energy shifts when you let the hunger be witnessed - not suppressed.

  • Kare_B is a queer agender top leaning switch who pursues laughter and experience through wild and imaginative scenes. They have been hanging around the Cleveland scene since 2018 and are passionate about making education accessible to everyone. Kare has dedicated their time to the local kink community as a Munch Coordinator (2021-2024), Board Member (2024-2025), and now Co-Chair to Fetish Flea at OhioSMART. In addition, Kare is also a member of Titans of the Midwest, a nonprofit leather organization dedicated to accessible education. Kare has over 16+ years of teaching experience and has been teaching about Monster Fucking and Tentacle play for the last three. In life outside of kink - Kare loves hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with their dogs/partners.

  • Things That Go Hump in the Night: A Monsterfucking Class
    Dreaming of Dracula? Tantalized by tentacles? Wanton for werewolves? Then this class is for you! Come join KaRe_B they delve into all things Monster Play! This class will cover: Monster Myths & Pop Culture, How We Show Up for Monster Play, Consent/Ethical Considerations, Creating a Personalized Monster Play Toy Bag, and Monster Play Negotiations. Please note: This class includes a hands-on activity and discussion. Participation in discussion or the activity is always voluntary. You do not need a partner in order to do the activity, and you can opt out at any time. Handouts, writing implements, and activity materials will all be provided.

  • Through his role as a mentor, photographer, and instructor in the community, Rob is able to share his experiences from the numerous workshops, events, apps and tools he's been part of, to help others navigate and feel more comfortable in their own explorations.

  • Setting the Scene
    This workshop will explore all of the elements that fit together when creating an immersive scene, presenting ideas applicable to any kink. Topics include: Visuals, lighting, costuming, sounds, smells, props, scripts, and more. Many ideas will be presented, including those from the class participants!

    FetLife 101
    This workshop will present tips, tricks, and best practices for using the FetLife platform. A wide variety of ideas will be presented, including a focus on privacy and safety topics. Open discussion time will be included, for participants to ask questions and share with each other.

  • Madame Vava is a POC FemDomme, educator, and curator of intentional power exchange experiences. Known for her poised, commanding presence and down-to-earth presenting style, she blends sensual sadism, high protocol structure, and psychological depth into both her sessions and her teaching. With 14 years of experience in the kink community — in both private practice and public spaces — she brings a nuanced understanding of power dynamics, safety, and the transformative potential of play. Her educational approach is grounded in consent, emotional intelligence, and skill development. She believes BDSM is not simply about aesthetics or intensity, but about connection, self-awareness, and mastery of craft. In class, students can expect a thoughtful balance of practical technique and theory delivered with clarity, warmth, and authority. Her offerings are ideal for those seeking structure and a deeper, more intentional understanding of power exchange.

  • Shadow, Shame, and Desire: Integrating the Dark Self in Kink
    There are parts of us that crave control. Parts that ache for humiliation. Parts that long to surrender, dominate, inflict, or endure. This class is an invitation to meet those parts without fear. In this psychologically grounded workshop, we explore the shadow side of desire — the impulses we were taught to hide, judge, or silence — and examine how they manifest within BDSM. Through guided reflection and intentional dialogue, participants will investigate the tension between fantasy and identity, power and vulnerability, shame and liberation. Rather than pathologizing taboo desire, we will learn how to integrate it consciously: with negotiation, structure, and emotional responsibility. This is a reflective container designed for depth, not spectacle. Participation is Required: Engagement in exercises and discussion is part of the experience. Sharing is Voluntary: Personal disclosure is always optional. No Late Admittance: The container closes once the workshop begins. Bring Your Own: Journal and pen. Optional rope, toys, or symbolic items may be brought for integration discussions (no active play). Bring a Partner: Encouraged for those wishing to practice communication frameworks together, but not required to participate. For those ready to turn toward their darkness — not to indulge it recklessly, but to understand it.

  • BB's main goal is to help newbies have great kink experiences. They identify with primal spirituality. They believe in active, hands on learning. They have been in the kink scene for over 20 years. BB is a switchy service top/bottom, occasionally a predator and sometimes prey, a sadist and an optimist

  • Negotiations and Enthusiastic Consent
    This class will be a comprehensive and detailed discussion of consent frameworks and different ways to approach negotiations. We will actively work on handling rejection, handling acceptance and understanding roles, accountability and ways to recover from mistakes. Participation Required.

    Rhythmic Body Drumming
    Are you a music nut? Is your partner? Want to intertwine your love of music into your kink? This class is a hands on workshop on rhythmic body drumming. We'll talk about rhythm, music prep and selection, impact variations, bottom prep and scene building. Lotion up your hands, grab a bottle of water and let's drum!

  • Thaddfoot has been in the Maryland public kink and polyamory scene since 2013 as a service Top. He has been exploring wax play from the beginning of his kink journey and has been teaching wax play for 4 years. During that time, he has perfected some interesting techniques for this remarkably sensual and/or shockingly sadistic play which can be added to other forms of play or be its own scene altogether. You will see Thaddfoot at local venues and camps waxing experienced and new community members alike. He likes to share and educate others about his passion.

  • Wax Play 101
    Amazingly intense, remarkably sensual, soothing cocoon of warmth, or shocking! Wax play can be used for sensation play in a sadistic or a relaxing way. It can be added to other forms of play (such as rope/impact/knife), or wax can be its own scene altogether. Want to add a new versatile element to your scenes? New to the wide world of kink and want to try something not seen usually? Ever wonder where to start with wax play? Come along and see!

  • SuspendDisbelief (she/her) is a queer, non-monogamous lifestyle submissive and emotional masochist. Her hobby of choice has been getting hurt in public for fun since 2017. When she is not busy flirting with sadists, bleeding, crying, or philosophizing about power exchange, she can usually be found where the rope is. She allows her professional teaching experience, exhibitionism, and chaos goblin play style to take the reigns as she teaches, firmly emphasizing that there is no perfect way to do edge play, but finding safer ways is both worth it and fun. She delights in using her experience with ADHD to help others who have been betrayed by their neurodivergence while learning skills "get it". AutomataBound (they/them) is a queer, switchy bondage nerd who loves bringing ridiculous concepts to life. They have been in the DMV scene for 5 years and currently co-facilitate education for their local chapter of Hitchin' Bitches.

  • The Double Diamond Chest Harness
    This cute, suspension-worthy, arms-out chest harness emphasizes self-tieability but also works well for paired rope practice. It is ideal for experimenting with tension, structure, and creating your perfect rope hug, leveling up your skills while looking great. We will go through the logic of the choices made in the harness and suggest modifications/areas for improvisation so that students can mold the harness to their needs and strengths. Students should bring 2-4 hanks of rope and a cutting tool. Limited extra supplies will be available. "Tops" should be comfortable tying 1) a non-collapsing single column tie and 2) half hitch. "Bottoms" should be comfortable with rope on their ribs or waist and be able to communicate body sensations. Self-tiers should meet both top and bottom criteria, as well as be able to briefly touch the back of their waist with a hand. Please arrive on time, as we will not have time to backtrack much for latecomers! Students may tie along or just observe.

    Tied and True: Introduction to Rope Bondage
    This 101-level course is aimed toward anybody who has barely touched rope but wants to, who would like a refresher, or who, much like the presenter, was repeatedly betrayed by their neurodivergence while trying to learn rope and would benefit from novel ways to look at the basics. It provides opportunities to learn basic risk awareness, pros and cons of rope materials, and building blocks such as single column knots and connecting rope. This class aims to provide a "grab-bag" of several ways to achieve each step, allowing students to pick what works for them from both topping and bottoming perspectives. If you have at least one 24-30ft length of rope and a cutting tool, please bring them, but there will be a small amount of loaner materials. You can bring but do not need a partner for this class. We will work under the philosophy that there is no “one true way” you must perfectly carry out, but a few tips can help keep beginners safer.

  • Elvira has been spinning for twenty years of her life, and has spent that time bouncing around from place to place.

  • Open Poi Workshop
    This is an open spin-jam for both beginners and experienced spinners. Come learn some new and weird tips and tricks!

    Bring Your Own Poi

  • undertheskin (they/them) is a queer, service oriented submissive, masochistic bottom, and service top for sharps. They have been involved in the Pittsburgh area community since 2015, and the lifestyle for much longer. Their primary interest in kink is seeking connection, with others, the things they do, and themself. They love edge play, service, protocol, and sharing the things they love with others. They have a passion for exploring, with a focus on safety, risk assessment and risk mitigation.

  • Meditative Needle Work
    This class is about combining needle play with intentional meditative/energy work. This will cover considerations to be made in planning an intentional scene, how and what to negotiate, things that can be included in setting intentions. I will not be specifically teaching needle play, or any specific energy work or meditative practice, but how the two can be woven together into an intentional working. This means we will be discussing aspects of both, with the assumption participants have some understanding of both. Discussion will be specific to needleplay, as that is my practice and experience. However, these are concepts that could be applicable to incorporating deeper intention and meditation into other types of play.

  • Mr. Fox (they/he) is a queer, neurodivergent & disabled, polyamorous kinkster with experience as a Dom, sub, and primal player. They are nerdy and passionate about food, mental health, community organizing, and facilitating intersectional connection and growth. From 2012-2021, Fox organized monthly educational, play, and community events in DC, MD, & VA via their event label Indecent Enterprises and was a co-founding organizer of The Compound at Camp Social in 2015. Fox is also a mental health professional divesting from licensure in good standing and provides online and international mental health education, advocacy, and support services for adolescents, adults, relationships, families, and organizations.

  • CHOMP: Intentional Biting
    Anyone can bite, and to some degree everyone does, but sometimes, a hug just isn't enough, and what's more focused than a hug? A Bite! An intentional bite is one of the most variable forms of physical affection and of the most adaptable forms of intimate connection. Whether you're focused on sensation, intimacy, energy, sadism, leaving marks, rough sex, or a desire/need for nonverbal communication; biting is always an option that when done right, can significantly add to almost any physical act and add to the memory of what was experienced. Anyone can bite, but biting with intention and precision takes more than the often spontaneous act. This class will take a comprehensive approach in covering biting from the basics to the advanced. Topics will include the physics of biting both in the mouth and under the skin, consent around biting, styles and placement of bites, how to add intention and control to your bites, and how to communicate through biting. The class will end with a communication through biting activity. Participants are encouraged to bring partners/people to bite and be bitten by.

    CHOMP 201: BItelab
    It's one thing to know how to bite with intention and skill, to mark or not, to remember you have an entire body while focusing on your teeth. By taking the time to hone our biting practice in a workshop/lab setting, we take our intentional biting to the next level. We learn not only the basics, but how to personalize our bites for ourselves, our partners, our bodies, and the contexts we're in. The 201 if you will. Building off of the ideas from CHOMP 101: Intentional Biting, Bite Lab is a combination workshop/lab and discussion with a similar format to the bite manual that led to Fox's Chomp 101 class. Ideally taking place in a multipurpose play/dungeon space, Bite Lab takes the time to go through different styles of bites with focus of intent and what may be included in communication and physical movement, and how best to use the particular bite based on mouth shape, body type and location, and available sex/dungeon furniture and body positions that may be involved. While all are welcome to attend and participate in discussion, you won't full get the most out of this class if you don't attend with someone to bite/be bit by.

    Mixing Substances & Play Discussion
    A particularly relevant topic for camp and festival events. The landscape of substance use and everyday society is changing. Our country is still dealing with a massive opioid crisis. Coke continues to be a party drug despite causing erection dysfunction more effectively than any bout of whiskey dick. Cannabis is becoming a more common and socially approved source of mental and physical symptom relief. Controlled psychedelics and ketamine are once again being more actively researched regarding their impacts on improved mental health and trauma processing. People forget that alcohol is a drug and falls under this too. Do substances stop when we're considering neurochemicals and scene highs? Currently approximately 66% of adults in the US take prescription medications, many of which can have a bevy of side effects when improperly combined. Do you even know how many traditional herbal methods and supplements there are for enhancing pleasure, sex, sensation, endurance, and arousal, all available at any standard pharmacy? The reality is that whether it's cannabis, shrooms, molly, horny goat weed, viagra, alcohol, or the manic energy of an event/festival, many people mix substances and play, so it's all the more important we have open discussions to ensure safe practices, risk awareness, and consent. This guided discussion* will include information on safe use habits and harm reduction, important communication and negotiation protocols, and how best to choose what is within your risk profile both internally and with others. *This guided discussion is in no way a replacement for group therapy, AA, SA, NA, or any others and follows a peer support and harm reduction model.

  • Lola Montez (she/they/any) is a professional illustrator, dedicated educator, unapologetic masochist, and lifelong kinkster based in NYC. Known affectionately as the Kinky Art Goblin, Lola ignites creativity and self-expression in everyone she encounters. In the kink scene, Lola’s presence is ever expanding. She has showcased her artwork and led interactive sessions at Primal Arts Fest (editions 1, 2, and 3) and DO’s Summer Camps. She hosts the monthly pre-party munch with NYC Fetish Tribe; warmly welcoming newcomers and seasoned participants alike infusing every gathering with compassion, curiosity, and an irresistible sense of adventure!

  • Drawing from the Ashes
    Charcoal and Ashes, some of our most familiar and primitive materials, also serve as one of our oldest mediums. Using the ashes and burned wood collected from prior Primal Arts Fests, we'll draw the landscape, people, and structures that have made such a huge impact on us. Connect with nature on a primal level and take a beautiful memento home. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

    “Is that a Nipple!?” Painting
    Let's use our bodies to make art! We will provide canvas and paint, you’ll provide the stamps! We will be painting various body parts (butts, balls, feet, or anything else you want) and stamping them on the canvas. No brushes allowed!! You can use any or all parts of your bodies and then “finger-painting” to your heart’s content! At the end, you'll have a hangable piece of art to take home. Fun abstract play with shapes or more figurative designs, I'll be there to help you create the perfect masterpiece!

    The Hunt’s Hecklers Prepare
    The Prey and Predators play their high energy power game. They run and tussle in the dirt for kicks, however, we all know their true purpose.. to put on a show for us: The Hecklers. Held during The Hunt Orientation, Hecklers and Fans will be able to join the festivities by providing their own flair. We will create signs, banners, scoring cards and pom poms to cheer with. Body paint will also be available for the players and watchers in preparation for the annual Primal Hunt! (Note: All in jest and good humor!)

  • From their first moments at Primal, Violet and Veers knew there was something profound that drew them to this energy and community. Each with their own journeys in the lifestyle, they met and found a bond in life, power exchange and spirit. Both identify as switches, rope and practice power exchange and ENM.
    Violet (she/they) is a multi-faceted soul who has been exploring alternative forms of expression for most of her life. Through experimentation and self-inquiry, they have found the human spirit to be most transparent in rope, sexuality and power exchange. She has attended, taught and performed in multiple events and workshops nationally and internationally, both as a top and bottom. She has a passion for diving into our elusive psyche that connects and divides one other. With this passion, she and her life partner Veers, have opened a rope studio in DC where others can explore and discover themselves and others in the context of rope.
    Veers (he/him) has been in and out of the kink scene for the last 10+ years. Always having an affinity for bondage, he found his way into the community and through his relationship with Violet, really began to explore Shibari, at first from an explorative perspective and now as a practicing rope top and bottom. He feels that for one to truly understand how rope affects each person involved, one must observe, develop the skills of tying and also the experience of being tied. He sees rope as a relational experience where connection and emotion are developed between the top, the bottom and the rope itself. He has been a part of multiple workshops locally as well as in Chicago and has attended multiple Naka-Ryu 1 workshops in Europe, taught by Wildties/Redsabbath. He has also taken private instruction from Rigger Odys and Hua Hua and will be attending Naka-Ryu 2 in Prague in 2026. He is grateful to have had the opportunity to grow his local rope community as one of the founding members of a rope studio in the DC area.

  • Tied from the Waist Down - Lower Body Ties
    Learn to tie “from the waist down”! We will cover a number of lower body ties that can be used in partial suspension play but can easily be used on the floor or even in the bedroom. We will cover the folded leg tie (futomomo), mermaid or lacing tie, calf-binder and a hip harness and how to secure them to a solid structure. No partner needed! Participation is voluntary, observers welcome and bring your own Rope!

  • James Welch is one of the artisan-owners of WizardsTower, supplier of ritual garments and custom wands for mid-level and advanced magickal practitioners. He is a writer, teacher and community elder. In his personal practice, Jim combines elements of both the Celtic and Norse traditions, following the Dragon Path. He began designing garments and bags 40 years ago and has used this skill to serve the ritual needs of the Pagan community for over 20 years. Currently, he offers workshops about the magickal properties of color, woods/trees, crystals and stones, among others. He can be reached through the WizardsTower website.

  • Magickal Properties of Color: Your Personal Colors
    What's your favorite color today? It might be different from your favorite color last year, last week, or even yesterday. Your aura contains all the colors of the rainbow, so the whole spectrum is present in your body. Many of these colors play an important part in your life! From your choice of clothing to the way you decorate your home, color influences your mood, energy level, creativity, and overall well-being. There are also colors associated with the date and given name at birth, that cannot be changed. These are colors that are yours and like them or not, they have lessons to teach you in this lifetime. Grab a pen and join Jim for a set of exercises to determine your personal colors. He'll show you how you can start using the power of color to improve both the magickal and mundane aspects of your life.

    Reconnecting with the Muses: A Workshop for Creatives
    You can’t get yourself organized enough to make sense of the jumble in you mind. Maybe you are suffering from a creative block or being overwhelmed with creative ideas. These are all symptoms that someone is trying to connect with you…..The Muses! The only thing to do is to reconnect with the source and inspiration of all our creative endeavors. It’s time to Reconnect with The Muses and make them a part of your personal practice. We’ll share our real life experiences to Reconnect with The Muses and discuss how we have made The Muses part of our personal practices.

  • April identifies as a polyamorous, kinky sex witch and has been magical all her life. She is committed to a continuous process of leveling up spiritually, emotionally, and practically. She has built her life around this principle and asks the best of herself and her inner circle of beloveds. She is a professional coach, coaching in the spheres of personal transformation, relationships, polyamory and other alternative lifestyles. Come and explore the sacredness of sex magic with our community.

  • The Possibilities of Sex Magic
    The energy of sexual intimacy is very powerful. Come learn how it can be used to create the life of your dreams. You will learn how to harness this juicy energy for manifestation, rejuvenation, and reconnection. Explore all of the possibilities that sexual energy can be magically used for. April has over 2 decades of experience using the power of sexual intimacy to create a life of abundance and deep healing. We’ll start with the energy of a kiss and explore the possibilities so you can learn to ride the edge of ecstasy where the magic happens. Come with your creative ideas, your curiosity, and an open heart. You can come with your sexy self and/or your sexy partner(s), but please note that this is not a place to hook up. If you would like to participate in the Sex Magic Ritual, you must come and complete this workshop in its entirety, as we will be creating the ritual during this class. Let’s make sexy magic together. All levels of magicians are welcome.

    Sex Magic Ritual
    Now that you’ve taken the sex magic workshop, you’re ready to raise the power of sacred sexuality. Enter the sacred temple in perfect love and perfect trust. Feel free to bring something of yours to add to the sex magic altar. Make yourself comfortable with a nest of blankets and pillows. Bring whatever you’d like for your own bliss and ecstasy, including toys, safer sex supplies, and pre negotiated partner(s) (who have completed the workshop and given enthusiastic consent). Or come solo prepared for self pleasure. Come consecrate your love in the presence of the gods, because all acts of love and pleasure are sacred.

  • Sara WithoutanH is a certified pole instructor and performer in the Philadelphia area. She has been teaching movement for over fifteen years in formats including pole fitness, lyra (aerial hoop), chair dance, burlesque, and floor work. She is the kinky camp counselor at burns and festivals, and coproducer of the kinky burlesque show SAFEWORD in Philly.

  • Floorwerk and Flow
    Lets get sexy and sassy! Learn a variety of sexy floorwork skills and techniques. Class will cover body rolls, fankicks, leg clockwork, shoulder rolls and more. Class will include a warm up, review of skills, and then a choreographed floorwerk flow. Heels optional, students encouraged to wear something that covers the knees/feet and to bring a mat. Note: If bringing heels, you will need to bring your own mat.

  • Sparx is a weird little creature. She is usually found playing with fire or dancing naked. She may be feral but she will only bite if you ask. She has received a certificate in Fire Performance Safety from the Flow Arts Institute and teaches and performs at festivals and events throughout the north east.

  • Fuck Around and Flow Out
    Are you tired of doing the same old poi moves that you already know? Are you getting bored of just spinning your staff in a circle? Join Sparx to learn how to take your flow to the next level. Come with your own props, or borrow some of ours (both LED and fire props are welcome). Let's talk about how to engage your audience, and what you can do to add artistry and excitement to your performance. All skill levels are encouraged to attend.

  • HG Wyndell is an activist, educator, and Spiritworker who is driven to facilitate accessible ritual spaces for folks seeking access to more deeply nourishing relationships with themselves and others. They are committed to living life through a lens of wonder, and they don’t mess around when it comes to embracing the complex being of whoever is in their presence. They weave their lived experiences with intentional relationships, ceremony, creative arts, chronic illness, and embracing pleasure seamlessly with a whole lot of love and a good bit of magic into all they offer.

  • Creating Energetic Containers for Kink
    BDSM scenes can bring up powerful energies. Creating a clear container and intention for those energies can help the scene become even more powerful. Through this class, you'll discover how to align your play across all your physical and emotional senses to deepen your connection and power. Learn how to call in your own power, shore up your partner's power, align your goals for the scene, and turn even the simplest scene ideas into powerful engagements. We'll discuss strategies for simple rituals to open and close our scenes, helping our scenes have a clear storyline starting with our first ideas, building momentum, and ramping up to a strong peak. We will explore: -Mindfully setting intentions and goals for our scene -How to deeply incorporate myth, story, and ritual to build strong stories for play and transformation -Incorporating language, symbols, and supplies to enhance our experience -Calling in all our physical and emotional senses to support the scene's story