GWNN Bash 2025: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Playing with Consent; a Scene-Building Guide to CNC

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Establishing consent is a corner-stone of ethical BDSM play, but negotiating consent is more complex than just getting a person's permission. Exploring the properties of consent can help us build better scenes, avoiding blind spots in our negotiations and lead us to exploring edgier play. By dialing in precisely what you want to consent to you can have a scene that is deeply satisfying.

In this class we will:
• Review frameworks for exploring consent
• Demonstrate how to build a risk model using consent frameworks
• Provide examples of play that reflect different consent-based risk models

When this class is over, you will have a personal risk-model for your play that you can use to negotiate anything between casual pick-up play to dark edge play.

Presenters

Mindful Sadist

MindfulSadist (he/him) is a polyamorous Master and Sadist and has been in the Austin, TX scene since 2011. He is currently the Master to his slave, lucia, with whom he has negotiated a 24/7 TPE/CNC dynamic. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with the community... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Sycamore Room

Edge Play

Class Level 201, 301

9:00am CDT

The history of Impact Play

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Cedar Room

This educational lecture walks through time and explored how using implements to hit someone for pleasure has been a secret but real part of much of human history.

Presenters

Ren

Ren Reed (she/they)LMFT, LPC is a kink specialist and sex therapist in Austin, Texas. Ren has been professionally studying kink for over a decade and has been involved in the kink community since she was 21. Ren owns a private group therapy practice called Renegade Kink + Sex Therapy... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cedar Room

Impact Play

Class Level 101

9:00am CDT

The Art of Relational Design: Building Ethical and Sustainable Polyamorous Structures

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Cypress Room

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to polyamory, yet ethical and sustainable relationship structures require intentional design. This presentation examines various polyamorous frameworks, from hierarchical to non-hierarchical and relationship anarchy, helping participants assess what aligns best with their values and relational needs. Attendees will explore boundaries, agreements, and power dynamics while learning how to adapt relationship structures over time. Whether new to polyamory or experienced, this session will provide insights for fostering healthy, fulfilling connections.

Presenters

MentalVoyeur

Daniel (MentalVoyeur) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist and Personal Consultant. His practice encompasses a wide range of clientele and concerns, but his primary focus lies in the realm of nontraditional relationships including Queer, Kink, BDSM, Poly... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cypress Room

Relationships

Class Level 201

9:00am CDT

Electrical Play

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Cherry Room

The number of play options and toys for electricity in kink is just HUGE, and it can be so incredibly fun for everyone involved. Yet, many people lack a proper grounding  in the topic and find it confusing or intimidating. This class will dispel those problems and give you a good base of understanding for electrical play, safety, and using the human body in circuits.

We will go into detail on three distinct play types: Tens Units, Violet Wands and Zappers, as well as how to use them. Whether you’re looking for ways to spice up sensation play, erotic stimulation including orgasm overload, or to create fear, pain and all the wonderful things sadists and masochists so enjoy.

Oh, and the TOYS! There is an endless collection of toys which can be used in electrical play. We’ll explore many including how to use each, and there will be numerous examples of toys and equipment available for hands on examination. We will also demonstrate various techniques with a willing volunteer.

Presenters

Master Firewalker

Master Firewalker is a dominant sado-masochist Leather Master who has been active in the community for 20 years. He is an enthusiastic sadomasochist and is comfortable playing on both sides of the slash. He enjoys the use of strong sensations, energy exchange, eroticism, and building... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cherry Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101, 201, 301

9:00am CDT

Stick A Sock In It - Gags

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Hill Country C

Ball gags are great, but why stop there? The world of unconventional gags allows us to muffle, manipulate, and mess with mouths in unique, often improvised ways. In this class, we’ll explore how to deepen sensations of control, endurance, objectification, and whimsy—all while keeping safety a top priority. From everyday objects to DIY designs, we’ll brainstorm, build, and test unconventional gag ideas, discussing their pleasures and pitfalls along the way. You’ll leave class with a take-home gag of your own and plenty to chew on—perhaps literally.

Presenters

Nodorum & Traci Lynn

Nodorum is a sadist, tango dancer & physician from Argentina. He is passionate about sadistic rope, extreme body handling, connective brutality, tears, and art-making. And sharps. All the sharps.tracilynn is a kink facilitator and queer sadomasochist who tries to reach the sublime... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Hill Country C

Skill Building

Class Level 101

10:00am CDT

Silent Auction

Friday June 27, 2025 10:00am - 6:30pm CDT

Oak Room

Come check out the silent auction items. Bid high, bid often.

Final bids are on Sat 10pm

Friday June 27, 2025 10:00am - 6:30pm CDT
Oak Room

10:00am CDT

Vending

Friday June 27, 2025 10:00am - 6:30pm CDT

Hill Country D

Come check out this year's vendors:

JAFantasy Art
Package Menswear
Vark & Co
Heidi Sweet Sensations
Impactvm
Sins of the Flesh
SquachworX
Heretical Son Leatherwork
2V1 Dark Works

Friday June 27, 2025 10:00am - 6:30pm CDT
Hill Country D

10:30am CDT

AM Snacks for VIP Package

Friday June 27, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am CDT

Elm Room

Snack Breaks are for VIP Package holders ONLY.

Drinks:
- Coffee
- Iced Tea, Hot Tea
- Sodas & Bottled Water

Snacks:
- Muffins
- Bagels w/cream cheese
- Fresh fruit

Friday June 27, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Elm Room

VIP Event

11:00am CDT

Needles 201: Designs with Needles

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Cherry Room

Piercings…the mere mention of the rending of flesh conjures up all sorts of thoughts and feelings… Join Lady Steele for a more detailed class on how to achieve designs with needles, causing actual pain with needles, and incorporating needles into your play with other play toys. This is a hands-on course with an opportunity to practice. Please feel free to bring your own bottom for practice

Presenters

Attorney Lady Steele

Lady Steele is a femme lesbian Alpha leather slave with multiple neurovariances. She is an international presenter and resides in Atlanta where she is the only open, out, and practicing attorney in the United States that specializes in the issues that arise in the BDSM and ethical... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Cherry Room

Edge Play, Blood

Class Level 201

11:00am CDT

Redefining Power: Exploring Unconventional Paths to Power Exchange

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Sycamore Room

Think dominance means total control and submission means passive obedience? Not necessarily.

Power exchange isn’t one-size-fits-all. What if the submissive managed the finances, or the Dominant focused on emotional support? In this class, we’ll challenge traditional D/s roles, explore unexpected ways to structure dynamics and perspectives, and help you design a relationship that fits you.

Let’s break the mold and discover new ways to lead, serve, and surrender—on your own terms.

Presenters

Ridingtherails & Gingercreme

Ridingtherails and Gingercreme are dedicated and experienced members of the community, sharing a passion for education, exploration, and safe play.Ridingtherails, with over seven years of experience, specializes in impact, medical, and improvised play, always prioritizing safety... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Sycamore Room

Relationships

Class Level 101

11:00am CDT

Knot So Fast

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Hill Country C

Looking for ties that are quick, effective, and adaptable for different types of play? This class focuses on fast, functional ties that you can use on the fly, whether in a scene or any playful scenario. We’ll explore simple yet secure techniques that prioritize ease and flow, helping you build confidence in tying efficiently without sacrificing control.

This is a hands-on class with a tie-along demo, so bring 2-4 lengths of rope and a cutting tool to follow along. Prior experience with single and double column ties is recommended, as we won’t be covering those basics in this class. Whether you're looking to speed things up, add spontaneity to your rope play, or just expand your toolkit, this class is all about making rope work for you—knot so fast, but just fast enough.

Presenters

Lexa Grace & Rain

Lexa Grace is a weirdo, switchy, kinktatsic tattoo artist from Austin, Tx who loves all things awkward, silly, messy and gross. Though she is most known for teaching rope these days, that is by no means her only kink! Lexa likes to toe the edge of the extremes on both the top and... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Hill Country C

Rope & Bondage

Class Level 201

11:00am CDT

Dark Ageplay 101

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Dark Ageplay is a nuanced and often misunderstood aspect of the BDSM and roleplay community. This class explores the fundamentals of ageplay, with a specific focus on its darker themes, including power exchange, forced regression, humiliation, fear play, and taboo scenarios. We will discuss the psychological, emotional, and ethical considerations involved in engaging with this taboo play.

Presenters

tinymilkbone

tinymilkbone, aka Andy (he/him), is a queer trans feral diapered baby in the DFW area. After discovering his fascination with diapers at a very young age, he was eager to join the kink scene as soon as he turned 18 and has been exploring ever since. He first began by staying in the... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

11:00am CDT

Dominant Not Domineering: How to be an effective leader not a bullying asshole

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Cypress Room

How do you inspire voluntary submission and obedience? Whether you identify as a Dom, Domme, Master, Mistress, Handler, Trainer, Daddy, or Mommy, effective, inspirational leadership is a skill that takes time and effort to learn and cultivate. We will explore some of the techniques and philosophies I have acquired through experience and study, mistakes I have made, and lessons I have learned in my journey that have helped me become a better leader.

Presenters

MasterWrathDaddy

Master WrathDaddy is the 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Heartland Person of Leather, a horror and erotica author, former heavyweight kickboxing champion, former MMA trainer, owner and proprietor of The Bacchanal (Austin’s community dungeon) and a badass motherfucker who enjoys doing... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Cypress Room

Skill Building

Class Level 201, M/s

12:00pm CDT

Open Swim

Friday June 27, 2025 12:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

Pool

Smoking IS allowed at the pool. Please dispose of all ashes, cigarette butts, cigars and trash in the correct containers. Do NOT use pool water to snuff out any cigars or cigarettes.

Friday June 27, 2025 12:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Pool

12:30pm CDT

LUNCH - Lunch Meal Plan & VIP Weekend Pass ONLY

Friday June 27, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Elm Room

Friday Lunch is available to those that have purchased the Lunch Meal Plan and VIP Weekend Pass holders ONLY

Buffet
- Salad Bar w/Protein (chicken and salmon)
- Baked Potato Bar
- Warm Rolls
- Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Friday June 27, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Elm Room

Meal Break

2:00pm CDT

And Breathe... Breath Play Class & Demo

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Controlling someone's breathing is an amazing power exchange. This class & demo will cover what breath play is, SAFELY administering breath play, and anatomy (no 2 people are the same nor will they react the same). Demo will cover basic breath play techniques.

Presenters

MasterLolaSmiles

Master Lola Smiles a Latina Leatherwoman of Ecuadorian descent, a covered Leather Master from Long Island, NY. She is a polyamorous sadist who has been in the lifestyle for 3 decades - a BDSM educator & presenter, teaching throughout the U.S. and Internationally, and an event promoter... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Edge Play

Class Level 201
Subject Breath Play

2:00pm CDT

FUNdamentals of Whips

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Hill Country C

How to select and identify a good whip, whip physics and wave motion theory, basic whip throws, sphere of influence

Presenters

DaxSmilingSadist

I'm Dax, and have been throwing whips for two decades. I have been in the community off and on since 2005 and served Sanctuary for the Lifestyle Arts while it was open. I enjoy the psychology and physicality of whips.

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Hill Country C

Impact Play, Whips

Class Level 101

2:00pm CDT

Care & Feeding of Your Neurodivergent

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Sycamore Room

(Especially if that neurodivergent is you)

We all need some care and consideration sometimes and for neurodivergents navigating the kink scene there can be extra challenges to overcome. Fueled by my own late diagnosis (and the subsequent training of my neurotypical partner and myself) we'll share and discuss strategies (and scientific research) that may be helpful to your own neurodivergent.

Presenters

AndromedaUnchained

AndromedaUnchained is a perpetual student, laughing sadomasochist, and not very good at bios. They have been involved in the public scene since somewhere around 2006, currently residing in Texas. Always evolving, always a believer that kink play is called play for a reason, always... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Sycamore Room

Psychological Play

Class Level 101

2:00pm CDT

Sailing the Stormy C’s of our Community 101-201

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Cypress Room

Life seems to be smooth sailing. Our days are full, our life is rich and our play runneth over. If it were not for those few challenges, at work, at home, at the group meeting, we would be perfectly happy. And we just can’t figure out why people don’t return our calls or perfectly reasonable e-mails. What is it with the guy at the meeting that just can’t “let it go”? And why is it that when we get concerned about something, people think we are angry? Let’s spend a little time and talk about what is often our biggest roadblock in the Community-US. How we are handling important parts of our life with a lot more opportunity than expertise. Let’s sail into a discussion about opportunity in communication and not forget to toss in a lifeline or two about negotiations, credibility and transformative leadership, and see if we can get back to some smooth sailing once again.

Presenters

MizLilly & Zap

MizLilly & Zap have supported the Texas Community since the 90's creating education and engagement in many alternative groups and organizations. You have very likely seen them serving in roles ranging from Greeter to Go-getter, Security, Mentors, President, Board Members or Presenters... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cypress Room

Relationships

Class Level 101

2:00pm CDT

Cigars & Cigar Service

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Pool

Ever wanted to be an ash tray? Cigars invoke the mental image of plush leather chairs, dim lighting, a freshly made drink and a smoky room. But it doesn't have to be like that. We can make it kinky, fun, and an intimately connective ritual. This class will cover the basics of cigars, preparation, lighting, cutting and some of the ways to play before and after the cigar is lit.

Join SFD and SFM as they teach you everything you need to know to get started and maybe taste some ashes if you're curious.

Presenters

SoFucking Daddy & SoFuckingMuch

SoFuckingDaddy and and his submissive SoFuckingMuch have been in the community since 2018 More coming soon

Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Pool

Skill Building

Class Level 101

4:00pm CDT

Devil's Rope: Doing terrible and beautiful things with barbed wire

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Cypress Room

Have you ever looked off into the distance at an ominous-looking high fence covered with barbed wire and thought "that looks like fun"? Yeah...Neither have we.

From ouchy bondage to bloody impact, there are many ways to introduce barbed wire to a scene.
This class will explore different types of barbed wire, applications for barbed wire in BDSM, safety considerations, and risks associated with this spiky accessory for play.

And of course, there will be demos.

Presenters

Mister_Everest &Tied-Bird

Mister Everest is a lifelong learner with a passion for the connection and energy derived from tying with a partner. An active participant and educator in the Houston BDSM community for the past 3 years, he is driven to share his story and his passion with the leather community.Tied-Bird... Read More →

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Cypress Room

Edge Play, Blood

Class Level 301

4:00pm CDT

Canes & Rods, Oh My!!

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Cherry Room

Timeless for a reason, canes have a long history in kink. From corporeal punishment to soothing rhythms these humble implements have range. Nerd out with some torture history and bring it to the present with a demonstration of a range of modern materials

Presenters

AndromedaUnchained

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Cherry Room

Impact Play

Class Level 101

4:00pm CDT

Vanilla Sprinkles to TPE: Negotiating Power Dynamics

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Power dynamics can creep up on you. First you start as play partners, then things start leaking out of the bedroom and suddenly you have a full-blown dynamic. A lot of us borrow themes, protocols and norms from our fantasies, friends, mentors and even erotica, trying things on to decide what might work for us. In this class, we will provide tools to look inward to find your own architype, define your power exchange needs and collaborate with your partner to build a dynamic that both excites and thrives.

In this class, we will:
• Learn to build a dynamic "your way" that fits your unique needs
• How to decide what to emphasize in your dynamic and how much authority transfer you want
• Explore a framework for building protocols and rituals that fulfill both partners' needs

Presenters

Mindful Sadist

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Relationships

Class Level 201

4:00pm CDT

Futomomos and Futononos

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Hill Country C

Bent leg ties—commonly known as futomomo—are versatile, functional, and often misunderstood. Rather than a strict pattern, futomomo simply refers to the position of the tied leg (literally meaning “fat leg” in Japanese). This class breaks down different ways to approach bent leg ties, exploring their use in both floor play and suspension, as well as how they can be adapted for different body types and scenarios.

Through hands-on practice, we’ll examine key considerations like tension, placement, and stability, while also experimenting with variations that open up new play possibilities. Whether you love the control and restriction of a tight futomomo or prefer looser, more dynamic ties, this class will give you the tools to refine and expand your approach.

Presenters

Lexa Grace & Rain

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Hill Country C

Rope & Bondage

Class Level 201

4:00pm CDT

"I Fucked Up!" Twelve Fatal Errors Dominants Make (And How To Avoid Them)

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Sycamore Room

In my journey I have made a lot of mistakes. I mean a LOT of mistakes. One of the things that elevates homosapiens above the rest of the animal kingdom is our ability to learn from the trials and errors of others through verbal and written communication across continents, generations, and vast oceans of time. We can learn from the failures and mistakes of people we've never even met who lived thousands of years ago or thousands of miles away. Well, you can learn from my fuckups right here and now. In this class I will go over 10 of my biggest mistakes as a Daddy, Dominant, and Master and how you can avoid them.

Presenters

MasterWrathDaddy

Friday June 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Sycamore Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

6:00pm CDT

SUPPER & A Show - Dinner Meal Plan & VIP Weekend Pass ONLY

Friday June 27, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT

Elm Room

Friday Dinner is available to those that have purchased the Dinner Meal Plan and VIP Weekend Pass holders ONLY

Dinner
- Chicken Fried Steak & Salisbury Steak
- Fried Catfish
- Mac N Cheese
- Fresh Green Salad
- Rolls
- Peach or Apple Pie

This event will include dinner and a burlesque show. This show may include partial nudity - NO alcohol will be served.

Friday June 27, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Elm Room

Meal Break

7:30pm CDT

BDSM and the Law

Friday June 27, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT

Elm Room

BDSM & the Law - People are scared. What is going to happen now? Many participate in Bondage, Discipline, and Sadism/Masochism, all the time not knowing the potential legal pitfalls.

It's time to get real.

What legal dangers are inherent to what it is we do?

The simple truth is, legal issues abound when it comes to participating in BDSM and always have. It can affect several areas in our lives, including family, criminal, civil, estate planning, healthcare, and even business law.

How can you prepare yourself for the worst case scenario? Come find out when Lady Steele presents BDSM and the Law, which includes details about the National Coalition of Sexual Freedom's Consent Counts initiative as well as a 4th Amendment rights redux.

Presenters

Attorney Lady Steele

Friday June 27, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Elm Room

Special Event

Class Level WORKSHOP

7:30pm CDT

BIPOC Mixer

Friday June 27, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT

Sycamore Room

Coming Soon

Presenters

MasterLolaSmiles

Friday June 27, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Sycamore Room

Special Event

9:00pm CDT

PM Snacks for VIP Package

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

Elm Room

Snack Breaks are for VIP Package holders ONLY.

Drinks:
- Coffee
- Iced Tea, Hot Tea
- Sodas & Bottled Water

Snacks:
- Fudge Brownies
- Texas Size Cookies
- Chips, Salsa & Guacamole
- Gourmet Mixed Nuts

Friday June 27, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Elm Room

VIP Event