GWNN Bash 2025: Full Schedule

6:00pm CDT

GWNN New Member Orientation

Thursday June 26, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT

Aimed at those either new kink or just new to GWNN, we briefly discuss the history and purpose of GWNN; before delving into CONSENT, negotiation, and expectations. Bring ALL your questions!

Presenters

Dicho

Dicho has been active member of the Kink Scene for most of his life. He has served GWNN as an educator, a Board Member, and currently as its President.As an educator, Dicho has provided GWNN's monthly New Member's Orientation for many years and presented several classes at previous... Read More →

Thursday June 26, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Cherry Room

Community Education

Class Level 101

7:45pm CDT

Nuance of Negotiation

Thursday June 26, 2025 7:45pm - 9:15pm CDT

Cherry Room

This class will break down communication skills and explored in detail how to conduct emotionally aware and consent focused negotiation before a scene.

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 →

Thursday June 26, 2025 7:45pm - 9:15pm CDT
Cherry Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

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

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

Impact Play

Class Level 101

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Sycamore Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

9:00am CDT

Fucked up vs. Fucked Over 101-301

Saturday June 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Cypress Room

You didn’t want to talk about it during negotiations, and something got fucked up. It’s too late to go back but how do we go forward? Redemption in the community begins with communications: Common Terms and realistic expectations, and personal stories about owning our shit. This class will be welcoming the personal stories. The doors will be closed after it begins, And if you leave you won’t be back in. Come with your “goo” - and let’s get passed it together. The class will modify to meet the level of the participants.

Presenters

MizLilly & Zap

Saturday June 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cypress Room

Community Education

Class Level 101, 201, 301

9:00am CDT

You want to put that rope where?

Saturday June 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Cherry Room

This class will explore sadistic ideas for beautifully painful rope scenes. This class is meant for beginners and intermediate rope enthusiasts. Mister Everest and Tied Bird will provide tools (tangible and intangible), techniques and demonstrations for "torture rope", while introducing patterns and ideas for predicaments. This class will not cover suspension techniques, but will highlight the joy of sadistic ground ties.

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 →

Saturday June 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cherry Room

Rope & Bondage

Class Level 101

11:00am CDT

Like Sands Through the Hour Glass - Growing Together & Older in a M/s Dynamic

Saturday June 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Sycamore Room

We enter an M/s dynamic to grow, learn, play, love, enjoy the lifestyle and as time goes on that bond grows and we grow older, our needs change, our goals change, our dynamic changes too. We will discuss the challenges of growing older and it's effects on our dynamics, how to help your dynamic evolve as your lives evolves, what steps can be made to preserve the dynamic while accommodating for the changes that come with growing older.

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 →

Saturday June 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Sycamore Room

Relationships, M/s

Class Level 101

2:00pm CDT

Clicker Training : Lets learn about learning

Saturday June 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Cypress Room

Many years ago in my vanilla life, I trained dogs and taught other people how to train dogs! I figured there had to be a way to combine my knowledge with kink and here we are. We will cover the basics of learning theory and will teach handlers the mechanics of a training session. This class will teach you all the components of training and working with animals and how you can apply them to your petplay. Introducing the clicker to your pet will build new ways to communicate without words.

** There will be time for hands on learning at this end of this class. There will clickers, treat pouches and some training treats provided. If you have a favorite snack or food allergies and would like to participate please bring some!

Presenters

tinymilkbone

Saturday June 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cypress Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

2:00pm CDT

Male Chastity Play - The Road to Euphoria?

Saturday June 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Sycamore Room

There's a whole lot more to this kink than most people think. How it works and what it does though is dependent upon how it’s used, one's headspace and relationship dynamics. On one end of the spectrum, it can help increase sexual desire, improve performance, intensify a man’s pleasure and orgasms, while providing a constant undercurrent of sexual stimulation. What’s not to like about that?

But it can also be practiced with a partner as part of a relationship control dynamic where it can be used as a powerful tool to modify emotions and behavior, including feelings of submission. We will examine the changes in body chemistry it induces to amplify one’s energy and generate intense feelings of pleasure, happiness, self-confidence and emotional closeness. Done properly, it can induce a state of ongoing euphoria.

We will explore the various headspaces and motivations for both partners, how to best use it to build imbalanced power dynamic relationships, and to maximize what each partner gets out of it. We will also cover the many types of chastity devices out there and how to find one that works for you. Numerous chastity devices will be available for you to check out.

Learn how to find your bliss with chastity, while avoiding the dangers of a crash and burn that can happen when it’s done wrong.

Presenters

Master Firewalker

Saturday June 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Sycamore Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101, 201, 301

2:00pm CDT

Sassy Submission: How to Sass with Class

Saturday June 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Calling all "s" types, or folx on the "right side of the slash". Have you ever been accused of being "bratty", "difficult", "contrary" or just downright disobedient when that really isn't your intention at all? If so, then this is the class for you! Join Lady Steele as she shows you how to be sassy with a zing all while honoring the duties and responsibilities of your power exchange relationship(s). She will discuss Alpha personality types on the "right side of the slash" and then show those that are "challenging" how to be so with obedience while not giving up what makes them, them.

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 →

Saturday June 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

4:00pm CDT

Mental First Aid for BDSM Play

Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

Even the most well-negotiated scenes can sometimes take an unexpected turn, leaving one or more partners in emotional distress. This workshop equips participants with essential “mental first aid” skills to recognize, assess, and respond to distress signals before, during, and after play. Learn how to effectively, provide immediate emotional support, and utilize grounding techniques to ensure safety and well-being. Whether you’re a top, bottom, or switch, these skills will help you foster a more compassionate and resilient kink community.

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 →

Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Psychological Play

Class Level 101

4:00pm CDT

Double the Impact: Mastering the Art of Co-Topping

Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Cherry Room

Why play solo when you can tag in a partner and double the creativity, energy, and mischief? Whether you're looking to master the art of good cop/bad cop, orchestrate a seamless group round-robin, or explore the thrill of proxy topping, this class is all about teamwork, communication, and making sure everyone involved is having an unforgettable time.

We’ll dive into strategies for reading each other’s cues, keeping the scene flowing smoothly, and making sure your shared energy enhances the experience rather than stepping on toes—literally and figuratively. Whether you're brand new to co-topping or looking to refine your skills, get ready for a class full of creativity, collaboration, and, most importantly, fun!

Presenters

Ridingtherails & Gingercreme

Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Cherry Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

4:00pm CDT

The Big D: Discipline In BDSM

Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Sycamore Room

Many people dive head first into the BDSM world while thinking of rope, handcuffs, and other restraints (Bondage) or perhaps the giving (Sadism) or receiving (Masochism) of pain. A lot of participants breeze over "the big D", or the discipline aspect of BDSM. For some, discipline is the heart and soul of what it is that we do. Join Lady Steele as she speaks on what richness discipline can add to your power exchange relationship, even if that relationship is with yourself. Come hear how this vital aspect of BDSM can take your experience to the next level. Protocols, rituals, various forms of education, and practical, everyday applications of discipline will be discussed.

This class would benefit anyone on "either side of the slash".

Presenters

Attorney Lady Steele

Saturday June 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Sycamore Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

9:00am CDT

Trials & Tribulations of Dating While Polyamorous

Sunday June 29, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Cedar Room

I am a married poly dominant leather female and I'll be talking about the challenges faced when trying to date. Will discuss what polyamory is, the misconceptions people have about what being poly is, the stigma of what society sees married people dating and how to cope with the pitfalls of it all.

Presenters

MasterLolaSmiles

Sunday June 29, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cedar Room

Relationships

Class Level 101

9:00am CDT

Hello. You don’t know me, but I am the answer to your dreams.

Sunday June 29, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Cypress Room

In the last 5 years people have been popping up everywhere touting mastery but no one has ever heard of them and the cover of a post Covid community has allowed them to move around and proclaim their “experience and renown “in edge play, stalking unattached new-comers and filling them with fantastic information that gets Master Domzalot laid, and newcomer hurting in all the bad ways. This is an old story and one that some communication upfront can stop quickly. Let’s discuss the How, Where, When, and Why of vetting as we address topics like accountability, ageism, common sense, negotiations, community resources and redemptive justice.

Presenters

MizLilly & Zap

Sunday June 29, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Cypress Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101

11:00am CDT

People-Pleasing Masters and Doormat Slaves: Codependency in M/s

Sunday June 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Sycamore Room

Have you ever struggled with putting another's needs before your own, shifting your expectations of acceptable behavior from others, or losing your sense of self in your relationship? No matter your role or identity, it can be easy to hide these inner experiences behind protocol, rules and ritual. Pop psychology can make it difficult to talk about complex trauma response systems. Reflecting on the experiences as both a Master and as a recovering codependent, this class will explore the behavior of C-PTSD through the lens of codependency to understand how it affects our behavior, sense of self and our dynamics.

In this class, we will:
• Define interdependence, enmeshment and codependency
• Explore the traits common to people who suffer codependency
• Provide strategies for managing codependency in power dynamics

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 →

Sunday June 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Sycamore Room

Relationships, M/s

Class Level 101

11:00am CDT

The Before and After of Play - Negotiation and Aftercare

Sunday June 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Cedar Room

What happens before and after a scene is just as important as what happens in the middle. From setting the stage with solid negotiation to ensuring both tops and bottoms get the aftercare they need, this discussion will cover what makes play smoother, safer, and more satisfying.

Whether you’re new or experienced, whether you top or bottom, you’ll walk away with insights you didn’t know you needed.

Presenters

AcquiredControl

AcquiredControl is a dedicated kink educator, facilitator, and community leader with over 18 years in the lifestyle. A board member of Houston EROS—the largest and most active BDSM group in Houston—he has attended over a thousand kink educational meetings and events, teaching... Read More →

Sunday June 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Cedar Room

Skill Building

Class Level 101