Class Description:
Scenes are made and broken by how you adapt to the unexpected. Sometimes this means heading off or recovering from a major problem, but much more often it’s small things. Did you notice that the other person is having a harder time than usual with one of their favorite toys? Why did you feel angry when the one thing happened and what did you do about it? Remember that time you made a radical pivot mid-scene and it was awesome? How do you respond to a broken whatever?
Nothing ever goes exactly the way you planned. External events happen, gear fails, ramifications occur. We run with something that’s working unexpectedly well. We try new things and do them imperfectly or discover the fantasy was hotter. People make mistakes and are complicated. You can pre-think safety, own what happens, make course corrections, communicate, and choose to learn. These are things you can do before, during, and after play to decrease the risks of harm, and increase the benefits of error.
This class will include presentation on skills, and talking through real-life incidents small and large to practice the skills . Many of the incidents will be accompanied by video. Some of Russell’s many imperfect moments have been recorded by camera crews, which provide a unique opportunity to dissect exactly what happened, why, how our awareness developed, what we did about it, and how that worked out.
Some of this material can be emotionally challenging, but you will come away from the class with tools for when you encounter the unexpected in your scenes.
$20 cash/$22 cc, purchase of tickets takes place at the event.
About the Educator:
Russell Harmon has lots of practice learning from mistakes. He runs a BDSM porn site named Lovingly Handmade Pornography.
Accessibility: Sanctuary Club is ADA accessible. The club is located on the second floor of the building and accessed via stairs or elevator. Parking is available on street (metered) or via the (paid parking lot next door).
If you have any accessibility needs (including financial accessibility), please reach out to @MaeveMcBride
