Passing Wisdom On: A BDSM Educator Primer

Overview

Kink/BDSM education is an unregulated field. There is no degree or certification to achieve. There are also very few resources available to those wanting to get started. So check this class out! Devyn Stone, BDSM educator and event organizer takes you on a fast-paced and bumpy ride through what he has found to be the basics of calling oneself a "kink educator." You will hear about everything from negotiation and boundaries to scheduling, booking, and even some marketing and material development.

Tickets are on a sliding scale for accessibility. Price is the only difference. Choose the amount that fits your budget. The lowest ticket cost tier has a limited number of tickets, please only purchase these if it is needed for you to access the event. Learn more here: https://www.layinggroundwork.org/sliding-scale/

The first day of this intensive is designed to help individuals of all experience levels address fears, improve preparation, seek productive feedback, and engage an audience as a kink educator. Izzyokay will walk you through tips for creating well-structured content and visually appealing presentations. Participants will also have time to work on their own kink class, ending the day with an opportunity to present a section of their class and receive feedback from fellow kinksters

The second day of this intensive is designed to address the administrative and organizational sides of presenting. We will address building your brand, marketing, finding gigs, and getting you well on your way to presenting as much as you want! Devyn Stone, a full-time professional kink educator will share all his trade secrets!

Presenter Bios

Izzy (he/him) is a passionate educator in the kink community as well as a previous organizer and dungeon monitor. Informed by his previous career as a teacher, he now presents classes on impact play and public speaking for organizations like TES-NYC and Pragmatic Kink. Through his involvement, Izzy is committed to empowering individuals, encouraging them to explore their interests while fostering a supportive community focused on personal and collective growth.

In his kink practice, Izzy enjoys both topping and bottoming, with interests spanning from impact, fear play, age play, power exchange, and blood play. He has recently embarked on his leather journey, deepening his skill in and commitment to the community. Outside of the kink world, Izzy is passionate about building and collecting Lego and leathercrafting. He often revisits familiar media, with favorites like Kotaro Lives Alone and Jenna Marbles’ content, while cuddling with his cats, West & Shadow.

Master (Devyn) Stone (he/him) is an author, educator, and JEDI consultant. He is a Leatherman, an extrovert, a Sons of Anarchy fan, and a foodie. He also enjoys organizing events, volunteering, moderating, speaking, and emceeing! He has been practicing authority transfer dynamics since 2004. Today he lives in Detroit with his property, Guan-Xuan.

Devyn is the author of “DAMN! That’s A Nice Ash! A Comprehensive Guide to Cigar Service & Play” and “Why I Don't Own Them... Yet… ,” offering a concise guide to negotiating authority in relationships. He is the Founder of Pragmatically Kinking and the Executive Producer for THRIVE.

Master Stone has a passion for giving and receiving education. His favorite topics to speak on include productivity, leadership, consent, event coordinating, authority transfer, and neurodivergence. He believes in diversity, not division, and actualizes that idea by promoting strongly affirming spaces and interactions.

Find more at https://DevynStone.com

Day 1 - August 23, 2025 (EST)

11am - 11:10am Welcome and Settle In

11:10am - 11:30am Introductions

11:30am - 11:45am What do you want to learn today?

11:45am - 12:00pm Intro to Intensive

12:00pm - 1:00pm Writing a Kink Class

1:00pm - 2:00pm Coworking: Write a Kink Class
Spend time writing a class of your choice with other kinksters & Izzy for assistance

2:00pm - 2:30pm BREAK

2:30pm - 3:30pm Kink Presentations & Practicing Presenting

3:30pm - 4:30pm Coworking: Create a Presentation
Spend time writing a presentation for a class of your choice with other kinksters & Izzy for assistance

4:30pm - 5:30pm Engagement in Kink Classes

5:30pm - 6:30pm Coworking: Seeking Opportunities for Engagement
Spend time working on a class of your choice with other kinksters & Izzy for assistance

6:30pm - 7:00pm BREAK

7:00pm - 8:00pm Presentation & Feedback Time
Present a section of your class and receive feedback from other kinksters

Day 2 - August 24, 2025 (EST)

11am - 11:10am Welcome and Settle In

11:10am - 11:30am Introductions

11:30am - 11:45am What do you want to learn today?

11:45am - 12:00pm Intro to Intensive

12:00pm - 2:00pm Payment, Accessibility, and Free Boundaries

2:00pm - 2:30pm BREAK

2:30pm - 4:00pm Educator Goals & Educator Boundaries

4:00 - 6:00pm Marketing and Class Creation

6:00 - 6:30pm BREAK

6:30 - 7:00pm Books and Self Publishing

7:00 - 8:00pm Open Discussion/ Q & A / Wrap Up

Previous attendees have said: 

"Because of this class, I overcame my fear of putting myself out there and how to write a class. I left the class feeling confident and with the tools needed to try to succeed."

"This intensive is essential to aspiring and experienced: educators, presenters, and producers."

"I would say this intensive provided invaluable information about all aspects of becoming an educator."

"I think it was an incredible value considering how much time and effort was put into it for us. For an all day intensive, it was very much worth it!"

"The organization, education and presenter information and behind the scenes details are gems!!"

"This course gave me a full picture of what life is like as a kink educator, practical systems to put in place, solid templates, and industry tips that only someone as heavily involved in the community as Devyn would know." 

"There's so much I could say, because I learned so much today; but to keep it short, I would say that it's an all-day class that pretty much tells you everything you need to know to be a presenter, or improve your presentation skills. I just wish this had been available when I first became a presenter"