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 who may want 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 to 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. Learn more here: https://www.layinggroundwork.o...

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, appealing content and visually appealing presentations.

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, full-time professional kink educator will share all his trade secrets!

Presenter Bios

Izzy (he/him) is a passionate leader in the kink community, serving as an organizer for The Next Generation Orlando and as a staff member at The Woodshed. 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 others. He has recently embarked on a rope journey, further expanding his skill set, and he has also begun his leather journey this year. Outside of the kink world, Izzy is passionate about building and collecting Lego, assisting others in their fitness journeys, and crafting intricate spreadsheets. 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 - January 18, 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 Writing a Kink Class

2:00pm - 2:30pm BREAK

2:30pm - 4:00pm Kink Presentations & Practicing

4:30pm - 5pm BREAK

5:00 - 7:00pm Engagement in Kink Classes

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

Day 2 - January 19, 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