by Teeebone
Last month, I had the honor of teaching at the Frolic. It was an hour-long workshop entitled Sweet, Seductive, and Serviceable: Dessert Topping for Everybody! The course description was as follows:
“Have you ever heard of a Dessert Top? BDSM has been perceived as rough, brutal, and painful, thanks to our dear friends in the media. So let’s step away from that and approach this subject from a different angle, focusing on fun and sensual domination! In this workshop, we will explore the sensual side of BDSM and find out more about what being a Sweet Service Top is all about!”
And like it said on the can, so to speak, this class covered a part of BDSM that has long been overlooked or maybe not even considered. When the Frolic team contacted me about doing a class at the event, I readily accepted, though I must admit I was nervous at first... I had not ever taught a class before.
So I got started putting together a syllabus with prompts and notes on my experience in the subject matter and getting oriented to the audience my class was likely to attract:
1. First, I anticipated that the attendees would likely be beginners.
2. As such, these new folx were not likely to have a big toy library, so I brought some of my own toys for show and tell.
3. I did research online and found a very useful scene fill-out form to hand out.
4. I also did research on some reading material to recommend to the attendees.
I crafted the syllabus, added scripted elements, made preparations and rehearsed my delivery until the night before the event. I was still pretty excited, so it was difficult to sleep. On early Sunday morning, I drove to Kinky Acres to teach my class. Just like a wizard, I did not arrive late or early, but precisely when I meant to…. Actually, about fifteen minutes before the class was to start. So off to the teaching tent I went.
And what an awesome experience! While the audience was small, it made for an up-close and personal presentation that was focused on a different take on BDSM, one that was fun, sensual and intimate. In execution, I found that I had 45 minutes of syllabus/script and 15 minutes of questions and discussion for an hour long class, which seemed to be the right mix. After class, we had a yummy Sunday Brunch, hung around some more and then did the Closing Ceremony to conclude the event.
Overall, I had a wonderful experience at the Frolic as a presenter. I am grateful that the Frolic Team invited me to teach the class. It was the first class I have ever taught– but it won’t be the last! Thank you and you are welcome!
It’s not too late to join the Frolic this weekend, August 5-7, for more great classes and activities! A few tickets are still available here. Not yet a member, but want to join us at the Frolic? Email us at frolic@thecspc.org to schedule an on-site new member orientation and purchase your ticket.