2026
Look on this page for information about Kinktoberfest 2026 instructors, their classes, national and local
vendors, and the entertaining fantasies you can experience at Kinktoberfest!
You can see what all these events looked like at Kinktoberfest 2025 by looking on the MEMORIES PAGE.
Instructors, Classes, Vendors, Massages, Fantasies
National Educator and Keynote: Master Varii
Master Varii (She/Her/Ma’am) is a covered Indigenous Leather Woman and Southeast Master 2022 & 2023. Recognized for her contributions to education within the Leather community, she was honored as the MAsT International Presenter of the Year in 2024. She currently serves as the MAsT Southeast Regional Representative and Co-Director of MAsT Thomson. As the founder and head of House of Valor, a diverse leather house grounded in the principles of servant leadership, Master Varii is dedicated to fostering growth, accountability, and authentic connection. She is also the curator of the Leather Quilt Project, which works to preserve Leather history by honoring the stories, meaning, and energy represented in each square. A sought-after educator, Master Varii teaches throughout the United States and internationally via Zoom. Her presentations span a wide range of topics, including Master/slave dynamics, authority transfer relationships, leadership development, mentorship, service, and practical skill-based kink education. With more than four decades of experience on the left side of the slash, Master Varii brings both lived experience and practical insight to her teaching. Her personal journey includes a 38-year full-time Master/slave, Total Authority Transfer dynamic with her husband, as well as a variety of authority transfer relationships with individuals seeking service, structure, growth, and deep connection. Known for her straightforward approach, Master Varii believes that honesty, transparency, communication, and continuous personal growth form the foundation of healthy and sustainable power exchange relationships. While she identifies as an affectionate and nurturing Dominant, she also embraces her primal nature and unapologetic sadistic tendencies, bringing both intensity and authenticity to her dynamic and her teaching. Keynote: To Be Announced Check back on the Keynote topic. Class: Building an Authority Transfer Dynamic with Mindfulness and Purpose A healthy M/s dynamic doesn’t magically develop. Much like building a house the foundation must be laid, then piece by piece a structure must be formed that will withstand the winds of time and the day-to-day challenges of life. In this class we will look at some of the building materials needed and techniques that help create strong relationship dynamics tailored to your needs. Class: Whips: Sensual to Sadistic Whips are often thought of as tools of torture and extreme pain. While that can be true, they can also be used erotically! Like any tool, in the hands of an experienced and well-trained whips top, the swish, crack of the whip can be mesmerizing and can flow from sensual to sadistic and back again. We will look at the art of building a whips scene. We will also explore a variety of whips and how to achieve the results you desire. Class: The Importance of Protocols and Rituals We meet, we are excited to find someone that shares our passion for kink and authority transfer relationships. We are flying high on NRE (new relationship energy). Then time and life happens. How do you fight the centrifugal force of life that leads you to vanilla? We will talk about the importance of and purpose of protocols, especially in long term dynamics.National Educator: Demi
Demi is a genderqueer bipoc primal leatherboi, who is in a relationship with and collared to Master Varii. She is an active member of the Southeast leather & kink community, a founding member of the House of R.A.I.S.E., and former organizer of the Valdosta Munch. They regularly serve as a Tallymaster for the Southeast Power Exchange contest, and their community involvement also includes assisting Master Varii with classes and supporting the Leather Quilt. Demi is dedicated to service, connection, and community building. She also embraces every opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute within the leather community. Classes Demi will be teaching with Master Varii.
National Educator: Master Malik
Master Malik is an avid practitioner of old fashion SM and strongly believes in a powerful connection between SM and the spiritual realm. Significant similarities between Leather and Sufism have helped Master Malik to continue his journey on the path of mastery and slavery with his slaves, slave Cathy, slavegirl Marion, and slave SweetSalt. He strongly believes with passion in "Acceptance", "Tolerance" and "Diversity" of our larger tribe. He is proud to have the privilege of presenting and judging at several local, regional, national and international events and gatherings. Class: Music & Soul of the Canes Canes are pretty much synonymous with punishment in all times, ages, cultures and societies. “Best of Six” or “Victorian Discipline” are just two examples. News reports associate canes with punishment such as the case of the young man caned in Singapore a few years ago. In the BDSM realm canes evoke a harsh image when referred to but there is also an overlooked side to canes. One of sensuality. Have you considered the catharsis aspect of a good caning? What about material types, rhythm, stroke intensity, care, storing, and maintenance? We shall discuss all of these and more. Please bring your own canes for show and tell. I am sure we shall have plenty on hand. Let's discover the music and soul of the canes and dance with its own tune. Class: Living Our Leather Leather is defined in many ways but in the end, it is always an individual definition uniquely fitting to the person or persons who profess to practice it. Leather is a way of life based on common human values and a strong correlation of practices of enjoying the sexual energy and rough sex. It is also a second skin of choice and affirmation to our common human values and what we believe in. Living our leather, for us, is also unique. We do not have to wear our leathers all the time, or even most of the time to feel that we are leather. Leather is physical, emotional, mental and for some, spiritual way of living. We try to live our life as a leather couple. Our relationship is based on respect, integrity, honesty, love and loyalty. These are basic human values. Leather adds another factor in that i.e. Sexual Energy and sometimes Rough Sex.! We practice this, knowingly or subconsciously. We do not wear our leather all the time or even most of the time. But when we put them on, it is like our second skin of choice. We practice our rituals which are part of our life. We observe our protocol for each other and for members of our larger tribe. We do this without making a big show of it but it enriches our daily life and help our love for each other. Living our Leather, for us, also means that we are constantly growing and changing and we acknowledge it and make necessary adjustments. We shall share our views on this subject which may not be for everybody. We may discuss some things which could be controversial to others. We shall talk about our ideas and perhaps secrets, how to keep our leather alive. Class: Sensations of Clothes Pins And Other Pinchy Things When Shakers invented the clothes pin back in 19th century, we wonder if they ever thought of them being used for something else than hanging wet clothes. Of course, we as the rebels and seekers of different paths found better ways to use them. Sensations of clothes pins and other pinchy things are lots of fun. They are easy to learn, does not require lots of practice or money and clean up. Safety aspects of clothes pin are also very simple. Lots of common sense and open communication if the key. Then of course, why keep the interaction only with clothes pins? Lets combine them with floggers, whips, canes, and strings and whatever your imagination could muster up. We shall discuss different types of clothes pins, clamps and pinching ideas. How long to keep them on the skin? Where not to use them? Safety aspects of this simple SM play? After care? How to negotiate this scene? What to look for? What is zipper? Please bring your own clothes pins if you have them. We shall have them plenty on hand. This is hands-on class and your active participation is greatly appreciated.National Educator: Daddy Stan & laura
Master/Daddy Stan and slavegirl laura, along with kathryn, lead AEL (Alternative Erotic Lifestyles), the longest running kink organization in New Mexico. Sir & slave have been together for the better part of a decade, in which they've taught a variety of classes such as fireplay, tantra, flogging, rope, leather history, and more. Master/Daddy Stan is the recipient of the Rio Grande Leather Community Service Award, and the 2010 Pantheon of Leather Rocky Mountain Region Award. Class: Introduction to the Artistry of Rope Though it is easy to use rope for the sole purpose of restraint, the true beauty of rope bondage is found in finding artistic ways of applying the rope. In this workshop students will be guided through a series of hands on techniques that will allow them to use rope to create works of art that are not only effective for restraint, but beautiful to behold. Being a hands on class, it is suggested that participants bring rope and a partner to play with. Class: Dynamics of Leather Family Leadership This fascinating class is an interactive exploration of the roles assumed in a Leather family. During the workshop, attendees will contribute in defining what makes a healthy Leather relationship, explore ways of implementing these definitions, and prepare for common challenges. Class: Energy Orgasms and Energy Play This Workshop focuses on learning to use you are internal energy in ways that you may have never thought of before. We've all experienced feeling a person's energy , it might be an aroused feeling when they walk in the room it, it could be sensing the touch of a partner before your body's even meet. We all give off energy and can learn to use it to enhance our play experiences , and even as a form of play in and of itself . Imagine being able to bring a partner to greater state of arousal, pleasure, and even orgasm using nothing other than your own energy.Educator: Matthew
Matthew has been a kinkster for most of his adult life. He enjoys Dom/sub dynamics as well as Bondage, chastity, pup/handler to name a few. He works in education and enjoys teaching others. His goal as an educator is to provide individuals the tools to participate in safe and fun kinky experiences. Class: I Want My Mummy! This class will demonstrate different techniques while engaging in mummification play while also exploring safety protocols and materials to use while wrapping your Mummy. We will model wrapping procedures and how to keep your mummy safe during the scene. Hands on! You’ll have plenty of time to practice techniques in the class. This class was held at the July 2026 New Mexico Leather & Kink Fair with great success. This class will be held on October 2nd and repeated at the main event.National Educator: Amber
Amber has been an out Leatherdyke since 1973. She has participated in many Leather and kink events, both public and private. Amber founded and ran LeatherLife and established the Leather Order of Honor and Service. Amber is a respected educator and returning educator from Kinktobefest 2025 and NM Leather & Kink Fair. She list listed as a “Notable Individual” in the NM Leather & Alternative Community History Project. Class: Mastery and Training the Top Mastery and Training the Top. What is the difference between master and top? How do we identify? How can mentorship work between 2 or more tops or between a top and a bottom? What does a new top need to know? What Protocols work for us? Class: The Power of Submission What power do submissives carry and share? Can submissives be dominant? What powers do dominants look for in a submissive? What joys does submission bring? Class: Negotiation and Contracts* How do we negotiate for what we actually want? How do we put that into a contract? What specifics are important? What rituals and protocols are useful in contracts? * This is a backup class. It may not be held unless another instructor cannot make it.Educator: Knotty Futos & Tease
Knotty Futos and His submissive, Tease are Shibari Addicts. They have both been in the Shibari community for over five years, both partnered and alone. They love to travel for Shibari and have learned many new techniques and styles to share. They have been to BED, IRE, Ropecraft and plan on attending many more rope conferences. They have tied in many cities with many people but home based out of Las Cruces/ El Paso area. They own Borderland Bondage in Las Cruces. We macrame people! Class: Shibari and Flowers The workshop includes decorative asymmetrical body harness that flowers can then be added into creating a beautiful human bondage work of art. Wear solid comfy colors. Black recommended. Class: Happy For Hojos Learn a single column and then hojo cuff. Roll of a dice will determine where the next hojo goes nobody knows. Fantasy: Title TBD Knotty Futos & Tease will perform and entertaining fantasy on Saturday night. Their fantasy at April 2026 NM L&K Fair was amazing!Educator: boy Xtian
boy Xtian (he/they) is a transmasc nonbinary goblin who has been involved in the leather and kink community for 13 years. A dedicated bootblack with a love for impact play, power exchange, and pet play, he served as Mr. Corazón Leather 2019–2021. When not on the stand for Onyx Gear Night or elsewhere, boy Xtian is a sociology student at WNMU who manages far too many craft projects. Having presented at kink events, anime conventions, and historical reenactments, he brings a unique perspective that blends academic inquiry with seasoned, lived experience to help others build intentional, autonomous connections. Class: Relationship Anarchy - Not just for Romance Most people view Relationship Anarchy (RA) as just another way to "do" polyamory, but it is actually a radical tool for restructuring an entire social world. In this session, boy Xtian strips away the "relationship escalator" to explore how RA principles apply to best friends, biological family, and power-exchange dynamics alike. The class discusses how to dismantle societal hierarchies and build custom-fit connections based on autonomy and mutual consent rather than obligation. Attendees will leave with a new perspective on their interpersonal connections and the tools to navigate a life lived without a script. Class: The Guerrilla Bootblack: Logistics, Layout, and Etiquette* You have the skills, but how do you run a successful stand without a permanent throne? In this session, boy Xtian covers the essential logistics of mobile bootblacking, from managing digital payments and advertising to the "folding chair hustle." The class dives into stand etiquette—how to manage the line, engage with the crowd, and maintain the sanctity of the chair in a busy environment. Attendees will learn how to adapt ergonomics for improvised setups and turn any space into a professional experience. Whether prepping for a local munch or a major convention, students will walk away understanding both the business side of the brush and the social grace of the stand. * This is a backup class. It may not be held unless another instructor cannot make it. Class: The Recovery Lens: Codependency in Kink In a community that celebrates deep devotion, the line between "total service" and "total loss of self" can become dangerously thin. Drawing on his lived experience in active recovery for codependency, Xtian explores the difficult intersection of healing and power- exchange dynamics. This class offers a raw, honest look at how these cycles weave into kink relationships and how to begin the journey of breaking free. He shares his personal story alongside practical tools for reclaiming autonomy without sacrificing the capacity for deep connection. This session provides a compassionate framework for identifying red flags, setting boundaries, and moving from a place of survival toward healthy, intentional interdependence.Educator: Daddy Lecter
Daddy Lecter has been feasting on the flesh and tears of the innocents in the Albuquerque area since 2013, with stints in and out of the public. After retiring from stage performance, Daddy Lecter (Curio if you're nasty) focused on their personal journey in Leather and gender(lessness). It identifies as an edge player and emotional masochist; just as invested in the physical euphoria of pain as in the mental anguish of mind games. It has spent it's decade+ in Albuquerque amateur researching and studying the physiology of the human body for the special and sacred purpose of causing hurt. Consensually! Class: Map of Pain: Anatomy and Physiology for Kink This science and experience based class will explore in depth the anatomy and physiology for leaving (or not!) the marks you want. Everything from how to mark "tough hide," how deep sharps can slice, and maximizing pain without a trace. While these principles are applicable across kink play styles from light sensation to edge play, we will focus on pain by taking a body-focused tour of the systems that create that delicious sensation. We will use our own bodies as living examples, applying what can be understood from anatomical charts and physiology research to create a knowledge-body link between medicine and kink. Class: Unsafe, Unsane: Negotiating Neurodivergent Inclusive Edgeplay In 2024, about one fifth of Americans identified as Neurodivergent, an umbrella term that encompasses mental illness, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, learning disorders, and any other "non-typical" minds. This class will examine what it means to be "sane" and "safe" when playing with a neurodivergent person and we will practice expanding our negotiation vocabulary by combining a short lecture, roundtable discussion, and roleplay.National Educator: Bear Marvin & Bear Mike*
Lash Onyx, Bear Marvin, co-head of house, Domum Corium Cordis, House of Leather heart, is Founder and President of Onyx High Desert, associate 15 Association and Chicago Hellfire Club, Corazon Leather 2023 and New Mexico Leather Bear 2019, Mama’s Kinky Martian. He enjoys impact play, rope, Fisting, Watersports, power exchange. Marvin worked HIV/AIDS awareness in the Navy and was in the 1993 March on Washington. He travels to many events across the USA with his husband, Mike. Bear Mike, co-head of house, Domum Corium Cordis, is associate of 15 Association and Chicago Hellfire Club, VP New Mexico Respect Ethics Acceptance in Leather, a 501c3, is Mama’s Alpha Tech, producer of Kintoberfest and NM Leather & Kink Fair, and judges contests. He teaches nationally with his husband Marvin on many topics including Dungeon Monitoring. Mike is a Dom/switch in BDSM, skilled in impact, whip, electroplay, sensation play, fisting, watersports, and anything else fun. Class: Better BDSM with Passion Including passion as part of our engagement of BDSM makes the hottest and most memorable scenes, yet many times it is absent or difficult to see as people focus on technique, safety, consent, are worried about feelings, don’t know the other player well, or are too nervous or inexperienced to incorporate passion. This class provides constructs, tools, techniques, and demos for understanding how passion can work in BDSM so that players can better enjoy scenes. Class participants can talk about their best ideas and experiences. Passion can start with simple energy exchange but can extend to eroticism, sex, and spirituality. We will begin with a talk providing context and supposition about passion in BDSM scenes including examples of where it is seen and absent, what constitutes passion, why to include it. Brief demonstrations will be offered to illustrate how to include passion in BDSM. A voluntary discussion with the audience will occur throughout about how they use passion or avoid it in BDSM scenes. * This is a backup class. It may not be held unless another instructor cannot make it.
Educator: Silver
Silver has been an active member of the kink community for over 7 years, living as a service-oriented submissive in a committed 24/7 dynamic with their two dominants. His experience is rooted in both lived practice and a background in psychology, which shapes how he approaches kink as an educator. They have taught classes on degradation and humiliation, as well as sensual and roleplay-focused spanking, with an emphasis on the emotional, psychological, and relational layers behind the play. For Silver, kink is a central part of their life, and they are passionate about creating spaces where people can explore it with intention, safety, and authenticity. His dominants, Sin and Sapphire often assist him in his classes Silver is a well-received instructor returning from Kinktoberfest 2025 and NM Leather & Kink Fair. Class: A Guide to Kinky Roleplay This class covers the bases on how to build a bdsm roleplay. This includes how to negotiate with your scene partner(s), character build, world build, and follow through. Roleplay can be intimidating or feel unrealistic so this class expands on what tools you need. This class is interactive and includes a demonstration.National Educator: Travis Wilson & Amy Wilson
Travis Wilson has over 35 years’ experience in the Leather/BDSM lifestyle. He was a co-founder and chairman of Houston’s People Exchanging Power (PEP), co-founder and chairman of Houston S&M Ball, an internally respected fetish event. Travis presents at many Leather/BDSM events across the country in states including Nebraska, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Alabama, Washington D.C., South Dakota, Montana, and Texas. He now focuses upon providing joint workshops with his Significant Other, the lovely Amy, or WolfMoon73. Amy has been a part of the BDSM community since 2005, with time spent in areas such as Chicago, Wisconsin, St. Louis, and Minnesota. She has quickly grown to love the Southwest and has assimilated here. Her main BDSM interests are as a BootBlack and an S&M heavy play bottom. Amy helps Travis with all their classes and also teaches Piercing, bloodlust and Bootblack classes. Class: SEXUAL TENSION Sexual tension is simply the phenomenon that occurs when two individuals interact and one or both feel sexual desire, but the consummation is postponed or never happens. That sounds frustrating. And it is. And that is often our intent. Create desire. Create sexual need. And frustrate it. Make the desire last longer without consummation early on. But understand this. Pleasure comes as much from the anticipation as it does the consummation. In this class we are going to anticipate LOTS. We use bondage, chains, isolation, mummification, sex talk, sexual hints, jealousy and things like chastity belts/cages, not to bore our partners, but to increase their desire, build it through delay and continual frustration and continual anticipation. . (with, of course, ultimate rewards). Come and chat with us and bring your own ideas about how to add intense and exciting types of sexual tension to what you do in your play. This isn’t always soft play. You can play easy. Some sweet but sexy texts while at work. Some sexy kisses and touches when home. Some fun suggestions of what can happen “later”. Maybe some bondage while the Bottom is being cruelly teased by touch or voice. Or you can play at more extreme edges. Use Jealousy. Use denial (an hour or a lifetime. ). At its outer edges this can be the ultimate edge play. We aren’t just putting our bodies at risk but our emotions. Trust and communication matter here as much or more than playing with knives, ropes, or whips. So communication and reassurance are at the heart of this fetish. “Tease and Denial” requires LOTS of teasing, and more, lots of communication and reassurance. This is a “team sport”. It is, ultimately, about intense pleasure that can only come from intense play. Class: Pressure Points for their pain and your pleasure Of course you have $8000 worth of whips and flogs. Hours of classes on whips and flogs and cuttings and piercings and endless hours learning Shibari. But, my friend, what about your hands? They started it all. Lets get back to what you can do with them now. Pressure points are amazing points for pain and pleasure requiring no cost, and not much education. Join us for some fun new adventures. They literally changed how I Play. See if they will change you! Class: Bullwhip Workshop Noise, pain, passion, sensations of all kinds. From the gentle feel of leather wrapping around the body to harsh cracks resounding against skin, leaving marks as harsh as you dare, or kisses as gentle as a breeze.. Single tails can take you all the way, however fast, and however hard you want. Loving and sensual, cruel and biting. Come learn the basics on what makes them work, how to use them safely, how to choose the style that works for you, how to practice, and how to play them in ways that excite both you and your partner. You will be surprised at the ease in which you can learn this exciting BDSM tool.National Educator: DaddyCrone Leenie
Smiling Sadist DaddyCrone Leenie is a long-term body worker / energy runner and has been in the leather world since early 90's. Leenie began Dancing with Whips in 1998 and has not stopped. Starting in Boston as a member of MOB (Massachusetts Orgasmic Bitches). S/he has taught/presented for MDG in Asheville, the Women's Winter Bash in Atlanta, MBK in Myrtle Beach, SELF, DESIRE, Mayhem Vancouver BC, Wicked Women, The Conservatory in PDX, Sagacity in Victoria BC, Threshold in LA, Lupercallia Edmonton, Alberta, Apex in Phoenix, Conception, Victoria, BC, Behind Closed Doors, Tucson AZ, Women's International Leather Legacy (WILL) and the land of Woo SWLC. In workshops Leenie shares her style, which s/he gleaned from various whip enthusiasts such as, Bob Deegan, Boomer, Sebastian, Roger, Stan and special nod to Wayne of Atlanta. Thank you all for sharing your passion! This Dance is of spirit, body and mind for Leenie, who revels in the intentions created. Keep Dancing ! For further information about Leenie please feel free to check Fetlife page DaddyCrone. Class: Whip Workshop: Experience Passion, Joy, Fear, and Healing What stirs within you when you think of whips? Is it fear? Excitement? Curiosity? Maybe even a “no fuckin way!”In this workshop, you will learn to create deeper connection and tap into your passion. Whether you identify as Top or bottom, it all begins with one thing: a willingness to be fully present. Daddy Crone Leenie will guide those who wish to throw the whip, while also supporting Tops and bottoms as they move through resistance and fear, creating an opportunity to reshape negative experiences into an opening/positive. This is an interactive experience where attendees can choose how to participate. This workshop will leave you with solid skills, power exchange energy awareness, and an undying love for the whip. Although this class is participation based, the dance is mesmerizing to watch and an altering experience for everyone. It is so much more than technique. If you own whips, bring them. Let’s Dance! Class: Basics of Straight Razor! Its sexy as hell folks! Shaving, it is one of those mundane things we all have to do. For most, it is a matter of esthetics. Most folks use the good ol' safety razor, for this class we will learn how to kick it up by adding the sexy as hell straight razor! The intimacy, the sensations of the razor gliding across a throat or pussy or ass, hell any where on the body, the scrape of the hair being severed and the trust between two people as they dance the razors edge! Yes, folks shaving can be fun, sexy and just a little dangerous! Blood optional;-)National Educator: Gary Wasdin, Executive Director, Leather
Archives & Museum
Gary Wasdin joined the Leather Archives & Museum in January 2018, bringing with him over thirty years of senior management experience in libraries, nonprofits and the corporate sector. He most recently worked as a Senior Consultant with DJA Consulting, partnering with academic and public libraries on issues such as strategic planning, organizational development and inclusion. Gary’s work in libraries has focused on making collections and services more accessible. His professional work includes positions at New York Public Library, Omaha (NE) Public Library, King County (WA) Public Library, the University of Alabama, and Wesleyan University. Gary has served as an adjunct faculty member in the library science programs at Southern Connecticut State University, St. John’s University and Pratt Institute. He holds an MLS and an MA in English from Southern CT State University, and a BA in theater from Augusta (GA) College. Class: Chasing the Hanky Code: The Challenges of Preserving Fragile Cultural Memories The hanky code, a system to silently signal desire, identity, and belonging, is one of the most recognizable yet least documented traditions to emerge from leather and fetish subcultures. Its meanings shifted from place to place and decade to decade, passed along through whispered conversation rather than written record. Tracking its origins is a frequently asked question, but one that cannot be answered. The hanky code will serve as a starting point for a larger conversation about what is required to collect, document, and research the histories of communities forced to live in the margins. We will explore the practical and ethical challenges that archivists, historians, and community members face when the subject matter has long been hidden, criminalized, or dismissed. How do you build a reliable record when sources contradict each other, when key figures used pseudonyms, when photographs were destroyed for safety, or when oral traditions died with their keepers? How do you honor the privacy of people who never expected to be studied while still ensuring that their contributions are not forgotten? The program draws on archival materials, firsthand accounts, and the working experience of those who do this work every day. Class: Thick Ash Cigar Play Got a thing for the smell of a fine cigar, the slow burn of a Dom who knows how to use one, or the delicious vulnerability of kneeling at someone's boots while they blow smoke in your face? This 90-minute hands-on workshop is your invitation to dive in. We'll cover the erotic language of cigar play — from the teasing heat of ash against skin to the intoxicating power dynamics that make a lit cigar one of leather culture's most iconic props. Come curious, come thirsty, and maybe leave with a new obsession. Bring your own cigar. A limited number will be available for purchase. Learning Objectives: • Play Safe, Play Dirty — Participants will be able to identify harm-reduction practices that keep scenes hot without anyone getting hurt — burn safety, smoke exposure, negotiating limits, and the kind of aftercare that makes a sub want to come back for more. • Own the Dynamic — Participants will understand how to use a cigar as a tool of seduction and control, building tension, commanding attention, and turning something as simple as an exhale into an act of dominance that drops a sub to their knees. • Handle It Like You Mean It — Participants will leave knowing how to cut, light, and work a cigar with confidence — plus the unspoken protocols and leather community etiquette that signal you know exactly what you're doing (and what you want). • Make Your Brain Big - Participants will learn some basic history of cigars and cigar smoking, and gain an understanding of how (and why) it has been adopted into the queer community.National Educator: Alan Dudley
Alan has been kinky since childhood, and doesn’t plan on stopping. He has been a member of Discipline Corps Dallas since 2010. He spent six years as club President and continues to serve on the board, as well as maintaining active membership and/or leadership roles within the Chicago Hellfire Club, Austin Gears, and several other clubs nationwide. He attends, plays, and teaches at kink events around the country, and can often be found on the Dungeon team. He has been an IML judge and enjoys helping contestants prepare. He has an extensive history working with LGBTQ+ organizations both on staff and in the trenches. He currently serves on the board of the Leather Archives and Museum. Class: Scratch, Sniff, Submit or Dominate How does pet headspace meet rough play, dominance/submission and more? As a handler, have you thought about taking play with your pet to another level but worried that would overload their headspace? As a pet, are you innocent, mischievous, or just an opportunist? This class will discuss ways to: - Examine your pet headspace and embrace another level of play. Set healthy boundaries when in pet space. Think about what would truly fulfil you or make you happy. As a handler, find ways to give each other what you need and desire without breaking your pet. Embrace the dynamic that grows between you and your pet, and turn that into healthy play. Class: Advanced Flogging Techniques There is no one true way to throw a flogger - but there are many ways to add techniques to your flogging skillset. This class will take a look at flogging from a martial arts perspective - ways to add both more control and more oomph, without necessarily having to work harder. It will cover aspects of momentum and energy transfer, and how to use surface impact versus hits felt deeper in muscle tissue. Pacing, timing, the use of rhythm and broken rhythms are all tools that can help increase the mental journey for the bottom without having to always ramp up physical impact alone. Class: Improvised Impact and Bondage Sometimes you have your toybag - sometimes you don't. There are many ways to improvise impact play, from slapping, hand spanking, punching, to kicks, trampling, and improvised "well I have this" grabbing whatever's handy. There are also a lot of ways to improvise bondage, using clothing or just body positions to provide immobilization. We'll take a look at safety, some new ideas on ways to play, and talk about how to make use of what's close without getting dangerous/crossing boundaries. We'll talk about how to negotiate a more improvised scene and how to evaluate risk as you bring in less common items and turn them into toys.
Instructor Biographies & Class Descriptions
Check out biographies of each instructor and descriptions of their classes below. Classes have not yet been
scheduled on specific dates and times. We’re working on that now!
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National Educator: Mistress Glow
Mistress Glow is a professional Dominatrix and owner of Purgatory Dungeon Studios in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is an educator, event producer, performer, and content creator. She travels widely to explore other communities and events where she teaches, performs, and also evolves herself in exploration of new ideas and knowledge. Mistress Glow also creates BDSM toys and implements with designs originating from her own experience and needs through her brand, Ana’s Play House. Class: The Dominatrix Archetype (for all all Doms) Mistress Glow will present how to become a multidimensional Dom or Dominatrix using a four-architypes psychology. She will instruct on the three keys of domination - Language, Energy, and Personalization. You'll also learn to recognize the 4 personalities: The Authoritarian, The Seductress (Seducer), The Mother (Father), and The Queen (King). We will discuss the difference between a Top and a Dom, concepts of Kink and Fetish, and can take a quiz to see your strengths and weaknesses of the 4 Architypes. Fantasy: Title TBD More coming soon!
Instructors & Classes
Class Timing
Status
We have most of our educators, classes, and vendors. We are in the process of scheduling them within the five
day event span of Kinktoberfest 2026
Class Duration
Expect 60-90 minutes class sessions. We schedule 90 minutes for class time and 30 minutes for break time in-
between classes. Our classes will be facilitated by instructors from across the country and local expertise. We
have space for about 20-30 classes that we’re coordinating now.
Parallel Sessions
We will have 3-5 parallel sessions of classes depending on the day and how our educational program develops.
A more detailed schedule is provided below.
Vendors
National Vendor: The Kink Shop
The Kink Shop handmade BDSM Toys in the USA, warrantied for life. The Kink Shop started in the 1990s providing products made for lifesylers by lifestylers and is now a 2nd Generation company. One of their pillars is giving the best customer service out there including reasonably priced products, every product is warrantied for life, and excellent customer service. They are passionate about bringing high-quality, handmade kink toys directly to you! You can find them hitting the road and vending at major kink events across the USA including Kinktoberfest 2025. See thekinkshop.com.National Vendor: SquatchworX
Maker of wooden handled implements to include flogger. Canes, and dragontails from colourful domestic to exotic boutique hardwoods. Sister shop providers leather and denim storage bags for casual to kink use. Other events SquatchworX vends at include: Central Texas (GWNN BASH, Austin Kink Weekend, Alamo City Leather, Shrine, Temple of Flesh, …), North Texas (Texas All State Spanking Party, Beyond Vanilla, Infliction Hall, …), NMLL Leather Fiesta, Oklahoma Kink Weekend, and various California events. etsy.com/shop/SquatchworX
National Vendor: Master Yeti's Toys
Introducing Our Exquisite Collection of High-Quality BDSM Toys and Kink Furniture! At Master Yeti's Toys, we take immense pleasure in catering to the diverse desires and passions within the world of BDSM and kink. As the leading specialists in our field, we are thrilled to unveil our exquisite collection of high-quality BDSM toys and kink furniture. Crafted with utmost precision and designed to enhance your wildest desires, each item is a masterpiece that promises to elevate your intimate experiences to unparalleled heights. Master Yeti’s Toys is a returning vendor to Kinktoberfest and NM Leather & Kink Fair. They have also vended at other events including Leather Fiesta, Bizarre Bazaar & Kink Karnival (Phoenix, AZ), First Friday with a Kink (Phoenix, AZ), DomCon Los Angeles, Milkshake Fetish Ball (Phoenix, AZ), and Scissortail Leather Conference & Midwest Power Exchange Contest (Tulsa, OK).
National Vendor: House of the Rabbit
House of the Rabbit (HOTR) is a Black-owned premium leather shop creating unforgettable wearable art. Every piece is hand-cut, stitched, and finished with meticulous care, using only hand- selected hides chosen by Justin himself. The result is supple, stylish, and durable leatherwear that holds up whether you’re dressing for a night on the town or stepping into your most adventurous play. With a commitment to quality and a “forever guarantee,” HOTR ensures every item is as enduring as it is striking. From standout statement pieces to fully custom designs, their leatherwear is made to celebrate individuality and bold self-expression. Discover why House of the Rabbit has earned its reputation as one of the finest high-end leather ateliers in the U.S. and find your next piece worth bragging about. See more at houseoftherabbit.com.
National Vendor: Ana’s Play House
Mistress Glow’s Pro Series of custom BDSM tools was born through experience. As a professional Dominatrix with a passion for impact play, she found herself frustrated with expensive floggers that couldn’t withstand the force of long-term use. This led her to create a line of floggers and other implements that are crafted with quality materials and designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally durable. With Mistress Glos’s Pro Series, you get a piece of equipment that not only feels and looks good, but is also built to last. See anasplayhouse.com
Vendor: Katie Art
Dark romance readers, come meet author Katie Art. Browse signed books, pick up bookish swag, and a new naughty novel! Whether you're already a fan of dark romance or simply looking for your next addictive read, stop by the booth, say hello, and take home a signed copy! I grew up in a town where the desert stretched endlessly, and my childhood revolved around Sunday sermons and homework assignments. By twenty-three, I had checked all the expected boxes: the ring, the vows, the family portrait on the mantel, and the full-time career. I should have felt complete. Instead, I felt the quiet ache of something missing. But then it happened. The world of erotica revealed itself to me, like a beautifully wrapped present that I had never known. With eager curiosity, I delved into sensuality and discovered the power of my own Eros. Writing these stories became my secret laboratory, each word an experiment with fantasy and desire. Every finished story was proof that the woman I was becoming had been waiting inside me all along. My stories await your discovery on Ream, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Instagram. His & Hers, by Katie Art An irresistible anthology of short erotic fantasies, co-authored by a passionate couple seeking to explore their deepest desires. Featuring a story with the beautiful Mistress Glow that you will not want to miss! My Journey into Submission, by Katie Art Buried under the weight of graduate studies and multiple jobs, KC stumbles upon an offer too tempting to refuse. One that upends everything she thought she knew about herself. The relationship draws her into the delicate dance of submission, where power exchanges hands but never disappears completely. Between research deadlines and work shifts, she discovers the freedom in surrender, questioning where her boundaries truly lie. This is KC’s story… a scholar learning that some lessons can only be taught outside the classroom.
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Vendor: boy Xtian, Bootblack
Xtian has been a bootblack since 2015, specializing in the maintenance, repair, and "resurrection" of all leather gear. You can find him at his monthly residency at Sidewinders (every first Saturday) or book me for private restorations and events. Beyond leather, Xtian also craft custom jewelry with the same hand-crafted, punk rock aesthetic. Whether it’s gear or jewelry, he focus on authentic artistry and quality service. If you're ready to work, he will prioritize direct communication to ensure your items get the respect they deserve.
Vendor: CK Underground
Boutique meets BDSM. Find one-of-a-kind handmade, designer BDSM gear including leather alternative fashion and bondage, vegan snake and bullwhips, specialty whip crackers, fire play items, chain and leather wearables, custom costuming, BDSM keychains, non-leather floggers and more! See ckunderground.com and etsy.com/shop/CKUnderground. CK Underground has vended at Kinkfest, DomCon LA, Sin in the City, Spring Pandemonium, Leather Fiesta, APEX: Bizarre Bazaar & Kink Karnival, San Francisco Fetish Flea Market, and other events.
Vendor: Dire Wolf Designs
Right here in Albuquerque, Tino from Dire Wolf Designs, produces amazing unique and custom pieces for your pleasure. Check out his Leathercraft, gothic, kink, and bondage items. It's Serious Leatherwork! Leather goods, cuffs, collars, chokers, bags, belts, wallets!
Vendor: Borderland Bondage
Borderland Bondage provide many different kinds of Shibari rope whipped and treated with love. We also have many ropey trinkets and other kinky fun things to choose from and we add more often. We like to mix materials and there is a lot of littles funsies. Borderland Bondage, in Anthony, TX, hold many Shibari events in El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM and sells related products at events and their website. They strive to create a safe space to learn, connect, and play all things Shibari, a rope bondage with many styles. Their approach is learning solid basics with fun, connective, playful techniques. They offer Large and Small Group instruction, one-on-one instruction, personal sessions, and open rope play parties. See BorderLandBondage.com.
Educator: New Mexico Sisters
Rooted in Albuquerque, the New Mexico Sisters are dedicated to uplifting and supporting our local community. NMS is not part of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, although we aspire to that honor. Our mission is to bring people together through dedicated service projects, outreach, and compassionate action across the Land of Enchantment. Whether we are organizing local events or providing a helping hand where it's needed most, we believe in the power of unity, advocacy, and joyful service. See NMSisters dot com. The NM Sisters will be present at Kinktoberfest on: • Friday Oct 16th, Free Public Kinktoberfest Social, 6-9 pm. • Saturday Oct 17th, 3-4:30 pm, class/talk on the Sisters. Class: Talk, Learn about the NM Sisters & SPI On Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 3:00–4:30 PM at Purgatory Dungeon, the New Mexico Sisters shall manifest for an afternoon of education, fellowship, questions, and a little ecclesiastical mischief as we invite the curious to learn more about the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the strange, joyful, service-minded ministry we all seek to bring to New Mexico. Our principal celebrant for this gathering will be Sr Pinky, a fully professed Sister from Florida whose years of experience within SPI give her a rich treasury of history, tradition, irreverence, stories best shared in person.
Vendor: Fallon Helmsley, Author
Fallon will be at Kinktobefest 2026 to discuss and promote her book, “The Beginners BDSM Manual For Aspiring Wise Kinksters.”
Vendor: Sophie’s Pasture
Sophie’s Pasture is an art shop specializing in anthropomorphic animal character pinups and other art that brings a pop of bright color, sexuality, and body variety to erotic art. From prints to stickers to magnets, these pieces are a fun, unique addition to any home or dungeon. A varied cast a of characters ensures there is something for everyone, especially those that love a bigger body.
Vendor: Limax Baccus Toys
Limax Baccus Toys. Limax Baccus is a homegrown art studio that makes art you can consume, art you can take inside yourself. The Limax Baccus project has grown entirely out of a joy for creation, spiraling out from painting into platinum silicone toys, prints, and magnets with aspirations for even more variety. See: Limaxbaccus.com
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National Educator and Keynote:
Master Varii
Master Varii (She/Her/Ma’am) is a covered Indigenous Leather Woman and Southeast Master 2022 & 2023. Recognized for her contributions to education within the Leather community, she was honored as the MAsT International Presenter of the Year in 2024. She currently serves as the MAsT Southeast Regional Representative and Co-Director of MAsT Thomson. As the founder and head of House of Valor, a diverse leather house grounded in the principles of servant leadership, Master Varii is dedicated to fostering growth, accountability, and authentic connection. She is also the curator of the Leather Quilt Project, which works to preserve Leather history by honoring the stories, meaning, and energy represented in each square. A sought-after educator, Master Varii teaches throughout the United States and internationally via Zoom. Her presentations span a wide range of topics, including Master/slave dynamics, authority transfer relationships, leadership development, mentorship, service, and practical skill-based kink education. With more than four decades of experience on the left side of the slash, Master Varii brings both lived experience and practical insight to her teaching. Her personal journey includes a 38-year full-time Master/slave, Total Authority Transfer dynamic with her husband, as well as a variety of authority transfer relationships with individuals seeking service, structure, growth, and deep connection. Known for her straightforward approach, Master Varii believes that honesty, transparency, communication, and continuous personal growth form the foundation of healthy and sustainable power exchange relationships. While she identifies as an affectionate and nurturing Dominant, she also embraces her primal nature and unapologetic sadistic tendencies, bringing both intensity and authenticity to her dynamic and her teaching. Keynote: To Be Announced Check back on the Keynote topic. Class: Building an Authority Transfer Dynamic with Mindfulness and Purpose A healthy M/s dynamic doesn’t magically develop. Much like building a house the foundation must be laid, then piece by piece a structure must be formed that will withstand the winds of time and the day-to-day challenges of life. In this class we will look at some of the building materials needed and techniques that help create strong relationship dynamics tailored to your needs. Class: Whips: Sensual to Sadistic Whips are often thought of as tools of torture and extreme pain. While that can be true, they can also be used erotically! Like any tool, in the hands of an experienced and well-trained whips top, the swish, crack of the whip can be mesmerizing and can flow from sensual to sadistic and back again. We will look at the art of building a whips scene. We will also explore a variety of whips and how to achieve the results you desire. Class: The Importance of Protocols and Rituals We meet, we are excited to find someone that shares our passion for kink and authority transfer relationships. We are flying high on NRE (new relationship energy). Then time and life happens. How do you fight the centrifugal force of life that leads you to vanilla? We will talk about the importance of and purpose of protocols, especially in long term dynamics.National Educator: Demi
Demi is a genderqueer bipoc primal leatherboi, who is in a relationship with and collared to Master Varii. She is an active member of the Southeast leather & kink community, a founding member of the House of R.A.I.S.E., and former organizer of the Valdosta Munch. They regularly serve as a Tallymaster for the Southeast Power Exchange contest, and their community involvement also includes assisting Master Varii with classes and supporting the Leather Quilt. Demi is dedicated to service, connection, and community building. She also embraces every opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute within the leather community. Classes Demi will be teaching with Master Varii.
National Educator: Master Malik
Master Malik is an avid practitioner of old fashion SM and strongly believes in a powerful connection between SM and the spiritual realm. Significant similarities between Leather and Sufism have helped Master Malik to continue his journey on the path of mastery and slavery with his slaves, slave Cathy, slavegirl Marion, and slave SweetSalt. He strongly believes with passion in "Acceptance", "Tolerance" and "Diversity" of our larger tribe. He is proud to have the privilege of presenting and judging at several local, regional, national and international events and gatherings. Class: Music & Soul of the Canes Canes are pretty much synonymous with punishment in all times, ages, cultures and societies. “Best of Six” or “Victorian Discipline” are just two examples. News reports associate canes with punishment such as the case of the young man caned in Singapore a few years ago. In the BDSM realm canes evoke a harsh image when referred to but there is also an overlooked side to canes. One of sensuality. Have you considered the catharsis aspect of a good caning? What about material types, rhythm, stroke intensity, care, storing, and maintenance? We shall discuss all of these and more. Please bring your own canes for show and tell. I am sure we shall have plenty on hand. Let's discover the music and soul of the canes and dance with its own tune. Class: Living Our Leather Leather is defined in many ways but in the end, it is always an individual definition uniquely fitting to the person or persons who profess to practice it. Leather is a way of life based on common human values and a strong correlation of practices of enjoying the sexual energy and rough sex. It is also a second skin of choice and affirmation to our common human values and what we believe in. Living our leather, for us, is also unique. We do not have to wear our leathers all the time, or even most of the time to feel that we are leather. Leather is physical, emotional, mental and for some, spiritual way of living. We try to live our life as a leather couple. Our relationship is based on respect, integrity, honesty, love and loyalty. These are basic human values. Leather adds another factor in that i.e. Sexual Energy and sometimes Rough Sex.! We practice this, knowingly or subconsciously. We do not wear our leather all the time or even most of the time. But when we put them on, it is like our second skin of choice. We practice our rituals which are part of our life. We observe our protocol for each other and for members of our larger tribe. We do this without making a big show of it but it enriches our daily life and help our love for each other. Living our Leather, for us, also means that we are constantly growing and changing and we acknowledge it and make necessary adjustments. We shall share our views on this subject which may not be for everybody. We may discuss some things which could be controversial to others. We shall talk about our ideas and perhaps secrets, how to keep our leather alive. Class: Sensations of Clothes Pins And Other Pinchy Things When Shakers invented the clothes pin back in 19th century, we wonder if they ever thought of them being used for something else than hanging wet clothes. Of course, we as the rebels and seekers of different paths found better ways to use them. Sensations of clothes pins and other pinchy things are lots of fun. They are easy to learn, does not require lots of practice or money and clean up. Safety aspects of clothes pin are also very simple. Lots of common sense and open communication if the key. Then of course, why keep the interaction only with clothes pins? Lets combine them with floggers, whips, canes, and strings and whatever your imagination could muster up. We shall discuss different types of clothes pins, clamps and pinching ideas. How long to keep them on the skin? Where not to use them? Safety aspects of this simple SM play? After care? How to negotiate this scene? What to look for? What is zipper? Please bring your own clothes pins if you have them. We shall have them plenty on hand. This is hands-on class and your active participation is greatly appreciated.National Educator: Daddy Stan &
laura
Master/Daddy Stan and slavegirl laura, along with kathryn, lead AEL (Alternative Erotic Lifestyles), the longest running kink organization in New Mexico. Sir & slave have been together for the better part of a decade, in which they've taught a variety of classes such as fireplay, tantra, flogging, rope, leather history, and more. Master/Daddy Stan is the recipient of the Rio Grande Leather Community Service Award, and the 2010 Pantheon of Leather Rocky Mountain Region Award. Class: Introduction to the Artistry of Rope Though it is easy to use rope for the sole purpose of restraint, the true beauty of rope bondage is found in finding artistic ways of applying the rope. In this workshop students will be guided through a series of hands on techniques that will allow them to use rope to create works of art that are not only effective for restraint, but beautiful to behold. Being a hands on class, it is suggested that participants bring rope and a partner to play with. Class: Dynamics of Leather Family Leadership This fascinating class is an interactive exploration of the roles assumed in a Leather family. During the workshop, attendees will contribute in defining what makes a healthy Leather relationship, explore ways of implementing these definitions, and prepare for common challenges. Class: Energy Orgasms and Energy Play This Workshop focuses on learning to use you are internal energy in ways that you may have never thought of before. We've all experienced feeling a person's energy , it might be an aroused feeling when they walk in the room it, it could be sensing the touch of a partner before your body's even meet. We all give off energy and can learn to use it to enhance our play experiences , and even as a form of play in and of itself . Imagine being able to bring a partner to greater state of arousal, pleasure, and even orgasm using nothing other than your own energy.Educator: Matthew
Matthew has been a kinkster for most of his adult life. He enjoys Dom/sub dynamics as well as Bondage, chastity, pup/handler to name a few. He works in education and enjoys teaching others. His goal as an educator is to provide individuals the tools to participate in safe and fun kinky experiences. Class: I Want My Mummy! This class will demonstrate different techniques while engaging in mummification play while also exploring safety protocols and materials to use while wrapping your Mummy. We will model wrapping procedures and how to keep your mummy safe during the scene. Hands on! You’ll have plenty of time to practice techniques in the class. This class was held at the July 2026 New Mexico Leather & Kink Fair with great success. This class will be held on October 2nd and repeated at the main event.National Educator: Amber
Amber has been an out Leatherdyke since 1973. She has participated in many Leather and kink events, both public and private. Amber founded and ran LeatherLife and established the Leather Order of Honor and Service. Amber is a respected educator and returning educator from Kinktobefest 2025 and NM Leather & Kink Fair. She list listed as a “Notable Individual” in the NM Leather & Alternative Community History Project. Class: Mastery and Training the Top Mastery and Training the Top. What is the difference between master and top? How do we identify? How can mentorship work between 2 or more tops or between a top and a bottom? What does a new top need to know? What Protocols work for us? Class: The Power of Submission What power do submissives carry and share? Can submissives be dominant? What powers do dominants look for in a submissive? What joys does submission bring? Class: Negotiation and Contracts* How do we negotiate for what we actually want? How do we put that into a contract? What specifics are important? What rituals and protocols are useful in contracts? * This is a backup class. It may not be held unless another instructor cannot make it.Educator: Knotty Futos & Tease
Knotty Futos and His submissive, Tease are Shibari Addicts. They have both been in the Shibari community for over five years, both partnered and alone. They love to travel for Shibari and have learned many new techniques and styles to share. They have been to BED, IRE, Ropecraft and plan on attending many more rope conferences. They have tied in many cities with many people but home based out of Las Cruces/ El Paso area. They own Borderland Bondage in Las Cruces. We macrame people! Class: Shibari and Flowers The workshop includes decorative asymmetrical body harness that flowers can then be added into creating a beautiful human bondage work of art. Wear solid comfy colors. Black recommended. Class: Happy For Hojos Learn a single column and then hojo cuff. Roll of a dice will determine where the next hojo goes nobody knows. Fantasy: Title TBD Knotty Futos & Tease will perform and entertaining fantasy on Saturday night. Their fantasy at April 2026 NM L&K Fair was amazing!Educator: boy Xtian
boy Xtian (he/they) is a transmasc nonbinary goblin who has been involved in the leather and kink community for 13 years. A dedicated bootblack with a love for impact play, power exchange, and pet play, he served as Mr. Corazón Leather 2019–2021. When not on the stand for Onyx Gear Night or elsewhere, boy Xtian is a sociology student at WNMU who manages far too many craft projects. Having presented at kink events, anime conventions, and historical reenactments, he brings a unique perspective that blends academic inquiry with seasoned, lived experience to help others build intentional, autonomous connections. Class: Relationship Anarchy - Not just for Romance Most people view Relationship Anarchy (RA) as just another way to "do" polyamory, but it is actually a radical tool for restructuring an entire social world. In this session, boy Xtian strips away the "relationship escalator" to explore how RA principles apply to best friends, biological family, and power-exchange dynamics alike. The class discusses how to dismantle societal hierarchies and build custom-fit connections based on autonomy and mutual consent rather than obligation. Attendees will leave with a new perspective on their interpersonal connections and the tools to navigate a life lived without a script. Class: The Guerrilla Bootblack: Logistics, Layout, and Etiquette* You have the skills, but how do you run a successful stand without a permanent throne? In this session, boy Xtian covers the essential logistics of mobile bootblacking, from managing digital payments and advertising to the "folding chair hustle." The class dives into stand etiquette—how to manage the line, engage with the crowd, and maintain the sanctity of the chair in a busy environment. Attendees will learn how to adapt ergonomics for improvised setups and turn any space into a professional experience. Whether prepping for a local munch or a major convention, students will walk away understanding both the business side of the brush and the social grace of the stand. * This is a backup class. It may not be held unless another instructor cannot make it. Class: The Recovery Lens: Codependency in Kink In a community that celebrates deep devotion, the line between "total service" and "total loss of self" can become dangerously thin. Drawing on his lived experience in active recovery for codependency, Xtian explores the difficult intersection of healing and power-exchange dynamics. This class offers a raw, honest look at how these cycles weave into kink relationships and how to begin the journey of breaking free. He shares his personal story alongside practical tools for reclaiming autonomy without sacrificing the capacity for deep connection. This session provides a compassionate framework for identifying red flags, setting boundaries, and moving from a place of survival toward healthy, intentional interdependence.Educator: Daddy Lecter
Daddy Lecter has been feasting on the flesh and tears of the innocents in the Albuquerque area since 2013, with stints in and out of the public. After retiring from stage performance, Daddy Lecter (Curio if you're nasty) focused on their personal journey in Leather and gender(lessness). It identifies as an edge player and emotional masochist; just as invested in the physical euphoria of pain as in the mental anguish of mind games. It has spent it's decade+ in Albuquerque amateur researching and studying the physiology of the human body for the special and sacred purpose of causing hurt. Consensually! Class: Map of Pain: Anatomy and Physiology for Kink This science and experience based class will explore in depth the anatomy and physiology for leaving (or not!) the marks you want. Everything from how to mark "tough hide," how deep sharps can slice, and maximizing pain without a trace. While these principles are applicable across kink play styles from light sensation to edge play, we will focus on pain by taking a body-focused tour of the systems that create that delicious sensation. We will use our own bodies as living examples, applying what can be understood from anatomical charts and physiology research to create a knowledge- body link between medicine and kink. Class: Unsafe, Unsane: Negotiating Neurodivergent Inclusive Edgeplay In 2024, about one fifth of Americans identified as Neurodivergent, an umbrella term that encompasses mental illness, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, learning disorders, and any other "non-typical" minds. This class will examine what it means to be "sane" and "safe" when playing with a neurodivergent person and we will practice expanding our negotiation vocabulary by combining a short lecture, roundtable discussion, and roleplay.National Educator: Bear Marvin &
Bear Mike*
Lash Onyx, Bear Marvin, co-head of house, Domum Corium Cordis, House of Leather heart, is Founder and President of Onyx High Desert, associate 15 Association and Chicago Hellfire Club, Corazon Leather 2023 and New Mexico Leather Bear 2019, Mama’s Kinky Martian. He enjoys impact play, rope, Fisting, Watersports, power exchange. Marvin worked HIV/AIDS awareness in the Navy and was in the 1993 March on Washington. He travels to many events across the USA with his husband, Mike. Bear Mike, co-head of house, Domum Corium Cordis, is associate of 15 Association and Chicago Hellfire Club, VP New Mexico Respect Ethics Acceptance in Leather, a 501c3, is Mama’s Alpha Tech, producer of Kintoberfest and NM Leather & Kink Fair, and judges contests. He teaches nationally with his husband Marvin on many topics including Dungeon Monitoring. Mike is a Dom/switch in BDSM, skilled in impact, whip, electroplay, sensation play, fisting, watersports, and anything else fun. Class: Better BDSM with Passion Including passion as part of our engagement of BDSM makes the hottest and most memorable scenes, yet many times it is absent or difficult to see as people focus on technique, safety, consent, are worried about feelings, don’t know the other player well, or are too nervous or inexperienced to incorporate passion. This class provides constructs, tools, techniques, and demos for understanding how passion can work in BDSM so that players can better enjoy scenes. Class participants can talk about their best ideas and experiences. Passion can start with simple energy exchange but can extend to eroticism, sex, and spirituality. We will begin with a talk providing context and supposition about passion in BDSM scenes including examples of where it is seen and absent, what constitutes passion, why to include it. Brief demonstrations will be offered to illustrate how to include passion in BDSM. A voluntary discussion with the audience will occur throughout about how they use passion or avoid it in BDSM scenes. * This is a backup class. It may not be held unless another instructor cannot make it.
Educator: Silver
Silver has been an active member of the kink community for over 7 years, living as a service- oriented submissive in a committed 24/7 dynamic with their two dominants. His experience is rooted in both lived practice and a background in psychology, which shapes how he approaches kink as an educator. They have taught classes on degradation and humiliation, as well as sensual and roleplay- focused spanking, with an emphasis on the emotional, psychological, and relational layers behind the play. For Silver, kink is a central part of their life, and they are passionate about creating spaces where people can explore it with intention, safety, and authenticity. His dominants, Sin and Sapphire often assist him in his classes Silver is a well-received instructor returning from Kinktoberfest 2025 and NM Leather & Kink Fair. Class: A Guide to Kinky Roleplay This class covers the bases on how to build a bdsm roleplay. This includes how to negotiate with your scene partner(s), character build, world build, and follow through. Roleplay can be intimidating or feel unrealistic so this class expands on what tools you need. This class is interactive and includes a demonstration.National Educator: Travis Wilson &
Amy Wilson
Travis Wilson has over 35 years’ experience in the Leather/BDSM lifestyle. He was a co- founder and chairman of Houston’s People Exchanging Power (PEP), co-founder and chairman of Houston S&M Ball, an internally respected fetish event. Travis presents at many Leather/BDSM events across the country in states including Nebraska, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Alabama, Washington D.C., South Dakota, Montana, and Texas. He now focuses upon providing joint workshops with his Significant Other, the lovely Amy, or WolfMoon73. Amy has been a part of the BDSM community since 2005, with time spent in areas such as Chicago, Wisconsin, St. Louis, and Minnesota. She has quickly grown to love the Southwest and has assimilated here. Her main BDSM interests are as a BootBlack and an S&M heavy play bottom. Amy helps Travis with all their classes and also teaches Piercing, bloodlust and Bootblack classes. Class: SEXUAL TENSION Sexual tension is simply the phenomenon that occurs when two individuals interact and one or both feel sexual desire, but the consummation is postponed or never happens. That sounds frustrating. And it is. And that is often our intent. Create desire. Create sexual need. And frustrate it. Make the desire last longer without consummation early on. But understand this. Pleasure comes as much from the anticipation as it does the consummation. In this class we are going to anticipate LOTS. We use bondage, chains, isolation, mummification, sex talk, sexual hints, jealousy and things like chastity belts/cages, not to bore our partners, but to increase their desire, build it through delay and continual frustration and continual anticipation. . (with, of course, ultimate rewards). Come and chat with us and bring your own ideas about how to add intense and exciting types of sexual tension to what you do in your play. This isn’t always soft play. You can play easy. Some sweet but sexy texts while at work. Some sexy kisses and touches when home. Some fun suggestions of what can happen “later”. Maybe some bondage while the Bottom is being cruelly teased by touch or voice. Or you can play at more extreme edges. Use Jealousy. Use denial (an hour or a lifetime. ). At its outer edges this can be the ultimate edge play. We aren’t just putting our bodies at risk but our emotions. Trust and communication matter here as much or more than playing with knives, ropes, or whips. So communication and reassurance are at the heart of this fetish. “Tease and Denial” requires LOTS of teasing, and more, lots of communication and reassurance. This is a “team sport”. It is, ultimately, about intense pleasure that can only come from intense play. Class: Pressure Points for their pain and your pleasure Of course you have $8000 worth of whips and flogs. Hours of classes on whips and flogs and cuttings and piercings and endless hours learning Shibari. But, my friend, what about your hands? They started it all. Lets get back to what you can do with them now. Pressure points are amazing points for pain and pleasure requiring no cost, and not much education. Join us for some fun new adventures. They literally changed how I Play. See if they will change you! Class: Bullwhip Workshop Noise, pain, passion, sensations of all kinds. From the gentle feel of leather wrapping around the body to harsh cracks resounding against skin, leaving marks as harsh as you dare, or kisses as gentle as a breeze.. Single tails can take you all the way, however fast, and however hard you want. Loving and sensual, cruel and biting. Come learn the basics on what makes them work, how to use them safely, how to choose the style that works for you, how to practice, and how to play them in ways that excite both you and your partner. You will be surprised at the ease in which you can learn this exciting BDSM tool.National Educator: DaddyCrone
Leenie
Smiling Sadist DaddyCrone Leenie is a long- term body worker / energy runner and has been in the leather world since early 90's. Leenie began Dancing with Whips in 1998 and has not stopped. Starting in Boston as a member of MOB (Massachusetts Orgasmic Bitches). S/he has taught/presented for MDG in Asheville, the Women's Winter Bash in Atlanta, MBK in Myrtle Beach, SELF, DESIRE, Mayhem Vancouver BC, Wicked Women, The Conservatory in PDX, Sagacity in Victoria BC, Threshold in LA, Lupercallia Edmonton, Alberta, Apex in Phoenix, Conception, Victoria, BC, Behind Closed Doors, Tucson AZ, Women's International Leather Legacy (WILL) and the land of Woo SWLC. In workshops Leenie shares her style, which s/he gleaned from various whip enthusiasts such as, Bob Deegan, Boomer, Sebastian, Roger, Stan and special nod to Wayne of Atlanta. Thank you all for sharing your passion! This Dance is of spirit, body and mind for Leenie, who revels in the intentions created. Keep Dancing ! For further information about Leenie please feel free to check Fetlife page DaddyCrone. Class: Whip Workshop: Experience Passion, Joy, Fear, and Healing What stirs within you when you think of whips? Is it fear? Excitement? Curiosity? Maybe even a “no fuckin way!”In this workshop, you will learn to create deeper connection and tap into your passion. Whether you identify as Top or bottom, it all begins with one thing: a willingness to be fully present. Daddy Crone Leenie will guide those who wish to throw the whip, while also supporting Tops and bottoms as they move through resistance and fear, creating an opportunity to reshape negative experiences into an opening/positive. This is an interactive experience where attendees can choose how to participate. This workshop will leave you with solid skills, power exchange energy awareness, and an undying love for the whip. Although this class is participation based, the dance is mesmerizing to watch and an altering experience for everyone. It is so much more than technique. If you own whips, bring them. Let’s Dance! Class: Basics of Straight Razor! Its sexy as hell folks! Shaving, it is one of those mundane things we all have to do. For most, it is a matter of esthetics. Most folks use the good ol' safety razor, for this class we will learn how to kick it up by adding the sexy as hell straight razor! The intimacy, the sensations of the razor gliding across a throat or pussy or ass, hell any where on the body, the scrape of the hair being severed and the trust between two people as they dance the razors edge! Yes, folks shaving can be fun, sexy and just a little dangerous! Blood optional;-)National Educator: Gary Wasdin,
Executive Director, Leather
Archives & Museum
Gary Wasdin joined the Leather Archives & Museum in January 2018, bringing with him over thirty years of senior management experience in libraries, nonprofits and the corporate sector. He most recently worked as a Senior Consultant with DJA Consulting, partnering with academic and public libraries on issues such as strategic planning, organizational development and inclusion. Gary’s work in libraries has focused on making collections and services more accessible. His professional work includes positions at New York Public Library, Omaha (NE) Public Library, King County (WA) Public Library, the University of Alabama, and Wesleyan University. Gary has served as an adjunct faculty member in the library science programs at Southern Connecticut State University, St. John’s University and Pratt Institute. He holds an MLS and an MA in English from Southern CT State University, and a BA in theater from Augusta (GA) College. Class: Chasing the Hanky Code: The Challenges of Preserving Fragile Cultural Memories The hanky code, a system to silently signal desire, identity, and belonging, is one of the most recognizable yet least documented traditions to emerge from leather and fetish subcultures. Its meanings shifted from place to place and decade to decade, passed along through whispered conversation rather than written record. Tracking its origins is a frequently asked question, but one that cannot be answered. The hanky code will serve as a starting point for a larger conversation about what is required to collect, document, and research the histories of communities forced to live in the margins. We will explore the practical and ethical challenges that archivists, historians, and community members face when the subject matter has long been hidden, criminalized, or dismissed. How do you build a reliable record when sources contradict each other, when key figures used pseudonyms, when photographs were destroyed for safety, or when oral traditions died with their keepers? How do you honor the privacy of people who never expected to be studied while still ensuring that their contributions are not forgotten? The program draws on archival materials, firsthand accounts, and the working experience of those who do this work every day. Class: Thick Ash Cigar Play Got a thing for the smell of a fine cigar, the slow burn of a Dom who knows how to use one, or the delicious vulnerability of kneeling at someone's boots while they blow smoke in your face? This 90-minute hands-on workshop is your invitation to dive in. We'll cover the erotic language of cigar play — from the teasing heat of ash against skin to the intoxicating power dynamics that make a lit cigar one of leather culture's most iconic props. Come curious, come thirsty, and maybe leave with a new obsession. Bring your own cigar. A limited number will be available for purchase. Learning Objectives: • Play Safe, Play Dirty — Participants will be able to identify harm-reduction practices that keep scenes hot without anyone getting hurt — burn safety, smoke exposure, negotiating limits, and the kind of aftercare that makes a sub want to come back for more. • Own the Dynamic — Participants will understand how to use a cigar as a tool of seduction and control, building tension, commanding attention, and turning something as simple as an exhale into an act of dominance that drops a sub to their knees. • Handle It Like You Mean It — Participants will leave knowing how to cut, light, and work a cigar with confidence — plus the unspoken protocols and leather community etiquette that signal you know exactly what you're doing (and what you want). • Make Your Brain Big - Participants will learn some basic history of cigars and cigar smoking, and gain an understanding of how (and why) it has been adopted into the queer community.National Educator: Alan Dudley
Alan has been kinky since childhood, and doesn’t plan on stopping. He has been a member of Discipline Corps Dallas since 2010. He spent six years as club President and continues to serve on the board, as well as maintaining active membership and/or leadership roles within the Chicago Hellfire Club, Austin Gears, and several other clubs nationwide. He attends, plays, and teaches at kink events around the country, and can often be found on the Dungeon team. He has been an IML judge and enjoys helping contestants prepare. He has an extensive history working with LGBTQ+ organizations both on staff and in the trenches. He currently serves on the board of the Leather Archives and Museum. Class: Scratch, Sniff, Submit or Dominate How does pet headspace meet rough play, dominance/submission and more? As a handler, have you thought about taking play with your pet to another level but worried that would overload their headspace? As a pet, are you innocent, mischievous, or just an opportunist? This class will discuss ways to: - Examine your pet headspace and embrace another level of play. Set healthy boundaries when in pet space. Think about what would truly fulfil you or make you happy. As a handler, find ways to give each other what you need and desire without breaking your pet. Embrace the dynamic that grows between you and your pet, and turn that into healthy play. Class: Advanced Flogging Techniques There is no one true way to throw a flogger - but there are many ways to add techniques to your flogging skillset. This class will take a look at flogging from a martial arts perspective - ways to add both more control and more oomph, without necessarily having to work harder. It will cover aspects of momentum and energy transfer, and how to use surface impact versus hits felt deeper in muscle tissue. Pacing, timing, the use of rhythm and broken rhythms are all tools that can help increase the mental journey for the bottom without having to always ramp up physical impact alone. Class: Improvised Impact and Bondage Sometimes you have your toybag - sometimes you don't. There are many ways to improvise impact play, from slapping, hand spanking, punching, to kicks, trampling, and improvised "well I have this" grabbing whatever's handy. There are also a lot of ways to improvise bondage, using clothing or just body positions to provide immobilization. We'll take a look at safety, some new ideas on ways to play, and talk about how to make use of what's close without getting dangerous/crossing boundaries. We'll talk about how to negotiate a more improvised scene and how to evaluate risk as you bring in less common items and turn them into toys.
Instructor Biographies & Class
Descriptions
Check out biographies of each
instructor and descriptions of their
classes below. Classes have not yet
been scheduled on specific dates
and times. We’re working on that
now!
Instructor Ad Panels
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National Educator: Mistress Glow
Mistress Glow is a professional Dominatrix and owner of Purgatory Dungeon Studios in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is an educator, event producer, performer, and content creator. She travels widely to explore other communities and events where she teaches, performs, and also evolves herself in exploration of new ideas and knowledge. Mistress Glow also creates BDSM toys and implements with designs originating from her own experience and needs through her brand, Ana’s Play House. Class: The Dominatrix Archetype (for all all Doms) Mistress Glow will present how to become a multidimensional Dom or Dominatrix using a four-architypes psychology. She will instruct on the three keys of domination - Language, Energy, and Personalization. You'll also learn to recognize the 4 personalities: The Authoritarian, The Seductress (Seducer), The Mother (Father), and The Queen (King). We will discuss the difference between a Top and a Dom, concepts of Kink and Fetish, and can take a quiz to see your strengths and weaknesses of the 4 Architypes. Fantasy: Title TBD More coming soon!
Instructors & Classes
Class Timing
Status
We have most of our educators,
classes, and vendors. We are in the
process of scheduling them within the
five day event span of Kinktoberfest
2026
Class Duration
Expect 60-90 minutes class sessions.
We schedule 90 minutes for class time
and 30 minutes for break time in-
between classes. Our classes will be
facilitated by instructors from across
the country and local expertise. We
have space for about 20-30 classes that
we’re coordinating now.
Parallel Sessions
We will have 3-5 parallel sessions of
classes depending on the day and how
our educational program develops. A
more detailed schedule is provided
below.
Vendors
National Vendor: The Kink Shop
The Kink Shop handmade BDSM Toys in the USA, warrantied for life. The Kink Shop started in the 1990s providing products made for lifesylers by lifestylers and is now a 2nd Generation company. One of their pillars is giving the best customer service out there including reasonably priced products, every product is warrantied for life, and excellent customer service. They are passionate about bringing high-quality, handmade kink toys directly to you! You can find them hitting the road and vending at major kink events across the USA including Kinktoberfest 2025. See thekinkshop.com.National Vendor: SquatchworX
Maker of wooden handled implements to include flogger. Canes, and dragontails from colourful domestic to exotic boutique hardwoods. Sister shop providers leather and denim storage bags for casual to kink use. Other events SquatchworX vends at include: Central Texas (GWNN BASH, Austin Kink Weekend, Alamo City Leather, Shrine, Temple of Flesh, …), North Texas (Texas All State Spanking Party, Beyond Vanilla, Infliction Hall, …), NMLL Leather Fiesta, Oklahoma Kink Weekend, and various California events. etsy.com/shop/SquatchworX
National Vendor: Master Yeti's
Toys
Introducing Our Exquisite Collection of High- Quality BDSM Toys and Kink Furniture! At Master Yeti's Toys, we take immense pleasure in catering to the diverse desires and passions within the world of BDSM and kink. As the leading specialists in our field, we are thrilled to unveil our exquisite collection of high-quality BDSM toys and kink furniture. Crafted with utmost precision and designed to enhance your wildest desires, each item is a masterpiece that promises to elevate your intimate experiences to unparalleled heights. Master Yeti’s Toys is a returning vendor to Kinktoberfest and NM Leather & Kink Fair. They have also vended at other events including Leather Fiesta, Bizarre Bazaar & Kink Karnival (Phoenix, AZ), First Friday with a Kink (Phoenix, AZ), DomCon Los Angeles, Milkshake Fetish Ball (Phoenix, AZ), and Scissortail Leather Conference & Midwest Power Exchange Contest (Tulsa, OK).
National Vendor: House of the
Rabbit
House of the Rabbit (HOTR) is a Black-owned premium leather shop creating unforgettable wearable art. Every piece is hand-cut, stitched, and finished with meticulous care, using only hand-selected hides chosen by Justin himself. The result is supple, stylish, and durable leatherwear that holds up whether you’re dressing for a night on the town or stepping into your most adventurous play. With a commitment to quality and a “forever guarantee,” HOTR ensures every item is as enduring as it is striking. From standout statement pieces to fully custom designs, their leatherwear is made to celebrate individuality and bold self-expression. Discover why House of the Rabbit has earned its reputation as one of the finest high-end leather ateliers in the U.S. and find your next piece worth bragging about. See more at houseoftherabbit.com.
National Vendor: Ana’s Play House
Mistress Glow’s Pro Series of custom BDSM tools was born through experience. As a professional Dominatrix with a passion for impact play, she found herself frustrated with expensive floggers that couldn’t withstand the force of long-term use. This led her to create a line of floggers and other implements that are crafted with quality materials and designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally durable. With Mistress Glos’s Pro Series, you get a piece of equipment that not only feels and looks good, but is also built to last. See anasplayhouse.com
Vendor: Katie Art
Dark romance readers, come meet author Katie Art. Browse signed books, pick up bookish swag, and a new naughty novel! Whether you're already a fan of dark romance or simply looking for your next addictive read, stop by the booth, say hello, and take home a signed copy! I grew up in a town where the desert stretched endlessly, and my childhood revolved around Sunday sermons and homework assignments. By twenty-three, I had checked all the expected boxes: the ring, the vows, the family portrait on the mantel, and the full-time career. I should have felt complete. Instead, I felt the quiet ache of something missing. But then it happened. The world of erotica revealed itself to me, like a beautifully wrapped present that I had never known. With eager curiosity, I delved into sensuality and discovered the power of my own Eros. Writing these stories became my secret laboratory, each word an experiment with fantasy and desire. Every finished story was proof that the woman I was becoming had been waiting inside me all along. My stories await your discovery on Ream, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Instagram. His & Hers, by Katie Art An irresistible anthology of short erotic fantasies, co-authored by a passionate couple seeking to explore their deepest desires. Featuring a story with the beautiful Mistress Glow that you will not want to miss! My Journey into Submission, by Katie Art Buried under the weight of graduate studies and multiple jobs, KC stumbles upon an offer too tempting to refuse. One that upends everything she thought she knew about herself. The relationship draws her into the delicate dance of submission, where power exchanges hands but never disappears completely. Between research deadlines and work shifts, she discovers the freedom in surrender, questioning where her boundaries truly lie. This is KC’s story… a scholar learning that some lessons can only be taught outside the classroom.
Find Us:
email: info@kinktoberfest.com
Fet: Kinktoberfest, NM-REAL
FB: facebook.com/NewMexicoREAL
Web: Kintoberfest.com (you’re here now)
Web: nm-real.org
Vendor: boy Xtian, Bootblack
Xtian has been a bootblack since 2015, specializing in the maintenance, repair, and "resurrection" of all leather gear. You can find him at his monthly residency at Sidewinders (every first Saturday) or book me for private restorations and events. Beyond leather, Xtian also craft custom jewelry with the same hand-crafted, punk rock aesthetic. Whether it’s gear or jewelry, he focus on authentic artistry and quality service. If you're ready to work, he will prioritize direct communication to ensure your items get the respect they deserve.
Vendor: CK Underground
Boutique meets BDSM. Find one-of-a-kind handmade, designer BDSM gear including leather alternative fashion and bondage, vegan snake and bullwhips, specialty whip crackers, fire play items, chain and leather wearables, custom costuming, BDSM keychains, non- leather floggers and more! See ckunderground.com and etsy.com/shop/CKUnderground. CK Underground has vended at Kinkfest, DomCon LA, Sin in the City, Spring Pandemonium, Leather Fiesta, APEX: Bizarre Bazaar & Kink Karnival, San Francisco Fetish Flea Market, and other events.
Vendor: Dire Wolf Designs
Right here in Albuquerque, Tino from Dire Wolf Designs, produces amazing unique and custom pieces for your pleasure. Check out his Leathercraft, gothic, kink, and bondage items. It's Serious Leatherwork! Leather goods, cuffs, collars, chokers, bags, belts, wallets!
Vendor: Borderland Bondage
Borderland Bondage provide many different kinds of Shibari rope whipped and treated with love. We also have many ropey trinkets and other kinky fun things to choose from and we add more often. We like to mix materials and there is a lot of littles funsies. Borderland Bondage, in Anthony, TX, hold many Shibari events in El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM and sells related products at events and their website. They strive to create a safe space to learn, connect, and play all things Shibari, a rope bondage with many styles. Their approach is learning solid basics with fun, connective, playful techniques. They offer Large and Small Group instruction, one-on-one instruction, personal sessions, and open rope play parties. See BorderLandBondage.com.
Educator: New Mexico Sisters
Rooted in Albuquerque, the New Mexico Sisters are dedicated to uplifting and supporting our local community. NMS is not part of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, although we aspire to that honor. Our mission is to bring people together through dedicated service projects, outreach, and compassionate action across the Land of Enchantment. Whether we are organizing local events or providing a helping hand where it's needed most, we believe in the power of unity, advocacy, and joyful service. See NMSisters dot com. The NM Sisters will be present at Kinktoberfest on: • Friday Oct 16th, Free Public Kinktoberfest Social, 6-9 pm. • Saturday Oct 17th, 3-4:30 pm, class/talk on the Sisters. Class: Talk, Learn about the NM Sisters & SPI On Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 3:00–4:30 PM at Purgatory Dungeon, the New Mexico Sisters shall manifest for an afternoon of education, fellowship, questions, and a little ecclesiastical mischief as we invite the curious to learn more about the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the strange, joyful, service- minded ministry we all seek to bring to New Mexico. Our principal celebrant for this gathering will be Sr Pinky, a fully professed Sister from Florida whose years of experience within SPI give her a rich treasury of history, tradition, irreverence, stories best shared in person.
Vendor: Fallon Helmsley,
Author
Fallon will be at Kinktobefest 2026 to discuss and promote her book, “The Beginners BDSM Manual For Aspiring Wise Kinksters.”
Vendor: Sophie’s Pasture
Sophie’s Pasture is an art shop specializing in anthropomorphic animal character pinups and other art that brings a pop of bright color, sexuality, and body variety to erotic art. From prints to stickers to magnets, these pieces are a fun, unique addition to any home or dungeon. A varied cast a of characters ensures there is something for everyone, especially those that love a bigger body.
Vendor: Limax Baccus Toys
Limax Baccus Toys. Limax Baccus is a homegrown art studio that makes art you can consume, art you can take inside yourself. The Limax Baccus project has grown entirely out of a joy for creation, spiraling out from painting into platinum silicone toys, prints, and magnets with aspirations for even more variety. See: Limaxbaccus.com
