Phoenix’s official entrance into the Seattle BDSM community was by joining the local SM Dyke club, Outer Limits in 1986. From there Phoenix quickly went on to become a coordinator in that organization until it closed in the mid-90's. Phoenix is the co-founder/producer of the well-known and highly-regarded Wicked Womyn SM conference in Seattle. Phoenix also served as a coordinator for the several PowerSurge Conferences in the 1990’s as well. Phoenix has taught many workshops across the USA, Europe, and Canada for over 20 years on play piercing, cutting, suturing, fire play, blood drawing, flogging, and Japanese rope harness. Phoenix also loves “hooks” and has facilitated many energy pulls and suspensions.

Some of the events Phoenix has served include Women at Leather Pride - Amsterdam, Schmacht! - Berlin, SM Dykes - Manchester England, Dark Odyssey - Baltimore, Lesbian Sex Mafia - New York, Thunder In The Mountains - Denver, Southwest Leather Conference – Phoenix, Pacific Friction – Portland WA, Mayhem – Vancouver Canada, Southern Bash – Atlanta, Beyond Leather – Ft. Lauderdale, and in Seattle: Wicked Womyn, PowerSurge, Seattle Women of Leather, Center for Sex Positive Culture (the Wetspot), C-Space, Kinky Carnival, and the Blood Faire.

Phoenix believes it is important to share knowledge about SM techniques but also to listen and learn from others as well. Phoenix has many interests, but motorcycle riding and service bois are some favorites. Phoenix identifies as Two-Spirit Native (Cree First Nations/Scots), Gender Queer, Top, Sir, and Daddy, and has a particular fondness for having boots shined. (You can view Phoenix’s profile on Fetlife.com under the name PhoenixB).

PRESENTATIONS

Basic S/M Health and Safety

This is an opportunity to learn basic health and safety guidelines for dungeon and private S/M play. We will cover blood borne pathogen awareness and concerns, STD’s-STI’s, HIV, proper glove use, and risk reduction techniques in SM. This class is geared towards awareness and playing safer. While Phoenix only plays “surgeon” in the dungeon, Phoenix looks to professionals in the medical field for current cross-contamination reduction practices. Phoenix will bring those practices and link them to our S/M to help create safe kinky play. Participants are encouraged to bring their expertise and/or their questions to this discussion.

Fire Play for the Beginner

This workshop is designed to teach you the basics of using torches for fire play. You will learn to make your own torch, what materials to use, how to use them, and related safety issues. You will also have the opportunity to feel the flame on your skin, or try it on someone else.