New Class on July 3rd!

I hope you aren't going out of town for the July 4th weekend. And if you are, hopefully you are coming to Seattle. I am unveiling a brand new class, one that has been nagging at the back of my mind for a while now. One that Mark Yu charged me with creating some time ago.

Many times in the past, I have found myself talking someone through to process of feeling for a nerve or assessing a muscle in preparation for or in the wake of a bondage scene. Each time this happens, the person tells me I should teach people how to "feel this stuff."

Palpation for Rope Play will focus on cultivating the skill of gathering information via the tactile sense. Here' the official write up:

Palpation is the skill of gathering information through touch. Learn how to find where those pesky nerves are, which muscles are tight, and how to assess your partner’s state of being without asking “are you ok?” Increasing your palpation skills can also increase connection between top & bottom and body awareness, both of which make for safer and more satisfying play. This class will include several exercises and drills to develop your palpation abilities.

Please wear loose clothing and be prepared to participate in group palpation exercises. (Yes, this means you have to touch people.)

This class is being held on July 3rd, 2010 at the Center for Sex Positive Culture. Start time is 5:30pm and the class will run through until 7:30pm.

This class is $20 and pairs up nicely with Anatomy 101 for BDSM, held earlier that same day, with a bargain price of $45 for both classes, which is a total of 6 hours of instruction.

The director has arranged for a $5 discount to the party after the class for anyone who wants to practice implementing their new found skills. You must be a CSPC member to attend the play party.