Hands-On Flogger Workshop: Learn to Wield with Confidence w/Master Hines

Get hands-on tips and tricks to master flogging with confidence alongside the legendary Master Hines!

This hands-on flogging workshop is designed to help you build confidence and refine your technique through guided, practical experience.

In this class, Master Hines will share a variety of striking techniques that, when combined, can significantly elevate your flogging skills. We’ll also explore how to begin a scene using floggers to build intimacy, ways to stay connected with your bottom throughout play, and how to use impact to guide both you and your partner into headspace.

There will be plenty of time dedicated to hands-on practice, so you can immediately apply what you learn with guidance and feedback.

There will be a limited number of spare floggers available, but participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own, as there may not be enough for everyone.

Floggers will be available for purchase on-site at The KinkStore location

Bringing a partner is recommended but not required. Many of the techniques can be practiced solo, and there may be others attending solo looking to pair up, so please keep an open mind if you are attending solo.

Bio

Master Hines is a Leather Dominant, BDSM Educator, and Professional Dominant with thirty-three years of experience in the BDSM community. Core to Master Hines’ BDSM philosophy is spirituality through power exchange with a heavy emphasis on the spiritual connection between the Top and bottom. His play ranges from sensual to sadistic. Master Hines is well known for his flair and artistry with floggers and has presented classes on many topics, including Flogging, Spirituality and SM, Erotic Knife Play, Rough Body Play, Caning, Protocols, Primal Play, and more. Master Hines is also a certified Bondassage/Elysium Practitioner. He is an accomplished artist specializing in contemporary painting and photography. You can visit his websites at LovingDominance.com, HinesFineArt.com, and TheArtistHinesPhotography.com. You can also find more information about Master Hines and read some of his writings on Fetlife at MasterHines.

Event Code of Conduct

Golden Rule

Treat one another with kindness and respect.

Consent

Consent is required for all touch and play at this event. It must be freely given, revocable, informed, engaged, and specific (FRIES).

• Never touch anyone without permission.

• Negotiate all scenes in advance. No up-negotiation during play.

• Do not assume anyone’s presence implies availability.

• Do not join or interrupt a scene without invitation.

• If someone asks to be left alone, respect that immediately.

Privacy and Discretion

What happens here stays here. Treat all information about attendees and activities as confidential. Do not out anyone.

Community Care

Don’t yuck someone’s yum. This is an LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-inclusive space. Everyone is expected to show up with respect and care for others. We have a zero tolerance policy for Discrimination, harassment, coercion, intimidation, bullying, unwanted advances, or non-consensual behavior.

Health and Hygiene

If you are feeling sick or experiencing symptoms, please stay home to help protect the community.

Please be scent and odor-aware. Shower before attending and avoid heavy use of perfumes or colognes.

Respect the Space

Clean up after your scenes and treat staff, hosts, and the venue with care and courtesy.

Sober Space

Alcohol and intoxicants are not permitted.

Scenes and Play

Be mindful of those in scenes or aftercare. Do not interrupt, crowd, or hover.

Safewords

Agree on safewords before play. "Red" or "Safeword" will immediately stop a scene. Alert hosts, if necessary.

We strongly encourage a "Yellow" or equivalent to indicate limits or reduced intensity.

If verbal safewords are not possible, establish a clear nonverbal signal, such as 3 head shakes indicating a "no" signal.

Safer Sex

Communicate openly and honestly about STI status when relevant. Safer sex supplies will be available when needed.

Safety Monitors

Dungeon monitors and hosts are here to support safety and consent. They have final say and may stop any scene. Please inform them in advance of any edge or atypical play.

Phones and Photography

No photography or recording unless otherwise stated.

Concerns

If you have any safety or consent concerns, please speak with a host or event representative immediately.