Here is Queer PlayCon 2011's tentative schedule of classes. We still may make changes in times or workshops offered. You might also want to check out our time grid. On our presenter page, we now list the classes each presenter is teaching.

Anal Fisting for Everyone
Tristan Taormino
9:15 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Saturday

Are you ready to take the next step in anal pleasure? In this advanced class, (recommended for people with anal experience or who¹ve taken an Anal Sex 101 class), a self-proclaimed "New School Fister/Fistee" ventures deeper into the world of butt sex. She will cover a wide variety of topics, including: preparation, enemas, and diet; warm up and relaxation techniques; lubes and lubrication tips; body and hand positions; fisting do's and don'ts; and how to go all the way.

Please Note: You must have your wristbands in advance to attend Tristan's anal fisting class! If you did not get yours Friday, you can get it during morning registration at the Hartford Plaza Hotel open from 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. No one will be admitted to this class without a wristband!

The Art of Service: Two Personal Perspectives
Tristan Taormino and Colten
2:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Saturday

What is service? How do you define it? How do you create a relationship built around service? We'll share our own personal philosophies and practices around service-oriented D/s including: how each of us came to embrace a desire to give or receive service; what motivates and inspires each of us; how to explore and reinforce different elements of D/s service; how to keep it fresh; and what role sex plays in all of it.

Cutting and Scarification
Sarah Sloane
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday

Tribal societies and other subcultures have a long history of ritually marking their bodies in a variety of manners (including tattoos and body piercings), but the oldest of these body modifications involves scarification. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the energetic and spiritual implications of opening up the skin and semi-permanent marking, and demonstrate scarification via cutting as well as cutting the skin in the context of an SM scene for endorphins and blood play.

Ecstatic Caning
Suzanne SxySadist
2:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Saturday

Few implements in the S&M world strike as much fear into the hearts of some people as the cane. The mere mention of the word alone can make many cringe in fear and start muttering about safe words and hard limits. However, a cane in experienced hands has the capability of delivering an exquisite range of sensations from deliciously sensual to quite severe.  The class will quickly cover basics such as stroke zones before moving on to a detailed exploration of cane stroke styles and how conscious breath work can enhance percussion play of all kinds.  When the players incorporate these techniques, the bottom will often be able to process the sensations more pleasurably and enjoy some of the most amazing endorphin-fueled journeys imaginable.   This is a 201 class and it will be assumed that the participants are already at least somewhat familiar with the selection, care, and general use of canes. Bring your implements and a willing partner if you have one. Singles are welcome as well and best efforts will be made to get you some practice time.

Electronic Stapling Sensation Play
Master Z
10:45 a.m. - Noon Saturday

Master Z saw this stapling scene done in a dungeon and knew that this had to become part of his repertoire. Come see the fun you can have with an electric staple gun (yes…the Home Depot type), a little duct tape ,and impact instruments including fists. Those who may be a little squeamish about blood play should be aware that they probably will see some.

Ergonomic Roughhousing
Lamalani
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Sunday

Lamalani draws from seven years of self defense training and 22 years as a percussionist to teach how to hit ergonomically, ways to strike, and how to balance out size differences. This class will teach tops to pack a better punch. Both tops and bottoms will learn how to grapple with maximum efficiency and minimal effort.

Fire Play
Lamalani
2:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Saturday

Heat up your play! This class covers safety and technique of fire play, from how to make torches to how to build an enjoyable scene around fire play. Lamalani is very excited that this venue allows fire play and is looking forward to teaching this workshop. If you’re just burning to try fire play, this hands-on workshop will provide you with the opportunity!

Fisting for Perverts
Felice Shays
1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Saturday

Ok. So maybe you know how to fist someone. Or maybe you can’t quite get enough of your cunt being filled by a solid mass of hand. But what happens next? Where and what is the 601 of fisting? Welcome to Fisting For Perverts. As Felice sees it, you are (or wanna be) a pervert, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this. In this workshop, Felice will begin by discussing some anatomy basics, teaching a few exercises to strengthen and make the vagina more flexible, and making sure that we all agree about how we insert our hands with ease, smarts, and dexterity. Next we will amp up the fisting volume and discuss and demonstrate how the big kids play—double fisting, fisting in suspension, anal fisting, fisting front and back doors simultaneously…and much more.All genders and levels of experience are welcome.

Flogging for Fun and Excitement
Tim Starkey
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Saturday

Flogging is often one of the first forms of impact play we explore, next to spanking yet often people do not take the time to learn the nuances of this art. We will explore flogger selection, sensations, technique, and mistakes to avoid. Through hands on practice we will discover how raise flogging from simple impact play to an erotic energetic connection. Tim will have a variety of floggers to try so no materials required but feel free to bring any floggers you may have. This will be a hands-on class where everyone will have the opportunity to give and receive.

Flogging to Catharsis
Master Z
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday

Advanced cathartic flogging delivered with Love and Power. This is a 201 class which assumes knowledge of basic flogging technique.

FTM CBT: Genital Torment for Queer Bodies
Lee Harrington and Wintersong Tashlin
10:15 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Sunday

Let's admit it. Doing genital torment on transguys is different than doing it on other bodies. In some ways, we get the best of both worlds. So let's talk about our desires to torment, tease, punish and pamper our amazing flesh. After discussing the varieties of genitals out there to play with (and what we call them) in this category and how our hormones and modifications (or having had neither) have affected our CBT and sex, we will demonstrate and discuss a wide variety of torment options. Abrasion, piercing, bondage, clamps caning...plus more advanced concepts like playing with trans genital humiliation will all be up for grabs. Add some dirty talking and negotiation skills into the mix and watch us squirm!

Lunch Breakout Sessions
Various Participants
Noon - 1:15 p.m. Sunday

Enjoy lunch with some great conversation led by our three panels. MommyDaddyQueerest will feature Chuck, Nayland and Felice Shays. A Master/slave roundtable will be led by Master Z - Texas, Master Mark and slave eric, and Mistress Sly. We are also putting together a great team to lead a discussion of Trans-Erogenous Zones.You'll have a chance to submit questions in advance to help start the conversations rolling. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. and the three panels start simultaneously at noon.

GenderQueer Bondage: Rope for People "Between"
Lee Harrington
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday

Ever had to struggle with how to put a crotch rope on a woman who has a little something extra? Wanted to tie up a transman who wanted chest bondage that didn't make him look like a girl? Perhaps you just want to explore some hot ways to tie up your lovers to make them feel androgynous and exposed? Then this class is for you. We'll be exploring crotch ropes and strap-on harnesses, alternative forms of chest and torso bondage (to emphasize and de-emphasize curves), and looking at a few other ties that can make your partner feel emphasized into whatever gender or otherness we see ourselves as. Bring two or more pieces of rope, 25-30 feet in length, for hands-on fun and exploration.

A Good Spanking
Carrie Gray
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Saturday

Spanking is the most intimate form of impact play, and the most accessible. The sensations can range from highly erotic to downright dirty and disciplinary. How do you like it; How do you want it? We will discuss role-play, communication, creating intent, using anticipation, how to set up a scene using spanking as a reward or punishment, and safety tips and precautions. Demonstrations will include positions, hand placement, technique and use of toys such as paddles and canes. Come out and explore the limitless ways to play with spanking and how to make it a satisfying experience for you and your partner. Be prepared to spank or be spanked.

The Ins and Outs of Strap-Ons
Switch Me
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday

This workshop opens up the possibilities for strap-on play for everyone. The strap-on is a simply delightful toy, with a wide range of choices for size, comfort and pleasure. Why should the female-bodied have all the fun? Any body can use this toy too and love it! This workshop will look at the equipment itself, safety and preparation, and then we’ll have fun with a live demonstration. Questions and answers as well as audience participation is strongly encouraged.

Punching, Kicking, and Slapping - Sexy Style (for givers and receivers)
Felice Shays
1:30 pm.- 3:00 p.m. Sunday

Here's your chance to work on your rough trade one-on-one with an expert. Bring a pal or partner or come on your own and we will make it work. Resolve issues, acquire new techniques, or push yourself to give or take more slam, slap, and thud - sexy, safe, intimate. So everyone gets a chance to work with Felice, please sign up in advance for a 10-minute slot. A sign-up sheet will be posted outside the Lounge starting Saturday morning; grab a slot while they last!

Notes of a Reluctant Daddy: Age Play from the "Big" Perspective
Nayland
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Sunday

Being confronted by a partner's desire for age play can be jarring and unsettling. Most classes look at the situation from the point of view of the "little", but the situation can be just as triggering for the "adult", bringing up questions of socially taboo desires, and styles of play where one's partner may be extremely vulnerable. This class presents some strategies for discussing the possibilities and a frame work for find one's way into the role of being "the Grownup" as well as presenting an opportunity to question some of the assumptions about that role.

Rope Bondage Office Hours
Trialsinner
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Saturday

Bring your rope and your questions to Trialsinner. Drop in any time during rope office hours to learn fast and easy ties, floor bondage, tying with intent, bondage for sex and sadism. Trialsinner is an awesome bondage artist with experience tying folks of all bodies and identities; ask him about his men’s chest harness! Stop in by yourself, or rope in a friend or two. All abilities are welcome. Thanks to David Lawrence for the rope work and photo to right.

Singletail Office Hours
Suzanne SxySadist
12:45 pm.--2:00 p.m. Saturday

Whether you are totally new to whips or have you been using singletails awhile but would like a few tips, stop by the Lounge and Suzanne SxySadist will work with you one-on-one. If you are looking to take your play to the next level, ask her about using the whip more sensually with breath and connection! Bring a partner or stop in by yourself.

Unconference Lounge
All of you!
2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sunday

Folks with mad skillz -- we just do not have enough time this weekend to showcase all of you in a full-length class, so here is a chance to share your passion and your experience. Grab a time slot on our bulletin board and invite attendees to step right up! Get hands-on and up close with this more casual, intimate approach.