TES IN PERSON – Brat Lab: Approaching Brats for Play March 26 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Are you a bottom who likes to push your top’s buttons (consensually) but is trying to understand the potential risks in play? Are you a top who wants to provide
TES IN PERSON – Bootblacking 101: Leather Care & Connection April 9 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States A beginner-friendly dive into the how and why of bootblacking. We'll cover a bit of history, break down common materials and tools, and demonstrate techniques that keep leather looking (and
TES IN PERSON – Power Plays: Kinky Wrestling 101 April 16 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Dawn Studio 38 West 32nd Street, 14 Fl - Suite 1406, Nwe Yok,, NY, United States Wrestling is sporty, fun, sexy, and the ultimate "BDSM on a buck." It plays perfectly with power dynamics, bondage, primal play, foot fetishes, and various other kinks. This workshop is
TES IN PERSON – Erotic Hypnosis 101 April 23 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Erotic hypnosis is often described as "the chocolate sauce of kink" -- delicious on its own, and great in combination with just about anything else. You can use it to
TES Online – I Got You This…!”: Aftercare & Neurodivergent Love Languages April 28 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Virtual Not all aftercare looks like cuddles and snackies—and for neurodivergent folks, traditional ideas of care can feel confusing, overwhelming, or just not quite right. This class explores how neurodivergence can
TES Online – Summer Fling Energy: Temporary Kink Connections Without Shame May 5 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Virtual Power exchange is often touted as the pinnacle of BDSM experiences: elusive, alluring, and hard to get right. It can seem impossible to get started with D/s. How do you
TES In-Person – Community Organizing: Building Inclusive and Sustainable Practices May 14 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Whether you’re a munch organizer, an event planner, someone interested in starting something, or someone who attends and is curious about what happens behind the scenes–come learn and discuss: what
TES Online – Sweet Talk & Mean Whispers: A Masterclass in Verbal Contrast May 19 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Virtual They say talk is cheap, but in the bedroom or the dungeon, the right words can be priceless. The most powerful tool in your kit isn’t necessarily a toy or
TES In-Person – Sensual Capture May 28 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Upon Confirmation In Your Confirmation, New York, NY, United States Sensual Capture is a trauma-informed workshop that will give players the framework and tools to safely engage in abduction in play scenes. Players are asked to reflect on what draws
IN-PERSON – DM Training for TES Fest 2026 June 11 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM LGBT Community Center 208 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States Youngscientist and Werin, our TESfest 2025 Chairs of Safety, will be training all volunteers who signed up to be Dungeon Monitors for TES Fest 2026. If you’re interested in learning