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  Do you know a thing or two about dungeon safety? Have you had a less than perfect experience with a DM at a party and thought, “I can do better”? Maybe you just have a fetish for neon-yellow traffic vests? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for our live training workshops on at the Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal St, on Monday June 11th, 7 - 10PM Studio 3B, and Monday June 18th, 7 - 10PM Studio 3C These workshops are intended to supplement our online training found here, and are free to anyone who has successfully completed the unit “DM 101”. All others are welcome to join us at our standard class rates. Please note that, due to time constraints, we will not be able to more than a quick review of the materials covered online. In combination with our online training, these workshops are designed as a comprehensive introduction to DMing, and will cover everything you need to know to get started DMing at TES events and TES Fest. Experienced DMs are invited to attend as a refresher and to share their wisdom with others. Our DM Training Workshop will consist of two parts: Play Safety & Scene Vetting Forum- In this knowledge share session, we will discuss safety considerations for various types of play you are likely to encounter as a DM. Attendees are invited to bring their personal experience and expertise as we analyze what to look for in different types of scenes, what to prioritize, and how best to ensure scenes are in harmony with event rules. Scenario Roleplay and Discussion Lab- In this section, we will roleplay various situations you may encounter as a DM, many derived for real-life incidents. Attendees will take turns acting out different scenarios, each followed by a brief discussion and constructive critique to determine the best course of action for similar situations in the future. Free to anyone who has completed online training, TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

An overview of non-violent communication strategies for the effective handling of charged situations, especially those that arise in kink venues, e.g., dungeons, play parties and kink conventions. Led by volunteer community members trained and experienced in Alternative Dispute Resolution, strategies covered will be helpful for everyone. This meeting is mandatory for TES Fest senior staff,  recommended for event organizers, DMs, group facilitators, etc. and open to all. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

With TESFest 2018 coming in July, there will be a lot of opportunities to meet new people who are interested in playing with hypnosis. Practicing hypnosis with someone new offers unique challenges and opportunities. The idea of pickup play is often considered a risky scenario for hypnokink, but in many cases it is the first step in developing the play partnerships we are looking for. This class will discuss some approaches to having scenes with new partners, whether there is an existing relationship, or truly a first meeting. Topics covered will include: How to introduce the idea of hypnosis to a prospective partner Negotiation for limited scenes Best practices for safety and consent What to expect from the subject/hypnotist Simple induction techniques for a new partner In addition we will spend time practicing hypnosis in our Speed Trance/Date format: Each participant will have 6 minutes to negotiate and conduct a simple scene with someone who they don’t normally play. Note: No one is obligated to trance or be tranced in any given round. You can always have a nice conversation. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Are you new to the scene? New to the NYC area? Looking to get back into the scene after a long layoff? Just want to hang out with some fun and kinky people on a Sat night, in a safe, no pressure atmosphere with knowledgeable people to guide you if needed? Come alone or with partner(s). No dress code. No admission fee to the munch, just pay for your food and drinks. We’ll be in the upstairs seating area by 7:30PM and then, we’re heading for the Summer of Love is Love is Love Play Party @ the Parth at 9PM. The TES party is optional, but only open to members and their guests or munch attendees. We will be on the second floor of the Bread and Butter Café, located at 419 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016, on the corner at 29th Street. Here are the Do’s and Do Not’s of the Munch: DO’s Be friendly and courteous to each other. It is OK to ask each others’ scene names, roles, and fetishes. If you do not have a scene name/ Fetlife handle, have a pseudonym. Get permission before touching someone else’s belongings. Get permission before touching someone else. It is OK to drink responsibly at the munch. Respect others’ privacy. DO NOT’s Do NOT ask attendees their personal information (real name, middle name, last name, where they live, work, breed, go to school or favorite Starbucks location). Do NOT touch others without their permission. Do NOT touch others’ belongings without their permission. Do NOT get intoxicated before or during the munch. You will be told to go home. Do NOT kink shame. Sometimes someone else’s kink is not yours. Appreciate their differences. Do NOT bring outside food or beverages to the munch. Do NOT take pictures or videos during the munch. We prefer to maintain an environment of anonymity. Do NOT ask attendees their personal information (real name, middle name, last name, where they live, work, go to school, where they grew up, etc). We will be headed afterwards to the TES PARTY @ THE PARTH with a special discount….just $30 admission for attendees! Questions? Write us at novice@tes.org.

Naked hippies dancing in the mud and rain upstate, the Stonewall uprising in the village, and the founding of TES in Pat Bond’s living room. On the eve this year’s Pride March, on the verge of TES Fest, come join us on Saturday, June 23rd as we take you back to the exciting and turbulent time of the late 60s and early 70s, and, in honor how it all got started, kick off the summer with TES’ very own Summer of Love is Love is Love Play Party! As part of TES’ commitment to Pride and protecting the rights of sexual minorities, $5 of every admission will go to NCSF to support their work fighting for the sexual freedom of all! So come join us and party for a great cause!!! Speaking of kicking the kinky summer off, we have a special treat in store. All party attendees will receive a special discount code good for 10% off registration for TES Fest! In addition, we will be holding a special raffle to benefit Operation Hammond, and one lucky winner will take home a TES Fest Weekend Pass!!! But that’s not all. Join us for our pre-party munch at the Bread and Butter Café from 7:30-9pm. The munch is a GREAT way to meet people in a low-key, non-kinky setting. You'll find more info about it here! 8pm-2am at The Parth $25 for TES members, $30 for munch attendees, $35 for other non-members RSVP on Fetlife THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE PARTY. In order to attend this party you must be: a TES member the guest of a TES member an affiliate organization member the guest of an affiliate organization member an attendee of the pre-party munch arriving with the munch leaders If you are not yet a member, please consider becoming one today! Membership forms are available at all of our classes and parties. Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with our party rules. If you have any questions, please contact zero@tes.org Looking for a playdate? Please check out our official playdate thread on Fetlife! As always, TES is a volunteer-based organization, and great events like this can’t happen without you! We need volunteers to work the door, coat check, DM, as well as help with setup and cleanup, so please consider volunteering your time. Those volunteering 1 hour of their time get in for just $10, and those volunteering at least 2 hours get in free! To volunteer, please contact Zero at zero@tes.org!

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It can be complicated to put yourself in another person's shoes, and it's not much easier when that person is one of your characters. Join TES Writer's Group for a discussion on how to write believable characters different that you, be that by gender, ethnicity, nationality or orientation. Optional Assignment Due: The Other Lens- Write a short piece about you- but from another person's perspective. It can be about a scene you had, but from your partners perspective (If you get their ok to write about it) or whatever. Get Creative. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

This class will be taught using the “masterclass” format, but is open to students of all levels. For those unfamiliar with the format, a single student will get up and demonstrate something. The teacher provides feedback and ideas for improvement that not only that student, but the entire class can benefit from. This continues with successive students until the class ends. I emphasize that the class is for all levels since beginners can often learn a great deal from challenges that more advanced students grapple with and advanced students may be surprised by how much they can learn from watching those less experienced. The subject matter of the class will be “technique.” This is a broad subject that will include style, tension, and numerous other technical aspects, but will not include “patterns.” Accordingly, critique will not be given on whether a pattern was tied “correctly,” but advice will be given based on the other technical elements of the tie and the method of applying the rope, while taking into account the student’s intent. Please bring rope & a partner. Please join us for Andra Poloutropon's last time scheduled for TES by Gigi as Chair of Programming and Education! Note: this room requires removal of shoes to protect the floor. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only

Having fun and playing with hands on, punching, wrestling, pressure points. Boot kicking and general manhandling your bottom into submission. How to do it safely for both the top and bottom. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only