2022 In Person/Virtual Bootblack Round Up Presenters

 This class looks at what a bootblack needs to survive in life: both while working a stand, and while the bootblack is in a relationship.  Sir Paris and Girl Amelia will pose questions to those attending, as well as giving information about their own D/s relationship and the impact being a bootblack has on it.  Come in, have a seat, and ask whatever question you may have.  There will not be a quiz at the end of the class. There may be beatings until morale improves. 

Want to know how to get down and dirty with a pair of boots or a bit of leather?
Never cared for some and have a top that has asked you to care for some of their gear or have been gifted some gear and want to make it last and look good ? Then this class will get you pointed in the right direction!
We will go Over What the basic tools are. The basic products are. What you may have laying around so you can avoid spending a lot before you know you really want to get into it. We will go over basic conditioning. A basic cleaning. And a basic shine. And how to tell the difference between shine and condition shoes. And difference in shoe care and leather garment care. There will also be a portion of demo  and how to incorporate some sexy to the dirty work of shoe care.
Feel free to bring a project or question piece.
I will stay after class to answer question and to do some blacking to help folx our with projects
There will be handouts as well

Pup Wash: 

In this class we will discuss how to go about bootblacking while in pup space, how to puppy wash someone in pup space and how to incorporate bootblacking with pup space ( this can also include all pet types and pony play) there will be a demo and plenty of room for questions. Bring your hoods. Paws, collars, leashes, bones and let’s get our paws dirty.
(demo bottom requested)

Comes with handout, supplied props, live demonstration, and PowerPoint presentation 

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Be a scientist! Learn about different types of products used in bootblacking and the chemicals in them. This knowledge should help bootblacks decide what products are best with certain boots/leathers (and why), what products are best based on the boot owner’s home region (and why), and how products will react with each other (and why that’s important). Learn to mix polishes to get the color you want, what products are safe for consumption, and what allergens may be in what you’re using. Learn to create your own scientific experiments as a bootblack!

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All About Laces: Lacing Styles for Bootblacks

 Comes with a live demonstration and hands-on practice portion   ______________ Straight Lacing, Criss-Cross Lacing, Army Lacing, oh my! Learn dozens of different boot lacings – both styles you will commonly see in the stands and unique styles to wow those you service. In this class, attendees will also learn basic tips and tricks regarding how to unlace and relace someone’s boots while blacking. For bootblacks of all levels.   

 So You Want to Be a Bootblack

This class discusses aspects of the business of bootblacking, which many don't consider, including the financial commitment, travel, communicating with venues, safety protocols, etc.

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Being a Non-traditional Bootblack in Traditional Leather Spaces

This course discusses some of the issues that non-traditional bootblacks (POC, non cis-male, those with limited ability) face when blacking in public, and some tips to prepare yourself and venues for a successful experience.

 Leather Worship and leather care are very different from each other.  You don’t need to be a bootblack or leather care specialist to enjoy leather worship as a top or bottom.  In this interactive class, xiaoyi discusses and demonstrates (if willing volunteers can be found) a few methods for giving and receiving leather worship and a few of the different ways it can look and feel.  From learning to set an intention, to the acts of delighting in a garden of leathery lusciousness, to touching the soul of your partner(s) she will help guide you through the beginnings of leather worship.  Yes, WOO will happen! (translations may be available to non-woo fluent attendees on a case by case basis) ing Soon!

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I  CONSENTED TO WHAT?

Using examples of bootblack stands and how bootblacking scenes can happen, we explore this topic of consent. And we discuss the appropriate ways to negotiate or have amazing bootblack scenes, while also acknowledging that this applies far outside of our stand space.  Everyone agrees that consent is important.  In the many varying subcultures of kink and Leather however, there are different baselines of acceptable behaviors that are simply expected when you are in that group.  This class explores ways to understand the culture of the subcommunity you are in so that you aren't caught unaware by expectations that are "assumed" to the point that they aren't negotiated.  Sometimes being aware is what is needed to ensure your consent isn't violated. 

So, you’ve spent the evening bootblacking. Now what? What you do after you’ve left the stand is as important as anything you did during your time in the stand. Aftercare is when you take care of yourself and make sure you’ll be ready for next time, or for whatever is on tomorrow’s agenda. Whether your aftercare involves some time alone, or some time spent with your partner, research-backed relaxation techniques can help you come down from your scene. This class will discuss and demonstrate some important after-chair considerations along with some ways to bring the rush down to a slow burn so you’re ready for whatever’s next. 

 Come hang out with panda pup in bootz and Girl Becky  at a Littles pj party! we will have a small little workshop where we will be showing you how you as a little can have fun bootblacking! And how to bootblack a little. Then we will have a party. There will be lots of fun to be had, bring your favorite stuffies, coloring stuff, sippy cups, bottles and pacifiers,blankety, cutest pjs or outfit. There will be snacks, and party favors. Caregivers welcomed. This will be a casual littles break to relax and be fully little. Don’t tell the bugs but there might be cake and candy and a movie…. Shhh littles only secret.