SPECIAL EVENTS/NEWS

 

BIO OF MASTER DAVID Master David is a scene-friendly psychologist who first developed his appreciation for "the fine art of BDSM" while growing up in the San Francisco Bay area. He swore to protect the values of a Leather Master and was presented his Master’s cap in Hayward, California in 1969. He is a long-time contributor to safe, sane, pleasure-filled learning opportunities for adults to explore and expand their self-awareness. He has the ability to befriend people of all ages, enjoys the diversity found in the scene, and recognizes that in our lifestyle, "no one is perfect but, it's important to strive for excellence." He is the founder of MAsT: Baltimore and remains an active member of MAsT: Washington. He is a long-time member of Black Rose and serves as a Consultant to their Board of Directors. He is Vice-President of Baltimore Educational and Social Society (BESS) and also serves as their Ombudsman. Additionally, he is a member of the faculty of Master Taino’s Training Academy (MTTA) and serves on the Board of Directors for that school for Masters and slaves.  The Morning  workshop will start at 0900 to 11:00                                                                           Presenter - Master David Building a Solid Foundation for Lasting Relationships During this serious but fun-filled class you will learn through discussion and practice about healthy and unhealthy relationships in the scene and how to use appropriate behaviors to develop and maintain positive qualities for a healthy relationship Lunch will be from 11:00 to 12:30 The first Afternoon workshop will start at 12:30 to 2:30                                                            Presenter -Master David Protocols, Rules, and Etiquette Protocols, Rules, and Etiquette are common throughout our society. But, what do they really mean? What is there purpose? Why do we need them? How many do we need? During this mini-workshop, we will discuss these and more questions, share our own experiences, understandings and misunderstandings, and how our “Leather” heritage has contributed to the way we regulate ourselves, family, and community today. The second Afternoon workshop will start at 3:00 to 5:00                                                         Presenter master David Psychological & Emotional Factors and Master/slave Relationships In the most general sense, a Master/slave relationship involves Master receiving service and slave providing that service. However, that relationship involves at least two individuals with their own unique physical, psychological, and emotional characteristics. Life situations often cause psychological and emotional stress that can create a dysfunctional situation until those factors that are contributing to the dysfunction can be addressed in a healthy and meaningful way. This class will discuss six common situations that can hinder relationships: Stress, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Sexual Drive, and Self-esteem.