April 10-12, 2026
All workshops on Friday, Saturday and Sunday are FREE (included in your admission price).
Workshops are open to all attendees, regardless of gender, sexual orientation or experience levels.
Jon, also known as HiThereCatsuit, has been hosting Authentically Kinky since October 2020, with over 350 episodes. The idea for the podcast came after Jon’s popular FetLife column on unsolicited pics sparked a conversation with NookieNotes of Dating Kinky. With 35+ years in broadcasting, Jon has won seven Emmy Awards, appeared on national and local networks, and even given a TEDx talk on Kindness. Their passion for storytelling and amplifying diverse voices has made the show a staple in the kink community. In the scene, HiThereCatsuit is a bottom known for their signature spandex suits (hence the name!) and their notebooks, which help people celebrate small victories. They travel the country almost every weekend, teaching at major events like the Athens Femdom Gala, Fetish Con, Domcon, Dark Odyssey WInter Fire, Naughty Noel, Kinky Kollege, and more, sharing their experiences and fostering deeper conversations about authenticity in kink.
What if you could make your scenes more fluid, organic, and deeply connected—just by saying yes, and? Improv isn’t just for comedy—it’s a mindset that can transform your kink dynamics. This interactive, laughter-filled workshop will show you how embracing spontaneity, collaboration, and trust can elevate your scenes. By accepting the gifts your partner presents and building on them, you create richer, more authentic experiences—without forcing a predetermined script. Every scene is a story, and improvisation helps you tell it in the most natural way. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll explore how to enhance communication, read your partner, and navigate power dynamics with greater awareness. Whether you’re a top, bottom, or switch, these skills will help you become more present, adaptable, and in tune with your play.
How do you know when love exists and when it doesn’t? When is it okay to call something love? Simply Love redefines relationships in a way that creates the ability to open up love to more and more people. Love is a scary word, but when taken inside this concept, it does not have to be. For those who believe in a finite amount of love, this class is an eye opener. For those who believe in infinite love, this class brings order to the chaos of complicated relationships. You will learn new terms such as “my Non-Negotiable,” “my cuddle buddy” and so many more that work better than friends with benefits.
Join Jon aka HiThereCatsuit for a deep dive into the power of kindness in kink and beyond as they present “Being Authentically Kinky”, which includes the concepts of their Kindness and other Kinks class and dives deeper into how we can all feel like our unapologetic authentic selves. Jon explores shifting power dynamics, bringing warmth into intense scenes, and transforming pain into joy. Experience the impact of kindness in dominance and submission. We re-examine and redefine the impact of labels, roles. And Jon will share stories from their kink life including the magic of the “notebook” scene—designed to welcome and uplift. Plus, every attendee will receive one of Jon’s cherished notebooks, a small gift with a big impact.
Dom Von Gogh (he/him) is a Pansexual Dom/Top/Sadist and Gear Queer. Avid nudist, swinger, kinkster and Tantra practitioner with over 20 years of lifestyle experience. Kelly_girl (she/her) is a Pansexual Fem sub/bottom/masochist with some budding switch leanings. She also has 20 years of lifestyle experiences and is also an avid nudist, swinger, kinkster and Tantra practitioner. Together we live a bi 24/7 Daddy Dom/Babygirl lifestyle relationship.
This class will cover a brief history of casting, safety and risks, why do orthopedic casting for kink, materials needed, the pros and cons of Fiberglass vs Plaster, basic techniques of application, adding some sadism, what a bottom experiences, tools and techniques of cast removal and resources for acquiring materials. The class includes a demonstration of a basic short arm cast application and removal.
This class will cover: What a gas mask is, A brief history of gas masks, Why play with gas masks, Gas Mask Safety, Where to buy a gas mask, Fit and Adjustment, How to Clean your "New” Gas Mask, Types of "Common" Gas Masks Available, Gas Mask Modifications for Kink and Fun.
Boomerstud and SoonerBabe are a Dom/sub couple that have been in the lifestyle for over 10 years. They are most known for a unique style of play called Body Drumming, which is a combination of impact play and a rhythmic massage. Using homemade implements, custom cases, and an innovative sound system, it offers a truly immersive experience, which they love to demo at events they attend.
Music "impacts" our lives in many ways. We use it to relax, motivate, entertain, express ourselves, and improve our well-being. It helps us connect with other people, brings back happy memories, alters our mood, gives us energy, and even helps with pain processing. Body Drumming is a unique style of play that incorporates the many benefits of music, and combines it with the fun of an impact session, or the relaxation of a massage. Depending on the participants, the songs, the implements, and the intensity level, every session can be a totally different experience. In this class, you will learn the basics of what Body Drumming is, how to do it safely, how to make your own implements and playlists, and to try it yourself.
We'll be expanding from Body Drumming to all impact types of play. This class will be focused primarily on the music (benefits, song selection, do's and don'ts, scene setup, equipment, etc), and less on impact technique.
Brinalynn returns with friends for what promises to be the best year yet!! Brinalynn wears many hats, and brings a heart full of love, a little magic and sparkle everywhere she goes. She loves spreading knowledge and education about the lifestyle. She is very passionate about Cg/l (Caregivers/littles) and brings that passion into her classroom and the environments she cultivates!!! Prepare for adventure and smiles that make your cheeks hurt as we explore, exist and learn together.
Come make new CG/l friends and enjoy a pancake breakfast.
Bring stickers to swap while you make new friends and maybe meet a new stuffy you’d like to adopt!
Come get goodbye hugs and swap info with your new Cg/l friends!
Diana brings her years of involvement in the kink community along with her career experience in counseling and advocacy to work toward increasing belonging and educating others, while also reducing stigma around kink. Through these efforts she founded and is one of the leaders of CNY Kink & BDSM Community and is a REAF Team Lead. Diana has been invited to teach on a variety of kink topics for both kink and non-kink groups seeking better understanding. Diana loves unicorns, rainbows, and sparkly things and is obsessed with Wonder Woman. In her vanilla life she is a therapist, a mom, and an avid outdoors person enjoying hiking and kayaking.
Playroom Pass Validation Pt 1 (open to all attendees). Whether you're kinky, kink-curious, or just want to learn, this class has lots to offer you! We will be covering the most important topics for a dungeon space to ready you for the REAF dungeon. Included will be terms, consent and negotiation, limits, scene safety, headspace, and aftercare. This class is one of two required classes for non-vetted Playroom Pass-holders.
Playroom Pass Validation Pt 2 (must have dungeon class card or wristband). Open to all Playroom Pass holders, whether you are new or experienced dungeon players. It's not unusual to feel unsure about what to expect before the first time you visit a dungeon. In this orientation, attendees will learn about expectations, etiquette, and appropriate behavior in dungeons as well as the house rules of the REAF dungeon. A lights-on tour and Q&A session will help you enjoy your dungeon experience to the fullest!!
Michelle (JessamineNY) is a switch from Buffalo who has practiced impact play since the mid 90s, primarily in public spaces. She started attending national kink events that were held undercover at sci-fi cons, and eventually graduated to Leather Leadership Conferences. She has previously presented at events such as REAF, TES Fest, DomCon, and Rochester Kink Society.
As a bottom, you’re just as responsible for the outcome of your scene as your Top is. Learn how to move beyond your basic likes and limits, and be a self-aware and articulate bottom. You’ll also be a more appealing partner, because your insight facilitates a more fulfilling experience for your Top, who craves safety and success just as much as you do. Class is part presentation, part discussion group.
Rainbow Boudoir is a kink and LGBTQ-friendly photography studio. We specialize in transgender, masculine, feminine, non-binary, genderfluid, and cis beauty. We’re located in western NY state. John founded Rainbow Boudoir as a means to help our LGBTQ+ community see their true beauty as well as have an amazing experience and have tasteful and even erotic photographs for themselves. We provide low-cost services to the community, not for our own profit, but to help folks in the community, especially those undergoing transition, feel empowered in their beauty. John is a retired former IT executive living with his partner April in Lockport, NY.
Tired of boring dick and pussy pics? You can do better. And learn something about photography as well! John from Rainbow Boudoir will show some examples of good and bad (and worse) anatomy photos gathered from the Internets. We'll talk about what makes a good photo, composition, light, time and getting the right subject matter in your shot. We'll be showing uncensored anonymous photos of body parts, so you definitely want to miss this if that offends you. No shame at all!
Knotty Gal (she/her) is a self-described 30-something grandma who likes sweets, vintage clothing, going to bed early, and her cat. Oh, she's also a switchy sadomasochistic poly queer! Knotty Gal is thrilled to be back teaching at REAF! KG makes her classes accessible, fun, and participatory while teaching on topics like rope, kink and chronic pain, and how to best utilize tiny hands in a scene.
Are you always thinking up peculiar, unconventional, even outlandish scenes but aren't sure how to execute them? This class is for you! We'll discuss ways to make a scene weird using a set of principles that you can apply to any type of play. We'll also cover how to negotiate for quirky scenes while still keeping an element of surprise. There will be a short demo and then time to discuss or lab scene ideas!
Sometimes it can be downright scary to confront the things you want to do or have done to you. From emotionally charged topics like CNC or dark age play to navigating risk profiles around scenes that some might call edge play, negotiation is a skill you can hone just like any other kink play. This workshop starts by exploring desire and motivation and then moves to discussing techniques to discuss and negotiate for the things we are afraid to ask for. This workshop is interactive, with presentation interspersed with audience input and interaction.
Lazer (she/they) is an experienced kinkster specializing in BDSM, with a strong passion for education, consent, etiquette, and safety within the lifestyle. After experiencing a profound awakening at their first REAF (and every one since), they have found great joy in watching first-time attendees uncover a new part of themselves—one they hadn't thought to invite out to play before—over the course of a single, glorious weekend.
Okay, but have you even seen this schedule?? How can you possibly do it all?! This workshop is for REAF first timers and newbies to get information and tips that will help them have a great time and make the best of their weekend without totally burning out. Join us for insider tips and helpful info as we kick off REAF on the right foot.
Negotiation is key to a successful scene, but it often doesn't get the attention it deserves. I’ll share my personal experiences and reflections while diving into objectives, helpful methods, discussion points to focus on, and more. You’ll walk away with practical tips and tools for negotiating a consensual, safer, enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Feel free to bring your own experiences and preferences to the discussion! This is a beginner-level BDSM class, but people of all experience levels are welcome. A basic understanding of BDSM 101 and terminology is helpful, but not required.
Madam Tessa is a Professional Dominatrix, a kink educator, a content creator, an event coordinator, a mentor and an amateur fetish model. With 15 years experience in the BDSM community and 8 years as a prodomme, she specializes in the evolving nature of Femdom as a kink and is passionate about providing a space for women/femmes to find and grow their power by nurturing empowerment in each other. She is the founder of RocDommes, an exclusive Femdom organization based in Rochester, NY that hosts a variety of social events, dungeon parties, educational classes and skillshare workshops.
It's not unusual to feel unsure about what to expect before the first time you visit a dungeon. In this orientation, attndees will learn about expectations, etiquette, and appropriate behavior in dungeons as well as the house rules of the REAF dungeon. A lights-on tour and Q&A session will help you enjoy your dungeon experience to the fullest!! The orientation will be followed by an hour of guided use of the dungeon equipment. OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES.
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Otter is an Earth-based, Gnostic Christian, a Universal Life Church Pastor, a Life Coach, and former mental health provider. An occasional explorer of his feminine side in the guise of Jasmine Jules, Otter has knowledge of pleasure and kink, spirituality, and film. He is a gifted storyteller, and a perverter of action figures. He is privileged to be fluid bonded to the Wonderful Mistress Sensual, the woman you all know simply as "Susie."
Doodles is a rapid fire sketching class with an emphasis on first time models... less than "idealistic bodies" drawn by non-professional artists. Sketch artists will be given less than ten minutes to complete their drawings. The true purpose of Doodles is to encourage models who have never had the opportunity to see themselves as "Model Material." People who have never stood naked or semi-nude are given the opportunity to see themselves captured in pencil drawing by those who have less than perfect artistic skills. Be brave. If you are one who says "I Can't draw" or "No one wants to see me naked" ... then this is the perfect experience for you.
Savvy has been involved with REAF since the first festival and has taught a variety of classes. She is passionate about living a healthy life and identifies as part mermaid! Savvy has been teaching water aerobics for several years. She was a synchronized swimmer (water ballet) for 2 years in school. She was voted most inspirational member at her gym. She has a master's degree in mathematics with a minor in health.
Start your day with a splash in the pool. This aerobics class will cover use of your entire body - allowing you to feel refreshed and ready to face a very full day ahead of you. This aerobics class will be clothing optional.
Shadow-Dragon is an Upstate NY based kinkster, pony, and crafter. He delved into pony play at REAF in 2016, and fell in love with it, resulting in a host of new friendships and yearly trips to Folsom St. Fair. An engineer by trade, Shadow has delved into gear building, and takes pride in his cart, harness, and other gear. He looks to share the things he enjoys with others and give them the opportunity to try new things
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a human pony? To pull a cart? To wear a bit in your mouth and respond to reins? For couples, ever wanted to have your partner pull you around in a cart? Just want to hang around and chat about pony play and pony gear? This will be a low-stress chance to try out some aspects and gear of pony play. Shadow-Dragon will be providing his pony gear and cart.
Quality Kink and Fetish gear is a significant investment. This class is an introduction to Protecting, Cleaning, Disinfecting, Conditioning, Polishing and Storing leather, rubber/latex, silicone and neoprene garments and toys, including tools and products to use, and basic repairs.
Explore the erotic side of cigar smoking with topics including: cigar basics, safety and R.A.C.K., service play, heat play, smoke play, ash play, and after-care.
Swinger Playroom Pass Validation Pt 1. So you have considered the swinging lifestyle or other non-monogamous activities with your partner - now what? We will discuss the many types of non-monogamy; do's and don'ts of swinging; communications, rules and expectations; how to meet the right couples or singles; clubs parties and social activities.
Swinger Pass Validation Pt 2 (must have swinger class card or wristband). Open to new or experienced swingers. It's not unusual to feel unsure about what to expect before the first time you visit a swinger playroom. In this orientation, attendees will learn about expectations, etiquette, appropriate behavior and the house rules of the REAF swinger playrooms. A lights-on tour and Q&A session will help you enjoy your swinger experience to the fullest!!
Temptress Ari (she/her) is a professional queer, sex nerd, and all around chaos enabler. A top-leaning polyamorous bisexual switch, Ari has avoided choosing one thing and has no intention of starting any time soon. Since discovering the kink and ENM communities almost 15 years ago, Ari has been in love with both. An educator for most of her life, Ari loves to teach about sex and gender, sexuality, nonmonogamy, and kink. She harbors a passion for equity, authenticity, and community, and is proud to share her skills and knowledge with perverts and deviants at events up and down the east coast.
To err is human… but what happens after that? Whether it was a miscommunication in your relationship, a faux pas at a munch, or something more serious like a boundary or consent violation, there is an art to a sincere and meaningful apology. This workshop explores the motivation of an apology before shifting to focus on skill building for how to deliver a meaningful apology, but most importantly change your behavior moving forward to make amends and rebuild trust. Part presentation to teach skills, part open discussion to talk through scenarios and application.
Sometimes it can be downright scary to confront the things you want to do or have done to you. From emotionally charged topics like CNC or dark age play to navigating risk profiles around scenes that some might call edge play, negotiation is a skill you can hone just like any other kink play. This workshop starts by exploring desire and motivation and then moves to discussing techniques to discuss and negotiate for the things we are afraid to ask for. This workshop is interactive, with presentation interspersed with audience input and interaction.
Tere (pronounced TREE) is an organic farmer, astrologer, holistic reproductive health and somatic sex educator. She's insanely passionate about helping women and folx liberate themselves into their most delicious, deeply satisfying, purpose filled lives. She helps people find eroticism, magick and mystery in the mundane. Tere also hosts “Cultivating the Intentional Feminine” each September, at her home and business, Wyllie Fox Farm. The Intentional Feminine is an annual destination day-retreat and holistic wellness summit dedicated to creating greater visibility and accessibility to holistic and spiritual resources in Central New York. Tere has been holding space and circle for women and folx for close to 15 years, as a doula, somatic movement facilitator, holistic reproductive health practitioner, astrologer, and ceremonialist. Tere works with clients individually, and offers astrology readings, classes, retreats, intensives and courses.
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Dance Floor Church is..... A “safe-enough” space to explore, embody and express. A great place to beta test your latest twerk tweak A place to go to your edges A place to have a good cry A place we hold ceremony A place to shake, sway, spin, thrust, pop, lock and lean in top notch community A place to check in with your inner landscape A place to be seen an be witnessed by your sisters and siblings. A place to exorcize your deamons A place to be cradled in feminine embrace A place to try on your bad bitch A place to regulate your nervous system A place to build neuro-plasticity A place to come home💜
Steve is a CNY artist who has been attending REAF for the last 11 years. His works of erotic art have been on display and won a few awards, including: Best Fine Art, Producer's Choice, People's Choice, 2nd Place, and 1st Place submissions. Apart from his current day-time employment, Steve has worked as an after-school art instructor for the YMCA as well as a paint party instructor for Paint The Town, a nation wide "paint and sip" style event organization. As one of a handfull of paint party instructors in Central New York, Steve covers a large area where aspiring artists can book him to lead a party and share some of his tricks and tips.
Want to paint a picture? This class is a make and take erotic painting event sponsored by Paint The Town. Here, you will be given supplies to make your own acrylic painting as an art instructor guides you through the process. You are free to do as you're told and follow along with painting demonstrations or take control and show off what your dirty mind can do with a brush. Space is limited.
Vickie is a licensed massage therapist in New York State, a certified 200-hour yoga instructor, and a USUI/Holy Fire III Level II Reiki practitioner. Vickie specializes in massage, energy work, and integrating yoga techniques to help individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. Vickie is committed to fostering an environment that supports the body's natural ability to heal and maintain balance, this includes the belief that all bodies can practice Yoga. Yoga can truly be for EVERY-BODY.
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For over ten years, Dr. Bumpy and his Sybian have been well-traveled, pleasing vaginas at numerous swing and bdsm events. Dr. Bumpy is always a gentleman and makes riders feel comfortable. Companions welcome.
Obisidan has been dabbling in the BDSM lifestyle for over 8 years, identifying as a slave princess/service top, and enjoying impact, rope, fantasy and whimsy. She enjoys games of all sorts... even the sadistic ones. Danger Tramp will charm you with that look of whimsy in his eyes as he's torturing a bottom.
Whether you have a fursuit or not, or just love furries, you are welcome to come hang out and make some new friendships.
Are you interested or active in pet play? This is an opportunity to meet other pets and pet owners, ask questions, dress as a pet, and cavort with ponies, puppies, kitties and more.
Meet other couples and singles who are interested in the swinging lifestyle in a relaxed atmosphere. If you'd like a drink, stop by the bar to pick one up. Coffee is also available in the lobby.
A group meeting for those in recovery of drugs/alcohol to come together for support.
Join your littles friends and their middles, mommies, daddies and caregivers for fun activities, snacks and networking in the Cg/l community. If you'd like to know more about the littles lifestyle, you are welcome to join in the fun. You can wear your baby or kids clothes, or whatever you are comfortable in (bottoms must be covered, no dirty diapers allowed).
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