Bash 2026: Full Schedule

9:00am CDT

Primal Play 101 — Foundations of Consent, Safety & Instinct

Friday June 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Primal Play 101 is an educational, non-participatory class focused on understanding the fundamentals of primal dynamics, consent, and safety. This session is designed to give attendees the language, frameworks, and awareness needed to explore primal play responsibly.

The class covers predator/prey dynamics, negotiation models, consent systems, and primal mindset — all through structured teaching and instructor-led demonstrations. There is no physical participation required or expected from attendees.

This class is ideal for those who want to learn before they play.

Presenters

C2ThePrimal

My name is Chris I go by C2Theprimal. We lead the community in Houston for primal play. We practice our own take of primal mix with wrestling and martial arts. My partner and I are black belts on kickboxing and we have practice kickboxing, BJJ and MMA for the last 10 years.

Friday June 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Hill Country B

Skill Building

Audience 101

11:00am CDT

Wearable Art: Transforming Needle Play Into Temporary Body Adornment

Friday June 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Hill Country B

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Needle play can be exhilarating on its own, but what about taking the experience with you after the scene ends? Many players hesitate to leave needles in place once play wraps up, yet with the right skills, needle play can become a stunning, temporary form of body art.

In this class, Ursus, with over 20 years of professional piercing experience, will teach techniques and materials for safely turning a needle play scene into a wearable artistic display during dungeon time or at events. We’ll cover designs such as needle necklaces, decorative corsets, and more. The session will conclude with an open Q&A where attendees can explore additional piercing concepts, creative layouts, and best practices.

Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or curious to expand your skill set, this class will help you elevate needle play into beautiful, safe, and memorable art.

Presenters

Ursus

Ursus (He/Him) is a Leather Daddy Bootblack whose passion, authenticity, and unapologetic presence light up every space he walks into. Crowned International Community Bootblack 2025, Ursus embodies the spirit of service, tradition, and connection that defines the leather community... Read More →

Friday June 19, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Hill Country B

Edge Play

Audience All

2:00pm CDT

Points of Pressure

Friday June 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Hill Country B

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Points of Pressure is a demonstrative discussion in ways to integrate pressure points into your play and/or scenes. Whether your goal is to achieve moans, groans, or giggles; pressure points have a wide variety of impactful capabilities in your scenes. This class will explore some of the basic ways pressure points can be introduced, basic safety tips and we will discuss concerns regarding this type of play. We will also speak to the differences in how folks could respond to a variety of pressure points. Join us on the journey in learning how to find points of pressure with yourself, your partners and your friends!

Presenters

Arnault

Arnault has been a kinkster for over 20 years. Having experience in a wide variety of kinks and aspects of the lifestyle he lives for being a consensual bully and finding fun ways of pursuing sadism. With no two scenes alike, Arnault strives to find fun ways to be inclusive with their... Read More →

Friday June 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Hill Country B

Skill Building

Audience 101, 201

4:00pm CDT

Smack My Bitch Up: Faceslapping

Friday June 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Hill Country B

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Many of us enjoy the idea of face slapping during sex or play. However like any play there are risks. This class will cover the basics of face slapping, risks and concerns to discuss before engaging, and a demonstration of how to get started and how to find your intensity and rhythm.

Presenters

SoFuckingDaddy

SoFuckingDaddy is a Houston TX based Dominant, Top, Daddy, and alleged Sadist. He has been a part of both organizing events and teaching classes from 101 to 301 levels.

SoFuckingMuch

SoFuckingMuch is a Houston TX based Submissive and Babygirl. She has served as Treasurer of HPEP and been active in community engagement in Houston since 2018.

Friday June 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Hill Country B

Skill Building

Audience 101

9:00am CDT

Primal Play 201 — Controlled Contact, Grappling Concepts & Opportunity

Saturday June 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Hill Country B

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Primal Play 201 builds on foundational concepts by introducing controlled contact principles, grappling theory, and positional awareness within primal play. The focus is on how and why physical interactions work — not on practicing them.

Through detailed explanations and live demonstrations, attendees will learn about takedowns, positional control, pressure application, and recognizing openings created by movement and resistance. Negotiation, emotional regulation, and safety considerations are emphasized as intensity increases.

This class is for those who want to understand physical primal play before engaging in it.

Presenters

C2ThePrimal

Saturday June 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Hill Country B

Skill Building

Audience 201

11:00am CDT

Bear-ing Your Claws

Saturday June 20, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Hill Country B

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Knife play straddles the line between danger and intimacy and that razor’s edge is exactly why it’s so powerful. This class sharpens your skills on the safety and artistry of blade play, from the primal thrill of sensation to the showmanship of intimidation and even blood work. With equal parts dark humor and serious safety, we’ll claw through negotiation, bare our favorite techniques, and maul over the aftercare that keeps partners safe long after the scene ends.

Presenters

SirKWolf

Sir_K-Wolf (he/him) is a poly pansexual who has been involved in the BDSM community for 20+ years and the Leather community for 16 years. He has been running a BDSM educational group called LOTUS with his partner, Trix for 11 years successfully in the Shreveport/Bossier area. He is... Read More →

Trix

TrixWolf (they/them) is a 2 spirit, omnisexual creole bear that has been involved in kinky fuckery for 20+ years. They co-lead a kink education group, LOTUS and are the Producer of the annual BDSM/Leather conference, Vision. They are a griot for the 4 Corners Annex of the Carter Johnson... Read More →

Saturday June 20, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Hill Country B

Edge Play

Audience 201, 301

2:00pm CDT

HANDle With Care

Saturday June 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Hill Country B

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Curious about fisting or ready to take things to the next level? This class covers the fundamentals in a supportive, playful, and safety-first way. We’ll talk through communication, preparation, anatomy, pacing, and comfort, along with plenty of tips and tricks to help things go smoothly (and feel good). After a live demonstration, students will have time to practice with their partners and ask questions in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Whether you’re brand new or looking to refine your technique, this class is all about slowing down, staying connected, and HANDling things with care.

Presenters

Lexa Grace & Rain

Lexa Grace is a weirdo, switchy, kinktatsic tattoo artist from Austin, Tx who loves all things awkward, silly, messy and gross. Though she is most known for teaching rope these days, that is by no means her only kink! Lexa likes to toe the edge of the extremes on both the top and... Read More →

Saturday June 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Hill Country B

Skill Building

Audience 201

4:00pm CDT

Rhythm & Restraint: Erotic Whip Technique

Saturday June 20, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Hill Country B

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Step into the art of the whip dance and discover the whip as more than just a tool for impact - it’s an instrument of sensation, connection, and anticipation. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to wield a whip with precision, rhythm, and intention, transforming each strike into a controlled, sensual experience for both giver and receiver.

Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious beginner, this class explores body awareness, timing, and technique, showing how the whip can create pleasure, tension, and emotional intensity alongside traditional impact play. Through demonstration, guided practice, and feedback, you’ll cultivate finesse, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how whip play can be erotic, exhilarating, and profoundly connective - leaving fear behind and embracing play as an artful, intimate experience.

Presenters

Candid_Fire

Amy, known as candid_fire, is a switch and kink educator whose work sits at the intersection of intensity, intention, and emotional truth. A sexually processing masochist with a distinctly sadistic streak, she teaches from lived experience-both the surrender and the strike-bringing... Read More →

Saturday June 20, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Hill Country B

Skill Building

Audience 301

9:00am CDT

Attachment Styles: Sharps Bondage Reimagined

Sunday June 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Hill Country B

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Think sharps bondage with a sadistically creative twist. Using needles and staples, we’ll fasten the body to itself, to others, and to objects, treating the skin as an active point of connection. We'll explore practical tools & techniques that emphasize ingenuity & improvisation. Well-suited for sharps enthusiasts and anyone drawn to playful, hands-on cruelty.

Presenters

Nodorum

Nodorum is a sadist, tango dancer & physician from Argentina. His kinks include primal dominance, blood lust, and ethical-elegant coercion. He is passionate about martial arts, philosophy, and kink. And knives. Lots of knives.

TraciLynn

tracilynn is a kink facilitator and queer sadomasochist who tries to reach the sublime through the disgusting. She is a mess-fetishist, academic, and pornographer on both sides of the camera. Her kinks include deconstructing identity, awkwardness, and collaboration. She collects... Read More →

Sunday June 21, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Hill Country B

Edge Play

11:00am CDT

Sensational Sensations

Sunday June 21, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

Hill Country B

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Co-authoring sensory experiences, immersive mapping of Partners And learning the intensity scale. Rhythm with canes and including Pervertables.

Presenters

DaxSmilingSadist

Dax is a seasoned kink educator with over two decades of experience in the art of whip play and a deep passion for the psychology and physicality of the practice. He has been a dedicated member of the kink community since 2005. Dax and his Daisy design classes for passionate players... Read More →

Sunday June 21, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Hill Country B

Skill Building

Audience 101

1:00pm CDT

Primal Play 301 — Flow, Resistance & Scene Integration

Sunday June 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Hill Country B

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Primal Play 301 is an advanced, theory-driven class focused on integrating primal energy into cohesive scenes with movement, resistance, and emotional depth. This level explores timing, flow, opportunity recognition, and responsible escalation — all from an instructional perspective.

Using in-depth breakdowns and demonstrations, the class examines how negotiation, grappling concepts, controlled submissions, and aftercare come together in full primal scenes. Emotional safety, accountability, and aftercare mastery are core themes.

Presenters

C2ThePrimal

Sunday June 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Hill Country B

Skill Building

Audience 301

9:00am CDT

11:00am CDT

2:00pm CDT

4:00pm CDT

9:00am CDT

11:00am CDT

2:00pm CDT

4:00pm CDT

9:00am CDT

11:00am CDT

1:00pm CDT

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