The Sydney Kink Festival is glad to announce our Workshop program for 2026! It’s a full day of learning, exploring and refining.
Workshop Day is Saturday, 6th of June – over the King’s Birthday Long Weekend. For the first time, Workshops and Markets will be held at the same place, at The Rex Centre in Potts Point (AKA Kings Cross), so you’ll have plenty of time to learn and to shop!
Presenters this year include professional dominants, kink and sex educators, and well know members of our community.
For those new to Kink – Our two half-day Introductory workshops will help you explore in an open, casual, safe and non-judgemental space to answer the question and give you some practical experience with “I Think I’m Kinky – What Should I Do?” in the morning; followed by more questions, answers and practice in the afternoon with “I Know I’m Kinky – What Next?”. Presenters for these workshops come from a variety of backgrounds, interests and titles and are there to help you discover and refine your kinky self.
For those of you already on your journey, our Deep Dives, led by some of Sydney’s most experienced and professional kinksters, are presenting workshops to refine your skills: Shibari, Flogging, Mummification and Impact for both tops and bottoms.
For everything in-between we have a “smorgasbord” of workshops: Age Play, Pet Play, Leather Care, Latex Care, Online Presence and Safety & First Aid.
| Introductory | Deep Dive | Smorgasbord | |
| 10:00 Doors Open | I Think I’m Kinky – What Should I Do? w/ Rake & Sydney Kinksters | Shibari w/ Hilton & Minx | Violet Wands w/Sir Water & ariellaD |
| 10:30 | |||
| 11:00 | Latex Shopping & Care w/ Brad & Alek from Rubberly | ||
| 11:30 | |||
| 12:00 | Mummification w/ Mistress Hunter & KinstrucTor | Safety & First Aid w/ “Naughty Nurse” | |
| 12:30 | |||
| 1:00 Lunch & Shopping | |||
| 1:30 | I Know I’m Kinky – What’s Next? w/ Rake & Flistress & Guests | Flogging w/ Sir Dominic | Pet Play w/ Miss Cerulean |
| 2:00 | |||
| 2:30 | Erotic Spaces w/ AugustusSeizeHer | ||
| 3:00 | Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts w/ Sasori_D & SydneySubspace | ||
| 3:30 | Making Kinky Memories; How To Properly Shoot In The Bedroom w/ Six | ||
| 4:00 | |||
| 4:30 Finish | |||
I Think I’m Kinky – What Should I Do?
presented by Rake & Sydney Kinksters
Join Rake and members of our local kink community for a beginner-friendly workshop designed for those curious about kink and looking for a welcoming place to start. Presented by new and long-time members of the Sydney kink community, “I Think I’m Kinky…” covers the essentials: what kink actually means, how to find your footing with identities and roles (whether that’s Top, Bottom, Switch, Dom/Sub, or something more fluid), the basic etiquette you’ll need to navigate real-world spaces and making your fantasies your new reality. Not only talk and discussion, the workshop includes two hands-on practicals: an introduction to rope bondage and a beginner’s guide to spanking.
From where to go, to what to wear, what’s a munch, to how to behave respectfully around others’ dynamics, this workshop gives newcomers the practical knowledge and confidence to step into the community safely and with respect and learn new skills in a safe, guided environment. The perfect prelude to S1nful – the Festival party on Saturday night!
Be sure to look at the afternoon’s workshop “I Know I’m Kinky – Now What?”
About Rake: Rake is a real live, honest-to-goodness ex-boy scout, former schooner (a boat with lots of ropes) sailor and an all-around nice guy. Usually.
On the other hand, he has also been introduced as “an evil genius disguised as a teddy bear”, who now applies his skills for our kind of evil.
And while he strives to be “dangerous” (in all the good ways), he is a longstanding trusted member of our kink community, an experienced kink educator and a polymath of kink!
Visit his website: https://www.ropebyrake.com
Find them on FetLife at @Rake
Insta: @ropebyrake
I Know I’m Kinky – What Next?
presented by Rake, Flisstress & Sydney Kinksters
The second half of our new-to-kink track is a workshop for those ready to dive deeper into the kink – privately or publicly. Led by two experienced community members and featuring a panel of experienced Tops, Bottoms, and Switches, the session explores how to navigate the scene safely and comfortably.
You’ll get an inside look at what’s in two very different toy bags, how to choose quality outfits and gear that last, and how to shop smart at the markets. The afternoon also covers the essentials that underpin every good scene: communication, trust, intention, negotiation, aftercare – and how to put it all into practice for an amazing play experience for both yourself and your partner(s).
Because talking only goes so far, two hands-on practicals will get you ready to play: impact play and sensation play – paddles, whips, blindfolds, gags, oh my!
If the morning’s “I Think I’m Kinky” whetted your appetite, this is the perfect next step…
(More) About Rake: He is always looking for new people to corrupt into the wonderfully evil ways of kink. He’s been in the kink scene for well over 20 years — first in NYC, and now here in Sydney — Rake is a familiar face from Insatiable, Blasphemy, Purgatory, Sigil, Threshold, DARQ, Studio Kink, Tryst, The Chamber, The Sensual Ball, Hellfire, über, HCH, Sanctuary, and other nefarious places. Passionate about education, he has taught workshops on rope, flogging, fire play, and kink theory at über, QC, InVisible Light, Myraid, The Couples Club, The Gathering, Kink On, Studio Kink, and of course the Sydney Kink Festival.
Visit his website: https://www.ropebyrake.com
Find them on FetLife at @Rake
Insta: @ropebyrake
About Flisstress: Meet Fliss (literally short for Flisstress) your sweetly sadistic bratty switch, collector of delightful humans, and enthusiastic curator of mayhem. I believe life is better with good friends, playful mischief, and a little bit of trouble, provided everyone is having fun. If there’s chaos nearby, there’s a fair chance I started it—or at least encouraged it.
Feel free to connect with Fliss on FetLife @FLISSTRESS. She used to do other socials but got banned for posting a pic of her fellow Domme Mistress Hunter touching a papaya.
Shibari
presented by Hilton & Minx
Channel your curiosity, engage your intrigue – explore the connection and allure of rope.
This workshop will provide an introduction to basic Shibari while also imparting some practical skills. We’ll cover safe, beginner-friendly techniques to sensually wrap and restrain your partner. You’ll learn how to use rope as medium for connection between two souls.
No experience needed, just an open mind and comfortable clothing. Bring your own rope or borrow some of ours.
About Hilton: Hilton is based in Sydney and learnt Shibari extensively at the Sydney Rope Dojo. Having studied under various international Shibari artists, Hilton mixes their influence into his own sensual style. He is also a founding member and organiser of the weekly Sydney Rope Chill event.
Find them on FetLife at https://fetlife.com/Rope_Chill
Insta: @ropechill
Mummification
presented by Mistress Hunter & KinstrucTor
How do you feel about a curvy brunette with resting bitch face? Well, step into my world and see what chaos we can create.
Mistress Hunter has been lurking around the Sydney scene for nearly 14 years. She has a passion for FemDom with a focus on trampling, ball busting and, of course, mummification. She and her partner, the KinstrucTor will take you through how to mummify and bring some psychological and sensory components into play.
Flogging
presented by Sir Dominic
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to delve into the art form under the guidance of a well-respected leader in the field. With over two decades of personal exploration and ten years of professional experience, Sir Dominic ensures participants benefit from his extensive hands-on experience and professional insight.
Participants can expect a comprehensive and immersive experience in the art of flogging during this workshop. This workshop will aim to cover all the essential aspects, including:
– Techniques for seamlessly weaving sensuality and flogging together to enhance intimacy and pleasure.
– Thorough discussions on safety protocols to ensure a secure and empowering environment for both the Dom/Domme and sub.
– Exploration of different types of floggers, providing insights into their characteristics and uses.
– Guidance on how to choose the right floggers to suit individual preferences and desires.
– Instruction on correct technique and body positioning to maximize effectiveness for both the Dom/Domme and sub.
– and more.
About Sir Dominic: Returning for a third year, Sir Dominic brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Sydney Kink Festival as he currently works independently as a Pro-Dom, and previously for Temple 22.
Visit his website at sirdominic.com.au.
Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts
presented by Sasori_D and SydneySubspace
Rough body play embraces some of our most primal instincts, to engage in impact with our whole being, from backhands, to punches, kicks, knees and even headbutts. Breaking the traditional spanking mould, rough body play redefines the rules of body based impact, exploring an approach to impact that emphasises a more intimate, primal connection that is versatile in nature and encompasses as much of the body as it can. In this class, Sasori shows the deliciously mean world of hitting people where it hurts, detailing a chaotic but risk informed approach to rough body play.
About Sasori_D: Best described as a “reaction fetishist” and sadomasochistic switch, Sasori has spent his kink journey exploring the various means upon which he can elicit yelps, moans, giggles and screams from those who are ensnared in his ropes. An eternal student, Sasori has travelled between the US, EU and Australian scenes expanding his repertoire with formal education and a plethora of diverse intensives; the result is a style of play that emphasizes connection, calculated risk, and jovial sadism within a chaotic and lighthearted package. In Australia, Sasori has begun the process of helping enhance the community through the various skills he picked up overseas, focusing on the chaotic joy he has embraced over his travels. He hopes to bring a unique and well rounded perspective and help others gain opportunities to explore and enjoy the various kinks he feels so delighted to have experienced.
Find them on FetLife: https://fetlife.com/Sasori_D
Instagram: @sasorid69
About SydneySubspace: Rhi (SydneySubspace) joins us as the demonstration model for the workshops bringing over 5 years of experience in the Sydney scene, and more from private exploration. Rhi holds a wealth of information as a submissive as well as an experienced impact bottom, conveying their experiences and personal approach to heavy impact bottoming as well as negotiation, risk considerations and aftercare.
Find them on FetLife: https://fetlife.com/Sydneysubspace
Violet Wands
presented by Sir Water & ariellaD
Ever wanted to be zapped and set alight? Or explore that with someone else? Who knew both are possible in the same scene? The violent wand is an electrical toy that creates a static charge from a prosperous tube of gas. Think going to the science centre and touching that irresdent, glowing ball. Using the wand, a gentle charge connects with the skin. Responses might range from gasps to hysterical giggles. Even better, the wand can be used to ignite a vapour to create a warm flame tht rolls across the skin. Join Sir Water and ariellaD to learn how to create this joyful experience.
Find Sir Water at fetlife.com/Sir_Water
Latex Shopping & Care
presented by Brad & Alek from Rubberly
Curious about latex but not sure where to begin? Already own some rubber and want to make it last longer? Join Rubberly for a practical, welcoming introduction to buying, wearing, and caring for latex clothing. We’ll cover where to shop at different budgets, how to choose your first pieces, dressing tips, cleaning and storage basics, and common mistakes to avoid. Whether you’re brand new or already shiny, this workshop will help you enjoy latex with more confidence.
Find Rubberly at https://rubber.ly
Insta: @rubber.ly
Safety & First Aid
presented by “Naughty Nurse”
A naughty exploration of anatomy and physiology; just enough to keep the bottoms begging for more!
Pet Play
presented by Miss Cerulean
Ever wanted a person as a pet? Learn the art of petplay in this beginner friendly workshop. Together we will explore pet play and it’s components from power dynamics, how to be a good pet or handler, mindset, and types of pets. Learn how to incorporate pet play from one off moments to building a 24/7 lifestyle around it.
About Miss Cerulean: Miss Cerulean is a kink practitioner, fetish model, event organiser and most importantly loves to be on both ends of a collar and whip. Both in the kink world and every day life she focuses on creating safe spaces for others to explore identity, self expression and alternative interests. In kink she is one of the co-organisers of the play party CHVRCH as well as a regular at Threshold and local play parties where she introduces pet play and impact to newcomers. Outside of kink she’s a singer, event organiser, photographer and creative.
Find them on FetLife: https://fetlife.com/CeruleanSinner
Instagram: @ceruleansinner
Erotic Spaces
presented by AugustusSeizeHer
If you have ever wanted to design a kinky scene, if you’ve ever DONE a
kinky scene and everything SHOULD have been good but it just didn’t
work, if you’re interested in the relationships that are the foundation
of good kinky play… then it’s time for a journey to Erotic Space.
About AugustusSeizeHer: AugustusSeizeHer (“ASH”) has almost 30 years of kink and D/s experience being Fetlife member number 303. His particular interest is exploring D/s relationships – how they work and how they don’t work. He’s co-host of the “Black Sash Group” which explores the artistry of D/s ideas, scenes, and relationships. In his spare time he reflects on whether to become a vampire.
Find them on FetLife: https://fetlife.com/AugustusSeizeHer
Making Kinky Memories:
How To Properly Shoot In The Bedroom
presented by Six
Level up your shooting while keeping the flow of play with Six’s hands on workshop. Whether you want to film something steamy to share online, take photos of your rope work, or something to keep you entertained while apart, you’ll learn how to navigate shooting, while getting the best results. Participants are welcome to bring their own camera, or simply use their phone. Don’t worry if you’re shy, you’re welcome to observe and take notes.
About Six: Six is a former professional photographer who’s also worked in adult content management and creation. Currently he’s the man who wanders round Threshold capturing scenes at peoples request.
Find them on FetLife: https://fetlife.com/version_6
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/version_6/
Passes to the workshops are included in your Sydney Kink Festival Weekend Pass. For those who can’t make the entire Festival Weekend, Workshop passes are available for both half-day and full-day programs. And as an added bonus, Workshop passes include entry into the Markets, allowing you to put your new found skills into practice with new gear from the Markets.
