Foundation for Sex Positive Culture Simple & Sexy Leathercare
A workshop for those who want more Leather Fetish in their sex lives.

Bootblacking & leathercare.

• What is it?
• Why are people into it?
• Is it difficult to learn?
• Can I incorporate it into play & sex?

If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, this workhop is for you. Through a combination of demonstration and hands-on practice, the first part of this workshop will teach you the basics of bootblacking and leathercare, the least you need to know to do it right, without carrying a bootblacking kit the size of a steamer trunk. In the second part of this workshop, we turn up the heat, focusing on the fetish and sensual aspects of leathercare. Learn how to combine your newly-acquired technical skills with your individual flavor of sensuality and kink. Sexy, erotic bootblacking demos included! Leathercare newbies, seasoned bootblacks, and bootblack patrons, all are welcome.

This presentation will be done in a lecture, demo, and hands-on format. No previous experience required. For those wanting to participate in the hands-on portion of the class, the below items are needed. Leather Care Kits can be purchased at the same time as your tickets before November 12. (See below.)

- One pair of black shinable leather boots (most military styles)
- One pair of oil-tanned leather boots, or a leather garment (hat, vest, corset, belt, pants, etc.; preferably black)
- Small spray bottle, or bowl (for water)
- One white gym sock
- One nude-colored nylon (knee-high is sufficient)
- Three absorbent rags (face-towel size is sufficient)
- Two 100% horsehair daubers (small, round-headed brushes, frequently included in shoe-shine kits)
- One 100% horsehair rectangular brushes (frequently included in shoe-shine kits)
- Leather-safe soap (Saddle soap, or fragrance-free/dye-free glycerine soap)
- Grease conditioner (Obenauf's Leather Preservative, Huberd's Shoe Grease)
- Black wax shoe polish (KIWI, Lincoln, Angelus, etc)

Where to find bootblacking supplies:

Safeway, Walgreen's, Fred Meyer, etc.; Amazon.com; Mac Pherson Leather Co. (519 12th Av S in the International District), Swanson's Shoe Repair (2305 N 45th St in Wallingford)

This workshop has a minimum attendance requirement of 12 that must be met by November 12.

Attendance is limited to 40 people.
Questions may be directed to: education@thefspc.org

About the Educator:

International Community Bootblack 2012 Ruin began her leather journey while vending at International Mr. Leather 2004. Only 8-months-old in kink, not knowing a gag from an ass plug and surrounded by leathermen, she knew she had stumbled upon something significant, something she wanted more of.

After moving to Seattle, Ruin joined the Center for Sex Positive Culture, which she credits with her development into the wicked, sadomadochistic leathergirl she is today. The CSPC led her to Seattle’s long-standing leather bar, The Cuff, where she met her bootblacking teacher, Diamond Jack. It was through bootblacking that Ruin deeply connected with her local leather community. She has never looked back.

A seasoned performer and educator, Ruin's interests are as varied as her panties, but her first loves remain bondage, blood, beatings, burlesque, and of course, boots. Lee Harrington and Skip Chasey are her biggest inspirations in kink education. Ruin strives to present relevant and provocative classes, while being real and approachable as a teacher.

This event is presented by the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture. Please go to TheFSPC.org for more information.

This event is sponsored by the Center for Sex Positive Culture.