Education:
Education at Cincinnati Leather Weekend is free for anyone age 18+ to attend. This year's classes are proudly sponsored by Titans of the Midwest and Cincinnati Pride.
Keep It Tight: A Hands On Exploration of Mummification
Do you dream of being wrapped so tightly that you can’t move? Do you fantasize about wrapping your loyal play things in layer after layer till they are at your mercy? Then this class in mummification is for you! Whether you are an advanced mummificator or a first-time wrapper, this hands-on class has something for you. We will explore different wrapping techniques and how to piece together a sensual scene. We will also discuss the tools and supplies needed to not only safely wrap, but to also unwrap your partner quickly. Come prepared to join me on the floor to learn how to keep it tight.
1:00pm to 1:50 PM
Please bring a blanket to sit on the floor if you’d like to participate!
Meet the Instructor!
Apostrophe Rayne, is a seasoned Dominatrix, educator, and community leader with over 20 years of experience in the BDSM lifestyle. Mistress Rayne has gained a reputation for combining elegance, intellect, and intensity in her craft. As a founding member of TALO, a West Virginia–based alternative lifestyle organization, she has helped cultivate community spaces where none existed before. She has taught classes and workshops for organizations such as TALO, OhioSMART, Chocolate Swing Culture, The Sanctum’s Grand Fetish Affair, CURE, and WV Rainbow Pride, Twisted Tryst and has appeared as a guest on the Authentically Kinky podcast. Her commitment to community-building and accessible education continues to shape kink culture throughout West Virginia and beyond. Poised, passionate, and unapologetically authentic, Mistress Rayne remains devoted to elevating the standards of BDSM, fostering safe exploration, and inspiring others to embrace the transformative power of kink.
Apostrophe Rayne (She/Her)
The Beginner’s Guide to Self Denial
This class is taught from the beginners approach and covers many of the important topics needed to get started with chastity: where to find cages, how to measure for a good fit, how to set manageable goals for lockups and more! You’ll get knowledge, tips, and tricks from other locked friends to help you start your journey into chastity.
2:00 PM to 2:50 PM
Meet the Instructor!
Pup BAlty (he/him)
Balty (he/him) is a locked little pup from Cincinnati, OH. This good boy has a kink experience that ranges a wide list but the highlights include: chastity, watersports, musk, voyuerism, ABDL (Littles), outdoor play, sniffing butts and so much more! He was World Pet 2024 and Cincinnati Critter 2023! Balty has a passion for kink education that can be found in any space he inhabits and he’s always open to learning more in a paws-on approach. He can often be found in the community serving as an educator or hosting social events for The Titans of The Midwest! Balty travels to many kink and bear events around the country with his Daddy (Bootwitch) and his Pup (Bailey), if you see him don’t be a stranger! Balty can be found online @PupBalty on most socials.
Double Your Toys, Double Your Fun: Florentine Technique
3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Please Bring Two Impact Toys To Practice With!
This class focuses on doing the Florentine movement while utilizing two implements (floggers, dragon tails, whips, etc). We will go over the basic Florentine such as the 4 beat weave. For those who have mastered that, we will go over the 6 beat weave. The Florentine movement can color and change the texture of a scene due the various sensations it often provides. There will also be exercises to help improve the aim and accuracy of each hit.
Meet the Instructor!
Raea (She/Her)
Raea, a spirited Leathergirl, first ventured into the kink and Leather communities in 1999. Currently, she serves as Co-Director for MAsT: Chicago, serves on the Advisory Committee for the Leather Solidarity Collective, and works as a staff member for SELF. Additionally, she co-runs a Kink Klass series at the Leather Archives and Museum with Master Leather Redux. In recognition of her contributions in education and community, Raea was honored as an honorary member of Onyx Midwest in 2025.