Monthly Archives: October 2010
Lord Saxnot’s Rope Bondage 201 – Oct 17
Every instructor at the AL
CC has put safety in the spotlight, and Saxnot was no exception. He had many amusing anecdotes which illustrated particular points of safety, which made his workshop fill with laughter at times, while making his point very well.
After a brief refresher on the info from Bondage 101, he proceeded to show us how to do a Shibari harness. That was really COOL! Sorry, no other way to say it. Rope just looks amazing on it’s own, but make it into a harness… and Wowee!
Apart from the many practical things about rope we learned, we finally were given a demonstration of a “frog-tie” bondage. It seems the things we had been learning can be applied to create such interesting types of bondage. And it just looked so elegant (despite the name).
– Petal
Cross-dressers Unite – Oct 16
A very enjoyable get together once again for our cross-dressers group.
The conversation had a variety of topics – we would talk about makeup, then politics, wigs, then computers. I really enjoy how we can all share CD tips!
Wow, I was so much in a rush that day, it was a relief to change into a dress. I’ve heard that cross-dressing helps alleviate high blood pressure, and I really believe it. I don’t know why, but wearing a dress is relaxing!
Ironically enough, since one of the things we talked about was how it can be a little nerve-wracking for some of us to actually buy the dresses and makeup etc. that make us happy.
Great conversation, great support, and a great group of people!
– Petal
Beginner Flogging Workshop – Oct 16
The first time that I saw floggers being used, it seemed like such a mysterious activity. The flow of the flogger tails through the air, the almost dance-like reactions of the top and bottom, the ritualistic appearance of it… these were all things that impressed me.
Now I had the opportunity to learn about flogging from Contessa Alura, a true expert! Her workshop offered invaluable instruction regarding safety, communication, and enjoyment of flogging.
What struck me in particular was how these three aspects actually blend together and complement each other. There needs to be proper communication in order to ensure safety, which in turn leads to greater trust and a feeling of being able to ‘let go’.
We received amazing insights into what happens on an emotional level during this type of play. After learning so much, we had the opportunity to practice the techniques that Contessa Alura had explained. Although we were all beginners, we all started to develop our own ‘styles’.
Glovedsub served as a great demonstrator and excellent target practice also! Indeed, he had his own perspective with his own experiences which was interesting to hear also.
Is flogging any less mysterious to me? Not at all… I just have a deeper appreciation of the mystery of this kind of play, and of play in general.
– Petal
Unholy Harvest Weekend Ottawa – Oct 8-11
This was a truly wonderful event that I am so happy I had the opportunity to particpate in.
The event is hosted by Breathless, Ottawa’s Alternative Lifestyles Community Centre, and organized by the fabulous Unholy Army of the Night, a Montreal based group that provides BDSM events for women. An Unholy Harvest is an annual weekend-long leather/BDSM event for women and trans people held in Ottawa, Canada over Thanksgiving weekend every October. Co-founded in 2007 by Jacqueline St-Urbain and Andrea Zanin, An Unholy Harvest is open to women (including trans women) and trans men who respect and honour a women’s play space and who feel they have a place among leatherdykes.
I have been to a few UAOTN events in Montreal and these are a really a close and welcoming group of ladies. It was really great to experience a whole weekend with all those wonderful people.
There were three play parties, BDSM/kink workshops, the fun afternoon catering service, and kinky auction, film screenings, and erotica readings all under the 1950’s theme of “Pink Ladies” and “Greasers”, perfect!
I provided a mummification workshop on behalf of the ALCCVA with the help of the lovely Miss Destiny as my demonstration model. I must admit I spent a great deal of time laughing and sharing stories during that workshop and that brought me and everyone else a lot closer. I tend to go on from time to time, but everyone seemed quite entertained.
I was super happy that I had so many people willing to try mummification after wards. Often there are only a few who really get up to take out the plastic wrap or bondage tape and start trying it for the first time, but these women were right in there lol. It was fabulous!
Thank you to everyone for making the weekend so special. Please do contact us anytime and we hope to see more of you!
– CA
Support/Soutien ALCCVA attende CANDYLAND!!!
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This Saturday 10pm in the Old Port!
Ice cream, candies, sweetness and the like: this is what a step in our world is all about! By attending our event, you help raise awareness and support for the new Alternative Lifestyles Community Centre (ALCCVA).
A perfect event for the curious (single or matched) person who is on a quest for new sensations and wants a first contact with fetishists and kinksters from all crowds. The educational mission of the community centre allows participants to get all kinds of information about the alternative lifestyles, BDSM practices and fetishes on the spot, and even the chance to experiment! A good way to step in unknown territories and learn about the other alternative events in a safe, open-minded and respectful context. No cameras or cell phones allowed. Denouncement is encouraged to protect the right to the private life of all attendees.
Come see by yourself if our girls are made of sugar & spice… At least, happy to see you, our boys will be wagging their puppy dog tails! ^^
Here is what we got for you in our candy store:
Play stations in the Play Space:
– Gummification *gummy wrapped for your pleasurable delight
-Jawbreaker wrestling area
-Sour Kids Humiliation station
-Electrified Pop Rocks station
-Licorice flogging station
-Lollypop spanking station
Entertainment throughout the party:
-Frou Frou’s Candygirl Show
-One Thousand and One Nights Massage Parlor
-Candy Stripper with all your favorite candy selections
-Sweet babe’s and butlers for your service needs
-Big Toe foot worshippers
-Hello Kitty Silent auction
Educational:
-ALCC-CCVA info people
-PM (Play Monitors) for safety
-Demonstrations and information at each station by trained representatives
Give Aways:
-Gift certificates from the ALCC-CCVA for free workshops
-Gift bag for all attendees with surprises from Joy Toyz, Rebound Chair, Cruella, RedRain, Magic Silk and others
DJ Phil Faith. Inscription au ALCC, chez Il Bolero et Cruella. Info ou bracelet aussi disponible au 514.816.5480 Code vestimentaire : fantaisiste, rose, lingerie, cuir, latex, burlesque, enfantin, Cosplay…
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Le temps du playparty saisonnier RedRain est enfin arrivé ! Dans une atmosphère plus joyeuse et “up tempo” que celle habituellement commandée par la fête des morts, venez encourager le tout nouveau Centre communautaire pour les modes de vie alternatifs (ALCC-CCVA).
Il s’agit de la soirée idéale pour initier les curieux (célibataires ou en couple) qui désirent pimenter leur vie en partageant une soirée avec des fétichistes de toutes les allégeances. Le mandat éducatif du centre communautaire permet d’offrir toutes les informations relatives aux pratiques alternatives, BDSM ou fétichistes sur place. Un premier pas pour entrer dans ce monde étrange, une occasion d’en apprendre plus sur les soirées grand public dans un univers intimiste, sécuritaire, ouvert et respectueux. Aucune caméra ou cellulaire autorisé sur place. La délation à ce sujet est même encouragée afin de garantir le droit à la vie privée.
Stations de jeu :
-Gommification *un enrobage des plus savoureux
-Arène de lutte des Casse-gueules
-Station surette d’humiliation
-Station d’électrification “Pop Rocks”
-Fouet(tage) de réglisse
-Fessées à grands coups de suçon
Activités :
-Frou Frou la Vendeuse de bonbons
-Salle de massage des Mille et une nuits
-Effeuilleuse de bonbons variés
-Serviteurs sucrés pour tous vos besoins
-Adorateurs de Pieds (rouges)
-Encan silencieux Hello Kitty
Éducatif :
-Personnel ressources du ALCC-CCVA
-Sécurité assurée par des PM (moniteurs de jeu)
– Démonstrations et de l’information à chaque station par les représentants qualifiés
Cadeaux :
-Certificats cadeaux du ALCC-CCVA pour des cliniques gratuites
-Sac cadeau pour tous les invités avec des surprises offertes par Joy Toyz, Rebound Chair, Cruella, RedRain, Magic Silk et autres.
DJ Phil Faith. Inscription au ALCC, chez Il Bolero et Cruella. Info ou bracelet aussi disponible au 514.816.5480 Code vestimentaire : fantaisiste, rose, lingerie, cuir, latex, burlesque, enfantin, Cosplay…
Massage Lovers Group – Oct 10
A very relaxing learning experience took place this Sunday at the ALCC.Thanksgiving weekend meant we had a small group, but the people who came were lucky to get one on one instruction and wonderfully enjoyable massages.
We were given an introduction to Shiatsu massage techniques.
The enjoyment of the people being massaged was quite evident. We all smiled when one person said: “That’s a ‘WOW’ spot”, during her massage. It seems Shiatsu massage is fun to give and to receive.
Bondage Hojojutsu Ligotage – Oct 6
It was great to see so many people at the workshop! And some new faces too!
The workshop was extremely informative, going into the history and uses of Hojojutsu bondage. It looked as if it was one of the more difficult forms of bondage to escape. In fact, it was used extensively by Japanese police for restraining people quickly and effectively. Dunter even taught us how to tie someone up with singlehandedly.
There were ten people at this workshop. Thank-you all for attending and I hope to see you again soon!
– Happy Frank
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J’étais ravi de voir autant de monde à cet atelier! Et plusieurs nouveaux meebres en plus!
L’atelier était très instructif et fort intéressant accompagné d’un aperçu de l’histoire du Hojojutsu et de ses usages. La police japonaise s’en servait paraît-il afin de restreindre des criminels de façon rapide et efficace. Dunter nous a même appris à ligoter une personne en se servant d’une seule main.
Il y avait dix personnes à cet atelier. Merci tout le monde d’avoir participé et à la prochaine!
– Happy Frank
First Amateur Bondage group meet – Oct 3
Our first beginners bondage group meet was a huge success. A lot of people came to learn about bondage, share with others, and refine some of those knots we couldn’t quite remember how to tie.
Many of us had attended one or more of the bondage workshops offered at the ALCC-CCVA and learned a few rope ties that we were doing. All of us had forgotten one or more of the steps to getting it right but interestingly, we all remembered a different part and combined, we were able to remember the whole process and finish the tie perfectly! It was fantastic watching someone get to a stand-still and another jump in to carry us to the next part lol.
I had hoped more people would bring step-by-step instructions or ROPE at the very least, so we didn’t quite have enough for everyone to practice with. While we have some we can share, please do not depend on this for the next group. It is very important for everyone to bring something to contribute. I’d like to see more books and photos to help us learn more.
Thank you to all those who attended, laughed, had fun with us, and to the wonderful people who allowed me to practice rope bondage on them. Since Moonchild Kitty was not there, I didn’t have the chance to fulfill my challenge of tying her so she can’t escape. However, hindsight, I’m REALLY glad I didn’t have to do it that day because my serious eff0rts to practice my technique on Kasandra resulted in a 30 second escape and a quickly defeated challenge lol…. I’LL GET YOU NEXT TIME MY PRETTY, AND YOUR LITTLE KITTY TOO!!!
See you next month!
– Contessa Alura
Drop in Day – Oct 3
A lovely day with familiar faces and of course, interesting conversation.
A small group this Sunday but a lively bunch nonetheless. I arrived and was immediately offered a fork and told to dig in to the community poutine. That was a nice surprise lol, and a delicious one!
Petal and Frank were there to represent the ALCC-CCVA and offer info to those who came by. We are working on expanding our materials and offering more info that people can simply take home.
Thanks to those of you who dropped by to visit us and to Petal and Frank for their hard work.
– C.A.
Alternative Lifestyles Workshop @ Club Sin – Oct 1
While we had a small group, it was nice to hear share so many personal stories about our workshop subject.
Rarely do I get to meet a F2M cross dresser (biological female who cross dresses as a male). It was so nice to discuss the differences and similarities among genders, cross dressers, and kinksters alike. I meant to invite her to our next CD meeting… I better get on that!!! If you are reading this, please check our schedule and come!
As well, it is becoming more and more common that people are choosing and living healthy and positive poly relationships (Polyamory). I had the opportunity to listen to someone talk about his experiences in his own poly relationships and offer his perspective about making it work.
So in the end, though I was the one giving the workshop, there was more of the group teaching and sharing and myself listening, than me teaching at all.
It is interesting to note how much people really know about alternative lifestyles. Now imagine how sharing that knowledge with others helps educate people and reduce the misconceptions and fears about these communities!
– C.A.
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