Kinktoberfest Instructor Announcement - Master Cat & Master Joshua

Master Cat is a leader in the kink, BDSM, and leather communities, with 30+ years of experience that began in the San Fracisco leather scene. Alongside partners Joshua and Natalie, she earned the 2025 Northeast Power Exchange Educational Title. As co-founder of theKink Collective, educator, and counselor, she bridges kink with personal development, healing around trauma and grief, and sexual wellness. Cat creates spaces where people are seen, valued, and empowered—whether exploring identity, grief, recovery or desire. Her work proves that profound healing happens when we dare to own our stories. See kinkcollective.net.

Master Joshua is a facilitator and educator empowering individuals through self-discovery and intentional relationships. With 15+ years of experience, he guides people—especially men—in navigating modern masculinity, sexuality, and personal growth. He is co-founder of the Kink Collective with his partner Cat. In 2025, their work with partner Mistress Natalie earned them the Northeast Power Exchange Educational Title. Joshua curates transformative experiences at The Sanctuary, dedicated to identity, relationships, and conscious evolution. Their philosophy, “People Before Kink” drives his mission: equipping individuals with the tools to build self-authored, fulfilling lives.

See kinktoberfest.com for more information.

Classes:

(1) Bondage: Mummification 101: Safe & Sensational Wrapping

90-minute hands-on workshop exploring safe mindful approaches to wrapping.

(2) Impact Play: Impact, Rhythm, and Beats: The Musical Art of Play

Adding rhythm to your impact, exploring tempo & beat for better mutual energy in play.

(3) Social Connection: The Connection Lab

Playful social experience - guided conversation & rotation of participants with each other.