KinkToberFest Instructors - Master Leather Redux & Raea

Master Leather Redux and Raea hail from the Windy City. They are the Co-Directors for MAsT Chicago, along with CayceStahr. Education and safety are part of their core values. They have both taught in-person and virtually for many events including the Leather Archives & Museum's Kink Klass Series, Naughty Revival, TESFest, SPLF, SELF to name a few. Most recently they taught at International Mr. Leather 2025. If you see them play, look out for Florentine whips, fire flogging, and lots of laughter! See Kintoberfest.com for more information and tickets. Kinktoberfest is held on four dates. Attend one or all. Warm-up events on Fridays 17 & 24 October 2025. Main event 1-2 November 2025.

KinkToberFest Instructors - Master Leather Redux & Raea

These great instructors will be teaching three classes!

"I'M FINE... but really I'm not" Let's Get Radical About the Truth -- Being open and honest is essential in a power exchange dynamic, but sometimes it's easier to say "I'm fine" rather than sharing what may be upsetting you. But little white lies have a way of growing into resentment and frustration. How do we foster vulnerability and forgiveness to have the difficult conversations that help us grow in our dynamics?

Together we will discuss skills and practices that help encourage honesty at all times through the practice of radical honesty and forgiveness. Master Leather Redux and Raea will share both their personal challenges and successes with radical honesty and forgiveness. Additionally, they will share how the practice of radical honesty and forgiveness helps to heal older wounds around shame and guilt that may be getting in the way of alignment in our dynamics.

Florentine Whips (or dragontails or floggers) -- This class focuses on doing the Florentine movement while utilizing two whips. One can also use dragontails or floggers if whips are your thing. 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. So, bring your favorite match items to Florentine!

Fire Flogging -- It's Getting Hot in Here! -- Fire flogging is a form of edge play which is sexy and fun when done safely. Yes, the floggers are on fire! Curious about how to do it safely? Let Master Leather Redux show you what you need to know as both a top and bottom and the equipment you need!