Class bio: Our leather history: The Gift and “Coming Out” of a New Social Culture
Master Trent and slave kelly
Approximately 70 years ago a “new social culture” came out of the closet and began to transform what we now recognize as our leather, kink and BDSM community. There has been a generational evolution that continues to rethink and reshape what we do. This history and the new social culture have been a gift to us, and it is up to all us to be the curators of that gift and assimilators of the history, knowledge and wisdom, so we can continue to pass it forward.
Master Trent and slave kelly will provide an overview of the roots, coming out and evolution of the significant historical events from the 1940’s to the early part of the 2000’s that have shaped our community. Understanding this part of our history helps to understand the journey that got us where we are today as we all work to shape the future and pass the gift of leather, kink and BDSM to the next generation.
Presenter bios: Master Trent and slave kelly
Master Trent began his kink/leather journey in 1983, and slave kelly in 1994. They have been together since 2007. Both identify as poly, pansexual, leather. Appearing to be a het couple, they often tell people; “Let’s get one thing straight…we aren’t.” Since she identifies as a boy (and a butler), they have a mix of Master/slave AND Daddy/boy dynamics in their personal relationship.
Master Trent and slave kelly are very active in both the local and national community including regularly presenting classes. They are the owners and producers of the Colorado Master/slave contest, founded in 2012, and they are the co-owners and co-producers of Colorado Leather Fest, a 501 (c) (3) Educational Organization established in 2014. CLF produces an annual Leather Weekend and year-round educational activities. They are also members of Edgewalkers.
Master Trent has owned a “brick and mortar” Dungeon Club, founded and Directs a MAsT Chapter, and served as the SW Regional Rep for MAsT International. He has been on the boards of Thunder in the Mountains, Reclaiming Our Leather History, and Voodoo Leather Works. Master Trent is a Fakir trained body and ritual piercer. He has judged a number of leather and M/s contests.
slave kelly organized the Gainsville, Florida Munches and started a TNG group. She has been a member of MAsT:Jacksonville, Denver, Metro-Denver and Colorado Springs. She is a member of the Denver boys of Leather and has held multiple officer positions, including President. She is on the board of the Leather Colorado Foundation.
Description:
PEAK stands for Philosophy, Education, Awareness, and Knowledge.
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday nights, 7pm-9pm, Voodoo Leatherworks offers PEAK classes, workshops, and more!
No Membership required to attend
