SLF25 Workshop – The Art of Impact: From Sensual to Sadistic

The Art of Impact: From Sensual to Sadistic
10am to 11am on Saturday 26th July
Hosted By Mark DeViate

Impact play can be deeply connective, thrillingly primal, and endlessly expressive. In this one-hour festival session, Mark DeViate – known for his sensual sadism and scene artistry – invites you to explore the full emotional range of impact play, from soft and sensual to sharp and sadistic.

This session delves into both the why and the how of impact: the intention, motivation, and psychological depth behind each strike. You’ll learn how to select and wield a variety of tools (hands, floggers, paddles, and more), how to manage rhythm and pacing, and how to read your partner’s body and emotional state in real time. Aftercare, connection, and communication are core to the experience.

Designed as a lecture and demonstration-based class with optional hands-on elements, this session offers practical insight for tops, bottoms, and switches at all levels. Whether you’re looking to build intimacy, push limits, or simply refine your technique, this class will help you wield impact with purpose, presence, and precision.

Tickets – https://www.studiokink.com/?#/sydney-leather-festival-2025