This web page is designed to assist event organizers and producers.
It summarizes my experience, the kinds of workshops I can teach, and what I look for when I agree to present.
If you'd like to discuss a teaching engagement, please contact me at Max@TechBound.net
I've been active in Seattle's BDSM community since 1992 and have been teaching regularly since 1999.
I do lots of bondage and I enjoy a variety of sensation-based BDSM play. I also incorporate a substantial D/S dynamic into my play and my relationships.
I’ve been actively poly for about 19 years, with several long-term poly relationships and a substantial set of poly skills.
I am comfortable with any orientation / gender and enjoy playing with both men and women.
I’m too busy to travel as much as I’d like, but I do enjoy opportunities to teach in other environments and to connect with different communities.
You can read my complete bio and look at many of my past workshops and events here.
National conventions I’ve presented at a number of national BDSM events, to include the following:
I’ve also taught bondage at a swinger’s convention.
Smaller groups and private lessons I’ve done many workshops for smaller BDSM groups and sex toy stores in the Pacific Northwest, and have taught private lessons to couples and small groups since 2002.
Bondage workshop series Since 2003 I have produced a monthly Bondage Workshop Series in Seattle. These workshops are well attended and have been an important part of building Seattle’s vibrant rope bondage community. While I teach most of these workshops, I’ve also produced workshops and weekend events involving other regional and national presenters.
Two-Day Bondage Intensive I’ve produced and taught eight two-day Bondage Intensives since 2005. Each Intensive provides 13 hours of focused instruction, from the basics through suspension bondage. About half of the Intensive is hands-on, so attendees have plenty of time to apply what they’ve learned in a safe, friendly environment. The limited class size ensures plenty of one-on-one instruction and fosters an intimate, cooperative environment. A catered, hot lunch and an afternoon snack are included each day, along with an extensive 60-page handout and a formal Certificate of Completion. These Bondage Intensives attract attendees from across the country, and all of them have sold out.
Performances I’ve done a number of bondage performances at various bars and as part of several arts events - including James Mogul's Artbound I and II in Seattle. I've also done pro-bono work to help raise funds for several charities and BDSM organizations.
Professional Rigging I’ve rigged for several professional photo / video shoots, to include one with Madison Young. I've had pictures of my rigging sold by several fetish photographers, and my pictures of my rigging have been hung at the Seattle Erotic Art Festival, a juried international art show in Seattle.
Event Judging I've judged rope competitions at several events, to include Shibaricon and the Seattle Rope Enthusiast's Group.
While the bulk of my teaching has been about bondage-related topics, I can also speak to a variety of BDSM, dominant/submissive lifestyle and polyamory topics.
I have prepared material for all of the following topics, and am always happy to develop new material to meet your programming needs.
Rates are negotiable based on timing, location, duration and the nature of the event.
It is generally my objective to cover all of my travel expenses and to earn an honorarium.
Workshops are generally structured for 1.5 or 3-hour time slots. Durations are completely negotiable, and can range from 45 minutes to two days.
There is no limit to the number of attendees for “demonstration” topics as long as all attendees can hear and have a clear line of sight.
Hands-on topics are limited to 15 – 40 attendees, depending on the topic.
An assistant may be required based on topic and number of participants.
Most workshops include a comprehensive, illustrated handout, ranging from 10 – 25 pages.
You can reach me at Max@TechBound.net