In their new "Bootblack Mentorship" class, Bootblack Allen and Baby Bee will be talking creating a mentorship culture that is healing, empowering, and accountable, so that all bootblacks - bo th current and future - feel valued and uplifted. They'll touch on underst anding the deeper responsibilities that come with being a bootblack, commi tting to a service-oriented mindset, challenging toxic behaviors, and fost ering a more supportive and respectful community. Whether you are currentl y a mentor, a bootblack, or simply someone who wants to better understand the ethics of service, this class will provide the tools and insights need ed to redefine bootblack mentorship for the better.
Following the pa nel, will be an open jam. Bring your projects and questions!
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< p>Virtual Bootblack Jam is a drop-in space for bootblacks of all skill lev els interested in learning new skills, asking questions, showing off their work, or just getting together to shine in a chill environment. Pants opt ional.--
https://linktr.ee/virtualbootblackjam
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@bootblack.events SUMMARY:Beyond Bootblacking: A Guide to Selecting and Caring for Leather Ge ar with Daddy Wendell DTSTAMP:20260424T152949Z DTSTART:20250504T190000Z DESCRIPTION:Daddy Wendell -- Seattle Leather Daddy 2003 and author of "Maki ng Leather Gear\nand Beyond Bootblacking" -- is hosting this Q&A session f or people interested in\nlearning about the fundamentals of caring for boo ts\, leather clothing\, and\nfetish gear! He'll also share super helpful i nformation about what to look for\nwhen buying new or used leather gear.\n \nFollowing the panel\, will be an open jam. Bring your projects and quest ions!\n\n--\n\nVirtual Bootblack Jam is a drop-in space for bootblacks of all skill levels\ninterested in learning new skills\, asking questions\, s howing off their work\, or\njust getting together to shine in a chill envi ronment. Pants optional.\n\nhttps://linktr.ee/virtualbootblackjam [https:/ /linktr.ee/virtualbootblackjam] URL:https://bootblack.events/event/beyond-bootblacking-a-guide-to-selecting -and-caring-for-leather-gear-with-daddy-wendell LOCATION:online - https://fb.me/e/6t6lM1edN STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Online,Workshop X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Daddy Wendell -- Seattle Leather Daddy 2003 and author of "Making Leather Gear and Beyond Bootblacking" -- is hosting this Q&A session for people interested in learning about the fundamen tals of caring for boots, leather clothing, and fetish gear! He'll also sh are super helpful information about what to look for when buying new or us ed leather gear.
Following the panel, will be an open jam. Bring you r projects and questions!
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Virtual Bootblack Jam is a drop-i n space for bootblacks of all skill levels interested in learning new skil ls, asking questions, showing off their work, or just getting together to shine in a chill environment. Pants optional.
https://linktr.ee/vir tualbootblackjam
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@bootblack.events SUMMARY:Darklands Masterclass: Beginner Bootblacking - Care and Techniques DTSTAMP:20260424T152949Z DTSTART:20250302T111500Z DTEND:20250302T121500Z DESCRIPTION:More info: https://darklands.be/masterclasses/\n[https://darkla nds.be/masterclasses/] URL:https://bootblack.events/event/darklands-masterclass-beginner-bootblack ing-care-and-techniques GEO:51.233875049999995;4.402057567727688 LOCATION:Darklands Festival - Waagnatie Expo & Events\, Antwerp STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:beginner bootblacking,Antwerp,Belgium,Education,Workshop,bootbla cking 101,lesson X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:More info: https://darklands.be/masterclasses/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@bootblack.events SUMMARY:Darklands Masterclass: Erotic Bootblacking DTSTAMP:20260424T152949Z DTSTART:20250228T134500Z DTEND:20250228T144500Z DESCRIPTION:EROTIC BOOTBLACKING\n2.45-3.45 pm (14:45 – 15:45 h)\n€22\n\nW hile this workshop will include some basics such as products and tips for\ nworking on different garments\, the focus is on the interaction between t he two\nindividuals in a leather care scene. Whether it’s simply massaging a person\nthrough their leather shirt or incorporating complex kink dynam ics into\nbootblacking\, this session should give you some ideas for the n ext time your\nleathers need to be worked on.\n\nThis will include some de monstrations of erotic scene options and time to ask\nabout specific leath er care needs.\n\n \n\nINSTRUCTOR\n\nMal and Alistair LeatherHiraeth\n\nMo re Info: https://darklands.be/masterclasses/\n[https://darklands.be/master classes/] URL:https://bootblack.events/event/darklands-masterclass-erotic-bootblackin g GEO:51.233875049999995;4.402057567727688 LOCATION:Darklands Festival - Waagnatie Expo & Events\, Antwerp STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Antwerp,Workshop,Belgium X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:EROTIC BOOTBLACKING
2.4
5-3.45 pm (14:45 – 15:45 h)
€22
While this worksh op will include some basics such as products and tips for working on diffe rent garments, the focus is on the interaction between the two individuals in a leather care scene. Whether it’s simply massaging a person through t heir leather shirt or incorporating complex kink dynamics into bootblackin g, this session should give you some ideas for the next time your leathers need to be worked on.
This will include some demonstrations of erot ic scene options and time to ask about specific leather care needs.
INSTRUCTOR
Mal and Alistair LeatherHir aeth
More Info: https://darklands.be/masterclasses/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@bootblack.events SUMMARY:Darklands Masterclass: Bootblacking 101 DTSTAMP:20260424T152949Z DTSTART:20250227T161500Z DTEND:20250227T171500Z DESCRIPTION:BOOTBLACKING 101\n5.15-6.15 pm (17:15 – 18:15 h)\n€ 22\n\nAn interactive workshop for beginners to caring for boots\, held by Mal and\n Alistair LeatherHiraeth. This will cover the basics of cleaning\, conditio ning\nand shining boots whether you’re just planning to take care of your own\, or work\non a stand at your local leather or kink space. We’ll also cover setting up a\nstand\, negotiating a bootblacking scene and the tippi ng culture of Bootblacks if\nthe group is inclined to.\n\nFeel free to ask questions throughout\, and bring your own boots if you like\,\nwork with a partner\, or just sit back and watch!\n\nMore Info: https://darklands.be /masterclasses/\n[https://darklands.be/masterclasses/] URL:https://bootblack.events/event/darklands-masterclass-bootblacking-101 GEO:51.233875049999995;4.402057567727688 LOCATION:Darklands Festival - Waagnatie Expo & Events\, Antwerp STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Workshop,Antwerp,Belgium X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BOOTBLACKING 101
5.15-6
.15 pm (17:15 – 18:15 h)
€ 22
An interactive work shop for beginners to caring for boots, held by Mal and Alistair LeatherHi raeth. This will cover the basics of cleaning, conditioning and shining bo ots whether you’re just planning to take care of your own, or work on a st and at your local leather or kink space. We’ll also cover setting up a sta nd, negotiating a bootblacking scene and the tipping culture of Bootblacks if the group is inclined to.
Feel free to ask questions throughout, and bring your own boots if you like, work with a partner, or just sit ba ck and watch!
More Info: https://darklands.be/masterclasses/
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@bootblack.events SUMMARY:Pine\, UK BB & BBE\, presents 'Bootblacking: Leather\, Service\, De sire' (workshop) DTSTAMP:20260424T152949Z DTSTART:20241013T110000Z DTEND:20241013T160000Z URL:https://bootblack.events/event/pine-uk-bb-and-bbe-presents-bootblacking -leather-service-desire-workshop LOCATION:SWAMP\, Bristol\, UK - Frog Lane\, Bristol\, BS1 5UX STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Bristol,Workshop,UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@bootblack.events SUMMARY:“Make them feel it”: Seduction\, Service\, and Skill in Bootblackin g (workshop) plus Bootblack Munch (12-2pm) and stand DTSTAMP:20260424T152949Z DTSTART:20240818T100000Z DTEND:20240818T143000Z DESCRIPTION:Munch: Come along every month at the BBB to learn how to bootbl ack\, skill share\nand enjoy bootblack camraderie. Co-hosted by Pine & Par ker.\n\nWorkshop: In this workshop we will explore how to turn the simple care of\nleather into an act that can be seductively erotic\, whether as a Top or bottom.\nLearn the fundamental skills of giving a bar shine and ho w to inflect it with\naspects of play\, whether Dominance\, submission\, s adism\, masochism\, worship or\nhumiliation. Bootblacking can be so much m ore than you imagined! 45min demo with\na 15min practical taster. No need to bring anything\, but ideally come wearing\nboots if you want to experie nce sitting for someone during the practical taster.\nPine will also be lo oking for someone to be his bunny / sit for him during the\ndemo! URL:https://bootblack.events/event/make-them-feel-it-seduction-service-and- skill-in-bootblacking-workshop-plus-bootblack-munch-12-2pm-and-stand GEO:52.4724215;-1.8962825 LOCATION:Birmingham Bizarre Bazaar - Nightingale Club\, 18 Kent St\, Birmin gham B5 6RD STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Munch,Workshop,UK,Birmingham X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Munch: Come along every month at the BBB to learn how to bootblack, skill share and enjoy bootblack camraderie. Co-ho sted by Pine & Parker.
Workshop: In this workshop we will explor e how to turn the simple care of leather into an act that can be seductive ly erotic, whether as a Top or bottom. Learn the fundamental skills of giv ing a bar shine and how to inflect it with aspects of play, whether Domina nce, submission, sadism, masochism, worship or humiliation. Bootblacking c an be so much more than you imagined! 45min demo with a 15min practical ta ster. No need to bring anything, but ideally come wearing boots if you wan t to experience sitting for someone during the practical taster. Pine will also be looking for someone to be his bunny / sit for him during the demo !
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@bootblack.events SUMMARY:Parker & Pine: 'Everyone Bottoms to a Bootblack' (performance)\, pl us 'Bootblacking 101: skill\, craft\, service\, seduction' (workshop) DTSTAMP:20260424T152949Z DTSTART:20240731T170000Z DTEND:20240731T190000Z DESCRIPTION:Bootblacking 101: skill\, craft\, service\, seduction (workshop )\n\nhttps://program.stockholmpride.org/en/events/214/bootblacking-101-wit h-pine-and-parker\n[https://program.stockholmpride.org/en/events/214/bootb lacking-101-with-pine-and-parker]\n\nPine is Bootblack Europe 2024\, the i naugural UK Bootblack 2023 and London\nBootblack of the Year 2022. He part icularly enjoys the challenge of repairs and\nrestorations\, and being the fastest bootblack on the stand! He's committed to\nsupporting and teachin g aspiring bootblacks in his title year and creating\nbootblack community. \n\nParker (they/them) is an extremely skilled bootblack and leatherworker . They\nhave been instrumental in the European and UK bootblack scenes\, i ncluding as\nTally Master for both UK Bootblack and Bootblack Europe compe titions. Together\nwith Pine\, they run the monthly UK Bootblack Munch whe re novices learn the craft\nhands on and seasoned bootblacks finesse their expertise and deepen their sense\nof belonging. As a member of the UK KRu eL Leather Family they are committed to\ncarrying forth the Leather ethos 'each one - teach one' through facilitating\nworkshops\, immersive experie nces and community events.\n\nTogether\, Parker and Pine host the Bootblac k Munch in the UK every month where\nnew bootblacks can come to learn and improve their skills. URL:https://bootblack.events/event/parker-and-pine-everyone-bottoms-to-a-bo otblack-performance-plus-bootblacking-101-skill-craft-service-seduction-wo rkshop GEO:59.3544102;18.0861828 LOCATION:Kinkykvarteret - Stockholm Pride - Östermalms IP\, FISKARTORPSVÄGE N 2\, 114 33 Stockholm\, Sweden STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Performance,Stockholm,Workshop,Sweden X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bootblacking 101: skill, craft, service, se duction (workshop)
https://pr ogram.stockholmpride.org/en/events/214/bootblacking-101-with-pine-and-park er
Pine is Bootblack Europe 2024, the inaugural UK Bootblack 202 3 and London Bootblack of the Year 2022. He particularly enjoys the challe nge of repairs and restorations, and being the fastest bootblack on the st and! He's committed to supporting and teaching aspiring bootblacks in his title year and creating bootblack community.
Parker (they/them) is a n extremely skilled bootblack and leatherworker. They have been instrument al in the European and UK bootblack scenes, including as Tally Master for both UK Bootblack and Bootblack Europe competitions. Together with Pine, t hey run the monthly UK Bootblack Munch where novices learn the craft hands on and seasoned bootblacks finesse their expertise and deepen their sense of belonging. As a member of the UK KRueL Leather Family they are committ ed to carrying forth the Leather ethos 'each one - teach one' through faci litating workshops, immersive experiences and community events.
Toge ther, Parker and Pine host the Bootblack Munch in the UK every month where new bootblacks can come to learn and improve their skills.
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