The Art of Impact

Impact play is one of the most versatile and expressive forms of kink. From the sting of a slap to the thud of a paddle, every strike can be art when paired with skill, technique, and intention. This class is designed for beginners and intermediate players who want to refine their practice, learn safe technique, and explore a variety of tools in a supportive, hands-on environment.

This class covers the essentials of impact play with a focus on safety and technique. We’ll review anatomy and safe striking zones, then move through hands-on practice with slaps, floggers, canes, and paddles. Along the way, we’ll explore rhythm, control, and the balance of sting versus thud. The session wraps with partnered practice, giving tops a chance to refine their skills and bottoms the opportunity to provide feedback in a collaborative setting.

What to Bring:

• Yourself, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

• If you have floggers, paddles, or canes, feel free to bring them along (we’ll also have loaner toys).

• Comfortable clothing that allows movement.

This class requires a partner. Tickets are sold per person. Tickets are available on a sliding scale to promote inclusivity and accessibility. Please choose the ticket price that makes this event accessible to you. All ticket types provide the same access to the event.

This workshop is open to members only. If you don’t have your membership yet, you can sign up online or come by to see the space and sign up in person. 

Doors will open 15 minutes before the start of the class.

@LadyFreyAnna (she/her) is a lifestyle dominant who’s been an active member of the Ottawa community since 2014. She’s known for her dynamic and creative impact play style, Florentine flogging and her extensive impact toy collection.

She’s been a regular feature at several explos and open house events since 2018. There, she can be found running her impact station, introducing attendees to the wide world of impact play, both giving or receiving. She creates a fun, welcoming and informative atmosphere that encourages participation and fosters a better understanding of safe, sane and consensual impact play.

She became an impact educator in 2022. In her classes, open labs and workshops, she guides participants through various activities, providing an interactive, hands on approach to learning safety in impact play and having fun with it. She makes sure that each participant progresses in their impact learning journey, refining and expanding their skills with their hands, floggers, canes, paddles etc.

In her hands, just about anything has the potential to be an impact toy.

@TherapyDoll began teaching 20 years ago in their family’s martial arts school, gaining early experience in skill-based instruction and creating supportive learning environments. After the school closed, they turned their curiosity and creativity toward the kink community, where they’ve been active for the past few years. With interests ranging from impact and electro play to fire cupping and fetish-based scenes, Lee focuses on balancing creativity with safety. Their teaching style blends clear, practical guidance with an inclusive, non-judgmental approach, making complex topics accessible to all experience levels.