MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Educational BSDM expo Grand Strand Affair has announced the educator line up for the inaugural edition of the event, which is coming to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, November 19-22.
According to the announcement, presenters lined up for the event include Mr. Leather John Pendal from England, who will be leading several sessions, including “Autism and Kink,” “Edge Play: Pushing Limits,” and Getting into Headspace.” Pendal also will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Fetish Fashion Show.
Mel Ann and Blue Fluke will co-host The Colosseum NY parties and classes. The duo have previously taught sessions at Dark Odyssey, Dungeons and Geekdoms, and Kinky Con. At Grand Strand, they will be teaching “Mumificiation: Pallet Wrap, Duct Tape and More.”
Mistress Natalya Evangeline, a veteran of Midwest kink communities in Milwaukee and Chicago, will present “Sensual Whipping,” “Breast Play for All Body Types” and “Gentle Humiliation.”
Instructor Traveling Fool is described in the announcement as “a well-known electro play educator who’s presented at TES Fest, Frolicon, FetishCon, DomCon, Studio 58’s Naughty Gras and DomCon, just to name a few.” At Grand Strand, his classes will include “Tens, EMS, and Electrical Stimulation Toys,” “Violet Wands: Electricity? Are You Crazy?” and “Advanced Violet Wand Techniques.”
Rope work expert HookedOnKnots will demonstrate the techniques behind the intricate weaves she has displayed on her social media channels. HookedOnKnots will be leading the sessions “Rope 101,” “Foot Weaving and Leg Ties” and “Rope Share,” an interactive session in which “everyone can come in and practice ties and rigging in a safe and warm environment.”
Sunflower, the 2026 Northeast Person of Leather, is on board to teach “Serenity of Service” and will host “Sunflower’s Twisted Tea: A 1950s High Protocol Kinky Tea.”
Sir Tokin, VP of Indiana Leather Club and co-leader of the electric play group Indy Buzz, will host the POC Mixer at Grand Strand Affair and teach sessions titled “Flowing Thru the Tunes: Music and Impact” and “Struggle, Snuggle and Bang.”
Medical play enthusiasts Cookie Doe and Cream Chez Frostin will share their kinky insights in the sessions “Scalpel Art, Crafting Designs on Skin” and “Planning Multiple Day Scenes.”
The announcement emphasized that the speakers above are “just a sample of what the Grand Strand Affair has to offer,” noting that the event’s schedule offers over 40 classes in total. Additional presenters include Dear Caroline, Trikki Nikki, Lady Leigh and therapist AJ Renard. The event will also feature “Naked Yoga” with Zamara, a miniature golf tournament, the “Stuffy Hospital,” the “Mermaid Pool Party,” “Cigar Social,” a “Neurodivergent social” hosted by Reed and a silent auction.
Grand Strand Affair also includes a vendor area which will offer attendees goods ranging from hand-crafted whips and paddles to colorful rope and fetish couture, as well as “simple pleasures like tea and ceramics.”
The Grand Strand Affair is for adults only, 19 years of age and older. For tickets, hotel reservations and other details, go to GrandStrandAffair.com.
