FMSD Bootblack Workshop & Potluck event is Saturday, 3 December, Noon-4pm
- Send email with your First and Last Name to: SignMeUpForEvent {at] GMail to RSVP and for Venue info before Saturday to receive venue details and be placed on the door list. We will not be checking email the day of the event.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test is required for entry.
- Open to those who identify as male who are 18 years of age and older.
- Responses will be sent starting Wednesday, 01 December 2022.
FMSD supports negotiation and consent in all kink play. Granting consent and clearly negotiating are hindered if you are in an altered state. Therefore, this is a non-alcoholic event.
Description of Event: Bootblack Workshop
I don't know about you but my leathers are dusty 'cuz they have been neglected in the closet for the past couple of years thanks to COVID cancelling the events and restricting our social encounters.
From the presenter: Taking care of leathers can be a simple task, a service, or an erotic exchange of energy. For some it is a fetish for a type of boot, an act of community service, or an expression of service to a select few people. The individuals that take on the identity of being someone that cares for leathers and boots are often called bootblacks.
This class will be an introduction to the basics of taking care of high shine and oil tan boots and leather garments with some discussion on how it can be used in different contexts.
If you would like to participate with your own supplies here’s a small list to get you started:
- Glycerin soap or saddle soap: as pure glycerin as possible. As far as I know Neutrogena is still ok to use
- Horse/boar hair shaving brush or horsehair dauber brush for soap
- Spray bottle of water
- Microfiber or terry cloth towels
- Hard wax polish
- Lint-free cut up t-shirts
- Leather conditioner: Huberds (shoe oil or shoe grease), Obenaufs, Fiebings Aussie, Chelsea Leather
Optional:
- Creme polish
- Toothbrush
- Horse hair buffing brush
- Gloves
- Q-tips
- nylons
Bio: Bootpup Rune (he/they) is a leatherboy switch who started his kink and leather journey in 2017. He has a love for connecting with others through education and bringing visibility to marginalized communities.
He is currently volunteering on the Board of Club X and is active in several other groups including San-PAH, an ageplay group, and a power exchange group.
As a bonus for reading this far (Congrats!) Scott will offer photography of you in your freshly cleaned and polished leather gear.
It's also a potluck so break out your best entrée or appetizer to share with the group. We will provide soda/pop/soft drinks, chips and salsa and queso.
Bring a couple of towels! You'll need one to sit on and one to dry off after you brave the unheated waters of the pool.
If you have questions about the event, please reach out and we will do our best to answer them.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing and socializing with our Brothers once again!
FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events
Wondering what we have planned on a coming date? In addition to these e-mail blasts there is FMSD's Perpetual Calendar of Events located at
https://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2015/06/fmsds-perpetual-calendar-of-events.html
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Local Event Pages on Facebook
- FetishMen SanDiego Facebook page
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- For information from Mr. San Diego Leather 2019, Jody
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- For news from Mr. San Diego Eagle 2019, Myles
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- For upcoming events at the San Diego Eagle
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- Leather boys of San Diego
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- San Diego Cigars & Boots (monthly, 1st Saturday, 4-7pm at Pecs)
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www.facebook.com/MrSanDiegoLeather2019/
www.facebook.com/MRSDEAGLE2019/
www.Facebook.com/groups/255559724621047
www.facebook.com/LeatherboysofSanDiego
www.facebook.com/groups/sdcigarsandboots