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About this workshop:
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.
Attendees are invited to bring a basic pair of boots or a garment that needs some basic work (cleaning/conditioning) and any basic bootblacking supplies they may already own. There will be opportunities for some hands-on practice. If you don’t have supplies, the basics should be available to borrow.
Presenter Bio:
Bootpup Rune (he/they) is a leatherboy switch who started his kink and leather journey in 2016. They have a love for connecting with others through education and community volunteering. Rune has served on the board of Club X and is currently involved with San-Pah and FMSD. He is the 2025 San Diego Bootblack titleholder. Rune enjoys creativity with scenes and likes to encourage non-traditional ways of engaging in kink. Rune dabbles in many forms of play, but primarily enjoys bootblacking, petplay, bondage, and sharps.
Identification:
Attendees must present valid, physical government-issued identification for entry. The identification must include the attendee's legal first and last name as well as birthdate. (Must be 18 or older)
Accessibility:
- Accessibility: Narrow entry hall; one stair-step separates the main space from the kitchen and restrooms; venue now has a portable ramp that can be deployed on request. Steps lead to patio and fire pit. Venue itself is on a hill.
- Restrooms: Two ADA compliant single restrooms with grab bars.
- Lighting: Fluorescent, controlled by dimmers; colorful party lights aimed at ceiling in main room.
- Smoking: Permitted on patio.
- Parking: Small parking lot with one disabled space; the incline of the hill can make it difficult to keep car doors open; additional parking available on hill.
- Transit access: Limited access by one direct bus route that runs until approx. 9:45pm weeknights and approx. 8:30pm Saturdays; limited access by a bus stop 1/2 mile away (one way only) and a trolley station just over 1 mile away; check routes upon receiving address in will-call email.
Health & COVID Policy
Club X supports safety and responsibility to one's self as well as to others in the kink community in all things, including issues related to health and infectious diseases. For personal protection and for the well-being of those around them, Club X encourages its members and guests to be vaccinated according to CDC guidelines against communicable diseases. Club X supports anyone’s choice to wear masks.
If you are ill with any infection that can be spread through casual contact, please do not attend Club X in-person events. Regardless of symptom severity, if you know or suspect you are Covid positive or are otherwise ill, isolate in accordance with CDC guidelines. As a courtesy to others, and as a matter of personal responsibility, if you have been knowingly exposed to Covid-19, we request that you wear a high-quality mask, as recommended by the current CDC guidelines.
Club X reserves the right to require masking at an event if requested by the presenter. We will designate such events with “masks required” in the title.