Asriel (He/Him)
From the heart of Colorado comes Master Asriel Rose, Owner and Widower of the steampunk manticore slave-girl bootblack moggy rose.
Master Asriel Rose, active in the Colorado Community since 2006, as a self-identified sadist, hacker, volunteer, privacy advocate, brain-damaged, neuro atypical, Master, and Leatherman, he embodies a rich and vibrant tapestry of identities and passions.
In 2022 he had the distinction and honor to hold the title Colorado Master and served by his partner 2022 Colorado slave moggy rose.
In loving memory of his slave moggy rose, Master Asriel remains resolute and steadfast in his journey to connect and engage with many diverse communities that span the spectrum of alternative lifestyles. His adventure is marked by an ironclad commitment to helping others build their place, explore different identities and dynamics and find acceptance. Through his continued efforts he works to honor the legacy of His cherished partner, and seeks to inspire others to seek a life that leaves such a mark.
"The quieter you are the more you hear" Me
Charlie (he/it/xe)
Charlie Doll (he/it/xe) has been a member of the Salt Lake City Leather community since 2017. Charlie Doll is the 2022-2024 Rocky Mountain Person of Leather. He is a boi with varying interests, it most strongly identifies as a slave, a Bimbo, a pony, a sadomasochistic switch, and an age player.
Damascus and demir ()
Damascus and demir, The Colorado Master and slave 2024, started their leather journey in the Daddy / boy community in Dallas, Texas. In 2020 they began leaning more into the Master / slave lifestyle, though if you ask them, they find they are much the same.
They are heavily into power exchange dynamics, and love to discuss various ways one can be of service.
They are both members of MasT Colorado Springs, Voodoo Leatherworks, The National Leather Association, and are honorary members of Arlington Leather United.
When not up to kinky shenanigans, you can find these two outdoors with their fur-kids, and/or spending time with their "spawns".
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Hardy Haberman (He/Him)
Since the mid-70â˛s Hardy has been an active in the leather
community as a gay activist, author & speaker on aspects of the
SM/Leather scene.
He is author of several books including,  Playing with the Family
Jewels, Soul of a Second Skin and Shouts in the Wilderness as well as a
contributor to the Dallas Voice newspaper and Drummer Magazine His
documentary on the leather lifestyle âLEATHERâ has won numerous awards
and appeared in festivals around the world.
The recipient of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Forceâs Leather
Leadership Award, he was also awarded NLAIâs Man Of The Year award in
1999 and in 2007 he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from
the National Leather Association International.  His other awards
include the Marcus Hernandez Lifetime Achievement Award from Pantheon of
leather and the Jack McGeorge Educator Award from MsC..
Hardy is Chair of the board of the Woodhull Action Fund in
Washington, DC.  Since April, 1995, he and his boy Patrick have been
living together in Dallas.
HuntOrRide and Tensegrity (He/Him and They/He)
HuntOrRide (He/Him) is a polyamorous, kinky, Queer, neuro-divergent, ropey, biker, Dad! He joined the public scene for kink/poly/rope in 2016 and hit the ground running. He has been an educator, performer and student, at various events across the U.S.. ADHD is one of his Superpowers and helps him take a diverse skill set and apply it in new creative solutions to various problems. Don't be surprised if there are laughs with, or at him, even when discussing serious topics.
Tensegrity (They/He) is a genderqueer, neurodivergent international educator and performer. With a decade-long passion for kink, they are known for their high-energy, information-packed classes. He challenges the status quo in both rope and kink communities, incorporating knowledge from diverse fields to foster growth and innovation.
Kippy (He/Him)
Kippy is described as an emotional support pet! Who also is the co-owner of Pets Play House, as well as a co-host for the Switch It Up! discussion group. He is always looking for ways to make the community accessible and inclusive, and no matter what he is happy to lend an ear or tell you a joke. If he is not helping, he is learning. He is a queer autistic leather pup, dedicated to fostering connection and joy in those around him.
Lady Catherine (She/Her)
Lady Catherine (she/her) produces the longest running exploratory weekend seminar for service-orientated s-types. Servantâs Retreat focuses on sustaining healthy power dynamic relationships by strengthening personal foundations. She serves Leather Archives and Museum on its executive board (10+ years), produces SouthEast LeatherFest (SELF), is a F.I.S.T. (womenâs backpatch club) co-coordinator. She co-founded Womenâs Leather History Project/Program. She is a MCC coach, a founding BCC coach, and has chosen to serve alternative communities.
BDSMClasses.com
ForYourLifeCoach.com
seleatherfest.com
Lady Umbra (She/Her)
Lady Umbra, a queer, polyamorous Leatherwoman hailing from the heart of the Canadian prairies in
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She's like a whirlwind of creativity and spontaneity, a kaleidoscope of
ideas and energyâalways in motion, always on the edge of something new, her ADHD adding
splashes of vibrant chaos to her life and the things she pursues.
Don't let her petite stature fool youâLady Umbra embraces her fierce side with a fury for sadistic
play. Whether she's dancing with precision while wielding her whips or exploring the depths of
impact, needles, knives, boots, cigars, and humiliation play, her enthusiasm shines through every
experience.
Lady Umbra's true passion lies in education and community building. She has been honored with
the 2017 Western Canada Power Exchange and 2018 International Power Exchange Titles, was the
2022 Rocky Mountain Person of Leather Head Judge and served as a Judge for both the 2019
International Person of Leather and 2019 Western Canada Bootblack Contests. Her contributions
to the community were acknowledged with the prestigious 2019 Pantheon of Leather (Canadian)
Award. Yet, amidst these honors, she cherishes the connections established and the personal
growth attained.
Currently, she is the Producer of Pandemonium in the Prairies Conference which started in 2019
with some friends, a labor of love aimed at bringing the community together to learn, connect, and
fucking celebrate our common interest in kink.
In her personal life, she works as a professional in the mental health field and is completing her
certification in DBT. Outside of work, she finds solace and joy in the creative realms of painting,
leatherwork, jewelry making, and woodworking. Most importantly, she treasures the moments
spent with her beloved fur babies, Lola, her long-haired chihuahua, and Jack (lovingly nicknamed
Jackass), her Pug-mix, lavishing them with endless affection and care.
Leo Gauge (He/Him)
Leo Gauge found his path in life learning to live radically and authentically in leather in 1988.
His passion for piercing, body modification, and other manipulations of the flesh knows no bounds. He is always eager to share his knowledge with others, from basics to intensives to one-on-one mentoring and sacred rituals. He is especially passionate about topics such as service, body modification, energy, recovering from addiction and emphasizing practical applications. Leo is an educator at heart and has been educating on kink since 1997, and is also the founder and owner of Beyond Piercing.
Many would tell you that Leo is approachable, straightforward, kind, innovative, and able to teach folx from wherever they may be in their journey. He is Leather, spiritually focused, Master, heavy sadist, disabled, and trans-masculine identified. He believes that learning is a lifelong process and is constantly seeking new experiences. Leo enjoys that every day he is given the opportunity to remember that he is human and laughs at himself often.
Mike Blacksmith (He/Him)
Mike Blacksmith was initiated in the late 1980âs San Francisco and Sacramento Menâs Leather scene and he has 34 years of leather community involvement playing, speaking, and teaching all around the globe. He learned how to use a single tail by fiercely attacking rouge fruit trees in San Diego from whips that had be purchased in Tijuana, bootblacking as a child when baseball shoes without a high shine meant escaping running extra laps. He learned rope in the late 90âs under the guidance of J. Edwards, and served as the CEO of Tantus, Inc. for 16 years. Mike is the current 2018 Nevada Person of Leather and the current 2019 Southwest Person of Leather as well as the recipient of the 2018 National Leather Association International Presidents Award. Mike is a covered Master, uses the pronouns He/ Him, and prefers to be addressed as Mike.
Mx. Novatrix (They/Them)
Otter (Otter)
Otter is here, queer, and currently in the goo phase of the larva to butterfly process. Current identities include: agender, educator, sex worker, pansexual, kinky, dominant, disabled as fuck, survivor of trauma and abuse, and vigilante for justice. Portland OR is home for Otter with Shaggy, Otterâs kid/pup/partner, and a menace of a pug named Bolin.
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Stefanos (He/Him)
Stefanos is known for teaching entertaining classes that have been called "better than a Vegas act. Always including lectures and demos filled with useful and applicable information. He is an energetic, engaging, exuberant exhibitionist â with a bit of an alliteration fetish! He is all kink all the time, having hosted or produced kink events including Bondage-A-Go-Go, Twisted Windows, Legion of Sin, and Kink.comâs The Upper Floor. He is a co-author, porn performer, title holder, and biker who has performed, presented, and hosted around the country and internationally since 2005.
Unowned by Bear (He/Him)
Hello! My name is Bear and I am a leathersmith. I am located in beautiful Denver Colorado, just minutes from downtown. I have been a part of this wonderful community for the better part of 10 years and been doing leather work for just as long. I love what I do, and it is because of my wonderful community that I am able to do this full time. Stop by and see the shop, smell leather, meet my dog and let's talk about custom leather work that I can do for you!