Foundations Presents: Power, Subversion, Aesthetics of Fascism

This class will be held in person at the Folsom Street Community Center at 1286 Folsom street, San Francisco CA.

Power, Subversion, and the Aesthetics of Fascism

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Class Description

Leather folk have always been a group of people with language within their clothes. We adopt designs, colors, and symbols to communicate who we are and adopt authority and power through them. So what does it mean when we have this language of our clothes... and someone chooses to wear Nazi regalia and swastikas? These are some uncomfortable topics- and that's exactly why we should talk about them! Join Patrick Stevens as he investigates the origins of the leather aesthetic, discusses the culture we have built around the power in our clothes, and confronts some dark and toxic corners of our leather history.

Presenter Bio

Patrick Stevens (He/Him) is a leather man based in Sacramento, California. Active in the kink community since 2021, he has strived to be a community leader through event production and education. He enjoys reading and discussing history and philosophy within the intersections of kink and queer topics. An outspoken advocate for social justice, Patrick has dedicated himself to building a bigger table for all to enjoy the kinky queer community he loves. As devout lover of leather and kink, Patrick is proud to take his learning and share it with others while turning his knowledge into a tool to carve his own path in leather. Talk nerdy, talk dirty, and you'll find a fierce new friend in the leather community.

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The health and safety of our community is of the utmost importance to us. While in class you will be expected to abide by all requirements listed below as well as any told to you by Foundations staff. Foundations will do everything in our power to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 exposure, however it is the sole responsibility of every individual attending to protect themselves from potential infection.

Requirements to Attend:

- Must fill out a waiver.

- Any physical contact must be negotiated and consented to by each individual.

- Must be 18 or older (as always).

- Must show photo ID at entrance.

- Must promptly follow all instructions given by Foundations staff.

Notes to Consider:

- If you are ill, or have symptoms indicative of COVID-19, please stay home—those who are ill with COVID-19 symptoms will not be admitted.

Class Details:

- Class is from 7pm-9pm.

- Doors open at 6:30, class starts promptly at 7:00.

- Doors are closed to entry at 7:00 when class starts.

- Please arrive at 6:30 for admittance if you are new.

The suggested donation is $20. Donations accepted by cash or credit card. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Location:

Folsom Street Community Center, 1286 Folsom street, San Francisco CA.

(The space is ADA compliant.)

There will be a munch afterwards at Extreme Pizza at 1062 Folsom Street.

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