How to Kink
Presented by Southeast Black and Blue
Formal Tea Service with Presenter Shepherd
As one of their favorite classes since childhood, Shepherd is eager to share with you their enthusiasm for tea. More than an excuse for etiquette, tea is a time-honored tradition in many countries including our own. Tea can involve any level of formality: from a ‘cuppa’ shared between two friends at the kitchen table, to a ‘high’ tea involving multiple courses and silver tea trays. No matter what the occasion, tea should always be a relaxing opportunity to socialize. She will share with you the history of tea, proper brewing, recipes for delicious goodies, and of course the etiquette of service and partaking.
About the Presenter
A graduate of Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Shepherd is currently engaged as a hospital chaplain. They also volunteer as the Spiritual/Behavioral Health Director for Usagi Medical Group, providing a non-anxious presence for overwhelmed, injured, or ill fandom convention attendees.
Although a native of south Alabama, Shepherd grew up in places and situations as scattered as the Grand Canyon International Airport, a horse ranch outside of Mobile, Alabama, and the Great Lakes Renaissance Faire outside of Cleveland, Ohio. Since 2008, however, they have called Atlanta, Georgia “Home.”
In their copious spare time, Shepherd rides motorcycles, scuba dives, bakes, and attempts to keep up with their two remarkably active children.
