Kat

Kat (Bailey1010) joined the Chicago kink scene in 2017 and has been a working artist for far longer than anyone reasonably ought to. She is the proprietress of Totally Normal Fun, custom creations of fetish fun, and is passionate about combining art and kink into creative expression. Mostly because she wants all of the things, all of the time. Kat is currently pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Roosevelt University and has over 20 years of experience teaching performance, design, and professional development. She is the founder and Artistic Director of Sea Beast Puppet Company and a nationally recognized artist whose work has been featured at the Field Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and festivals across the U.S. and abroad. Kat has twice created opening-night entertainment for Kinky Kollege, presenting her piece Last Call, which was featured at the National Puppet Slam and the Chicago International Puppetry Festival.

2026 Classes

You’re So Pretty: Artistic Needle Design (2)
Art is fun. Kink is fun. Let’s play with needles! Come explore needle play from a visual and artistic perspective, focusing on how needle placement, spacing, color, and threading can be used to create dynamic imagery on the body. These scenes are approached as temporary living artworks that require planning, communication, and artistic intent. Participants will receive a brief overview of multiple approaches in artistic needle design, followed by a walkthrough of the full process, from conceptual inspiration to practical execution. Topics include research, pattern construction, stencil creation, and scene planning, with special attention to risk awareness, fatigue, spatial considerations, and how artistic goals can add complexity for both tops and bottoms. The class concludes with a demonstration of a threaded design. All are welcome and will find value in the artistic process, but this is not a 101 class. Foundational needle play knowledge will not be covered in depth.

Pop Pornography: Collage, Color, and Vintage Smut (1)
What happens when crisp, clean paper meets grainy, dirty pictures? Art history gets its hands messy. In Pop Pornography, participants create bold, playful collages that layer vibrant pop-art colors and patterns with vintage erotic imagery printed on transparent sheets. The result is a cheeky collision of innocence and indulgence, where sexuality becomes palette and smut becomes something gallery-worthy. The class begins with a short, accessible introduction to pop art, color theory, and basic design composition, followed by an overview of materials and techniques. Most of the session is dedicated to relaxed, social, hands-on making, with guidance available throughout. This is a make-and-take workshop. No art experience is required. It’s a low-key, social class focused on creative expression, conversation, and joy. Entry may be capped if resources run out.

Beyond the Binary: The Biopsychology of Gender Identity (1)
Remember when grandma would pass the mashed potatoes without turning your haircut into a 20-minute cross-examination? Gender conversations have become loud, polarized, and exhausting. What if we tried something different? Gender identity is often discussed politically or personally, but far less often biologically without slipping into determinism. This class offers a third path, grounded in curiosity, care, and modern science. Drawing from biopsychology, neuroscience, and cross-cultural research, we will explore how gender identity emerges from the dynamic interaction of hormones, brain development, experience, and culture. We will examine why the “male brain / female brain” model does not hold up, how mosaic brains better explain real human diversity, and what research on transgender neurobiology actually suggests. This is a lecture-based class with guided discussion. It is not a debate about whether gender diversity is “real.” It is a science-grounded, affirming exploration of how variation is built into human biology, and why honoring that variation matters.