Events

How do our experiences in rope-learning influence how we tie? And as facilitators and instructors, how do we decide how to teach and what to teach? Queering rope demands a queering of rope pedagogy, and this event is dedicated to exploring different ways of teaching rope. At this discussion panel, various shibari instructors are joined...

I'm sure you've heard this before. "The best way to learn about your body in rope is to lab with a tying partner." It's meant to be helpful advice. But if you don't have a tying partner, then what are you supposed to do? Let's escape the conundrum. In this class, we'll explore practical ways...

A guided warm-up self-tie session beginning with space to connect to feelings and needs, and moving into exploring what that looks like as a solo rope session to meet yourself where you are at. Maybe you need some tenderness, a challenge, to energize yourself, sensual touch, movement...what else? Together we will give ourselves some ropey...

There are times when it simply doesn't work to sit on the floor or to stand to tie. Tying with, on, and to a chair has many playful advantages. In this workshop, Caritia will aim to introduce participants to the joy of combining comfort and stress when tying. Details: Format: workshop Minimum Knowledge Level: –...

This will be a demonstration of creative possibilities for suspensions/transitions using the crab tie (m-shaped position). Participants can tie along if they like, and ask questions at the end, or just watch the demonstration.   Details: Format: workshop and demonstration Minimum Knowledge Level: If you want to (tie along) then you need to be confident...

This roundtable conversation between Ceci Ferox, Cegregia, and Ms. Reemah explores what it means to be fat in the world of rope. How does fat and weight influence how we tie and get tied? What are the politics around fatness and rope? And what kind of juicy tricks and pleasurable hacks have we found through...

"Retirement from Beauty" poses questions on the importance of beauty in our communities and aims to normalize our uglies. It was developed based on two grotesque labs that took place in Sweden 2019.   Details: Format: performance & discussion Minimum Knowledge Level: - What to Bring:  - Solo or Partnered: any constellation Class recording: yes...

Caritia offers this space for participants to share thoughts, make requests and ask questions about this season's Queerope. You are encouraged to: be comfy, make yourself at home (at home) and send your thoughts in advance if you wish to remain anonymous. Caritia invites you to pull up a seat and simply bring your listening...

Objectification has always been a widely popular fetish within the BDSM scene, especially in connection with bondage. However, the common depiction is mainly associated with the objectification of women, which can contribute to gender inequality, and body dysmorphia. In this workshop hua hua and her model will explore objectification through Shibari, looking at the aesthetics...

In this demo and talk, Ceci wants to share their preferred way of suspension - working on low suspension points while sitting on the floor. Ceci will share why they gravitate towards this kind of suspension and give pointers on what to consider. You will get tips and tricks for how to build your suspension...