Welcome to Rope for Nerds — the workshop series for rope brains who want to really understand what’s going on under the hood. In this first part, we will focus on modular thinking and frictions in constructing shibari ties. Ever wondered why certain ties just work—while others fall apart or feel awkward? Or how some...
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Events
In-House
Snuggles and Story Time
Let’s slow down together and end the week/welcome the weekend with some soft body contact and co-regulation. Whether you’re an experienced cuddle slut or curious about how to cuddle with people you don’t know, this session will provide some gentle guidance into a cozy cuddle puddle. We’ll double down on the coziness with a quiet...
In-House
Follow the Leader
Let's create an intentionally playful space together to explore power and power dynamics. Caritia invites participants to spend three hours in joyful exploration of boundaries, group formation, using verbal and non-verbal ways to discover (and rediscover) the art of leading and following. Together, we will set personal intentions for finding clarity in the ways each...
In-House
Intro to Erotic Hypnosis
This workshop explores what hypnosis is—and what it isn’t—and how it can enrich your kink life. You’ll learn how to begin using hypnosis in a consensual, risk-aware, and responsible way. Designed for complete beginners, this interactive class offers a foundational introduction to erotic hypnosis. We’ll provide you with the knowledge and tools to start exploring...
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Hypnosis and Rope
This workshop introduces intermediate hypnosis techniques and demonstrates how they can be integrated with other kinks—focusing primarily on rope bondage. Building on the introductory class, we’ll teach new tools and approaches for creating deeper, more immersive experiences. We’ll explore two main strategies: planning scenes in advance, and using hypnosis to support improvisation. While rope bondage...
Virtual
BIPOC Utopias – Kink & Intimacy
For quite some time, Caritia has been musing on encouraging and inspiring more BIPOC into the realm of alternative lifestyles and ways of relating. There are many systemic barriers to this, including patriarchy, capitalism, classism and racism. In an effort to change the narrative, Caritia wishes to offer a monthly gathering of BIPOC to...
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Rope for Absolute Beginners
Welcome to the world of Japanese style rope bondage, friend! It's wild and fun out here and we are thrilled to be your point of entry. This weekly class is designed for anyone who would like to learn about Japanese-inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku whether you see yourself in the role of the person tying or being...
This monthly intermediate open rope training is directed at building on what has been taught in the Beginner Open Rope Training. We will dive deeper into topics, techniques and ideas that give more range and depth to your rope practice. Topic of Exploration: Predicaments in Partial Suspension Predicaments are positions that give the person tied...
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Queer Rope Jam
It's queer rope jam time, babes! Once in a while you gotta do ropey stuff amongst other queers and just enjoy yourself. No posing, no being cool or extra good at doing ropey things needed. Come as you are, exhale and enjoy yourselves. What is a rope jam? Rope jams is an open space format....
Welcome back to Rope for Nerds — the workshop series for rope brains who want to really understand what’s going on under the hood. This session is all about refinement: the often-overlooked micro-skills and subtle mechanics that elevate your rope from “functional” to “flawlessly intentional.” Whether you're chasing the mythical perfect single-column tie or endlessly...
In-House
Release & Relax – Sound Meditation
Let's create an intentionally restful space together. Caritia invites participants to spend two and a half hours in gentle sound relaxation. Together, we will set personal intentions for release and opening and then settle in for a mix of gongs, singing bowls and chimes to allow the sound resonances to soothe our body and mind....
As humans living in these bodies, we hold many possibilities to explore creatively, yet how often do we do so? Especially as adults. Let's be a little sadistic, a little bratty and very playful. Participants are invited to spend 3-hours in play with their senses - sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. Through intentional games...