Events

As we navigate an era where our bodies face increasing scrutiny and society becomes more rigid in binary thinking, what does it mean to engage in a rope practice? How can we communicate effectively and foster a sense of community? What role does social media play in planning and organizing events like these, especially when...

Rope is hard. Rope makes our brains think so much. We focus so much on the tie that we forget how to be playful in rope. We get caught up in patterns and structure that we forget about discovery and collaboration. In this class we will learn rope all over again. No rules. Like a...

When doing rope, you can become caught up in patterns and harnesses and forget about the person you are tying with. In this class you will find ways to consensually invade each other’s personal space and learn how your partner’s body does (and does not) move   Details: Format: Presentation & demonstration Minimum Knowledge Level:...

This warm up session offers guided exercises to experiment with the feelings and subtleties of positioning, emotions, and movements of being opened and closed. Find new possibilities, play with curiosity and be inspired by one another. We will explore the interplay between restriction and freedom, compression and expansion, and the feelings that come with them....

"Chiaki's Shibari Experience and Future Prospects," offers an insightful journey through Chiaki's personal experiences and growth within the world of Shibari, the traditional Japanese art of rope bondage. Details: Format: Presentation  Minimum Knowledge Level: N/a What to Bring: None Solo or Partnered: both  Class recording: No  

Sometimes suspension is a challenge: the model is heavier than the rigger, adrenaline is an obstacle to having fun, the time needed to unlock the lines and go down is scary, and having so many things to take care of... During this workshop we will show you a way to create the pattern for the...

Where pony play meets Shibari. In this workshop, we will explore the nuances of power dynamic, body manipulation and objectification, particularly when the rigger is much smaller in size to the model.   Details: Format: Lecture/Presentation/Demonstration Minimum Knowledge Level: SCT, DCT, basic frictions What to Bring: 5-8 full-length ropes and short pieces bit gag if...

What do you get when you combine a global pandemic, rope addiction, distance, and two self-tying humans with access to hard points? You get Zoom ties! Join us (Kasia and Amnesia Jane) for a live session in which we demonstrate how we create hilarious, collaborative, and rewarding ties with each other even when we’re not...

What is the body in rope? Is it a revelation or a revolutionary act? If so, for whom, and in what ways? Join Caritia for this warm-up session to explore and share thoughts, ideas, and experiences about rope and the body. Together, we'll examine these themes within the context of our political climate and the...