This class is a full introduction to partial suspension. It is designed for riggers who feel confident tying on the floor and are ready to expand their practice into partial suspension, as well as for those who already explore partial and wish to deepen their understanding, refine their knowledges, and gain greater confidence. What We...
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Rope Fundamentals: First Frictions
This class introduces the key friction techniques that make your ties hold, lock, and flow. You’ll learn the difference between a counter tension and half hitch, how to secure with a Munter hitch, and what a hojo cuff is and why it’s so useful. These building blocks are essential for progressing into more complex harnesses...
In this workshop we will offer guidance, ideas, and tips on how to start playing with shame, humiliation, embarrassment and degradation/objectification. We will cover several kinks through the lens of trauma-informed practices and queer politics, looking into the complexities of the intersection between the sexual politics of shame and pleasure. We will cover negotiation strategies,...
Looking to connect with power exchange, dominance, submission, or authority transfer but do not have a partner to do it with or are long distance? Learn tools for making it your own whether you choose to always be solo in this play or in relationships, or if you are building skills for being with others....
When facilitating adult groups on topics related to sexuality and kink, with a focus on practical experimentation and action, we often bring our whole selves to the table. Our experiences, our ability to regulate ourselves, our interest and passion for sexuality and kink topics. When the focus is on fun, experimentation and experience, we often...
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...
Intro to Suspension
The goal of suspension, in Addie's understanding, is not to do the most difficult thing or last the longest or take the most impressive picture, but to enjoy an adventure, support a partnership, stay focused on humans rather than patterns, and tailor the experience to best suit the individuals involved. This two-part class is suitable...
Rope in the Air: Side Suspension
Explore your first full suspensions — side-on! We will use your choice of upper body harness with a basket tie to practice partial and full side suspensions. We will play with body angles and load distribution to understand our harnesses and partners better. The suspensions are done starting from the ground. We’re exploring low suspensions...
Rope Hangout: Hot
A rope hangout is a welcoming, peer-to-peer space where we research rope together, connect, and explore in a relaxed, pressure-free atmosphere, no matter your experience level. All forms of rope bondage (Japanese inspired shibari/kinbaku, western style bondage, decorative macrame...) are warmly invited. Whether you feel like tying or simply being present, you’re welcome here. Enjoy...
In our last session before a short summer break, we’ll turn towards the concept of “accountability.” In conversation with Pinko’s published volume After Accountability: A Critical Genealogy of a Concept, we’ll trace the history and limitations of a value commonly professed by kink educators and organizations. We’ll work to understand the terms widespread popularization and...
Desire mapping is a guided exploration of your desires, boundaries, and how to express them confidently with others. Led by Ceci, a skilled sex therapist, this session offers a safe space to navigate common questions and challenges around sexuality, desires, and communication. Through reflective exercises, group discussion, and shared insights, you’ll learn how to tune...
Welcome to the Singles Rope Jam, a space for you to find new rope friends and tying partners (or rekindle old ropelationships). Ceci will guide you through a collective warm up, starting with a moment of grounding self-tying and then finding a partner or a small group to tie with. Afterwards you will have plenty...













