Addie
Addie (she/they) is a Vancouver-based educator and co-founder of Studio Allegory where she provides ongoing rope education as well as workshops in a variety of other kink topics. She is a switch and self-suspender, and her diverse background informs her instruction. Her happy place is nerding out on technical tidbits, breaking down ‘soft’ skills into specific trainable habits, and finding ways of tailoring rope experiences to the individual needs of the people involved.
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First Aid for Kink & Rope
This class covers first aid fundamentals for the most common situations kinksters might encounter, as well as worst-case scenarios. We will also discuss specific information and considerations for professionals doing paid session work with clients. What we will cover legalities basic anatomy (circulation, oxygen, sugar, nerves, etc) and conditions that can affect these (bleeding/clotting disorders,...
Kink is Political: Work
In recognition of International Workers' Day, our May session will be about the concept of “work.” Pushing against cultural norms within BDSM and kink scenes that have historically been structured to distance BDSM and kink from sex work, we’ll inquire what it means to understand what we do within the context of work. Along the...
Takate Kote (TK) Deep Dive
This is a 3-hour deep dive into the principles, configurations and adaptations of the most beloved and simultaneously most hated upper body tie in Japanese inspired rope bondage. Join Addie in this wild ride through all of the intricacies of TKs, tied both front and back, with examples tied for different body types, shoulder configurations,...
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...
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...
Medical Play
A 2-part hybrid class (in person at Studio Allegory, online here) covering a range of medical play-related topics, taught by Addie Tahl, a healthcare professional who uses these skills on a regular basis. Part I: July 12th, 7-10pm CEST (Berlin time) Part II: July 19th, 7-10pm CEST (Berlin time) This class shares ‘real’ actions and...
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...
A 2-part hybrid class (in person at Studio Allegory, online here) covering a range of medical play-related topics, taught by Addie Tahl, a healthcare professional who uses these skills on a regular basis. Part I: July 12th, 7-10pm CEST (Berlin time) Part II: July 19th, 7-10pm CEST (Berlin time) This class shares ‘real’ actions and...
Not an exaggeration! If Addie could teach everyone, regardless of level, just one exercise it would be this one. If ropes were music this would be an etude, an exercise that can be practiced in different ways, with different emphases, to develop different techniques and skills. It covers protecting finger joints, nailing and maintaining tension,...
Murasaki Haruan – Renbaku Salon
Join us for an intimate salon-style evening with Murasaki Haruan, centered around the practice of Renbaku – a unique approach to tying in which multiple riggers engage with a single person in ropes in sequence, allowing emotional and energetic shifts to unfold. This evening is not a traditional performance, but rather a space for quiet...
Imagine an encounter through ropes that leaves both people speechless. Imagine stepping into that encounter not yet knowing what will happen while still being prepared to handle the unknown. In Shibari - The Full Spectrum, Barkas and Addie take you on a journey through ropes that is both experimental and experiential. We will try out...
Kink is Political – Values
From accountability processes to convention presenter applications and all other sorts or organizational copy, “values alignment” has become an ever increasingly popular way to position kink institutions and personal practices. In our opening session for the season, we'll interrogate the fantasy of “values based community” and what it means to envision values as a place...











