Dynamic Ipponnawa with Kindred & Kristie
Striving to find new ways to play with ipponawa, a fast paced, dynamic and fluid approach was conceived! Come learn how simply throwing in a little movement can make interesting options unfold.
Details
- Date: May 13, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fee: $$35 (Low barrier options available at the door)
- Doors open: 6PM
- Duration: 3 hours
- Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Shibari (For details, see Workshop description)
- Material to bring: Rope
- For individuals or pairs: Pairs
- Who is this for: Queer and Friends
Tickets
Tickets also available at the door. Low barrier options like PWYC and our Pay-It-Forward-Board available at the door. For assistance, please ask us via info@studio-allegory.com
About This Event
Ipponawa (“One rope”) is often presented as a slow, soft and squishy approach to ropes. We uhhhhh, went the other way with it…
Striving to find new ways to play with ipponawa, a fast paced, dynamic and fluid approach was conceived! Come learn how simply throwing in a little movement can make interesting options unfold.
Requirements:
This class is recommended as a partnered class, but can be attended as an observer
Shared understanding of each other’s boundaries
Shared understanding of basic nerve and safety information for rope bondage
Bring a blunt edged cutting tool
People tying:
Know how to tie a stable single column tie
Know how to tie half hitches
2+ ropes for the body
People being tied:
Be able to communicate effectively to your tying partner under stress
Have an understanding of painful vs dangerous rope
Have a nerve checking system
Facilitator
Kindred & Kristie
Kindred is a queer rope switch who’s been practicing bondage since 2016. They enjoy both the technical and connective sides of rope, and attribute much of their growth with rope bondage to their teachers Barkas and Addie and their tying partners. As a rigger, they combine technical precision, fluidity of movement, and focused observation to tie in a way that centers the emotional experience of the people in their rope. Drawing inspiration from martial arts, psychology and art, they incorporate knowledge from these and related fields into their lessons and practice. As a teacher, Kindred is non-dogmatic and adaptive. Rather than adhering strictly to any style of tying, they provide students with the skills to pursue any avenues of curiosity. Their training in trauma informed practice and non violent crisis intervention carries through to their teaching and practice, facilitating an environment where people can feel safe to express vulnerabilities and emotions.
Kristie has been drawn to kink for as long as she can remember, and has been exploring and diving deep into rope bondage since early 2024. She is fascinated by the delicate balance between beauty and pain, connection and suffering. While teaching with Kindred, Kristie discovered a passion for bottoming education—emphasizing communication, safety, and the depth of connection that rope can create. She has taught a range of classes, from connection to dynamic suspension, and has shared her love of rope through performances alongside Kindred.
Ig: kindred.ties, Kristie.the.Kitten
Fet: kindredties, KristieTheKitten
Fine Print
Accessibility
Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation.
Cancellation & Refund
If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event: We will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.
Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.
No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.
Terms & Conditions
Please be aware that this event falls under our current terms and conditions.
Studio Rules
Please be aware that this event falls under our current studio rules.