Intro to Rope
2030-09-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2030-09-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2030-09-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2030-09-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2030-10-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2030-10-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2030-10-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2030-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Intro to Rope Bondage is the first step for people interested in learning to tie with each other.
The emphasis of this course is to accompany the participants on their path into a joyful and safe practice of rope bondage, Shibari/Kinbaku. We go through basic techniques, knots & frictions, safety and consent, movement, communication, and artistic representation. Participants will be able to tie with each other in a joyful and interesting way. We understand each class as directed at both, the person in ropes as well as the person tying.
Curriculum

1st Friday per month: Single & Double column ties. The basic knots
2nd Friday per month: Safety, consent, and pre-scene negotiation
3rd Friday per month: Frictions and Hitches. How to keep the ropes in place
4th Friday per month: Fundamental upper body tie – “Takate Kote”
5th Friday per month: Wild card

Participants of the intro to rope series have free access to the open jam directly after the class.

Orientation - For Newcomers to Kink
2030-09-09 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-10-14 18:30 - 21:30
New to kink and don’t know where to start? Interested in going to events but you don’t know how to behave, what to wear, what to do? You are definitely not alone and going to your first kink event can be quite intimidating. This barrier free newcomer orientation helps people who are brand new to take their first steps into the fascinating world of kink.
What to expect
Part 1 — The first part is a conversation with the participants about the world of kink: Etiquette online and offline, expectations, dress codes at events, possibilities and some recommendations, especially for single folks.
Part 2 —We go through a few of the most common kinks: bondage, impact, Dominance/submission, fetishes, etc. Participants can see how it feels to hold a flogger or be tied up.
Part 3 — The last part is all about the open questions of the participants: Where to go from here? What to do with this or that fantasy? How to find someone to play with? And many more questions answered.

Shibari - Intermediate
2030-09-10 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-09-17 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-09-24 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-10-01 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-10-08 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-10-15 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-10-22 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-10-29 18:30 - 21:30
In this training, we take the participants on a journey into the details of Shibari. Floorwork, suspensions, movement, and communication are at the centre in this training series.
Each month, we develop the skills via one dedicated rope pattern, which means that participants will work on the same pattern for a complete month. That helps solidifying the pattern as well as filling your toolboxes for elaborate and diverse rope scenes.

Shibari - Beyond the Basics
2030-09-11 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-09-18 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-09-25 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-10-09 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-10-16 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-10-23 18:30 - 21:30, 2030-10-30 18:30 - 21:30
You’ve taken the Intro classes, you know your single column from your double, and you’re ready for more — but jumping straight into “Ropes: All Levels” can feel like a big leap.
This class is designed to meet you right in the middle.
In this session, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident, capable rope players. You’ll refine your techniques, explore simple patterns with more intention, and start working with connection, communication. We offer a mix of hands-on guidance, practical exercises, and space to ask the questions that don’t quite fit into an intro class.
Perfect for anyone who wants to solidify their fundamentals, deepen their understanding, and feel ready to step into our full range of rope offerings.
Come build confidence, control, and creativity — one knot at a time.

Weekend Intro to Shibari
2030-09-14 12:00 - 17:00, 2030-10-12 12:00 - 17:00
Join us for a longer weekend class about the fundamentals of Shibari. This 4h class will lead the participants from basically zero to beyond the basics. In easy understandable exercises, we cover basic knots, frictions, and hitches, safety considerations, as well as some fun, customizable patterns.
No prerequisites required but if you already know some basics, even better.

Advanced Kinbaku Clinic
2030-09-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2030-10-26 12:00 - 17:00
Every 4th Saturday of the month, Barkas invites advanced practitioners of Shibari/Kinbaku for a masterclass/clinic at Studio Allegory.
Topics range from

Ranboo
Yukimura Ryu
Suspension transitions
specifics of rope and body handling

and more.
The specific topic of the clinic will be announced in the week before the clinic.

Self Tying with Amnesia Jane
2030-10-02 18:30 - 21:00
Nobody to tie with? Do it yourself!
Join Amnesia Jane every first Wednesday of the month to delve into the weird and wonderful world of self suspension.

A basic understanding of suspension lines is a prerequisite for this class.
