Shibari - Intermediate
2026-09-08 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-15 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-22 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-29 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-06 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-13 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
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.

Self Tying with Amnesia Jane
2026-09-09 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Nobody to tie with? Do it yourself!
Join Amnesia Jane every second 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. Visit one of our Intro to suspension classes to learn that skill.

Spacetime - The Play Party
2026-09-11 20:00 - 2026-09-12 00:00, 2026-09-18 20:00 - 2026-09-19 00:00, 2026-09-25 20:00 - 2026-09-26 00:00, 2026-10-02 20:00 - 2026-10-03 00:00, 2026-10-09 20:00 - 2026-10-10 00:00, 2026-10-16 20:00 - 2026-10-17 00:00 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Spacetime is the weekly play jam at Studio Allegory. Come by and enjoy an open and welcoming atmosphere with other people. Connect with others, play, hang out, or get some inspiration from the wide range of possibilities.

All types of play welcome as long as they are in compliance with our guidelines (see below) as well as it “fits” the mood of the moment, i.e. please read the room before you start playing and check whether your play would have impact on others. Please bring your own equipment.

SpaceTime is included for certain memberships as well as for participants of that day’s “Intro to rope” course.
Masks recommended.

Weekend Intro to Shibari
2026-09-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Join us for a longer weekend class about the fundamentals of Shibari. This 5h (with one break) 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.

Orientation - For Newcomers to Kink
2026-09-14 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
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.

Men Tying Men
2026-09-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Men Tying Men Rope Jam is for all self-identified males and those who live as men on a daily life. Trans-male, cis-male, etc are all welcome.
Solo, couple, etc participants are all welcome to join, regardless of skill levels from beginner to advance.
1pm – 2pm is the skill sharing component, followed by 2pm – 5pm of free tying time.

Monday Night Mingle
2026-09-21 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Monday Night Mingle is a relaxed, low-pressure social evening at Studio Allegory.
It’s a space to spend time together without an agenda . Come to chat, connect, and ease into the week in good company.
Bring a board game you love, a snack or treat to share, or a skill you’d like to offer or learn. Some nights might be quiet and cosy, others playful and lively – all are welcome as they are. You’re invited to mingle, observe, participate, or simply exist in the space. This is an open, community-focused evening for connection, curiosity, and play, shaped by the people who show up.

Shibari - Intro to suspensions
2026-09-23 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-30 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
You’ve taken the Intro classes, you know your single column from your double, and you’re ready for more. Intro to suspensions builds the foundations for a wide variety of skills beyond the basics.
In these sessions, 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.

Advanced Kinbaku Clinic
2026-09-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Barkas invites advanced practitioners of Shibari/Kinbaku for a masterclass/clinic at Studio Allegory. Together we work on topics of Shibari that require a lot of experience to tackle.
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.

Shibari Live Drawing
2026-09-28 18:30 - 21:00
Shibari Live Drawing differs from usual live drawing sessions in two major ways. For one, the poses that can be reached with the help of ropes are very different from anything live drawing models could assume on their own, e.g. suspensions.
On the other hand, those poses are short living, which means that artists are not only met with unusual poses but also with less time to catch them.
In two Shibari performances by different Shibari practitioners from the community, the participants will meet different body types every time.
All levels welcome, all media welcome (photography is dependent on the performer’s individual wishes and only as long as it does not disturb the other participants).

Queer rope skill share
2026-10-04 14:00 - 18:00
Monthly queer rope Skillshare. This event is hosted and organized by queerrope_vancouver. For tickets and more info, please visit queerrope_vancouver on IG (https://www.instagram.com/queerrope_van/).

WomenTyingWomen
2026-10-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Women Tying Women is a new rope jam at Studio Allegory that welcomes all self-identifying women — cis, trans, and non-binary folks comfortable in a space centering women.
Held on the first Monday of each month, these evenings are about connection, creativity, inspiration, and having fun with ropes in a safe(r) space.
All levels, bodies and curiosities are welcome. This rope jam isn’t a formal class, but a supportive space to grow, explore, and connect. If you’re looking to deepen your knowledge and broaden your skills, check out our rope classes!

Anomalies
2026-10-17 - 2026-10-18 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Anomalies is a weekend gathering with the aim of exploring what else is out there in kink, intimacy, relationship, and sexuality. What perspectives can we find if we deviated from the usual conference style where selected and often (semi-)professional presenters offer contents that repeat itself? What can we learn if we democratized that selection of content and presenters? What experiences may await us if we attend something that isn’t already fixed?
With these questions in mind we want to invite you to a gathering that is neither a conference nor an unconference, strictly speaking. It is an invitation to explore together possibilities and potentials of all of us.
