OR how to safely and confidently suspend your friends without making enemies DESIRED OUTCOME By the end of this series, you should understand the basics of how to: tie two all purpose uplines suitable for most suspensions attach those uplines to your harnesses evaluate ties that you already know for suspension readiness negotiate collaborative feedback and headspace with your partner figure out…
In this class Annix will share some of the risks when playing with sharps and blood, while also covering safer station setup, basics of piercing, wound care, and cleanliness. They will also share more detailed medical risks, procedures, and information to help equip you with more safety measures and responses. After the discussion part of the class everyone will follow along with Annix to…
Looking for a space that embraces your sharp and bloody fascinations? Looking to meet others who share your interest?Join us for the first monthly needle and sharps jam at Studio Allegory.Hosted by Annix (O Collective), you're encouraged to play, skillshare, and innovate new pathways in your practice.If you'd like to learn more about sharps safety, bloodborne pathogens, and potential risks,…
For people who are looking for tying or play partners. During the first part of the event we will facilitate some games and activities that help people to decide whether they want to tie/play with each other. Games involve * Answer me this! 1 minute time* Rope pulling. Who wants to win, who wants to lose?* Tying together! How can we collaborate tying a pillow?* The blindfolded top.and more.*…
The Tuesday All Level runs on an 8-week rotation. At the start of each rotation we introduce a new harness structure. Over the subsequent 7 weeks we then approach that structure from multiple different directions and purposes, both technical and interpersonal. How can we break down and alter the harness to make it work in certain ways? Can we tie it while moving/dancing/sitting/playfighting? How…
OR how to safely and confidently suspend your friends without making enemies DESIRED OUTCOME By the end of this series, you should understand the basics of how to: tie two all purpose uplines suitable for most suspensions attach those uplines to your harnesses evaluate ties that you already know for suspension readiness negotiate collaborative feedback and headspace with your partner figure out…
A guided skillshare on the use of light when shooting rope scenes. We are inviting those who would like to delve into the world of rope and kink photography for a special class about creative lighting for photography. In this guided skillshare with lots of useful tips and tricks. With access to a professional light setup, we are looking specifically at how the picture is shaped by a conscious…
The Tuesday All Level runs on an 8-week rotation. At the start of each rotation we introduce a new harness structure. Over the subsequent 7 weeks we then approach that structure from multiple different directions and purposes, both technical and interpersonal. How can we break down and alter the harness to make it work in certain ways? Can we tie it while moving/dancing/sitting/playfighting? How…
OR how to safely and confidently suspend your friends without making enemies DESIRED OUTCOME By the end of this series, you should understand the basics of how to: tie two all purpose uplines suitable for most suspensions attach those uplines to your harnesses evaluate ties that you already know for suspension readiness negotiate collaborative feedback and headspace with your partner figure out…
Still figuring out your boundaries? Uncertain as to how to navigate touch in new relationships and first encounters? Curious about leveling up your practice of consent? Together, we will be moving through a framework intended to help participants discover their boundaries and desires, as well as tune in to their particular sense of pleasure. The other focus of this exercise is…
This series of events aims to create a safe and community-focused space for Black, Indigenous and Persons of Color who love rope. Details on the subject of this edition will be announced soon. 🦋 Things to Know:· All levels welcome (many of our participants are newbies and we love that!)· This is a masked event· Come solo or in group, make new rope friends!· Bring your ropes, some loaner…
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…