Studio Allegory

Shibari - Intermediate
2029-07-17 18:30 - 21:30, 2029-07-24 18:30 - 21:30, 2029-07-31 18:30 - 21:30, 2029-08-07 18:30 - 21:30, 2029-08-14 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.

Shibari - Beyond the Basics
2029-07-18 18:30 - 21:30, 2029-07-25 18:30 - 21:30, 2029-08-08 18:30 - 21:30, 2029-08-15 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 — 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.

Intro to Rope
2029-07-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-07-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-08-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-08-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2029-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Spacetime - The Play Party
2029-07-20 20:00 - 2029-07-21 00:00, 2029-07-27 20:00 - 2029-07-28 00:00, 2029-08-03 20:00 - 2029-08-04 00:00, 2029-08-10 20:00 - 2029-08-11 00:00, 2029-08-17 20:00 - 2029-08-18 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.

Advanced Kinbaku Clinic
2029-07-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
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.

Playfighting
2029-07-28 18:30 - 21:00
Play fighting is a completely different way of engaging with other people. The way we move, think, and relate to our environment changes in this type of interaction. This group activity lets participants challenge each other for a play fight. All constellations are welcome.

In a safe environment, participants can challenge themselves and each other to fight with each other in a playful and joyful way. Not winning but experiencing is the focus of this monthly event. At play fighting, we will start with an introduction that covers motivation, safety, consent, and expectations.

Afterwards, it’s the participants’ space and time to experience play fights themselves.

Queer BIPOC Jam
2029-07-29 14:00 - 18:00 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Welcome to the BIPOC Queer Jam!
This series of events aims to create a safe and community-focused space for Black, Indigenous and Persons of Color who are rope enthusiasts.

At Studio Allegory this edition of the BIPOC Jam will include a Community Skillshare, so if there’s anything you’re curious about learning or any skills you want to share, this will be the space for it.
Important things to Know:
– This is a *masked event* to protect our health
– All levels are welcome
– Come solo or in group, make new rope friends!
– Bring your ropes, some loaner ropes are available on-site.
– Be COVID-conscious: Stay home if you are unwell, and take a COVID test before arrival.

Accessibility info is below in the FAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions:
I have no experience with rope, can I still come?
Yes! All levels are welcome and there’s always a quick intro for beginners.
Do I need to bring my own ropes?
Loaner ropes are available on-site, but if you have your own, please bring them.
I do not identify as a BIPOC person, can I still come?
This event is specifically geared towards Black, Indigenous and Persons of Color in our community, if you do not identify as one of those groups please refrain from joining. Studio Allegory hosts weekly jams that are open to all and you can check them out on our website.
I’m a BIPOC person, but my partner isn’t, can they still join?
Not at this time, this event is geared toward BIPOC folks exclusively. Studio Allegory hosts weekly jams that are open to all and you can check them out on the website.
I don’t have someone to tie with, can I still come?
Absolutely! Come solo or with a group. A jam is an inherently social event and a great place to make new rope friends!
Are masks mandatory?
Yes. Masks are mandatory to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. There will be masks available on-site. Be COVID-conscious: please stay home if you feel unwell and take a COVID test before arrival.
How accessible is the space?
This space is fully wheelchair accessible with no stairs. There’s a small separate area by the entrance that is designated as a Quiet Space with comfortable seats and noise blocking earmuffs. This is a scent reduced environment and an air purifier is always running. If you have any specific access needs please contact us and let us know.

Self Tying with Amnesia Jane
2029-08-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
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.

Queer rope skill share
2029-08-05 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
2029-08-06 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!

Weekend Intro to Shibari
2029-08-11 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 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.

Playfighting
2029-08-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Play fighting is a completely different way of engaging with other people. The way we move, think, and relate to our environment changes in this type of interaction. This group activity lets participants challenge each other for a play fight.
In a safe environment, participants can challenge themselves and each other to fight with each other in a playful and joyful way. Not winning but experiencing is the focus of this monthly event. At play fighting, we will start with an introduction that covers motivation, safety, consent, and expectations.
Afterwards, it’s the participants’ space and time to experience play fights themselves.

Needle & Sharps Jam
2029-08-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Studio Allegory, 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, V6A 1G4
Join us for our monthly needle and sharps jam at Studio Allegory.
Hosted by Annix (O Collective), you’re encouraged to play, skill share, and innovate new pathways in your practice. If you’d like to learn more about sharps safety, blood borne pathogens, and potential risks, attend one of our regular classes taught by Ms Annix.
Needles, scalpels, hooks (not set up for suspension yet), knives, staples, and other fun sharps welcome.

Bring your own sharps and materials.
Clean up your own messes.
Sharps bins, garbage bags, a few massage tables, and drop sheets will be provided.
Play within your means and know the risks before you play.
If you plan to do something more risky or have inquiries about the event, email mxannix@gmail.com to discuss.

Orientation - For Newcomers to Kink
2029-08-13 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
2029-08-19 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.
