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…
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…
Intro to Shibari 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…
We are hosting our monthly BIPOC rope jam! Yes, that is the same image of soft friends. It is at the wonderful Studio Allegory from 2pm-6pm. Masks are mandatory for this event and please do not come if you are feeling ill. This month we will talk about intimacy in ropes. Det'ele will open up the group and lead a discussion on intimacy then the rest of the time will be for talking with people,…
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…
This workshop explores breath, impulse, voice and movement through a somatic algorithm called Touch Me Hold Me Let Me Go, developed by Lee Su-Feh from years of research and practice as a choreographer and teacher of voice and movement. Touch Me Hold Me Let Me Go helps you speak and move from a place of support and ease. It is a tool to practice making requests and stating boundaries from an…
Breathing is overrated. And breathing is underrated. Playing with the breath of your partner can be absolutely mind-blowing and titillating. In this class we make sure that a) you do it with the necessary safety precautions and b) have fun with it. There are definitely too many myths and semi-true infos about breath play out there and getting the education about it from a professional ultimately…
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…
Queer K*nky Crafts Market We’re so excited to announce our second market celebrating queer & kinky creativity! Featuring handmade crafts, queer + kinky makers, and unique, curated goodies. Come discover art, toys, wearables & more — All crafted with love and intention. Bring your curiosity, your friends, and your wallets in support of our wonderful creators! And let’s celebrate…
The play with needles and sharps is super exciting and titillating but there are a few things to know before your first poke for pleasure. In this class MxAnnix 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…
Physics is in all of our play, whether we know it or not and whether we understand it or not. From the forces involved in rope suspensions, to the difference of elastic and inelastic collision in impact play, from the torque of a fucking machine, to the thermodynamics of body fluids: why not use these principles to our advantage? Can we use them to enhance our experiences? Of course we can! In…
We are hosting our monthly BIPOC rope jam! Masks are mandatory for this event and please do not come if you are feeling ill. The jam is for talking with people, tying with people, tying alone or tying around people. The facilitator will go over some intro rope skills if anyone wants to go over that and will be there to answer any questions rope newbies have. Just a reminder this rope jam is for…