Whether you’re looking for bondage classes, shibari play parties, rope jams, or munches, you’ll find them in this comprehensive guide to Seattle’s rope community.

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Bondage Classes

Just getting started? Full Circle has a guide to taking your first bondage class.

Saturday 10/4

10:00 AM
At SubSpace

Neo-Ippon Nawa 1 day workshop

With KinbakuArtistMiki
Join us for an intimate, hands-on journey into Neo-Ippon Nawa —the contemporary evolution of the minimalist Japanese rope art form Ippon Nawa, as envisioned by renowned artist and educator Kinbakuartistmiki.
Join us for an intimate, hands-on journey into Neo-Ippon Nawa —the contemporary evolution of the minimalist Japanese rope art form Ippon Nawa, as envisioned by renowned artist and educator Kinbakuartistmiki.

Sunday 10/5

11:00 AM
At SubSpace

TK: a Natural Approach

With KinbakuArtistMiki
In this beginners-to-intermediate friendly workshop, celebrated rope artists Miki and Xin will share their personal approaches, creative philosophies, and practical techniques for tying a TK.
In this beginners-to-intermediate friendly workshop, celebrated rope artists Miki and Xin will share their personal approaches, creative philosophies, and practical techniques for tying a TK.

Wednesday 10/8

7:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

One Long Rope

With Tom Roper and Joel
In this class, we shift the focus away from intricate patterns and back toward connection, sensation, and erotic flow.
Wednesday 10/8 at 7:00 PM

One Long Rope

With Tom Roper and JoelAt Gallery Erato
Tickets
In this class, we shift the focus away from intricate patterns and back toward connection, sensation, and erotic flow.

Saturday 10/25

6:30 PM
At House of Knotty

Predicament Bondage

With Shibari Shawn
This class analyzes the methodology of predicament bondage looking through the theoretical framework of sustainable, stress, suffer, and sweat.
This class analyzes the methodology of predicament bondage looking through the theoretical framework of sustainable, stress, suffer, and sweat.

Sunday 10/26

11:00 AM
At SubSpace

Body Manipulation 101

With Knottydevil and Pixiebait
Building connection and tension through soft and rough body handling and take downs. Then using these to build headspace in a scene.
Sunday 10/26 at 11:00 AM

Body Manipulation 101

With Knottydevil and PixiebaitAt SubSpace
Tickets
Building connection and tension through soft and rough body handling and take downs. Then using these to build headspace in a scene.

Sunday 10/26

1:30 PM
At SubSpace

Connectively Tying Harnesses

With Knottydevil and Pixiebait
This class uses the skillset taught in Body Manipulation 101 and applies it to building harnesses for both floor play and suspensions.
This class uses the skillset taught in Body Manipulation 101 and applies it to building harnesses for both floor play and suspensions.

Sunday 10/26

4:00 PM
At SubSpace

Tying to Furniture

With Knottydevil and Pixiebait
In this class we will go over ways to play with sustainability and creativity in furniture ties, specifically chair bondage. We will discuss the risks, adapting the rope style for both your tying partner and the specific chair.
Sunday 10/26 at 4:00 PM

Tying to Furniture

With Knottydevil and PixiebaitAt SubSpace
Tickets
In this class we will go over ways to play with sustainability and creativity in furniture ties, specifically chair bondage. We will discuss the risks, adapting the rope style for both your tying partner and the specific chair.

Saturday 11/1

6:00 PM
At SubSpace

Shibari for Snuggling

With Mz_Magpie and August
In this class we’ll cover a variety of web style harnesses and tying methods and incorporate blankets and pillows (or stuffies!) for bondage that feels like a big hug!
Saturday 11/1 at 6:00 PM

Shibari for Snuggling

With Mz_Magpie and AugustAt SubSpace
Tickets
In this class we’ll cover a variety of web style harnesses and tying methods and incorporate blankets and pillows (or stuffies!) for bondage that feels like a big hug!

Saturday 11/8

2:00 PM
At Central District

Intro to Shibari

With KinkRx
In this class, we’ll explore the essential knowledge and skills that will enable you to start your Shibari journey safely and confidently whether you are tying or being tied.
Saturday 11/8 at 2:00 PM

Intro to Shibari

With KinkRxAt Central District
Tickets
In this class, we’ll explore the essential knowledge and skills that will enable you to start your Shibari journey safely and confidently whether you are tying or being tied.

Saturday 11/15

6:30 PM
At House of Knotty

Chair Bondage

With Shibari Shawn
This class combines a lecture on the history of homoerotic cowboy bondage with instruction on cowboy rope bondage specifically chair bondage.
Saturday 11/15 at 6:30 PM

Chair Bondage

With Shibari ShawnAt House of Knotty
Details
This class combines a lecture on the history of homoerotic cowboy bondage with instruction on cowboy rope bondage specifically chair bondage.

Saturday 12/6

6:30 PM
At House of Knotty

Strappado

With Shibari Shawn
This class covers how to tie a hogtie including various types of chest harnesses that can be used and different approaches for tying the legs together.
Saturday 12/6 at 6:30 PM

Strappado

With Shibari ShawnAt House of Knotty
Details
This class covers how to tie a hogtie including various types of chest harnesses that can be used and different approaches for tying the legs together.

Saturday 12/13

1:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

Bondage for Beginners

With Esjay the Dreamer and Dan
Interested in bondage, but not sure where to start? Our introductory class will teach you easy and versatile bondage skills as well as basic kink principles.
Interested in bondage, but not sure where to start? Our introductory class will teach you easy and versatile bondage skills as well as basic kink principles.

Bondage Events

If you’re new to kink, you might enjoy Mz Magpie’s guide to kink events.

Friday 10/3

8:00 PM
At SubSpace

Between Pulse: a Rope Performance

Kinbakuartistmiki & Xin present a fully improvised performance titled: "Between Pulse"
Kinbakuartistmiki & Xin present a fully improvised performance titled: "Between Pulse"

Wednesday 10/8

7:00 PM
At Massive

RopeLab Seattle

Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share.
See event details for admission criteria!
Wednesday 10/8 at 7:00 PM

RopeLab Seattle

At Massive
Details
Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share.
See event details for admission criteria!

Saturday 10/11

11:00 AM
At Gallery Erato

Witchy Rope Enthusiasts Group (WREG)

WREG is a peer learning space that empowers fem-identifying, trans, and non-binary rope tops.
See event details for admission criteria!
WREG is a peer learning space that empowers fem-identifying, trans, and non-binary rope tops.
See event details for admission criteria!

Sunday 10/12

6:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

Men Tying Men Play Party

A rope bondage play party for men and for all folks with lived experience as men. Sex is okay and even encouraged.
See event details for admission criteria!
A rope bondage play party for men and for all folks with lived experience as men. Sex is okay and even encouraged.
See event details for admission criteria!

Thursday 10/16

7:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

Rope Enthusiasts Chillshare

Step into a world where skill meets serenity. Join us for a skillshare focused on the mesmerizing art of rope bondage in an intentionally quiet space.
Step into a world where skill meets serenity. Join us for a skillshare focused on the mesmerizing art of rope bondage in an intentionally quiet space.

Thursday 10/16

7:30 PM
At Misfit After Dark

Misfit Bondage Jam!

Jams are a great opportunity to work on skills you learned in classes or at home and meet/practice with other community members.
Thursday 10/16 at 7:30 PM

Misfit Bondage Jam!

At Misfit After Dark
Tickets
Jams are a great opportunity to work on skills you learned in classes or at home and meet/practice with other community members.

Friday 10/17

6:30 PM
At SubSpace

Speed Date Your Structures

Tops, bottoms, and switches will test out ties and patterns in a shared learning environment. No partners necessary, as this is an opportunity to mix and mingle.
Tops, bottoms, and switches will test out ties and patterns in a shared learning environment. No partners necessary, as this is an opportunity to mix and mingle.

Friday 10/24

6:30 PM
At Retreat Cafe

RBU:Munch

This is a munch for anyone who receives rope. Let's talk about receiving rope and make friends with other rope bottoms.
See event details for admission criteria!
Friday 10/24 at 6:30 PM

RBU:Munch

At Retreat Cafe
Details
This is a munch for anyone who receives rope. Let's talk about receiving rope and make friends with other rope bottoms.
See event details for admission criteria!

Saturday 10/25

6:00 PM
At SubSpace

Rope Lab

We typically start off with single column and double column practice at 5pm for those who need a refresher and after that we’ll have an hour and a half of instructor led Rope Lab.
Saturday 10/25 at 6:00 PM

Rope Lab

At SubSpace
Details
We typically start off with single column and double column practice at 5pm for those who need a refresher and after that we’ll have an hour and a half of instructor led Rope Lab.

Saturday 11/8

2:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

Bondage Slam

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of performance bondage featuring acts by local rope bondage artists.
Saturday 11/8 at 2:00 PM

Bondage Slam

At Gallery Erato
Tickets
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of performance bondage featuring acts by local rope bondage artists.

Wednesday 11/12

7:00 PM
At Massive

RopeLab Seattle

Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share.
See event details for admission criteria!
Wednesday 11/12 at 7:00 PM

RopeLab Seattle

At Massive
Details
Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share.
See event details for admission criteria!

Saturday 11/15

8:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

Rope And…

This is a "rope focused" play party that encourages beginners and experienced enthusiasts to mix rope with your favorite forms of kink play.
Saturday 11/15 at 8:00 PM

Rope And…

At Gallery Erato
Tickets
This is a "rope focused" play party that encourages beginners and experienced enthusiasts to mix rope with your favorite forms of kink play.

Weekly Classes and Events

Wednesday 10/8

7:00 PM
At SubSpace

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.
Wednesday 10/8 at 7:00 PM

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

At SubSpace
Tickets
We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.

Wednesday 10/15

7:00 PM
At SubSpace

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.
Wednesday 10/15 at 7:00 PM

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

At SubSpace
Tickets
We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.

Wednesday 10/22

7:00 PM
At SubSpace

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.
Wednesday 10/22 at 7:00 PM

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

At SubSpace
Tickets
We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.

Wednesday 10/29

7:00 PM
At SubSpace

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.
Wednesday 10/29 at 7:00 PM

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

At SubSpace
Tickets
We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.

Rope in Seattle

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