Are you interested in exploring performance as a part of your shibari/bondage rope practice? Local Seattle instructors and performers Esjay and Dan will guide you through some performance basics in the context of performing a rope bondage act. This workshop is appropriate for those doing ground rope or suspension, and we welcome solos as well...
This event has been canceled for the April 10th date, but next one is posted for June 6th! Join us for an evening of exploration and connection at Rope And…! This is a “rope focused” play party that encourages mixing in your favorite other ways to play. This event provides a safe(r) and consensual space...
Interested in adding some bondage to your life but not sure where to start? This fun and accessible introductory class will introduce you to the basics of kink and rope bondage. By the time you’re done you’ll have all the skills you need to safely and confidently start exploring bondage on your own. This is...
Queer- and neurodivergent-centered rope skillshare in Olympia. Learn, practice, and connect in a low-pressure, consent-forward environment. All experience levels welcome! 🎟️🎫 Advance Ticketing recommended to reserve your space 🎫🎟️ Advance ticketing is the way to reserve space at the event. You can choose to show up spontaneously and pay at the door instead — just...
This workshop will start with a 30 minute lecture on the historical context of Japanese eroticism and rope as a tool for nonconsensual torture in Japan's Tokugawa period. Then we will analyze the 20th century development of semenawa or torturous rope as a common BDSM practice. We will briefly analyze the methodology of predicament bondage...
Your casual opportunity to practice, observe, play, meet others, and share your skills once a month. This is not a class and there is no instructor.
Shibari is the Japanese-inspired practice of aesthetic rope bondage. In this foundational session, students will learn fundamental ties and techniques to begin their rope journey. Though fundamental, these techniques can be combined in uncountable ways to produce elaborate shapes and scenarios. Besides learning technical skills, we will focus on rope bondage as a movement and...
Join us for a rope bondage skill sharing event in an intentionally quiet space. Whether you're a curious beginner or have some rope experience, this event offers a low-stim environment to learn, practice, and connect with others. Masking Policy: Masking with a high quality respirator (kn95 or better) is required. In order to make this...
This 3-part series is designed for those who feel confident with single/double columns and are ready for more complexity. Classes will focus on functional rather than decorative patterns, emphasizing the techniques needed for creating stable ties and understanding how components interact. Those tying will learn how to incorporate play and body manipulation to dive deeper...
This two-day intensive focuses on dynamic movement in the air and transition heavy scenes. We’ll cover harness stability and multi-point pick-ups to build a strong technical foundation. Couples will practice creating their own repeatable sequences, developing confidence and muscle memory for more complex transitions. Participants will explore moving through the air with intention, experimenting with...
This rope workshop will be a hand-on class with active participation and rope tying. We will start by establishing aesthetic guidelines and principles for our ties as an overarching theme of the intermediate series. We will focus on a) modular tying, b) intentionality, c) nawajiri management, and d) philosophy of minimalism, model-centric photography, and wabi-sabi...
Tops, bottoms, and switches will get hands-on rope practice through bite-sized sessions with each other. There is no "dating" here, but you will meet, tie, and be tied. People are encouraged to attend solo, as this is an opportunity to mix and mingle. Please arrive on time in order to fully participate in all activities:...
RBU is a munch for anyone who receives rope. This is an event to meet and find peer support among others who are tied. It's also a place to exchange info, vet potential tops, and make friends with similar interests. Are you curious about doing rope bottoming? Cool, you should join us! Do you dabble...
Shibari is the Japanese-inspired practice of aesthetic rope bondage. In this foundational session, students will learn fundamental ties and techniques to begin their rope journey. Though fundamental, these techniques can be combined in uncountable ways to produce elaborate shapes and scenarios. Besides learning technical skills, we will focus on rope bondage as a movement and...
Come and join us for our own type of LGBTQ+ activism and protest. Rope is political. Enjoy brunch at the House of Knotty with chill vibes with music, food prepared by the community, and post rope mimosas. Mingle with your friends and meet new members of the Seattle rope community. Be 100% your queer authentic self...
