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...
Do you feel like you have t-rex arms and struggle to get rope smoothly around your partner while tying? Or have you struggled to get your partner up in a suspension? In this class, we’ll work on strategies for tying around a body when you can’t reach around or above your partner. We’ll also work...
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of performance bondage featuring acts by local rope bondage artists. Prepare to be spellbound by the energy that these performers bring to their craft, and witness the power and connection of performance bondage. This event intends to create a space for up-and-coming and established rope bondage artists, and to...
Queer- and neurodivergent-centered community rope jam in Olympia. Practice and connect in a low-pressure, consent-forward environment. Jams include no formal instruction, but T is always happy to help anyone with questions. For full details and to buy tickets, visit https://forbiddentickets.com/events/olyrope/2026-05-09-community-jam-may (or click the green "Event Website" button). Note: The sliding scale goes down to $2,...
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:...
