Welcome to the August edition of Rope in Seattle!

We have lots to recommend this month! At the end of the month, we have the last Shibari Nightfall of the year on Friday 8/29. If you can’t wait that long, Naughty Knots is happening on Saturday 8/9.

On the educational front, we’re excited about Tying Transmasculine Bodies on Saturday 8/23 and several cool classes by Air on Saturday 9/13.

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Classes

Bondage for Beginners with Esjay the Dreamer and Dan

Saturday 8/9 at Gallery Erato 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. Tickets

Chest Harnesses with Shibari Shawn

Saturday 8/16 at House of Knotty This class will analyze the various parts of rope harnesses and list the various decisions and choices we make when tying a clean, compact, and sustainable chest harness. Details

Tying Transmasculine Bodies with J

Saturday 8/23 at Kink Center This floor based class is meant to create a container to explore adaptations that give those positive gender feels and experiment with what feels good for your body! Tickets

Hands Free Chest Harness So Good You’ll Think It’s Bluetooth with Air

Saturday 9/13 at SubSpace Come hang out (literally) with Air in this hands-on, self-tier-friendly, suspendible arms-free chest harness workshop! Tickets

Air’s Pre Flight Check for Self Suspension with Air

Saturday 9/13 at SubSpace This class is for those already practicing self-suspension who are eager to explore new approaches and build on the skills they already have. Tickets

Up in the Air: Self Suspension Tips & Tricks with Air

Saturday 9/13 at SubSpace In this class, we’ll build on the foundation you already have and I’ll guide you through exploring new tricks, techniques, and ways to enhance your self-suspension practice. Tickets

Intro to Shibari with KinkRx

Saturday 9/27 at Gallery Erato 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. Tickets

Sensual Rope Bondage with Shibari Shawn

Saturday 9/27 at House of Knotty This class explores the methodology of sensual rope bondage highlighting rope bondage as a erotic process rather than a simple means to an end. Details

Events

Speed Date Your Structures

Saturday 8/2 at SubSpace 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. Tickets

Witchy Rope Enthusiasts Group (WREG)

Saturday 8/9 at Gallery Erato WREG is a peer learning space that empowers fem-identifying, trans, and non-binary rope tops. Details

Naughty Knots: All the Rope

Saturday 8/9 at Arborea Falls This is a casual workshop type rope environment. You can expect there to be soft landing zones where you can both watch and participate. Details

Men Tying Men Play Party

Sunday 8/10 at Gallery Erato A rope bondage play party for men and for all folks with lived experience as men. Sex is okay and even encouraged. Details

RopeLab Seattle

Wednesday 8/13 at Massive Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share. Details

Seattle Ropes in Motion

Thursday 8/14 A low-key outdoor rope event focused on movement and flow. Somewhere for rope nerds and dance lovers to soak up the sun on summer evenings. Details

Rope Lab

Saturday 8/16 at SubSpace 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. Details

Rope Enthusiasts Chillshare

Thursday 8/21 at Gallery Erato 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. Details

RBU:Munch

Friday 8/22 at Retreat Cafe This is a munch for anyone who receives rope. Let's talk about receiving rope and make friends with other rope bottoms. Details

Seattle Ropes in Motion

Tuesday 8/26 A low-key outdoor rope event focused on movement and flow. Somewhere for rope nerds and dance lovers to soak up the sun on summer evenings. Details

Shibari Nightfall: Summertime Sadness

Friday 8/29 at Om Culture Spend your Friday evening with your fellow community members: meet, hang out, celebrate the end of spring and tie! There will be snacks, socializing, and scene space. Tickets

Rope And…

Saturday 9/6 at Gallery Erato This is a "rope focused" play party that encourages beginners and experienced enthusiasts to mix rope with your favorite forms of kink play. Tickets

Seattle Ropes in Motion

Tuesday 9/9 A low-key outdoor rope event focused on movement and flow. Somewhere for rope nerds and dance lovers to soak up the sun on summer evenings. Details

RopeLab Seattle

Wednesday 9/10 at Massive Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share. Details

Naughty Knots: All the Rope

Saturday 9/13 at Arborea Falls This is a casual workshop type rope environment. You can expect there to be soft landing zones where you can both watch and participate. Details

Weekly Classes and Events

Beginner Shibari with Dan and Esjay the Dreamer

Tuesday 7/29 at ECTA In this foundational session, students will learn fundamental ties and techniques to begin their rope journey. Tickets

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

Wednesday 7/30 at SubSpace 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. Tickets

Beginner Shibari with Dan and Esjay the Dreamer

Tuesday 8/5 at ECTA In this foundational session, students will learn fundamental ties and techniques to begin their rope journey. Tickets

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

Wednesday 8/6 at SubSpace 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. Tickets

Beginner Shibari with Dan and Esjay the Dreamer

Tuesday 8/12 at ECTA In this foundational session, students will learn fundamental ties and techniques to begin their rope journey. Tickets

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

Wednesday 8/13 at SubSpace 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. Tickets

Beginner Shibari with Dan and Esjay the Dreamer

Tuesday 8/19 at ECTA In this foundational session, students will learn fundamental ties and techniques to begin their rope journey. Tickets

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

Wednesday 8/20 at SubSpace 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. Tickets

Beginner Shibari with Dan and Esjay the Dreamer

Tuesday 8/26 at ECTA In this foundational session, students will learn fundamental ties and techniques to begin their rope journey. Tickets

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

Wednesday 8/27 at SubSpace 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. Tickets

August 2025

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