Welcome to the October edition of Rope in Seattle!

We’re particularly excited about the new Bondage Slam event on November 8. This event creates a place for up and coming rope bondage artists to present performances in a supportive space. If you might be one of those up and coming artists, the organizers still have room for one more performance.

On the educational front, we see that Knottydevil and Pixiebait are teaching Body Manipulation 101, Connectively Tying Harnesses, and Tying to Furniture on Sunday 10/26. We’re big fans of their work and are excited to learn from them.

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Classes

Neo-Ippon Nawa 1 day workshop with KinbakuArtistMiki

Saturday 10/4 at SubSpace 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. Tickets

TK: a Natural Approach with KinbakuArtistMiki

Sunday 10/5 at SubSpace 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. Tickets

One Long Rope with Tom Roper and Joel

Wednesday 10/8 at Gallery Erato In this class, we shift the focus away from intricate patterns and back toward connection, sensation, and erotic flow. Tickets

Predicament Bondage with Shibari Shawn

Saturday 10/25 at House of Knotty This class analyzes the methodology of predicament bondage looking through the theoretical framework of sustainable, stress, suffer, and sweat. Details

Body Manipulation 101 with Knottydevil and Pixiebait

Sunday 10/26 at SubSpace Building connection and tension through soft and rough body handling and take downs. Then using these to build headspace in a scene. Tickets

Connectively Tying Harnesses with Knottydevil and Pixiebait

Sunday 10/26 at SubSpace This class uses the skillset taught in Body Manipulation 101 and applies it to building harnesses for both floor play and suspensions. Tickets

Tying to Furniture with Knottydevil and Pixiebait

Sunday 10/26 at SubSpace 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. Tickets

Shibari for Snuggling with Mz_Magpie and August

Saturday 11/1 at SubSpace 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! Tickets

Intro to Shibari with KinkRx

Saturday 11/8 at Central District 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

Chair Bondage with Shibari Shawn

Saturday 11/15 at House of Knotty This class combines a lecture on the history of homoerotic cowboy bondage with instruction on cowboy rope bondage specifically chair bondage. Details

Strappado with Shibari Shawn

Saturday 12/6 at House of Knotty 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. Details

Bondage for Beginners with Esjay the Dreamer and Dan

Saturday 12/13 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

Events

Between Pulse: a Rope Performance

Friday 10/3 at SubSpace Kinbakuartistmiki & Xin present a fully improvised performance titled: "Between Pulse" Tickets

RopeLab Seattle

Wednesday 10/8 at Massive Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share. Details

Witchy Rope Enthusiasts Group (WREG)

Saturday 10/11 at Gallery Erato WREG is a peer learning space that empowers fem-identifying, trans, and non-binary rope tops. Details

Men Tying Men Play Party

Sunday 10/12 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

Rope Enthusiasts Chillshare

Thursday 10/16 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

Misfit Bondage Jam!

Thursday 10/16 at Misfit After Dark Jams are a great opportunity to work on skills you learned in classes or at home and meet/practice with other community members. Tickets

Speed Date Your Structures

Friday 10/17 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

RBU:Munch

Friday 10/24 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

Rope Lab

Saturday 10/25 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

Bondage Slam

Saturday 11/8 at Gallery Erato Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of performance bondage featuring acts by local rope bondage artists. Tickets

RopeLab Seattle

Wednesday 11/12 at Massive Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share. Details

Rope And…

Saturday 11/15 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

Weekly Classes and Events

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

Wednesday 10/1 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

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

Wednesday 10/8 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

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

Wednesday 10/15 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

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

Wednesday 10/22 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

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

Wednesday 10/29 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

October 2025

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