Beginner Rope Intensive

This intensive workshop delves into the practice of rope bondage/shibari with experienced practitioners.

Through step-by-step instruction and hands-on practice, participants will learn multiple techniques for tying and being tied. In addition to rope handling and ties, the workshop models and teaches methods of communication, negotiation, consent, body awareness, risk assessment and risk reduction regarding rope/shibari play.

Some of the specific knots, frictions, and ties covered in the workshop include:

• forward tension and reverse tension
• square knot
• overhand knot
• half-hitch, munter hitch, lark's head
• Somerville Bowline single-column tie with applications for a wrist cuff, ankle cuff, or waist rope
• a double-column cuff for tying two limbs together
• an arms-free chest harness;
• tying bodies in various positions using just column ties and frictions
• adjusting rope tension, placement, and angles in the moment for the particular person and purpose

Beginners welcome! No prior experience required. No partner or special equipment needed.

What to Bring: If you already have your own rope, please bring it. If you don't have your own rope, there will be rope available for sale.

Partnering: A rope partner is not required for the class! Some of the hands-on activities work better with a partner, but solo attendees are also welcome!

RSVP REQUIRED - NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

Please RSVP with the name you want on the door list!

Ages 18+

About the Instructor: Parker (they) is a queer, non-binary rope performer and educator with 16+ years of rope experience. Parker is a versatile rope top who enjoys tying others, self-tying, and sharing their passion for rope. As an instructor, Parker enjoys breaking down complex scenes and into teachable skills and techniques. Parker respects and appreciates that all bodies are different and that there are no “one-size-fits-all” techniques. Parker strives to foster an inclusive, affirming environment for adults of all bodies, histories, and identifications to learn and enjoy rope. Parker offers workshops and private lessons for levels ranging from novice to advanced. Parker has presented rope workshops and performances at numerous conventions & venues across North America and Europe, including Tethered Together, RopeCraft, Anatomie (London, UK), Tension Montreal, Vox Body Studio, Bondage Expo Dallas, Shibaricon, TES Fest, and many more.