Fat Lab: a Rope Space for large-bodied rope enthusiasts

Inspired by Ceci Ferox (Berlin) and the event they facilitated at VoxBody in October 2023, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Fat Lab, an ongoing rope space hosted by AMermaidRenegade and Ivy Limieux!

Welcome to Fat Lab, a space tailored specifically for large-bodied individuals and their rope partners. 

Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to explore and learn the art of rope bondage, regardless of body size or shape. This jam offers a supportive space where individuals can build connections, share knowledge, and celebrate their bodies without judgment.

At Fat Lab, we recognize and seek to address the challenges faced by those whose bodies may not conform to mainstream ideals. Whether you've had difficulty finding representation in events, educational programs, or performance settings, or if you've ever doubted your ability to participate due to societal norms perpetuated online or in your local community, you've found a welcoming community here!

Join us at Fat Lab and discover a community that embraces diversity, fosters creativity, and celebrates the beauty of all bodies!

Dates on the calendar through December!  (please register for a ticket for each date individually)

What to expect:

* doors at 2pm // doors closed, no late entry after 2:30pm

* opening circle/discussion/demo (~2:30-3:30): this will vary from being a facilitated roundtable for discussion and/or a demo 

* open tying and social time (~3:30-5)

*** please note times listed here are for OCT/NOV/DEC dates. SEPT 4 will still take place from 7-10pm. 

Who is this event for? 

* Please note this event centers large-bodied rope enthusiasts. We welcome larger bodies and the rope partners who tie/are tied by them. 

* Allies are welcome to listen in and understand, but please consider waiting to get tickets until closer to each event date, in order to prioritize the folks this event is centered on!

If you have questions about whether this event is for YOU, please email ivylimieux.rope@gmail.com. 

* All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to participate! Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to rope bondage, everyone is welcome to come, tie, be tied, and experience the joy of rope in a space that honors and respects every individual's unique journey.

If you have questions about the event, please contact Emily at emilygriswold9@gmail.com or Ivy at ivylimieux.rope@gmail.com. 

If you have ticket or logistics questions about the studio, please contact voxbody@gmail.com

About the hosts:

Em/Amermaidrenegade (she/her) embodies bold and passionate self expression in her artistic endeavors as a model, rope bottom, and vocalist in the SF Bay Area. Emily is deeply committed to advocating for body positive representation and inclusion of individuals with larger bodies and/or disabilities in rope, kink, and artistic communities. Emily is a true Singing Siren eager to share her knowledge and experience as a rope bottom to create community!

Find her on IG @amermaidrenegade

Ivy (she/they): Ivy Limieux is a sWitchy Sadistic VoxFox, joining the rope community in 2016. She has a passion for volunteer work and fetish parties, and loves the incredibly supportive network of kinksters, artists, and fetishists that rope has allowed her to connect with. She believes that rope is as fluid and adaptable as the people who choose to participate, and that every desire to learn should be met with the opportunity to do so. She has taught/performed for organizations such as Dark Odyssey, Obsidian_LA, Black Rose Education, Kinky Activist Support Fund, and Kink.com. Ivy is the host of Kinky, Colorful, Conscious, a kinky POC roundtable founded in 2018. She co-host’s Oakland’s bi-monthly POC play party, SOUL as well as other POC events in the Bay Area. 

Find her on IG and FL @ivylimieux.