Knotty Rope Jam

https://buytickets.at/bayareaknottyscouts/1455357

Join us at The Kink Store for the next Knotty Rope Jam! Experience an inclusive and fully equipped space that includes:

• A kink dungeon

• Bamboo and hardpoints

• Rope workshops and live demos

• A play space and onsite shower

• A tea lounge and light refreshments

• Live music

Come learn new ties, practice, or connect with friends.

Schedule:

• Rope instruction all night by Donny

• Consent talk at 7:45 pm

• Workshops at 8:00 pm

Please Note: Doors close at 10:00 pm.

Welcome to The Knotty Scouts, a vibrant community of shibari enthusiasts hailing from the Bay Area! Join us and immerse yourself in the ancient art of rope bondage. This event is designed to provide a supporting welcoming environment for all levels of experience, from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners. Our skilled instructors will lead workshops focused on teaching the techniques of rope bondage, ensuring that all participants can learn and practice in a safe and consensual manner. In addition to the educational aspect, our rope jam emphasizes the importance of building connections within the community. Participants can engage in open discussions, connect with like-minded individuals, and explore the intimate and expressive nature of bondage. Come learn some ties, drink tea, play, or just socialize in this really beautiful space.

This event is play-friendly and clothing optional so express yourself freely! To ensure the comfort and safety of all participants, a comprehensive consent speech will be delivered at the beginning of the evening.

The event will have mandatory consent talk. We will go over FRIES and other consent topics. FRIES stands for Freely given, Reversible, Informed, Engaged, Specific. The consent speech will give you tools to be able to interact with anyone in this space and is useful even outside this event!! Please feel free to approach or engage with anyone in this space. If you are approached and not interested- simply say "No Thank you - thanks for asking!" No additional explanation is needed, required, or expected. Please do not interrupt scenes in progress. Scenes include people being tied, people that are connecting, and kink/bdsm activity.

Freely Given: Consenting is a choice one only makes without pressure, manipulation, or repeated asking (even from a partner).

Reversible: Anyone can change their mind about what they feel like doing at any time. Even if they’ve done it before, and even if they’re in the middle of it, they can say no, no more, or nevermind.

Informed: One can only consent to something if they understand the acts they are being asked to participate in. For example, if someone has an STI, it is only full consent if they disclose this to anyone they are having contact with, before they take a risk they are unaware of. Stay sober enough to give and perceive consent and if under the influence of substances do not engage in rope or bdsm play and inform any potential play partners about being on the influence of substances so that the person is fully aware and has the opportunity to opt out. Do not ask new play partners to play without condoms in this space. 

Engaged: If there's any doubt about whether the person is fully interested, then it's a NO. When it comes to anyone's body, everyone should only do stuff they WANT to do, not things that one feels they are expected to do. Pay attention to eye contact, body language, and enthusiasm. If you do receive a no, thank the person for taking care of themself and do not ask them again for anything else. Let them know they can come to you if they want to engage further.

Specific: Yes to one thing is not yes to everything. Ask for consent prior to any escalation. In this space, at this event, ask for consent prior to any touch.

Again: Stay sober enough to give and perceive consent. 

COVID safety - Please don't come if you are sick. Masks are welcome but optional. We offer no guarantees about the event being covid-free and are only able to provide rain checks to future events if you cannot attend for any reason.

Tickets are transferable but not refundable.

Low-income tickets are available upon request, and we have volunteer spots available in exchange for free or discounted tickets. Limited volunteer spots are available so please contact event organizers early!

bayareaknottyscouts@gmail.com

FB: Krissy Mahan 

(865) 407-6736

No pictures using phones without enthusiastic consent from anyone in the photo!

Professional photographer Jeremie Fremaux (www.fremauxphoto.com) will be onsite taking artsy photos. Wrist bands are available to opt out of photos. Consent will be obtained prior to posting link to pics in private fb group. Photos will be sent out to ticketholders via email where selected photos can be removed from the album upon request.

For further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated organizers, Krissy Mahan or Celina Diaz Borquez. They are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. In addition to our monthly rope jams, our Knotty Scout Leaders are available to conduct workshops beyond our regular events, ensuring you have ample opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.