Now That I Have Your Attention

Blue and Moxie are excited to share this class again after several years' hiatus. The ties and concepts in this class involve the face, neck and mouth and will have you drooling, gagged, or simply, stopped in your tracks and paying attention!

We find rope and play that involves the face, neck and mouth to be quite edgy and quite personal, and are fascinated by the result this combination brings up. Aside from the minimalist ties we will demonstrate, we will share props and ideas to enhance the scene, including a DIY toy that attendees can make and take home with them.

CONTENT WARNING: All ties and demos in this class will include bondage of the face, neck and/or mouth. We will cover safety considerations for each tie, as well as communication tips. We do ask attendees to read this event description and discuss with their partner thoroughly ahead of time that you both have interest in bondage and restraint as described, and in attending a public class where we will be exploring this as a group.

This class will include demonstrations and plenty of time for attendees to explore.

DISCLAIMER: None of the ties and ideas in this class should be attempted alone. Please explore with a partner you have experience with - both in tying and negotiation. Both partners should consider that this is a type of edge play, be risk-aware, and comfortable exploring alternative methods of communication with each other when breath or ability to speak is impacted. We will be wrapping the front and sides of the neck in some of the demonstrations.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: While the ties shared in this class are minimalist and fairly simple, we do not consider this a beginners class. Foundational knowledge is required: including column ties, half hitches, slip knots and a basic proficiency of tension. Awareness of how your mind and body responds in rope and in edge play are also important.

Materials needed:

- 1-3 lengths jute, hemp or cotton at 8m length, 6mm diameter. Ties will be demonstrated using 6mm diameter/8m length jute.

- fabric, tenugui, or blindfolds and any gags you'd like to incorporate.

* We will have loaner rope for attendees to use during class, and for sale at the end of class. PLEASE NOTE: LOANER ROPE IS NOT TO BE USED IN MOUTHS OR ANYWHERE THERE WILL BE BODILY FLUIDS.

* We also have loaner fabric for attendees to use during class, and tenugui and bandanas for sale.

Tickets are for pairs, and will include the materials for your DIY toy!

If finances are a barrier for your attendance in this class, please email us at voxbody@gmail.com. We have limited scholarship observer spots available.

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About the teachers:

Blue (she/her): Blue has been teaching and performing rope bondage since 2012. In June 2017, she opened VoxBody Studio, the Bay Area's first rope-dedicated venue. Blue is part of an active rope community in the Bay Area, teaching classes and hosting events regularly and performing at events such as Folsom Street Fair, Twisted Windows and Vau de Vire Society productions. She has also presented at RopeCraft, Bondage Expo Dallas, Desert Bound and Karada House’s QueerRope event. Blue is an enthusiastic sWitch, believes bondage education should address both sides of the rope, and is so proud of the Vox-community. Find her on IG @miss_true_blue.

Moxie (she/her): Moxie has been rope bottoming since 2015, and started tying a few years into her rope journey. She’s passionate about restraint, aesthetics, body awareness, and rope that makes her feel distressed. She enjoys exploring ties that can be challenging and awkward, as well as repeating familiar shapes in ties that bring new knowledge and experience over time. Moxie has performed at events such as Twisted Windows, Folsom Street Fair, and Nuit des Cordes, attended NARIX 2016, and has bottomed for Kazami Ranki. She practices aerial and flexibility outside of rope to stay connected with her body and gain understanding of how our bodies communicate to us. Find her on IG and FL @boundmoxie.