Structures & Restraint - Rope Class

Structures & Restraint - Rope Class

A class of harness building for engaging and fluid floorplay!

In this class, we will explore a different physical form each week, with an exploration-based approach to building harnesses and structures to support that form. Because every body, tying pair, and scene is unique, harnesses can never be one-size fits all, and they don’t have to be!

In this class, you will learn how to build from your Foundations, putting together familiar components into new forms, and building confidence in your ability to problem solve while developing your personal rope play style within a supportive environment focused on safer practices and demystifying rope bondage dogma.

Each class will cover both technical tying/problem solving as well as scene building supported by that tying and scene skills for players on both sides of the slash.

Deepen your rope practice and discover what you can build together while exploring in play!

Prerequisites:

• Intro to Rope and Rope Foundations (I-VI) or familiarity with basic knots and frictions (X friction, half moon friction, munter, L friction)

• Top and bottom awareness of body mechanics and active bottoming techniques

  
  

Required materials:

• minimum four (4) pieces of bondage rope

• rope safety equipment

• notetaking equipment 

This class requires a tying partner. Tickets are sold per person. Tickets are available on a sliding scale to promote inclusivity and accessibility. Please choose the ticket price that makes this event accessible to you. All ticket types provide the same access to the event.

This workshop is open to members only. If you don’t have your membership yet, you can sign up online or come by to see the space on one of our social nights and sign up in person. We would love to see you!

Doors will open 15 minutes before class starts and will close 20 minutes after the start of class.

Kosmick

@Kosmick has been getting tangled in knots most of their adult life, with an interest in the beauty and narrative power of bondage reaching back into childhood stories of damsels in distress. They began studying rope bondage in 2011, and intensified that study in 2016 after joining the Ottawa BDSM community. As an instructor, Kosmick takes an approach of breaking down classic structures and forms, with an emphasis on *why* things are tied the way they are, and an examination of the decision making processes of a tie. They are committed to demystifying rope bondage and empowering learners at all levels to experiment with what they know and pursue avenues to have fun with their rope. They view rope as a tool of expression, and look to inspire others to build connection and intimacy through their tying.

Truly

With over 10 years of experience in rope bondage spaces, @Truly (she/her) is passionate about active bottoming, modular ties, and creating emotive experiences in the classroom. Primarily a rope bottom, she also has experience with tying and self-suspension. Truly’s student-centered teaching style focuses on helping rope bottoms cultivate intuitive body awareness and gain the confidence to define and communicate their specific needs. With a rich history of rope education and performance across Quebec and Ontario, she is always eager to share her love of ropecraft.