Overview
TWO awesome rope bottoming focused classes taught by the amazing Violet. Purchase Tickets Here
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Asking For What You Want for Bottoms
Do you ever struggle to communicate your preferences in rope? Can you imagine what a bottom led labbing session would look like? Whether you are a seasoned bottom or a new to the scene, you will learn exercises that will help you increase somatic awareness, negotiate, and advocate for adjustments.
You will learn how to
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Vet the person you are tying with
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Lead negotiations as a bottom
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Get clear on and express what you want
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Ask for the scene you want
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Clarify your placement preferences (ex. waist rope or hip rope, adjusting ankle cuff placement and futo upline attachment)
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Desirability Politics, Anti-Fatness, and Rope Bottoming
This class is for fats, friends, and allies. We will delve into meaningful discussions on the origins of Fatphobia and Weight Stigma, exploring the thin ideal, beauty, aesthetics, and how all of this fits into the rope scene. Through lecture, exercises, and discussion, we will navigate the complexities of desirability politics, challenge anti-fat narratives in the scene, and celebrate diversity in the realm of rope bottoming.
Bottoms, riggers, switches and self-tiers, you are all welcome! Please keep in mind this is bottoms-centered content, and discussions will aim to explore rope from the perspective of the rope bottom.
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Class Details
Dates - Feb 17th
Times - 1pm - 4pm (first class) & 4:30 - 6pm (second class)
Class size - 24 people
Price - $30 per person (no per class tickets )
(tickets must be purchased in advance)
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Prerequisites​
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While discussions will explore rope from the perspective of the bottom, riggers, switches and self-tiers are all welcome!
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No experience necessary
What to Bring
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You should bring at minimum 2 x 30 ft and 1 x 15ft pieces of Shibari rope (ex. hemp, jute, nylon, posh). Ask us for recommendations if you need to get some rope. There is a small amount of studio rope that can be borrowed also
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A method for taking notes are recommended
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Mat if you want it, yoga block or other sitting cushion, slippers to go to the bathroom with, closed top water bottle, patience
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Full suspension rope, hardware and safety kit
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This will not be a suspension focused class, but there will be time for labbing harnesses and loading them during workshopping time. If interested bring your own hardware, though it is not required.
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Instructor / Co-Presenter Bio
Violet Bights(she/her) is a femme rope switch from Western Mass. She has a passion for playing with pain, tenderness, and raw vulnerability through rope bondage. While not in rope, Violet works in the mental health field as a therapist with fellow queer and neurodivergent folks, with a focus on health at every size and weight neutrality. For fun, you can find her geeking out about the ritual of negotiation and building systems of community care and organizing local events.
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Covid Policy
We are requiring same day rapid test results, masking is optional. If you feel sick, don't risk it. Covid rules may change if cases increase.
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Food and Beverages
Water, tea and coffee will be available.
Directions / Parking
Plenty of Free parking
Directions will be sent out the week before the event to ticket holders (it is located in Salem MA)
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Policies and Code of Conduct
It is important that you review the below documents prior to attending any Witch City Rope event. Keep in mind, by purchasing your ticket, you are agreeing to these policies and code of conduct.
Consent Policy & Incident Reporting Protocol
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Class Etiquette
- Many etiquette items are covered in the Code of Conduct (we worked really hard on it, so give it a read)
- The class is a casual event, so please wear what you feel comfortable in. For models tight fitting clothes or just not much clothing is the easiest to tie in. For riggers, make sure your clothing does not restrict your mobility in any way.
- We suggest you to be barefoot or wear shoes on the dance floor to prevent slipping (not just socks).
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Tickets
- You much purchase your ticket in advance -> Purchase Tickets Here
- NEVER let money be the reason you don’t come. We are still working out how we want to do a scholarship ticket program, but if you have a deep commitment to learn and share rope but not the financial means to attend this class, please email us so we can see how we can help.