Overview
This three hours class will go cover multiple decorative rope styles, break down the fundamental building blocks of each, teach some standard patterns and show you how to improvise your own decorative patterns.
This style of Shibari is usually used for wearable rope art or photography. It is not focused on rope that will be used for bondage, bedroom play or any other rope modalities.
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Class Details
Dates - April 20th
Times - 2pm - 5pm
Class size - 24 people
Price - $30 per person
(tickets must be purchased in advance)
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Prerequisites​​
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Everyone attending should know basic Shibari safety
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Tops should have good basic skills with rope frictions (reverse direction, half hitches, munters, cow hitch), at least one lock off, handling, and a single column tie
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Everyone tying should have pre-negotiated all things for the class (touch levels, after care, communication styles, safety concerns, etc)
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This class is can be done individually self-tying or as a pair
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What to Bring
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You should bring at minimum 6 x 30ft and 2 x 15ft pieces of 6mm Shibari rope (ex. hemp, jute, nylon, posh). If you have longer hanks or multiple colors, bring them (ex. 50ft)
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Optional - bring any decorative hardware we can add to ties (ex. Rings, chopsticks)
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You should have safety shears
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A method for taking notes are recommended
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Suggested - yoga mat, yoga block or other sitting cushion, slippers to go to the bathroom with, closed top water bottle, patience
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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.
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Rope Jam
If you have RSVPed for the Rope Jam later this evening, you can leave your stuff at the studio and/or hang out at the studio between the class and Rope Jam.
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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.