This 3hr intro class is for rope practitioners wanting to add hard skills to their basic building blocks while learning to play in rope more. In this class you will learn hojo-cuffs (mid line single column ties), Yuki knots (mid line anchor points / lock offs), double column ties, how to create rope scenes with examples of how to use rope in different types of play. We will practice these techniques by learning common ties like a Futo, Strappado, caf binder (torture tie), Malasana, accessible hog tie, several one-rope ties (ichinawas).

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As always, safety and consent will be reviewed before each activity. The class covers material for both the person tying and the person being tied.

Teachers: Chad and up to 3 other teachers

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Class Details

  Dates - July 26th (Saturday) 

  Times - 2pm - 5pm

  Class size - 24 people 

  Price - $35 per person

  Tickets must be purchased in advance -> Purchase Ticket Here

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Prerequisites​

• Willingness to mess up, laugh about it, breath, give you and your partner a big "thank you for showing up", then trying again. 

• Tops should be able to tie a single column tie, frictions, lock-offs and several harnesses (ex. Shinju, gun slinger). They should know rope placement safety and good communication and consent techniques. 

• Bottoms should be able to communicate rope preferences, do nerve checks, and know what their rope tension preference feels like.

• Everyone should pre-negotiate touch and play style preferences and boundaries prior to the class.
  This class is designed as a partnered class. Very few of the exercises can be adapted to selfting. 

• This isn't for someone that has never touched rope before. 

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What to Bring

• A basic rope kit including at least 3 x 30ft and 1 x 15ft pieces of 6mm Shibari rope is all that will be needed (ex. hemp, jute, nylon). 

• No other hardware is required. 

• A method for taking notes is recommended​

• Mat if you want it (we have a few), 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 

Bring any snacks and drinks you need. You can refil our water onsite. 

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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)
 

Ride Share - Member Chats - Other Questions

Witch City Rope members have access to our Discord Channel for all that good stuff. Get vetted as a member here

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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.

Event Waiver

Members Code of Conduct

Consent Policy & Incident Reporting Protocol

Covid Policy

Refund Policy​

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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 Ticket 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.