This two-day, Shibari beginner series teaches the technical building blocks, terminology, rope handling, safety and "how to play" skills used in most Shibari work. Our approach focuses on learning the individual tying components, so once learned, you will be able to learn new ties or improv ties with confidence. We do teach specfic paterns / ties, but for this series those are meant as a way to practice the building blocks and a starting off point. Having fun is the ultimate goal, and that is always a primary focus.

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Day One - Sept 27th - SOLD OUT

You will learn frictions, one lockoffs, single column ties, basic tensioning, safety, negotiation, terms, rope materials, in scene communication and many practical exercises to both enjoy rope and grow your rope skills. For Ties we will learn the mermaid, chaos rope, and a futomomo. 

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Day Two - Oct 25th - 2 Tickets Left

You will learn Hojo-cuffs (in line single column ties), Bands, lockoffs (Yuki knots U, L and X), rope handling (keeping tension and better pull throughs), play types / techniques and double column ties. We will practice these techniques by learning common ties like a Shinju, Malasana, hog tie, and gun slinger. 

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Each class consists of 5 instruction hours, one hour lunch break and a one hour open practice at the end.

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Other Details

  Times - 10am - 5pm

  Class size - 24 people

  Price - $65 per person (includes lunch from Wrapture)

- you can purchase Part 1 and 2 together and safe 20% (discount doesn't include lunch)

  Tickets must be purchased in advance -> Purchase Tickets Here

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You don't have to do part one to come part two. However, the class does move at a pace assuming you know the previous class's content. 

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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. 

• Really, nothing. There will be a spread of skill levels as there always is but this will start from absolute beginner level.

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What to Bring

• You should bring at minimum 2 x 30ft 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.  

• No other hardware is required. 

• A method for taking notes are recommended​

• Mat if you want it, yoga block or other sitting cushion, slippers to go to the bathroom with, closed top water bottle, patience 

• This class is designed to be a partnered class, but self-tie modifications to the exercises are possible (we aren’t specifically covering those though). If you are looking for a partner, please let us know and we will help if we can. 

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Teachers 

Chad, one of the founders of WCR and Kyla the founder of Boink, will be the main teachers. Depending on the class size, we may ask one or two additional teachers to help. 

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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, soda, tea and coffee will be available. Lunch will be devlivered. You will be sent an order form the week before the class. Food includes options for most food restrictions. 

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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

Vetted WCR members have access to our Discord channel for all that good stuff. 

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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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Schedule

    9:30 – Doors open (please be here no later than 9:45) 

Sign in, check Covid test results, students pick spots, etc.

  10:00 – Doors close - No more attendees are allowed to enter the premises.

    1:00 – Lunch

    1:45 – Wrap up lunch and get back to it

    3:45 – Class starts winding down

    4:00 – Open practice starts / people head out if they want to

    5:00 – Officially done, space closes 

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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. 

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