EVENT DESCRIPTION
Come explore the world of the single-column tie in this hands-on class! We will introduce various single-column tie options and show how they can easily become part of your play. Beyond the basics, we’ll uncover exciting positions and versatile options that you can achieve with this simple tie. In this class, you will develop practical skills that you can use to jump straight into play. Join us for a journey of discovery as we reveal creative techniques and a variety of playful possibilities!
This event will be held at a venue in Union Square, Somerville, MA. Please note that this is a different location than our other Somerville venue.
PRE-REQUISITES
- The person tying should have an interest in rope bondage.
- The person being tied should have a desire to be in rope.
- Self-tiers should be comfortable with all of the above.
WHAT TO BRING
- Two 25-30 ft long ropes (5-6mm). Ropes can be your preferred material (example: jute, hemp, nylon, posh, etc.)
- An emergency cutting tool (example: safety medical shears, seat belt cutter, etc.)
- A few blankets and mats will be available to sit on, but feel free to bring your own mat or blanket.
SCHEDULE
- 7:30 – Doors Open
- 7:45 – 8:00 – Consent workshop (required for all)
- 8:00 – 9:30 – Rope class
- 9:30 – 10:00 – Open practice
VENUE & ACCESSIBILITY
The venue is located in Union Square in Somerville, MA. Exact location will be given to confirmed ticket holders.
- The class space is on the second floor of the building. There is NO elevator access – you must walk up one flight of stairs.
- The studio is shoe-free. Shoes must be removed before entering the studio space. There are multiple shoe racks right outside the studio door.
TRANSPORTATION
- There is public parking in Union Square, some metered, some not metered, including spots on Somerville Ave and Bow St. Parking is free after 8pm and on all Sundays and holidays. You can use Park Mobile to pay for parking on your phone.
- The D line of the Green Line will get you to Union Square. Local bus routes that drop you within <5 minutes walking include the 85, 86, 91, and CT2.
TICKETS & PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments will be processed through Eventbrite with sliding scale pricing. All tickets provide the same entry (1 person per ticket) to the event. Pricing is access-based, not “pay what you want”. If you benefit from systemic privilege, please consider paying more.
If you would like to attend but finances or paying through Eventbrite is a barrier for you, please email us at [email protected]. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
If you would like to make a contribution to SBC to support our instructors, operations, and future events, please select the Donation ticket. Please note that donation tickets do not provide admittance to the event and are not tax deductible.
DRESS CODE
Dress code is flexible at this venue, after the building officially closes. You must always wear a minimum of underwear (bottoms) while in the event space. You must be street legal when elsewhere in the building, so please be prepared to cover up when entering the building and leaving the event space to visit the bathroom. Please note – this is not a play space.
REFUND POLICY
We are able to issue refunds, upon request, if we are able to fill your spot at the event. We will also consider issuing refunds in cases with extenuating circumstances. We are always happy to accept unused tickets as donations. If you are unable to attend due to event details that are publicly available (such as venue details, transportation, waiver requirement, or vetting requirements), we do not consider this an extenuating circumstance and reserve the right to adhere to our refund policy.
If you are unable to attend for any reason, please email us at [email protected] so we can open a spot on the waitlist for another kinkster. No refunds will be issued within 24 hours of the event.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Please review our Code of Conduct before arriving at the class. A consent workshop will take place at the beginning of class. If you have not attended SBC’s consent workshop previously, you MUST be present for the consent workshop portion of the class. All attendees will be required to sign a waiver and our code of conduct before taking part in any SBC class or event.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Attendees of all events are encouraged to be fully vaccinated and boosted. We also encourage folks to practice regular at home testing before events to ensure you are COVID negative. Attendees are required to STAY HOME from any event, and notify organizers of their absence, if they are feeling at all ill.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Sassy and Fearles have been teaching rope since 2017 and are passionate about accessible kink education across the scene. Their kink careers have spanned across multiple communities involving diverse rope styles; including teaching across the US and parts of Europe. The Masochists’ classes often aim to destigmatize kink and help kinksters make adjustments in their play to accommodate their body’s specific needs. They are currently Boston based and are co-founders and organizers of SMart Boston Collab. They have taught for many organizations and events, including Dark Odyssey, Tethered Together, Bound in Boston, NARIX, EURIX, TES Fest, and Upline Studio. Always looking to improve their skills and develop their own styles, they consider themselves lifelong students and are eager to keep teaching and learning from the community in the future.