CLASS DESCRIPTION
In this workshop with Parker RopeBoi and Juniper Quinn, participants will learn about:
Ankle ties
- precision and purpose in wrap placement, wrap angling, & knot placement
- 3 different structures/positions of single-column ankle ties
- tying choices for different purposes, including body position and degree of force, including applications in suspension
- risks and safety precautions
Calf & Shin ties
- calves as anchor points
- risks & safety precautions, including nerves
- calf & shin ties for sustainability, comfort, or “torture”
Toe rope
- multiple specific toe rope techniques/ties
- materials for toe rope & other microbondage
- incorporating toe rope into larger rope ties & rope scenes
- risks and safety precautions
You can attend this workshop with or without a partner. If you are seeking a workshop partner, there will be an opportunity (though no guarantees) to pair up with someone else at start of the workshop. Self-tying participants are also welcome. Observers are also welcome. Please tie within your skill level.
PRE-REQUISITES
- The person tying must know how to tie a tie a Somerville bowline single-column tie, which you can learn here: https://vimeo.com/623775535
- The person being tied must have a comfort with and desire to be in rope
- Self-tiers should be comfortable with all of the above.
WHAT TO BRING
- Each person planning to tie should bring two 25-30 ft long ropes (5-6mm). Ropes can be your preferred material (example: jute, hemp, nylon, posh, etc.)
- Bring your 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
- 1:00 – Doors Open
- 1:15 – 1:30 – Consent workshop & community standards (required for all)
- 1:30 – 3:00 – Rope class
DRESS CODE
Dress comfortably or as if you were going to a yoga class. Shorts, sports bras, tank tops, and leggings are welcome. Leotards are welcome, but revealing body suits are not permitted. There is no nudity allowed in this class.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments will be processed through Eventbrite with sliding scale pricing. All ticket types provide the same entry (1 person per ticket) to the workshop. 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] or send us a message on Fetlife or Instagram @SMartBostomCo. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
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.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Parker RopeBoi (IG: @parkerropeboi) is a queer, non-binary rope performer and educator who has been presenting workshops and rope performances across North America and Europe since 2009. Known for their daredevil self-suspension performances, Parker is also a versatile rope top who enjoys tying others and sharing their passion for rope. Parker considers rope to be a versatile medium for enabling and disabling corporeal possibilities, presenting and overcoming impasses, instigating intense sensations, and suspending bodies in space. As an educator, Parker enjoys breaking down complex scenes and into teachable skills and techniques. Parker respects and appreciates that all bodies are different and that there are no “one-size-fits-all” techniques. Parker strives to foster an inclusive, affirming environment for adults of all bodies, histories, and identifications to learn and enjoy rope. Parker offers workshops and private lessons for levels ranging from novice to advanced. Parker lives in New York City and hosts the monthly event Queer Rope Social NYC.
Juniper Quinn (IG: @juniperquinn_) is a bubbly rope switch who loves using rope as a tool for pain, pleasure, silliness, and connection. As a rope bottom, Juniper delights in creating interesting shapes in the air, challenging herself both physically and mentally, and exploring new possibilities through self-tying. She enjoys rope’s demand for presence and mindfulness and employs a deep sense of connection to her body and to her partners when tying.