If you are ready to stop muscling your rope scenes and let physics do the heavy lifting, this hands-on class is for you!
EVENT DESCRIPTION
If you are ready to stop muscling your rope scenes and let physics do the heavy lifting, this hands-on class is for you. Together, we will dive into the art of body mechanics, exploring how to use leverage, momentum, and gravity to move our tying partner smoothly through space. We will explore the “Gravity Cycle”, where we will learn how to systematically work with instability and leverage to guide our partner’s body, both on the floor and with an attached upline. Come discover how simple body mechanics can transform your transitions into a seamless, effortless dance of gravity and connection.
This event will take place in Somerville, MA.
PREREQUISITES
The person tying should:
- Be familiar with rope bondage safety basics.
- Be able to stand, squat, and sit on the floor.
- Know how to tie a suspension-ready chest harness (arms in or arms out).
- Know how to tie an upline.
The person being tied should:
- Be familiar with rope bondage safety basics.
- Be able to stand, kneel, and sit on the floor.
- Have the ability to communicate their physical needs, limitations, and positions that are best for them.
WHAT TO BRING
Each person planning to tie should bring:
- A mat or blanket to sit and lie down on (should not be slippery material)
- Two to three hanks of rope for chest harness
- One upline
- Suspension hardware
- An emergency cutting tool
IMPORTANT POLICY INFROMATION
- All event details (including address) will be sent out 7 days before the event and 1 day before the event. Please add smartbostonco@gmail.com and noreply@event.eventbrite.com to your address book so our email doesn’t go to your spam folder. If you purchased your ticket after the first confirmation email is sent, you may not receive the address until the day before.
- Ticket sales will close 24 hours before the event. No ticket sales will be processed after this time.
VENUE & ACCESSIBILITY
- The class space is on the second floor of the building. There is currently no elevator access. The space is not wheelchair accessible.
- This space is shoe-free. Shoes must be removed before entering the studio space.
- There are two single-stall bathrooms available to all attendees.
- Some mats available for use, please bring your own yoga mat
TRANSPORTATION
Parking
- There is a free parking lot at this venue.
Public Transit
- The venue is steps away from the East Somerville stop on the Green line.
DRESS CODE
The dress code is flexible when inside the rented space, with a minimum of underwear (bottoms). Folks 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 go into the hallway or to the bathroom.
TICKETS & PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments will be processed through Eventbrite with sliding scale pricing. All tickets provide the same entry (2 people per PAIR ticket, 1 per Audit 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 smartbostonco@gmail.com or send us a message on Fetlife or Instagram @SMartBostonCo. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
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 smartbostonco@gmail.com 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 (sassy_masochist) entered the rope scene in 2015, and quickly discovered a love for both topping and bottoming. She was primarily drawn to self-expression and connection through rope and over the years, has had the opportunity to learn many different styles from around the world. In her time in the community, she has taught and performed for many organizations and events, including Dark Odyssey, Tethered Together, EURIX, TES, Shibari VA, Bound in Boston, Exxxotica Expo, and more! Sassy co-founded SMart Boston Collab and now organizes and teaches rope and alternative lifestyle classes in the Boston area. In her curriculum, Sassy often aims to destigmatize kink and help kinksters make adjustments in their play to accommodate their body’s specific needs. Always looking to improve her skills and develop her own style, Sassy considers herself a lifelong student and is eager to keep teaching, learning, and collaborating with her community in the future.