EVENT DESCRIPTION
Discover the art of rope bondage in this introductory class, which is perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their foundational skills. Our hands-on instruction will cover fundamental skills like the non-collapsible single and double column ties, forward and reverse tension, and secure tie-offs. We’ll also explore essential topics such as consent practices, negotiation techniques for rope play, and crucial safety measures. Join us for a comprehensive and enjoyable journey into the world of rope bondage.
This event will take place in Union Square, Somerville, MA.
PRE-REQUISITES
- The person tying should have an interest in rope bondage and be open to learning safety basics.
- The person being tied should have a desire to be in rope and be open to learning safety basics.
- Self-tiers should be comfortable with all of the above.
WHAT TO BRING
The materials listed here are recommended, but not required. All of the below materials will be provided. But if you have them, feel free to bring them
- Each person planning to tie should bring one or 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.
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 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] or send us a message on Fetlife or Instagram @SMartBostonCo. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
If you would like to make a contribution to SBC to support our instructors, opperations, 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 PRESENTER
Eric (he/they) has been an active member of the Boston rope scene for over a decade. They organized and taught 101 rope at Rope Bite; they also ran the TNG Diesel Munch for over 2 years. Eric co-founded Waltham Rope in 2019, which has since become Wicked Rope after the pandemic. They aim to make rope as accessible as possible and consider themselves to be always learning.