The Agura Shibari, also known as the lotus leg tie, can be either very supportive or sadistic, allowing couples to achieve unconventional twists on traditional poses. In this advanced suspension class we will teach a sequence showing different ways to think about this tie in play, and show off just how versatile they can be. An Agura will be taught during the class, including several modifications to make everyone's tie more sustainable for the sequence.

Armbinders are a great alternative to other arms-behind harnesses, and may even be more sustainable than box-ties for some bottoms. In this tie along class, we'll show multiple pattern options, and allow each pair to piece together an armbinder specific to their tying style and needs. We will not be teaching our exact pattern, but encouraging couples to build what works best for them. Bottoms of all flexibilities are welcome in this class, as we will show modifications to tie those with different ranges of mobility. Shoulder mechanics, shoulder setting, and nerves will be discussed to help with a better understanding of this structure. Students will have a short time to practice suspending with their harness in class if they would like.

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 play with different levels of active bottoming to help bottoms understand how to adjust and hold their weight, and explore the "Gravity Cycle", where we will learn how to systematically work with instability and leverage to guide our partner’s body on the floor and with an attached upline. Come discover how simple body mechanics can transform your ties into a seamless, effortless dance of gravity and connection.

Rope tops aren’t the only ones who can significantly change the shape or feel of a tie! In this class we explore bottoming choices and suggestions in rope, and ways that tops can respond to or build on subtle movements, large movements, and even full transitions created independently by the bottom.

In this class, we will view images of various harnesses used in rope bondage. Tying pairs will then be asked to spend time duplicating the tie as best they can.  Once ties are completed, tying pairs will be asked to share with the group how they approached the deconstruction of the tie and any adjustments or modifications that may have been made for their partner.  Tied persons will be asked to share the things they like/dislike about the tie. The discussion portion of this class is important as we can all learn from one  another's visions, interpretations, and modifications.  This class is intended for all skill levels of both riggers and bottoms.

Equipment needed: 4-6 lengths of rope (jute, hemp, nylon are all ok), safety shears

A bamboo-wings sequence with a flip and twist! This suspension sequence uses an arms-out chest harness, bamboo wings, and hip loader harness to get your partner in a facedown scorpion pose, sideways pose, fully inverted pose, and face up backbend pose using smooth transitions. We cover how to move bottoms through each transition, tips for smaller riggers tying bigger bottoms, and bottoming tips. We performed this sequence at Rope Jam Fall 2025, and then taught the sequence at the Tying Masc Bodies workshop in Chicago Nov 2025. The overwhelming feedback we get from students is that the sequence is comfortable, sustainable, and easy to breathe through. This is an intermediate-advanced sequence.

Hair, Mouth, & Face Rope: In this dynamic and engaging class, you'll explore the art of tying the hair, mouth, and face. Learn various techniques for tying these sensitive areas of the body and expand your sadistic rope skills. We will cover safety considerations and multiple options for tying each area of the face. Whether you're looking to expand your repertoire or simply have fun with new techniques, this class offers a playful, hands-on environment where you can discover new ways to play.

Microbondage: both smaller rope and smaller body parts. Learn the intricate art of paying sadistic attention to the little things. In this hands-on class, we will work with different diameters of rope to experiment with tying faces, toes, tongues, and fingers. In addition to playing with new types of rope and tying techniques, we will discuss safety practices and methods of effective nonverbal communication. Bring your creativity, curiosity, and tiny things to this fun class for all experience levels.

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We'll demo a few of our favorite partial suspensions and talk about the choices we make when tying and why. Time will be reserved at the end for students to tie a partial of their own and we will walk around and help out.

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Calling all mad scientists and bottoms with a poor sense of self-preservation! The predicament lab is a creative, group exercise where we work in teams to build predicaments that meet certain conditions. Instead of teaching one or two predicament ties, this lab aims to investigate the concepts that create good predicaments. This is a collaborative, hands-on workshop where we will learn from each other. And who doesn’t love it when a bottom suggests a way to “improve” a predicament tie? Bring your rope and your ideas!

This class will focus on the skills involved in tying and bottoming for non-structural suspension. Participants will learn the basics of creating an improvised harness and suspending with it as well as where to go next in a suspension. They will also learn the risks and advantages of this style of rope, as well as the anatomical aspects and physical skills involved in bottoming for it. Join Marceline and Anya Demure and create some wild shapes and feelings!

This class explores the basic principles of mechanical physics as they apply to rope suspension. Topics such as force, torque, center of mass, and torsion will be discussed in theory and demonstrated in practice. We wish to give people language and understanding of the physical laws that govern their rope skills, and to improve their intuition about the physical scenarios they interact with when they tie.