Rope is not “one size fits all”; our bodies are all different and our rope practice should be, too! In this discussion, we will explore inclusive, practical approaches to adapting bondage for diverse body shapes, sizes, and mobility levels. We'll discuss concrete techniques for customizing ties, along with key factors that impact comfort, safety, and accessibility. Come join Sassy and Hobbes to learn all about adapting rope to fit any body, so we can build better bondage for every body.

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

This class is a combination deep-dive into torques with rope and the torsions that come as a result of them. After learning to tie Soft Daddy’s Elbows-Crossed Harness, this class focuses on the rope/harness placement, load point, and height leverage options, to create dynamic and

intense yet sustainable torsions.

This class focuses on the functional and aesthetic options available when tying torsion-centered rope in semi/full suspensions. We will cover the intrinsic components of torsion rope play from proprioception, breathwork and spine protection, to breath play. We’ll also dig into the emotional capacity torsion rope play can hold for the bottom.

Get ready for an advanced, dynamic suspension sequence! While this is a challenging sequence there are alterations and techniques that can solve many issues tops and bottoms often face throughout the sequence. Both tops and bottoms should have experience moving through a variety of single point loads.

We'll kick things off with a quick demo of the sequence, followed by a discussion on various harness options and alterations to help improve sustainability and safety. After some harness practice it's time for another demo to see the steps one more time before you navigate this sequence yourselves!

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.

Not your average discussion group. We're here for the hot takes, the quick snippet skills, and the short juicy stories/ideas that make us want to get to know you.  We have a series of topics that we want you to pitch us the best of the best ideas. The catch is...the timer is on and you only have a minute to get your point across. Don't worry you don't have to answer every question, just the ones that give you that spark.  We don't want to give you too many hints but some examples are: What is the ACTUAL best single column? What location for a rope photoshoot is your dream destination? What's the best way to box arms for a TK? We'll give you a minute and you give us something to mull over.

Terror, torment, suffering, brutality, CNC.  This discussion panel explores the heavier side of kink and how to thoughtfully navigate intense, edge-focused play. We’ll discuss assessing yourself as a player, finding compatible partners, negotiation, boundaries, and safety when exploring these dynamics.  This is an advanced-level conversation for those who already have a foundation in kink; it is not intended as an introduction to heavy play.

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.

You've learned some cute ties, but now you want to learn to make someone squirm. The beauty of predicaments is that no matter which way they wiggle, your bottom is going to feel.... something. The struggle is amusing and relief is debatable.

In this class we will discuss what makes a predicament and how to create tension with rope. We will explore different variations of floor ties and brainstorm new ways to make someone struggle. We will cover adding elements like hair rope, toe rope, gags and bamboo. There will be some smaller diameter jute rope that is great for hair rope available for use during class, and if you really like using it you can buy it after class.

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.

Learn the intricate art of paying sadistic attention to the little things! In this hands-on class, we will explore small ties for sensitive areas that create big sensations. We will cover techniques for tying hair, faces, tongues, fingers, and toes using standard rope as well as micro-diameter ropes. In addition to experimenting with new rope types and placement techniques, we will discuss essential safety considerations and methods for effective nonverbal communication. Bring your creativity, curiosity, and tiny things to this fun class for all experience levels.

Designed for intermediate to advanced tying pairs, we’ll explore how to safely lift & handle bigger bodies, adapt harness design, structure, and tension to support more weight while maintaining comfort and aesthetics, and managing uplines and weight distribution to create dynamic experiences and shapes, all while centering play, emotion, and beauty.

This class focuses on the technique and artistry of tying, lifting, and suspending bigger bodies. The term “bigger bodies" can mean many things, in this instance “bigger bodies” means: fat, tall, beefy/meaty, bottoms; but it could also mean: you are a smaller rigger and everyone you tie is a “bigger body” to you! This demonstration will center around the construction and use of the Void TK Chest Harness, but partners are welcome to use any suspendable chest harness that works best for them.