STUDIO FRICTION ROPE INTENSIVE

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COST PER TYING PAIR: WRAPPED MEMBERS - $80  | TIED MEMBERS - $60| BOUND MEMBERS - $40

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Are you new to rope, interested, & excited to jump in? But you don't have time to commit 4 weeks of rope classes? Then this is the intensive for you with lots of great content in just 1 day.

Details:

• When: Saturday, June 28th 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Morning session from 10-1pm. Lunch from 1-2pm. Afternoon session from 3-5pm.
• Studio friction membership is required to attend curriculum courses to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status. If you're not a member but interested in attending you can purchase a one-month membership for $10. Learn more by clicking here.
• Course price is per tying pair. You must provide your own partner. 
• You must provide your own rope (2 to 4 lengths of ~30 feet). Rope is available to purchase from the studio during your first class.

Description:

This intensive will orient you to the Studio Friction space and get you started on your rope journey. There will be six hours of tying and plenty of time to answer any burning questions to jump start your rope bondage experience.

The morning session (10am-1pm) will cover discussion & tying.

• Consent
• Negotiation & safety
• Vetting Potential Partners
• Studio/venue Etiquette
• Setting a scene
• Rope types

The afternoon session (2-5pm) will cover practical tying.

• Beginner rope patterns & foundational techniques
• Single & Double Column
• Reverse tension chest harness
• Basic spiral Futomomo
• First rope of a 3 rope TK
• Arms Front Chest Harness

This series is meant to give you the basics to step into using rope bondage at home safely, as well as be able to learn other floor-based topics in outside classes. Please note that both a partner and rope are required. Rope can be purchased at the studio, as needed.

No experience is necessary to take this class.

Note: Must test out of Beginner 1 with an SF instructor to sign up for Beginner 2.

Equipment: 4 to 6 - 30' lengths of rope

Instructors:

GoodFoxy(she/they)

Foxy has been in love with Shibari since 2019. They were introduced to it as a bottom and found a desire to learn to tie as they began taking classes at Studio Friction. They identify as a queer rope switch. Their tying style leans heavily into sensual, focused, connected rope with interwoven elements of sadism, playfulness, and creativity. They love to teach, perform, learn, and just fuck around and find out! There is so much about rope bondage that they love, and ultimately, they come for the amplified intimacy.

Snoh (she/her) 

Snoh discovered her passion for rope bottoming in 2022, drawn to its beauty, intimacy, and the profound connections it allows. Her journey in Shibari has been transformative, teaching her more about communication, interpersonal relationships, energy exchange and a deep exploration of one's self. Beyond the ropes, Snoh cherishes the connections she forges with her partners and the kink community. She seeks to share her knowledge and passion through workshops and demonstrations, volunteering, and fostering an environment of exploration.

Important event information:

• A partner is required for all curriculum courses.
• Studio friction membership is required to attend curriculum courses to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status.
• It is your responsibility to attend each class session. Course curriculum is typically sequential. Course instructors are not responsible for offering make-up classes or catching students up on missed material. (Note that some instructors will offer private lessons for missed classes.)
• Be on time for class. Instructors are not responsible for waiting for late attendees.
• Registration & payment required in advance.
• Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
• No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
• You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
• Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.