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• Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series - Beginner 2 with TheDude and BetwixtBlushes

  • Start
    23 Mar 2025
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  • End
    4 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series

  Beginner course 2

  Instructors: TheDude and BetwixtBlushes
  

  COST per Tying Pair: WRAPPED Members - $150 | Tied Members - $125 | Bound Members - $100

  If you're not a member but interested in attending, consider joining us. Membership starts at $10 per month non-recurring. Learn more by clicking here.
  

  March 23rd, April 6th, April 20th, and May 4th

  **NOTE: No class on March 30th, April 13th, or April 27th**

  This is meant to be a continuing course after you take Beginner 1.

  If you would like to discuss joining this class without taking Beginner 1, please reach out to office@studiofriction.com

  Description:

  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.

  By the end of the Beginner 2 series, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the benefits and drawbacks to each type of single column
  2. Build a TK that maintains proper tension and structure
     
  3. Learn appropriate suspension hardware
     
  4. Tie an effective and sustainable hip harness
  5. Tie an effective and sustainable arms-free chest harness
     
  6. Understand ways to incorporate arms into an arms-free harness
     
  7. Gain an initial understanding of a 3-rope TK
     

  Equipment: 4 to 6 - 30' lengths of rope

  Instructors:
  

  TheDude (he/him)

  TheDude has been tying for... a long time. Thanks to the opportunities provided by Denver Rope Bite and Studio Friction's efforts, he has had some amazing opportunities to learn from presenters around the globe. Pre-Covid he could often be found at parties and events having fun scenes, teaching and occasionally performing. These days he is focusing on play at home but still trying to build community through smaller, more focused, educational opportunities..

  BetwixtBlushes (she/her)

  BetwixtBlushes is a regular in the Denver scene since 2015. She is an enthusiast of discussion groups, bottoms speaking up (especially in class), and thigh high socks. If you hear giggling, she's often the culprit.

  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 at $100 for 2 hour lesson)
  • 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 48 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.

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• Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series - Beginner 1 with Kat and Oso

  • Start
    6 Apr 2025
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  • End
    4 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
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    Studio Friction Main Room
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  Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series:

  Beginner 1

  This course is the right place to start.

  It is perfect if you are brand new to rope, interested, & excited to jump in!

  Details:

  • When: Sundays 3:30pm-5:30pm. Apr 6th, 20th, 27th, May 4th
  • 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) although rope will be available to purchase from the studio during your first class.

  Description:

  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.

  By the end of the Beginner 1 series, students will be able to:

  1. Identify the benefits and drawbacks to various types of rope
  2. Perform at least three different types of rope safety checks in appropriate situations
  3. Confidently negotiate with new and existing partners
  4. Seek and respect consent for sexual and non-sexual play activities
  5. Tie a Somerville Bowline single column tie that will not collapse
  6. Tie a reverse tension chest harness with appropriate tension
  7. Tie a double-column that won’t collapse
  8. Tie a bunny ears armbinder 
  9. Gain an initial understanding of shoulder mobility 
  10. Tie a spiral futomomo
  11. Understand the purpose and function of frictions
  12. Tie an arms front chest harness
  13. Gain an initial understanding of a 2-rope TK

  Equipment:

  2 to 4 - 30' lengths of rope

  Instructors:

  Kathryn/shorty_kat (she/her)

  Kathryn has been a member of the Denver rope community since 2021. Initially captivated by Shibari’s blend of beauty and pain, she has fallen in love with the technical depth and artistry rope offers. She began her journey as a bottom, with a fondness for Futomomo inversions. In 2022, Kathryn decided to delve deeper into Shibari by learning to tie. Since then, she has dedicated herself to honing her skills as a rigger through meticulous attention to detail. Kathryn has a love for flowy, sensual, sweet ties with a dash of meanness sprinkled on top for spice.

  Oso (he/him)

  Oso has been a part of the denver rope community since early 2022. Originally intrigued by the shapes he saw, Oso fell in love with the intimacy, challenge, risk, and connection associated with Shibari. Oso identifies as a switch but still has a strong passion for bottoming. He loves challenging ties with single point hangs, pain, and twisty torsions. Through rope and self expression, Oso believes that everyone has the opportunity to create something beautiful and cultivate community growth.

  Important Information:

  • 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 at $100 for 2 hour lesson)
  • 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 48 hours of the first class (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances.) 
  • No refunds or credits for missed class sessions.
  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.

  Studio Friction Curriculum Grants

  To minimize the inequities and financial barriers to rope bondage education, and to increase engagement and participation of a diversity of participants, Studio Friction is able to offer one Tuition Grant per 3-course succession of Beginner 1, Beginner 2 and Intermediate 1. This is a 3 course, 3 month series with the goal to educate students from their very first single column knot to their first suspension.

  A Wrapped membership - providing discounted access to other Studio Friction events - is included for all grantees. This is a limited opportunity of 6 to 10 grants per year based on Studio Friction curriculum program scheduling availability.    

  If you would like to apply for a Studio Friction Curriculum Tuition Grant, please read through the Studio Friction Curriculum Course Grant - Qualifications and Application Process. From that page you will find the link to apply.  

  Applications for this session due by March 29

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series - Intermediate 3 with Thomas and Marilyn

  • Start
    21 Apr 2025
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  • End
    12 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  STUDIO FRICTION'S ROPE BONDAGE SERIES

  INTERMEDIATE COURSE 3

  COST PER TYING PAIR: WRAPPED MEMBERS - $175 | TIED MEMBERS - $150 | BOUND MEMBERS - $100

  Instructors: Thomas and Marilyn

  When: Mondays 6:00-8:00 pm 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12

  
  

  Description:

  This is the final section of our intermediate series. You must have completed the intermediate 2 series or tested out of it in order to take this class. 
  

  In this course we’ll cover some ways to turn all of the technical stuff into fun scenes, start moving our partners around in partials, learn the key information around torsions, and introduce you to transitions. 

  Requirements: 

  - If you have not completed Intermediate 1 & 2 at Studio Friction you will need to test into Intermediate 3. Please send an email to office@studiofriction.com or reach out to one of the inductors. 

  - Must have a solid understanding of a couple chest harnesses and hip harness (likely from taking Beginner 1 and 2, and Intermediate 1 and 2)

  - Experience with load lines and suspension

  - All needed hardware and gear. 

  - 8-12 bundles of rope 25’-30’ in length

  About our instructors:
  

  Thomas (he/him, fet: untiedbythomas)
  

  Thomas joined Studio Friction and the Denver Kink community in April of 2022 and has been obsessed ever since. A rope top and self suspender, Thomas has a deep love for all things Shibari, whether that be taking every class possible, learning a new harness for suspensions, or compulsively shopping for new rope. He believes no scene is finished until the last bit of rope is removed, putting extra emphasis on connection, body movement, and intimacy. Recently stepping into the world of teaching, he is so excited to give back to the community that has taught him so much and share all of the education he has absorbed along the way.

  Within the kink world, Thomas' interests include: grappling/wrestling, D/S dynamics, CNC play, and is willing to try anything at least 4 times. Outside of kink, Thomas can be found playing guitar, reading, training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, playing board games, walking his 2 dogs, and writing code. Thomas identifies as a cis, poly, het, white male and is constantly curious about human experiences different than his own.

  Marilyn (she/her, fet: _Marilyn_)

  Marilyn first entered the Denver rope community in 2019. After finishing the partnered curriculum in March 2020 (literally the Wednesday before Denver shut down!), Marilyn began self-tying as a way to maintain her rope skills. She quickly fell in love with the playful, energetic, and dynamic nature of it! She is happy to be back in Denver and to be exploring all that rope has to offer again, whether that's tying others, tying herself, or letting others tie her sometimes too.

  Marilyn identifies as a queer, polyamorous, kinky switch. She's passionate about relationship anarchy, arguing the semantics of language, and the value of building connections. She's excited to be engaging with the Denver rope community in a new, bigger way through teaching and curriculum development.

  Important Information:

  • 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.
  • 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 at $100 for 2 hour lesson)
  • 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 name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 72 hours of the first class (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances.) 
  • No refunds or credits for missed class sessions.
  • 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.

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights

  • When
    30 Apr 2025
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    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

  COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS - $10 FOR WRAPPED 

  Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

  Important event information:

  • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status (per the IRS we can only earn 30% of our income from non-members). If you're not a member but interested in attending, consider joining us. Membership starts at $10 per month non-recurring.
  • Registration & payment required online in advance.
  • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • No admittance after 8:30pm
    
  • 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.

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• BARE Comedy Show

  • When
    2 May 2025
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    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction

  
  

  Studio Friction's newest comedy show is hosted by our very own Chris Wellman. Chris is a kink & sex positive comedian who also hosts The Knotty Show, The Slut Down, and Comedy & Kink comedy shows in Colorado.

  BARE is a body positive, full nude stand-up comedy show that has been running since 2019. Each show features some of Colorado's best comedians stripping nude all while telling jokes and baring it all on stage.

  The audience is welcome to bare it all and is permitted to be as naked as they wish once they have been checked-in inside the venue. Clothing must be "Bar Legal" and worn until you go through ticketing.

  **Please bring a towel or robe to sit on if you plan on being nude**

  **Professional photography will be taking place at the event per Event Host**

  This show is 21+ and BYOB. Patrons are still welcome to bring their own sodas, water bottles, beer, and wine to enjoy (no hard liquor).

  Doors: @730p
  Please show up on time. Late arrivals delay the show.
  TICKETING LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bare-a-body-positive-full-nde-comedy-show-tickets-1252272824729?aff=erelexpmlt

  Important Registration Information:

  • All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door. Ticketing Link: 
  • Photo ID is required to be admitted.
  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event

  
  

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• Saturday Rope Time with Beginner 101 Lesson

  • When
    3 May 2025
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    5:01 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  SATURDAY ROPE TIME
  

  COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS - $10 FOR WRAPPED MEMBERS - $20 FOR GUESTS

  Every Saturday from 5-8 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work, Make sure to bring some rope and a tying partner if you want to tie or be tied by another person. Self-suspenders and observers are welcome to come solo.

  AND every first Saturday we teach a 1 hour 101 lesson, so if you have never done anything at all with rope, here is an easy starting point. Please arrive by 5:15 to participate in the lesson. We will be teaching a single column tie and one other beginner skill. Some loaner rope is available, and there is rope available for purchase as well. Curious what to wear if it’s your first time? Wear what feels comfortable, anything goes.

  Important event information:

  • You must arrive by 6pm so that our event volunteers have time to relax and play too.
  • Registration & payment required online 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.

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• Tight Lines: a kink life drawing event 

  • When
    6 May 2025
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    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  Tight Lines: A kink life drawing event

  COST: Sliding scale $10/$15/$20

  Please bring your favorite drawing materials; we will be drawing the human form in an array of kinky activities. Obviously, there will be a strong focus on rope, and we will likely start there, but eventually, there will be a range of kinks represented. We will create a relaxed atmosphere to see and draw fun, sexy things. 

  If you are new to rope or kink, this will be a great low-pressure atmosphere to spend some time watching and drawing some beautiful kink. Models will pose for varying times in various kinds of positions. 

  If you don't have them, we will provide some basic materials, but certainly, bring your favorite sketchbook/tablet/easel and mark-making supplies. 

  Switchtext isn’t an art instructor, but he does have an art degree and has spent a lot of time in life drawing classes. He is happy to offer input and suggestions on your work if you would like. 

  If you are interested in posing and tying for these drawing sessions, reach out to nate@studiofriction.com

  This is a BYOB event; please drink responsibly. Glass is not allowed in the studio; please make sure to bring cans or a cup to pour your drink into.

  Important event information:

  • Please arrive by 7:30pm so that our event manager has time to relax and draw too.
  • Registration & payment required online 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.

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights 

  • When
    7 May 2025
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    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

  COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS - $10 FOR WRAPPED 

  Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

  Important event information:

  • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status (per the IRS we can only earn 30% of our income from non-members). If you're not a member but interested in attending, consider joining us. Membership starts at $10 per month non-recurring.
  • Registration & payment required online in advance.
  • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • No admittance after 8:30pm
    
  • 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.

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• Houston, We Have a Problem: Handling Turbulence in Suspension with Sam Jay and Zero-Gi

  • When
    9 May 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  Houston, We Have a Problem

  Handling Turbulence in Suspension with Sam Jay and Zero-Gi

  price per tying pair: 

  BOUND Members $30 |TIED Members $40 | WRAPPED Members $50

  Friday May 9th, 7PM to 9PM

  
  

  Take our dynamic safety model for a flight test in our crowd favorite suspension risk management crash course, “Houston, We Have a Problem: Handling Turbulence in Suspension.” After learning how we ideate about danger, proactively and reactively identify, and solve a diversity of problems in the air, you will have the opportunity to practice in a dynamic problem-solving exercise based on a Yoko Tsuri transition sequence. Loved equally by suspension-ready intermediate flight cadets and seasoned experts alike, this hands-on partnered workshop will help you maximize air time, optimize crisis management, and minimize probability and costs of unwanted risks, building trust and living to tie again another day. Learn our TK secret sauce and expand your rolodex of TK tips, tricks, and adaptations, or sub in your preferred side suspension upper body harness!

  Things to bring:

  • Your favorite swivel and rigging plate, ring, and/or carabiner system
  • Standard suspension rope kit
  • Water bottles, notepads/pencils, blankets, meds, snacks, or anything else you or your partner need

  Prerequisites:

  For any tying pairs suspending
  

  • Basic hardpoint and suspension equipment evaluation and risk awareness
  • Bondage risk awareness and anatomy/body mechanics in rope suspension
  • Multiple transitions in suspension including side-loaded and inverted
  • Side-loaded box ties, or any alternative upper body harness you can both rock in side suspension
  • Following instructions and asking for help while suspending, both from instructors and partners
  • Communicating and managing any required adaptations with your tying partner

  For those rigging

  • Managing and handling multiple uplines in suspension
  • Tying and loading non-collapsing suspendable single columns and at least one solid upper body harness that you can tie quickly and securely with consistent and accurate tension and placement
  • Making all adaptations required for your tying partner

  For those being suspended

  • Sustaining and communicating effectively through side-loaded chest ties and inversions.
  • Communicating adaptations and adjustments for your body in suspension

  Sam Jay & Zero Gi DISCLAIMERS

  • We are not licensed instructors of anything here.
  • Some things we've picked up from others, but these are our own interpretations
  • Other things are our own Inventions

  About the Instructors:

  Sam Jay he/him, Zero Gi she/her

  Zero-Gi and Sam Jay are best known for their NYC Street Shibari project and for their without-a-net high-altitude urbex suspensions, which gives them a unique perspective on suspension safety and dynamics. Around NYC, they are known for their speed, performing at Torture Garden and local burlesque/circus/aerial venues with suspension routines in under 10 minutes. They’ve been teaching and performing together since 2020, including internationally, but the dirty secret is that it’s really all just about the hot ties at home.

  Before joining forces in 2018, Sam Jay picked up strong fundamentals from 2011 to 2017 in the Osada-ryu-based Melbourne Rope Dojo, where he was one of the first five students. In 2017, he decided to tie partners rather than to tie styles, and that has made all the difference. Zero-Gi caught the rope bug in 2017, and while she owes a great deal to her rich education in a broad diversity of styles from tops, bottoms, switches, and self-suspenders worldwide, she has always rooted her core practice in dedicated solo study, challenging assumptions, interrogating standard forms, and eventually developing and crash testing new ties on her own body first. Together, Sam Jay and Zero-Gi have continually pushed the envelope on a global stage, from single toe suspensions and death-defying heights to popular new ties, techniques, signature transition sequences, inclusive adaptations, and dogma-ditching expansion of the standard rope repertoire.

  Important Registration Information:
  

  • All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.
  • Photo ID is required to be admitted and must match the Last Name listed in your online registration. 
  • You must be at least 19 years of age to attend Studio Friction events.
  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).

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• Flirting with Danger: Dynamic Suspension Transition Sequences with Sam Jay and Zero-Gi

  • Start
    10 May 2025
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  • End
    11 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  Flirting with Danger

  Dynamic Suspension Transition Sequences with Sam Jay and Zero-Gi

  
  

  price per tying pair: 

  BOUND Members $380 |TIED Members $390 | WRAPPED Members $400

  Session 1: Saturday May 10th, 10AM to 4PM

  Session 2: Sunday May 11th, 10AM to 4PM

  
  

  Danger is the stuff of action movies and romance novels. Danger is also a palpable presence in BDSM and rope suspension, whether explicit or implicit. Here, we give you the tools to navigate and play with danger in a consent-informed and thoughtful way. By directly confronting the danger inherent in rope suspension, we show how this allows you to break free from stale shibari tropes and develop your own unique collaborative style. Throughout the weekend, we provide an example of one such style, co-developed by our mutual interests and preferences, steeped in traditional elements and blended with modern tying innovations to create dynamic and exciting tying experiences.

  Our appetite to experience danger but also to manage that danger has led to the development of a number of unique ties: our Thighbinder, Thigh High, and Zero-Gravity Slipper. These ties are not merely about the color-by-numbers pattern. Instead, they are taught from the context of having been rigorously tested in a rich diversity of situations, materials, and bodies. These ties are demonstrated in context with extant alternatives so attendees can evaluate best cases for each.

  We then put these ties to work in custom transition sequences for which they are best suited. Two of our most iconic signature dynamic suspension transition sequences feature transitions for stunning drops to flip, roll, twist, swing, and spin safely in style, with body mechanics and adaptations for high-impact top and bottom-led transitions.

  Our teaching style heavily emphasizes technical skills on all sides of rope, and key soft skills. Within these technical skills we further focus on elements that we feel are missing in the wider rope education curriculum and on adaptations for diverse bodies. As for soft skills, we share our own but we largely focus on interactions and leave the interpretation of “connection” for the attendees. Finally, we teach skills that will allow you to escape the trap of technical perfection and the endless labbing it promotes.

  Things to bring:

  • Your favorite swivel and rigging plate, ring, and/or carabiner system
  • Standard suspension rope kit, ideally with POSH or Hempex for uplines and natural fiber ropes for body ties. Slippery synthetics will be more challenging to work with, and jute uplines will increase upline failure risk 
  • Water bottles, notepads/pencils, blankets, meds, snacks, or anything else you or your partner need 
  • It is possible but challenging to suspend our custom leg ties successfully with nylon rope and/or slippery leggings, however it may take more time and practice to achieve that. Easiest will be natural fiber rope against bare skin for less hairy legs and non-slippery pants or high socks for more hairy legs (unless you like your glorious mane of leg hairs being pulled out by rope—people being tied, you have been warned!)

  Prerequisites:

  Please ask the organizers if you or your tying partner have any concerns or questions about any of the following pre-reqs or required materials and we will let you know if we can safely and effectively accommodate or adapt!

  For everyone

  • Hardpoint and equipment evaluation and risk awareness

  • Bondage risk awareness and anatomy/body mechanics in rope suspension

  • Multiple transitions in suspension including upright and inverted

  • Multiple sustainable upper body harnesses for suspension

  • Following instructions and asking for help while suspending, both from instructors and partners

  
  

  If tying

  • Managing and handling multiple uplines in suspension

  • Secure, fast lockoffs for suspension

  • Rope and body handling on the ground and in the air

  • Tying and loading non-collapsing suspendable single columns and harnesses quickly and securely with consistent and accurate tension and placement

  • Making all adaptations required for your tying partner

  If being tied

  • Tying at least one form of non-collapsing single column tie

  • Sustaining and communicating effectively through extended inversions and backbends with your partner

  • Communicating adaptations and adjustments for your body in suspension

  • Sustaining single point suspension from a front-loaded hip harness or waist rope with your tying partner

    
    

  Recommended/Will benefit from (all)

  • Experience safely using or adapting Tenshi in suspension transitions

  • Experience safely using or adapting gote/box ties through suspension transitions

  • Experience safely inverting from ankle or foot ties

  • Having many variations of upper body, hip, and lower body harnesses in your toolbox and knowledge of their comparative strengths and weaknesses in different applications with your tying partner

  • Experience navigating both dynamic and static transition sequences

  • Experience learning with your tying partner

  • Ego management

  Sam Jay & Zero Gi DISCLAIMERS

  • We are not licensed instructors of anything here.
  • Some things we've picked up from others, but these are our own interpretations
  • Other things are our own Inventions

  About the Instructors:

  Sam Jay he/him, Zero Gi she/her

  Zero-Gi and Sam Jay are best known for their NYC Street Shibari project and for their without-a-net high-altitude urbex suspensions, which gives them a unique perspective on suspension safety and dynamics. Around NYC, they are known for their speed, performing at Torture Garden and local burlesque/circus/aerial venues with suspension routines in under 10 minutes. They’ve been teaching and performing together since 2020, including internationally, but the dirty secret is that it’s really all just about the hot ties at home.

  Before joining forces in 2018, Sam Jay picked up strong fundamentals from 2011 to 2017 in the Osada-ryu-based Melbourne Rope Dojo, where he was one of the first five students. In 2017, he decided to tie partners rather than to tie styles, and that has made all the difference. Zero-Gi caught the rope bug in 2017, and while she owes a great deal to her rich education in a broad diversity of styles from tops, bottoms, switches, and self-suspenders worldwide, she has always rooted her core practice in dedicated solo study, challenging assumptions, interrogating standard forms, and eventually developing and crash testing new ties on her own body first. Together, Sam Jay and Zero-Gi have continually pushed the envelope on a global stage, from single toe suspensions and death-defying heights to popular new ties, techniques, signature transition sequences, inclusive adaptations, and dogma-ditching expansion of the standard rope repertoire.

  Important Registration Information:
  

  • All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.
  • Photo ID is required to be admitted and must match the Last Name listed in your online registration. 
  • You must be at least 19 years of age to attend Studio Friction events.
  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).

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• Illusions in Monochrome: Performance and Play Party

  • Start
    10 May 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    11 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • Location
    Studio Friction
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  Studio Friction Presents: 

   Illusions

  in

  Monochrome

  An Evening Performance

  w/ SamJay and ZeroGi

  &

  Play Party
  

  
  

  Saturday, May 10th 7 PM to 12 AM

  Cost: Bound Members = Free | Tied Members = $10 |

  Wrapped Members = $20 | Non-members = $30

  In the realm of Illusions in Monochrome, we find a constant tension between opposing forces— danger and desire, tension and tenderness, pain and pleasure.
  
  This duality reminds us as we navigate a world that is rarely black and white; stark contrasts and subtle nuances coexist in a delicate balance, similar to a Mobius strip.
  
  Join us for a night of play where guests are encouraged to delve deeper into the complexities of extremes! Distill chaos into clarity through the masterful simplicity of scenes. Push boundaries, challenge perceptions, and confront the uncomfortable through minimalism.
  
  Come welcome and witness SamJay and ZeroGi perform in "Flirting with Danger: Breaking the Rules" as they turn simplicity into pleasure, pain, and awe. Step into a space where danger and desire entwine like silken threads. Become enveloped in an atmosphere of intrigue, featuring dimly lit corners, elegant silhouettes, and shadowy motifs that whisper secrets to the initiated.
  
  Dress to deceive: don your most stylish monochrome attire—think sleek blacks, whites, and sultry shades of grey. Are you ready to confront the shadows within? Join us for an unforgettable evening where every moment invites you to question reality itself.
  
  

  Important event information:

  • Registration & payment required online in advance.
  • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • BYOB with mixers and ice in the kitchen Play responsibly.
  • 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.

  
  

  
  

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• Pleasure Seekers: BDSM as Neurodivergent Liberation

  • When
    13 May 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction
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  Every second Tuesday of the month we will be treated to sex and kink education on a wide range of topics. Stay tuned for more sexy topics coming your way!

  BDSM as Neurodivergent Liberation

  with Kit Amethyst

  Class Description:

  BDSM as Neurodivergent Liberation
  
  Nick Walker, author of Neuroqueer Heresies (2014) defines neurodivergence as “having a mind that functions in ways which diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of “normal.”” While in recent years, the label of neurodivergent is often, and somewhat falsely, been used as a catch-all term to describe ADHDers and Autists, this identity exists to be claimed by anyone who seeks to name, recognize, and own their unique ways of being in the world and the norms that have harm us all (neurodivergent and neuro“typical” alike). 
  
  For many kinksters and BDSM practitioners, our identity as an erotic minority already marks us as outside the “norm” despite research that indicates the high prevalence (45–60%) of BDSM fantasies within the population, even if those who claim the identity of “kinky” is a much lower percentage  (Dunkley & Brotto, 2018; De Neef et al., 2019). Like being neurodivergent, to be kinky, is to claim and own our own experiences and desires as different from the expectations and demands of a larger dominant culture.
  
  It is perhaps not surprising then, that many kinksters are multiply neurodivergent. We are queer, gender non-conforming, trans, non-monogamous, plural, trauma survivors, chronically ill, and/or disabled. We struggle with our mental health, have been diagnosed with personality disorders, pathologized, or labeled as manipulative, noncompliant, or psychotic. Some of us are PoGM because neurotypicality has always been rooted in white supremacy. 
  
  This presentation asks not only why so many neurodivergent individuals are drawn to kink, but also how BDSM uniquely supports our liberation and authentic truths.
  

  Your Presenters:
  

  Kit Amethyst (they/them)
  

  Presenter | Neurodivergent, Non-Binary, Queer Artist & Educator | BDSM & Mental Health Advocate

  Kit is a neurodivergent, non-binary, queer artist, educator, and kinkster in the mental health field, with a passion for fostering inclusive and affirming spaces. They have been polyamorous for over a decade and have identified as a kinkster since 2018, bringing an openness, curiosity, and excitement for everyone’s unique experiences into every space they inhabit. Kit’s special interest is understanding the whys of the things we do, just as much as the hows, in order to support individuals in discovering their own wild, authentic truths. In their clinical work, they strive to subvert traditional power dynamics, celebrate individuals’ identities, and actively dismantle white supremacy, all while working to repair the harm caused by the historical pathologizing of marginalized individuals. Focused on an engaging and inclusive presentation style, Kit brings curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to creating spaces where diverse experiences can thrive. 

  Socials:
  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mx_kit_amethyst
  Fetlife https://fetlife.com/Kit_Amethyst

  Important Registration Information:
  

  • Registrations required online in advance
  • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • You must be 19 yrs old to attend Studio Friction events
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.
    

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights 

  • When
    14 May 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

  COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS - $10 FOR WRAPPED 

  Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

  Important event information:

  • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status (per the IRS we can only earn 30% of our income from non-members). If you're not a member but interested in attending, consider joining us. Membership starts at $10 per month non-recurring.
  • Registration & payment required online in advance.
  • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • No admittance after 8:30pm
    
  • 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.

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• The Knotty Show

  • When
    16 May 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction
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  Studio Friction's newest comedy show is hosted by our very own Chris Wellman. Chris is a kink & sex positive comedian who hosts both the Comedy & Kink and The Slut Down comedy shows in Denver.

  The Knotty Show is part stand-up comedy show, part rope demonstration. Colorado's goofiest comedians perform their craft alongside a couple of kinksters doing a suspension. Sometimes the comics roll with it and sometimes the comics get all blushy & bashful. Either way, hilarity ensues!

  Doors Open @ 730p

  This show is 21+, BYOB, and will have donation beer, hard seltzers, and pizza available. Patrons are still welcome to bring their own sodas, water bottles, beer, and wine to enjoy (no hard liquor).

  Important Registration Information:
  

  All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.

  • 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)
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Rope Treating and Care with Switchtext

  • When
    17 May 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction
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  Rope treating and care

  with switchtext

  Cost per individual: Bound: Free | Tied: $10 | Wrapped: $15|Non-Member: $20

  Class Description:
  

  So you have new, untreated natural fiber rope.... And it’s pretty scratchy. Well let’s fix that. Unless you like it scratchy.. (Which some people do?)

  We are going to show you how we treat new jute rope specifically, but some of these techniques apply to hemp as well. Some of you may have purchased some great rope recently from My Nawashi (great stuff by some good friends of ours in Dallas) We have a lot of their rope, and we have made it with them in their studio. Untreated rope can be significantly less expensive than rope treated for bondage, because as you will learn, there it a lot that can go into well treated rope. But many people love finding a deeper connection with your rope through treating and maintaining it yourself.

  This class will cover how we break/polish, singe/burn off, wax and bake our rope to make it more soft, useable, and sensual. This can be done to your own taste. If there is time we will also cover whipping, knotting and other rope end options. We will also cover how to maintain your rope over time, which includes waxing, burning, oiling and other ways to keep your rope in good shape. We will not cover how to spin rope from twine, though we would love to in a future class. You are welcome to follow along with your rope, and we can help with any questions you might have along the way.

  If you would like to share your own technique with the class that would be great too - anyone experienced in making / treating / maintaining rope will be welcome to share their techniques.

  The first hour of class will be a presentation and demonstration of the techniques, and the remainder of the time will be to treat your kit, with help along the way from Switchtext.

  6mm, 8m, partially MyNawashi rope will be available for sale at $20/hank

  What to bring:

  • Rope to discuss, evaluate, and practice with
  • Work gloves if you have them
  • Clothes that you don’t mind having lots of rope fiber on
  • A carabiner or two
  • Jojoba oil, mineral oil, beeswax if you have them
  • Rags / old towel
  • Pliers
  • Camp stove with fuel if you have one, as this will allow more people to get their rope burned off
  • Scissors

  About the Instructor:

  Switchtext (he/him)

  Switchtext is a designer and a co-founder and creative director of Studio Friction. He is more interested in sensations and understanding the elements of rope bondage than mastering someone’s specific pattern. Switchtext has been tying for 16 years. He has learned so much in that time and enjoys knowing he has so much more to learn.

  Important event information:

  • Please arrive on time or a bit early so that we can get started promptly.
  • Registration & payment required online in advance.
  • Bring a photo ID that matches the 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.

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• Community Potluck / Saturday Rope

  • When
    17 May 2025
  •  
    5:01 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  POtluck / saturday rope Time
  

  COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS - $10 FOR WRAPPED MEMBERS - $20 FOR GUESTS

  Every Third Saturday from 5-10 pm, we gather as a community to share a meal, and time to practice rope. Bring a dish to share, we generally eat from 5-6, and tie after. Make sure to bring some rope and a tying partner if you want to tie or be tied by another person. Self-suspenders and observers are welcome to come solo. Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

  Important event information:

  • You must arrive by 6pm so that our event volunteers have time to relax and play too.
  • Registration & payment required online 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.

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• Surrender: a Femme Play Party

  • When
    18 May 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  
  

  Surrender: a femme Play Party

  
  

  Register HERE, not on this site

  A femme-only, intimate, heart-centered, experiential, sexy play party to nourish your body and soul. Kat Rose, Marji Kizmahas, and tattooed_n_nerdy are teaming up to co-create a sexy, love-filled, memorable evening in a consciously curated playground for exploring curiosities and erotic desires.

  With a series of partnered touch or talk-based consent games to start off the night, you will be able to create many meaningful connections before transitioning into free play time. There will also be several sensation and kink stations offered to tantalize your senses and guide you into shared experiences.

  Kat Rose (she/her) is a kinky, sex positive activist whose polyamorous heart loves performing, facilitating and supporting sensual events. Her life's mission is to be a beacon of unconditional love, and to share that love by supporting people in their full expression in expansive, luscious containers. She is an operations and organizational wizard who has a knack for bringing visions of all scales and flavors to life. Her background in tarot and the mystic supports these missions.
  

  Marji Kizmahas (any pronouns) As a queer, seasoned, poly kinkster, Marji has been exploring consensual nonmonogamy and kink for most of her life. She has also been heavily involved with and in service to her local leather community for over a decade. She sees kink as a valuable tool for self-exploration and meaningful connection, and loves to learn and share what she has learned. As an educator, service top, and facilitator, she weaves embodied consent practices through guided experiences, and believes in the magic of empowered vulnerability and shared intensity.

   

  tattooed_n_nerdy (she/her) is a total sex nerd, both personally and professionally. As an educator and sex therapist, she provides knowledge about kink, sexuality, consensual nonmonogamy, intimacy, desire, and navigating trauma recovery. From the classroom to the therapy room to the conference room to the play space, she is an intersectional, trauma-informed, and sex-positive provocateur hoping to instigate thoughtful dialogue and dispel shame related to all things kinky and sexy.
  

  
  

  Important event information:

  • Ticket pricing is tiered so you can decide what works for you.  If you're not sure, this infographic may help.
  • Please arrive before 4pm; after that, the doors will be locked and no one will be admitted.
  • Registration & payment required online 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 48 hours of the event (contact transformativeplayparties@gmail.com with extenuating circumstances)
  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights 

  • When
    21 May 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

  COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS - $10 FOR WRAPPED 

  Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

  Important event information:

  • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status (per the IRS we can only earn 30% of our income from non-members). If you're not a member but interested in attending, consider joining us. Membership starts at $10 per month non-recurring.
  • Registration & payment required online in advance.
  • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • No admittance after 8:30pm
    
  • 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.

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• TNG Night at Studio Friction

  • When
    23 May 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  TNG At Studio Friction

  Bound & TIED Members: Free

  Wrapped Members: $10

  Non-Members: $20

  The Next Generation (TNG) Night is back at Studio Friction! A special event for the younger folx between 19 and 35. TNG is great for those new and experienced with rope alike. It’s a safe space to try out rope for the first time while also building community among the next generation. Skill sharing is encouraged from experienced riggers. And of course, non-rope activities are allowed too.

  Schedule:

  • Doors open @ 7p
  • From 7:30-8pm there will be casual instruction on a basic knot and safety.
  • Pending the availability of experienced riggers, there may be an opportunity for rope tastings throughout the night.
  • Arrive by 8pm to allow our volunteers time to socialize/play too!

  TNG is especially good for people new to Studio Friction as it’s one of our few regular monthly events that is open to non-members.  
  

  Bring your rope and/or curiosity and come hang out at Studio Friction's TNG Night!

  Important Event Information

  • This event is restricted to kinksters 35 years of age or younger. Older attendees in good standing are allowed to attend as an accompanied guest with their TNG-aged partner. Folx over 35 years of age will be required to arrive and leave with their TNG partner.
  • Attendees must arrive by 8pm to allow our check-in/manager volunteers time to socialize/play too!
  • 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.

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• Rope Practicum: A Community Skillshare & Study Hall

  • When
    25 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  Rope Practicum:
  A Community SkillShare 

  &

  Study Hall

  COST: FREE FOR Studio MEMBERS and Students - $5 GUESTS

  4th Sundays
  12p - 3p

  Rope Practicum is a friendly and collaborative space where rope enthusiasts come together to share, learn, and grow in their practice. Whether you’re a top, bottom, switch, or self-tier, this community-driven event offers a chance to ask questions, troubleshoot techniques, exchange skills, and dive into meaningful discussions about rope bondage. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where everyone—newbies and seasoned practitioners alike—can expand their knowledge and refine their craft through open-source, community-led learning.

  Please note, Rope Practicum is not a play space. While playfulness is welcome, this is a space focused on learning and discussion, not on scenes or play. To keep the atmosphere conducive to education, studio lights will remain on, and music will be off.

  This isn’t a traditional class, nor do we operate within a teacher-student hierarchy. We encourage everyone to contribute, whether you’re offering your expertise or exploring new ideas. Our inclusive approach means that all are welcome, regardless of experience level or role within rope dynamics.
  
  Examples of What We Can Explore Together:

  • Asking and answering questions—whether community-wide or personal interests
  • Reviewing and practicing techniques from recent studio classes or intensives
  • Troubleshooting knots, variations (like munter hitches, 3rd rope variations), and rope management
  • Deepening conversations around topics like active bottoming, risk assessment, nerve pathways, consent, negotiation, and more
  • Workshopping specific ties, positions, or sequences
  • Exploring “soft skills” like connective rope, ichinawa, or intricate finger/toe ties
  • Discussing the history and adaptation of Japanese rope bondage practices
  • Offering and receiving feedback on your ties for improvement

  Come with curiosity, and leave with new insights, connections, and skills. Rope Practicum is all about fostering a supportive, interactive community where everyone’s journey is valued!
  
  Studio Friction Public Access Drive < for additional resources and communal notes

  Rope Practicum Discord Channel < communal channel in Studio Friction's Discord server

  Important event information:

  • Registration & payment required online 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.

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights 

  • When
    28 May 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

  COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS - $10 FOR WRAPPED 

  Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

  Important event information:

  • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status (per the IRS we can only earn 30% of our income from non-members). If you're not a member but interested in attending, consider joining us. Membership starts at $10 per month non-recurring.
  • Registration & payment required online in advance.
  • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • No admittance after 8:30pm
    
  • 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.

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• Self Tying 1 : On the ground with Marilyn and Kennedy

  • Start
    2 Jun 2025
  •  
  • End
    23 Jun 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
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  Studio Friction's Self-Tying Rope Bondage Series:

  Self Tying 1: On the ground

  This course is the right place to start.

  It is perfect if you are brand new to rope, interested in self tying, & excited jump in!

  This self-tying rope bondage class is perfect for those interested in exploring the art of rope bondage on their own! This course is the first of a three-part self-tying/suspension series that will take you from never having touched rope before to dynamic self-suspensions in the air within 12 weeks.

  In this first class, you will learn:

  • General rope and self-tying specific safety

  • Negotiations and consent skills with yourself

  • Body awareness and setting boundaries

  • Multiple single columns, including non-collapsible options

  • Non-collapsible double column

  • Multiple chest harnesses

  • A hip harness with variations

  • Leg tie options, including futomomo and mermaid ties

  Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rope enthusiast, this course is a great way to explore the art of rope bondage on your own terms!

  Details:

  • When: Mondays 7-9pm - June 2nd - June 23rd
  • 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 individual. Bound members = $100, Tied members = $125, Wrapped members = $150.

  You must provide your own rope
  

  3-5 30' lengths of rope

  Cutting implement, such as safety sheers

  We will have treated Jute (8m long 6mm diam) for sale at the studio for $25 each

  A few other rope sources are: 

  Toronto Kinbaku Salon - https://torontokinbakusalon.com/collections/rope
  

  Anatomie Rope Shop - https://shibaristore.com/

  Senbound  http://sensuallyboundrope.com/

  My Nawashi (untreated)  https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyNawashi

  Rope - Hemp:

  Twisted Monk  https://www.twistedmonk.com/

  Instructors:

  Marilyn (she/her, fet: _Marilyn_)

  Marilyn first entered the Denver rope community in 2019. After finishing the partnered curriculum in March 2020 (literally the Wednesday before Denver shut down!), Marilyn began self-tying as a way to maintain her rope skills. She quickly fell in love with the playful, energetic, and dynamic nature of it! She is happy to be back in Denver and to be exploring all that rope has to offer again, whether that's tying others, tying herself, or letting others tie her sometimes too.

  Marilyn identifies as a queer, polyamorous, kinky switch. She's passionate about relationship anarchy, arguing the semantics of language, and the value of building connections. She's excited to be engaging with the Denver rope community in a new, bigger way through teaching and curriculum development.

  Kennedy Be Mine (they/them, she/her)

  Kennedy is queer, kinky and an avid self-suspender! Kennedy took her first rope class at studio friction in 2022 and has been tying ever since. They especially enjoy blending nerdy cosplay with shibari and loves the way rope can make every, body feel amazing.

  Important Information:
  

  • 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 name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 72 hours of the first class (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances.) 
  • No refunds or credits for missed class sessions.
  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.

  *** NEW*** Studio Friction Curriculum Grants

  To minimize the inequities and financial barriers to rope bondage education, and to increase engagement and participation of a diversity of participants, Studio Friction is able to offer one Tuition Grant per 3-course succession of Beginner 1, Beginner 2 and Intermediate 1. This is a 3 course, 3 month series with the goal to educate students from their very first single column knot to their first suspension.

  A Wrapped membership - providing discounted access to other Studio Friction events - is included for all grantees. This is a limited opportunity of 6 to 10 grants per year based on Studio Friction curriculum program scheduling availability.    

  If you would like to apply for a Studio Friction Curriculum Tuition Grant, please read through the Studio Friction Curriculum Course Grant - Qualifications and Application Process. From that page you will find the link to apply.  

  Applications for this session due by June 10, 2024

  
  

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• Studio Friction Rope Intensive: Intro to Bamboo Suspension w/ Shosty9 and BetwixBlushes

  • When
    7 Jun 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Studio Friction Rope Intensive:

  INTRO TO BAMBOO SUSPENSION

  w/ Shosty9 and BetwixBlushes

  Price (per tying pair): 

  BOUND Members $20 | TIED Members $30 | WRAPPED Members $40

  Class Description:

  In this class, students will learn how to suspend from large pieces of bamboo. Set up for the bamboo as well as safety and practical considerations will be covered. Then students will be shown positions and techniques that will allow them to explore the options, challenges, and sick rigger cred that come with this style of suspension.
  

  In this class, Shosty and BetwixBlushes will walk through the basics of tying to overhead bamboo as a hard point, instead of a traditional single point. They will start from rigging the bamboo and proceed all the way to suspension exercises.

  Bamboo is different and nuanced, especially when so many of us are used to tying on single points. These differences will be discussed, as well as safety considerations.

  Following this discussion, Shosty and BetwixBlushes will lead class participants in setting up their bamboo and instructing a tie off that is designed more specifically for bamboo suspension. Following this, two suspensions will be demonstrated that highlight some of the differences between tying to bamboo vs. a single point.

  The first will be a partial suspension that will allow for use of the newly instructed tie off, as well as give the rigger an opportunity to discover some of the differences of tying on bamboo. It will also give the person being tied an opportunity to experience the different sensations of a bamboo suspension.

  The second suspension will be a full suspension that will give the rigger the chance to play with different body positions on the bamboo, and more practice with tie offs. The person being tied will be able to experience the different ways a bamboo suspension affects their body, and will give them the opportunity to experiment with micro adjustments with their body to better manage these types of suspension.

  Throughout this class, BetwixBlushes will offer valuable information for persons being tied in respect to bamboo suspensions, including how to manage breathing, the different body sensations of a bamboo suspension, and other bottoming-related topics as they arise.

  Bamboo hard points will be provided. Riggers *must* provide their own safety shears/knife/cutting implement.

  Prerequisites and Equipment:

  Rigger: knowledge of a suspension worthy chest harness, understanding of tension in ties, familiarity with suspension line tie offs, and non-collapsible single column ties. Prior static suspension experience is strongly preferred.

  Bottom: clear and thorough communication skills, strong body awareness in rope (particularly in suspension), ability to adjust in rope while suspended, and ability to manage potentially stressful positions while suspended. Previous static suspension experience preferred.

  Equipment:

  Every tying pair will need about 10-12 lengths of rope in good condition (however many you need for suspension, plus a couple more), carabiners, and a cutting implement. An aftercare blanket and/or pillow, as well as snacks, are optional but nice to have.

  About the Instructors:

  Matt/Shosty9 (he/him) 

  Matt has been part of the Denver rope community since 2018. He is technically minded and always trying to find the pattern behind a friction or harness. An avid educator, Matt delights in sharing with others and investing in the community.

  Monica/BetwixBlushes (She/Her) 

  BetwixtBlushes is a regular in the Denver scene since 2015. She is an enthusiast of discussion groups, bottoms speaking up (especially in class), and thigh high socks. If you hear giggling, she's often the culprit.
  

  Important Registration Information:
  

  • All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.

  • Studio friction membership is required to attend to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status (per the IRS we can only earn 30% of our income from non-members). If you're not a member, but interested in attending, consider joining us. Membership starts at $10 per month non-recurring. Learn more by clicking here.
    

  • Photo ID is required to be admitted.

  • You must be 19 years of age or older to attend Studio Friction events.

  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).

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• Partial Predicaments - What if practice time was also play time? With Ordinals/Goodmosttimes.

  • When
    13 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Partial Predicaments

  What if practice time was also play time?

  price per tying pair: 

  BOUND Members $20 |TIED Members $30 | WRAPPED Members $40

  Friday June 13th, 7PM to 9PM

  
  

  In this workshop we'll use uplines and lock-offs to create partial suspensions and predicaments for play - scenes where our partners have (the illusion of) a choice between two challenging outcomes. This class focuses on setting the scene for connection and frontloading effort to allow for a smoother and more intimate tie. There will be demonstration and practice time for multiple partial-based predicaments.

  Things to bring:

  • A kit of rope (6-8 lengths) including some that can be used for uplines

  • Suspension hardware

  • Cutting tool

  Prerequisites:

  The person tying should be comfortable tying harnesses on the body that do not collapse under load, attaching up-lines, and locking them off.

  The person being tied should have some experience with being partially or fully suspended and be capable of either verbal or non-verbal communication under stress.

  

  About the Instructors:

  Ordinals (Nora) (they/them)

  Nora Last (they/them) is a queer switch, cheesemonger emeritus, and the Big Boss of Devil Mask Studio. You’ll most frequently see them behind the desk, running registration from our nerve center. Nora brings over a decade of experience to the studio, having taught across North America about the intersections of rope, embodiment, neurodiversity, and kink. Their work has been strongly shaped by collaboration with a number of educators, most importantly Ojipan, GoodMostTimes, and Hedwig. Outside of the studio, Nora possesses a deep appreciation for life’s small pleasures. When not guiding transformative workshops or honing their rope skills, they indulge in the art of crafting intricate cocktails and curating exquisite cheese boards. These personal interests underscore their belief that the purpose of life is to find delight in its many forms. Nora is thrilled to offer Devil Mask Studio as a secure and welcoming environment for individuals to explore the ways that a rope practice can unlock pleasure, agency, and self-discovery.

  Goodmosttimes (Melissa) - She / Her

  goodmosttimes AKA Melissa (she/her) started her rope education, as a bottom, in early 2012. She has since continued to expand her knowledge as a switch. She loves to share new techniques from both sides of a tie which led to developing and teaching comprehensive curricula for people honing their skills for tying and being in rope (the Cell and Cell X programs respectively). Fortunate to be based in Los Angeles, CA, she has happily been part of the Devil Mask Society since its inception and is a co-founder of Devil Mask Studio alongside her partners Ojipan and Ordinals. She has an extensive background in event production and organized Ropenspace LA, NARIX 2016, and Kinoko’s Los Angeles Cyber Rope performance as well as innumerable rope intensives.

  Important Registration Information:
  

  • All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.
  • Photo ID is required to be admitted and must match the Last Name listed in your online registration. 
  • You must be at least 19 years of age to attend Studio Friction events.
  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).

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• Under Review with Ordinals/Goodmosttimes

  • When
    14 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Under Review

  price per tying pair: 

  BOUND Members $80 |TIED Members $90 | WRAPPED Members $100

  Saturday June 14th, 10AM to 5:30PM

  
  

  Morning [2 hrs]: Under Tension: a framework for assessing if a harness is suspendable and iterating to improve it

  Lunch Break [90 minutes]

  Afternoon: [4 hrs] Peer Review: use lunch to come up with a pose using the harness(es) you workshopped in the morning. Tie it for your small group, discuss where you've made changes so far, get their feedback on additional improvements/choices

  Things to bring:

  • A kit of rope (6-8 lengths) including some that can be used for uplines

  • Suspension hardware

  • Cutting tool

  Prerequisites:

  The person tying should be comfortable tying harnesses on the body that do not collapse under load, attaching up-lines, and locking them off.

  The person being tied should have some experience with being partially or fully suspended and be capable of either verbal or non-verbal communication under stress.

  

  About the Instructors:

  Ordinals (Nora) (they/them)

  Nora Last (they/them) is a queer switch, cheesemonger emeritus, and the Big Boss of Devil Mask Studio. You’ll most frequently see them behind the desk, running registration from our nerve center. Nora brings over a decade of experience to the studio, having taught across North America about the intersections of rope, embodiment, neurodiversity, and kink. Their work has been strongly shaped by collaboration with a number of educators, most importantly Ojipan, GoodMostTimes, and Hedwig. Outside of the studio, Nora possesses a deep appreciation for life’s small pleasures. When not guiding transformative workshops or honing their rope skills, they indulge in the art of crafting intricate cocktails and curating exquisite cheese boards. These personal interests underscore their belief that the purpose of life is to find delight in its many forms. Nora is thrilled to offer Devil Mask Studio as a secure and welcoming environment for individuals to explore the ways that a rope practice can unlock pleasure, agency, and self-discovery.

  Goodmosttimes (Melissa) - She / Her

  goodmosttimes AKA Melissa (she/her) started her rope education, as a bottom, in early 2012. She has since continued to expand her knowledge as a switch. She loves to share new techniques from both sides of a tie which led to developing and teaching comprehensive curricula for people honing their skills for tying and being in rope (the Cell and Cell X programs respectively). Fortunate to be based in Los Angeles, CA, she has happily been part of the Devil Mask Society since its inception and is a co-founder of Devil Mask Studio alongside her partners Ojipan and Ordinals. She has an extensive background in event production and organized Ropenspace LA, NARIX 2016, and Kinoko’s Los Angeles Cyber Rope performance as well as innumerable rope intensives.

  Important Registration Information:
  

  • All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.
  • Photo ID is required to be admitted and must match the Last Name listed in your online registration. 
  • You must be at least 19 years of age to attend Studio Friction events.
  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).

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• Body Manipulation with Ordinals/Goodmosttimes

  • When
    15 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Body Manipulation

  price per tying pair: 

  BOUND Members $20 |TIED Members $30 | WRAPPED Members $40

  Sunday June 15th, 10AM to 12PM

  
  

  Who amongst us hasn't worried that ask a partner to sit up under their own steam will break the flow of a scene? Join us for a deep dive into the physics of body manipulation - an essential skillset for staying in the flow of a scene (and out of the ER). In this workshop we'll explore ways to more fluidly move our partners with rope, with our hands, and with our bodies - even if they’re bigger than we are. Please attend with a partner you are comfortable being in close physical contact with.
  

  Things to bring:

  • A single piece of rope

  • Cutting tool

  Prerequisites:

  The person tying should be comfortable tying a single column tie.

  The person being tied should be capable of either verbal or non-verbal communication

  

  About the Instructors:

  Ordinals (Nora) (they/them)

  Nora Last (they/them) is a queer switch, cheesemonger emeritus, and the Big Boss of Devil Mask Studio. You’ll most frequently see them behind the desk, running registration from our nerve center. Nora brings over a decade of experience to the studio, having taught across North America about the intersections of rope, embodiment, neurodiversity, and kink. Their work has been strongly shaped by collaboration with a number of educators, most importantly Ojipan, GoodMostTimes, and Hedwig. Outside of the studio, Nora possesses a deep appreciation for life’s small pleasures. When not guiding transformative workshops or honing their rope skills, they indulge in the art of crafting intricate cocktails and curating exquisite cheese boards. These personal interests underscore their belief that the purpose of life is to find delight in its many forms. Nora is thrilled to offer Devil Mask Studio as a secure and welcoming environment for individuals to explore the ways that a rope practice can unlock pleasure, agency, and self-discovery.

  Goodmosttimes (Melissa) - She / Her

  goodmosttimes AKA Melissa (she/her) started her rope education, as a bottom, in early 2012. She has since continued to expand her knowledge as a switch. She loves to share new techniques from both sides of a tie which led to developing and teaching comprehensive curricula for people honing their skills for tying and being in rope (the Cell and Cell X programs respectively). Fortunate to be based in Los Angeles, CA, she has happily been part of the Devil Mask Society since its inception and is a co-founder of Devil Mask Studio alongside her partners Ojipan and Ordinals. She has an extensive background in event production and organized Ropenspace LA, NARIX 2016, and Kinoko’s Los Angeles Cyber Rope performance as well as innumerable rope intensives.

  Important Registration Information:
  

  • All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.
  • Photo ID is required to be admitted and must match the Last Name listed in your online registration. 
  • You must be at least 19 years of age to attend Studio Friction events.
  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).

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• Studio Friction Rope Intensive: Start Here: Foundations of Rope Bondage

  • When
    28 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    12

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  STUDIO FRICTION ROPE INTENSIVE

  START HERE: FOUNDATIONS OF ROPE

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

  If you're not a member but interested in attending, consider joining us. Membership starts at $10 per month non-recurring. Learn more by clicking here.
  

  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.

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• NARIX Denver 2025

  • Start
    31 Jul 2025
  • End
    3 Aug 2025
  • Location
    Studio Friction

  

  We are super excited to host NARIX.
  Please stay tuned for additional application information.
  
  

  The North American Rope Innovation eXchange (NARIX) is a twice-a-year peer-to-peer conference that brings together dedicated rope lovers from across the continent to share, learn, discuss, and experiment with the many facets of rope bondage. NARIX's intent is to foster the growth and values of our community by empowering individuals to self-organize and provide resources and mutual aid networks to overcome barriers to community development.

  See their website at www.narix.org for more info!

  
  

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