Happy New Year! We have tons of news this month, so let’s get started.
We’re excited to announce KEMS (Kink Education Minimum Standards), a project we’ve been working on for the last year with help from many instructors and organizations. KEMS is a new set of ethical standards for kink instructors that includes a code of conduct and a requirement to publicly disclose certain types of information. Most of Seattle’s rope instructors have adopted KEMS—you can see who’s adopted it on our directory of instructors.
It’s great to see that Seattle now has three regular bondage class series, with a fourth on the way:
Full Circle Kink’s long-standing monthly class series at Gallery Erato.
Shibari Shawn will be teaching his 6 class series monthly starting in January.
SubSpace has started a new series of beginner classes.
Full Circle Kink will soon be rolling out their new Arc curriculum, an extensive cohort-based program that will go from introductory rope through intermediate-level suspension.
Rope Lab Seattle is undergoing some changes, but we’re delighted to hear that Shibari Shawn will be running it. We’re looking forward to hearing more details about future plans soon.
Start doing your warmups! We have 10 (count them, 10) bondage classes coming up in the next 6 weeks, as well as a full roster of parties, rope jams, and munches.
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Classes
More Than Knots Part One
Saturday 1/6 at 6:00 PM
This 3-part series is designed for people who are new to rope. Instead of specific patterns, we will teach you foundational binding components and how to creatively put those together to make your own shapes.
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Uplines 201 with Shibari Nightfall
Sunday 1/7 at 12:30 PM
This class is for folks who know a couple of suspendable harnesses, are comfortable with creating uplines, and want to play with the excess working end after locking off.
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Bedroom Bondage with Shibari Shawn
Saturday 1/20 at 6:30 PM
This class is part of Shibari Shawn’s 6 class bondage series.
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More Than Knots Part Two
Saturday 1/27 at 6:00 PM
This 3-part series is designed for people who are new to rope. Instead of specific patterns, we will teach you foundational binding components and how to creatively put those together to make your own shapes.
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Lief and Icarus: Grounded with Lief and Icarus
Saturday 2/10 at 9:00 AM
In this class Lief and Icky will be sharing knowledge and creating containers for the exploration of connection in rope bondage specifically geared toward those who are new to rope.
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Lief and Icarus: Hovering with Lief and Icarus
Saturday 2/10 at 1:00 PM
In this class, Lief and Icky will teach some of their favorite harnesses such as their calf binder and hug harness as well as methods for effective upline management for partials.
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Bondage for Pain with Full Circle Kink
Saturday 2/10 at 1:00 PM
Rope doesn’t have to be comfortable! This class covers safe and versatile techniques that can deliver anything from mild discomfort to intense pain.
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More Than Knots Part Three
Saturday 2/10 at 6:00 PM
This 3-part series is designed for people who are new to rope. Instead of specific patterns, we will teach you foundational binding components and how to creatively put those together to make your own shapes.
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Lief and Icarus: Uplifted with Lief and Icarus
Sunday 2/11 at 9:00 AM
During this advanced class, Lief and Icky will teach several of their versatile, sustainable harnesses and suspension sequences.
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Chest Harnesses with Shibari Shawn
Saturday 2/17 at 6:30 PM
This class is part of Shibari Shawn’s 6 class bondage series.
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Events
Shibari Nightfall: Winter Warmer
Friday 1/5 at 8:00 PM
Spend your Friday evening with your fellow community members: meet, hang out, celebrate the new year and tie! There will be snacks, socializing, costumes, and scene space.
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Winter Rope Jam
Wednesday 1/10 at 6:00 PM
We welcome anyone interested in rope, both new and experienced. An un-conference style rope & discussion will start around 6:30p for anyone interested in a skill share, but feel free to just come and tie.
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Rope Lounge
Wednesday 1/10 at 7:00 PM
We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.
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Naughty Knots: All the Rope
Saturday 1/13 at 1:00 PM
This is a casual workshop type rope environment. You can expect there to be soft landing zones where you can both watch and participate.
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BIPOC Rope Jam
Monday 1/15 at 7:00 PM
This event is for anyone who doesn't check "white" on the census box and wants to do rope. Partners of all colours are welcome as long as they're respectful.
See the event details for admission criteria!
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North Seattle Rope Social
Tuesday 1/16 at 6:30 PM
Come on by for a casual, social evening with ropes. Expect an unstructured, welcoming social evening focused on rope bondage.
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Rope Lab: Seattle
Wednesday 1/17 at 6:30 PM
RopeLab Seattle is undergoing some changes—stand by for more news soon.
See the event details for admission criteria!
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Wicked Rope Jam
Thursday 1/18 at 7:00 PM
This is an informal gathering where folks can tie, be tied, learn about rope, and socialize. We have hardpoint structures and plenty of floor mats.
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Men Tying Men Skillshare
Wednesday 1/24 at 7:00 PM
Neither a workshop nor a play party, but learning does happen, play does happen – and nudity is perfectly fine. Bring rope and your enthusiasm.
See the event details for admission criteria!
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Rope Lounge
Wednesday 1/24 at 7:00 PM
We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.
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Wicked Rope Jam
Sunday 1/28 at 7:00 PM
This is an informal gathering where folks can tie, be tied, learn about rope, and socialize. We have hardpoint structures and plenty of floor mats.
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