Rope Bite: The Joys of Nylon

Join @VagabondShibari and @OpalescentVix for this month's rope bite on tying with nylon!

NOTE: This class CAN be done with jute rope.

Although jute will always be the go-to for traditional shibari, 

tying with nylon can open surprising avenues into 

more dynamic, performative shibari. 

Broken into three sections, this class is designed to provide 

something for all levels of tying skill and familiarity with nylon.

The first section will be a quick intro--with examples--of different types of nylon, 

as well as some differences between tying with nylon and jute.

The second, and longest section, will be a tie-along for a 

single thigh harness that is useful as an alternative 

for those with shin pain in futomomos or those who have joint or mobility issues.

That harness is used in a suspension we've dubbed 

the "Flippedy Do Dah", which will be shown in the last section of the class 

as a way to give advanced riggers ideas about how nylon 

can change the ways they use uplines and transitions.

*Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

*Prerequisite: Single column ties, reverse tensions.

*Materials: 3-4 hanks of rope and something to take notes

*Class style: Tie along and demo

Attendance is limited to space, 

but we will function on a first come first serve basis. 

If you don’t want to miss the class, ARRIVE EARLY.

Join us before class for tea time!

We will begin at 7:30pm at the Shed to have tea and social time. 

We will have some teas, and one electric kettle, but anyone is welcomed (and encouraged) 

to bring teas, teapots, teacups (especially cups!) or anything else.

Cost: Suggested $10 donation for class

Tea at 7:30pm

Class at 8pm

Rope Jam after class (This is a great time to work on and get feedback on anything you were working on during lock down!)

About Rope Bite:

Open to everyone interested in rope bondage, Rope Bite is a class, open discussion, and play session all rolled into one welcoming and open environment. It is our hope that rope tops, bottoms, and switches of all skill levels come together as a community and have the opportunity to share and develop their skills. Come when you can, to what you can.

Please message @Nirathekitten or @BellsWells on FetLife with questions. Be sure to check out the Orlando Rope Bite group too!

What is a rope jam?   

It's time  to practice what you learned in class or to just practice. A lot of  rope-y folks hang out and skill share and there are DMs to offer advice.

What does this cost?   

Rope Bite  is all by donation and all donations go directly to The Woodshed. They  let us use this space and their AC for no cost at all. If you are able  to donate, we ask that you please do. It tells the Shed that you  appreciate this space and class and that you want it to keep going.