Shibari Intermediate Series

This series of classes is aimed at advanced beginner students. Those interested in participating should know how to tie single- and double-column ties, forward vs. reverse tension, common hitches & frictions (half hitch, Munter hitch, X-friction, L-friction, & half moon friction), and lock-offs/how to burn rope.

In this 4-part series, we will teach you skills and harnesses needed to grow from a rope bondage beginner into an intermediate student, culminating in how to use these skills and harnesses in floor scenes. The series consists of four classes:

• Rope 211: The Mermaid Tie and Rope 213: The Thigh Harness. In this class, we will learn two lower body harnesses: one in which the thighs are bound together from waist to the knees, and another which binds just one thigh from the waist to the knee.
• Rope 200: Arms-Free Chest Harnesses and Rope 220: Fun With Futos. In this class, we will learn an arms-free chest harness and discuss elements that make successful chest harnesses, as well as ways to modify patterns to work better for you/your partner's body. We will also talk about what makes a good futomomo, or bent-leg tie. We'll discuss some body- and rope-handling techniques to get your futos as compact as possible while still maintaining comfort and sustainability, and we'll go over a structured pattern that is good for floor work and suspension.
• Rope 202: An Arms In Front Harness and Rope 221: The Calf-Binder Many bottoms like to have their arms restrained during play, but many cannot sustain positions with the arms behind the back. This class will teach you a comfortable, sustainable arms-in-front harness, as well as a tie which binds the calves and ankles together.
• Rope 230: Connective Floorwork Now that you have several harnesses in your rope toolkit, we'll teach you how to use them to create fun, connective floor scenes with your partner. We'll also go over some ways to include some fun accessories in your scenes to add (or take away) different sensations.

Tickets are $80/pair for all 4 classes. If you want to avoid paying the processing fees charged by Forbidden Tickets, please select the "free" ticket and indicate in the comments section which payment method you'd like to use. We accept cash, checks, debit/credit cards, Venmo (@boxtiestudio), PayPal (@BoxTieStudio), or Cashapp ($ropespaced).

We are limiting attendance to 4 tying pairs. We strongly recommend that you bring a partner to practice on, as not everything we teach will be self-tie-friendly.

Each class is 2 hours long and does not include time to practice after class. Each class is scheduled 2 weeks apart to give you time to practice your new skills at home.

Some other notes for the group:

1. Please review our group rules. You can also print and sign our Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct Agreement from the same page on our website. If you don't, we'll have you sign them when you check in. If you have signed these previously, you do not need to sign new ones!
2. Bring a blanket or yoga mat to sit or tie on, if desired, as well as water, rope, and safety shears. There are a few chairs.
3. Dress comfortably in clothing that isn't too loose or flowy and still permits a full range of motion (many people wear workout clothing). Try to choose fabrics that aren't slippery. Vanilla to the door, no nudity inside; genitals must be covered.
4. All attendees are required to be vaccinated against COVID, and WE WILL CHECK YOUR ID AND PROOF OF VACCINATION AT THE DOOR. If you can't be vaccinated for legitimate reasons, please reach out to us beforehand. If you'd like, you can send photos of your ID and vax card to Cait at cait@boxtiestudio.org. If we have checked these previously, we do not need to check them again.
5. Please don't attend if you're feeling ill or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 (review symptoms here). We don't care what the CDC says about isolation; if you test positive for COVID within 5 days of this class, have had a known exposure, or are feeling ill, please do not come and spread your germs. We do allow/schedule make-up classes for illness and other absences!
6. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Please try to arrive early! We will be closing the doors at 6:30; if you arrive after the door is locked, please ring the doorbell. If you know you're going to be late, please text Cait at (207) 558-2930.
7. No smoking indoors.
8. No guns or other weapons are allowed on the premises.
9. The use of drugs or alcohol is prohibited. If you're suspected to be under the influence, you and your partner will be ejected from that night's class. If a second infraction occurs, you will both be ejected from the rest of the series without refund.
10. There is plenty of parking. When you turn onto Ingersoll Drive, the parking lot is the first left, and we are the first building on the left. We are the second-floor end unit; you'll see large windows and skylights from outside. Please text Cait at (207) 558-2930 if you have trouble finding us.

If you have any other questions, please reach out to us! You can also contact @ropespaced (Cait) or @Griffin207 (Jack) on FetLife. Otherwise, we hope to see you there!