April '26 Rope Classes

The Classes

• Rope Games: This month, our intermediate and advanced students will learn skill based rope games to practice our FUNdamentals! Students should know how to tie single column and double column ties, basic hitches & frictions, and lock-offs/how to use up extra rope; knowing how to tie an upper body harness (chest harness, TK, armbinder, tengu, etc.) and a futomomo will be very helpful. Any students who do not have the minimum required skills may sit out and audit the class, if they so choose. Several of the games require a partner, so it is recommended to attend with someone.
• Rope for Beginners: If your skills aren't quite up to the intermediate level yet, don't worry; we'll have a beginner class going on at the same time! In Rope 110: Intro to Rope, we will learn the fundamentals of rope or shibari. This class is ideal for students with no previous rope experience.

The classes will run from 12:30-2:00. Following that, we will have our usual free time (2:00-3:30), where you can socialize, have scenes, practice tying, or use one of the rigs.

Suspending at Box Tie Studio:

• To suspend at our studio (including partials), you must be vetted by a Box Tie leader. If you want to be vetted, please reach out to us ahead of time.

Group Rules:

• Please review our group rules. You are required to sign our Liability Waiver your first time attending.
• Please don't attend if you're feeling ill or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19. If you can't attend due to illness, we'll refund your tickets fully. If you have tested positive for COVID within 5 days of this class, have had a known exposure, or are feeling ill, please do not come.

Buying Tickets & Event Capacity:

• Maximum capacity of 24 attendees, so get your tickets to ensure your spot!
• If you want to avoid Forbidden Tickets' fees, you can select the registration-only ticket and pay an alternate way. We accept cash, checks, credit/debit cards, PayPal (@BoxTieStudio), Venmo (@boxtiestudio), and Cashapp ($ropespaced). If you pay one of these ways ahead of time (not at the door), please indicate which order it's for (the email address on your order works).
• Our pricing is on a sliding scale to fight against economic inequality, broaden access to education & events, and build an inclusive community. Please pay according to your available resources. If the ticket cost is out of your budget even at the lowest tier, please reach out to us and we can work something out! We do provide scholarships to those in need.

What To Bring & Wear:

• Bring a blanket or yoga mat to sit or tie on if you'd like, water, rope, and safety shears.
• We will have loaner rope available to borrow and raw jute (natural or red) for sale if you don't own any.
  • We also have Box Tie merch for sale! T-shirts, tank tops, drawstring bags, small zippered canvas pouches, and stickers.
• Vanilla to the door; once inside, genitals and anuses must be covered (thong minimum, free the titties!). People often wear workout clothes.
• You can come alone or with a partner, but we won't match up single attendees for you. You can pair yourselves up if desired.

Parking & Arrival Time:

• Doors open at 12:00. Please try to arrive early! We will be closing the doors at 12:30 and making opening remarks so we can start ASAP. If you know you're going to be late, please text Cait at (207) 558-2930. If you arrive and the door is locked, please knock loudly and/or call Cait (our doorbell is broken).
• There is plenty of free 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 tall windows and skylights from outside. Please text Cait at (207) 558-2930 if you have trouble finding us.

Miscellaneous:

• No guns or other weapons are allowed on the premises.
• There is no smoking indoors. Please step outside to smoke.
• Use of drugs and/or alcohol is not allowed. If you are suspected to be under the influence, you will be ejected from the event without a refund.
• We have a dog and there will likely be dog fur throughout the studio, although we do our best to keep it as clean as possible. If you're allergic, please take note.
• There are 3 short stairs to get into the building and a carpeted staircase inside to get upstairs to the studio. Unfortunately, there is no elevator access.

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