Self-Tie Skillshare in Memory of Linzy Cole

This skillshare will be held in memory of a close friend of ours who recently passed. Linzy Cole (February 5, 1986 – April 15, 2026) was a deeply kind and proud individual who freely offered her experiences as a solo tie artist and trans rights activist. She drew community everywhere she went: founding Miranda’s Garden (a geographically-open online rope space in which to share skills and knowledge), as well as several still active and thriving sub-reddits. She was a person who craved the company of others and consistently showed up to build and provide space for her community, teaching multiple classes each month and holding twice weekly classroom jams.

We hold this skillshare in her honor in the hopes of continuing to build our own communities and personal connections while uplifting and supporting others in need. Everyone is welcome to come make friends, learn some fun ties, commune, and celebrate our practice.

Our OlyRope member Ellie (@Illiotnills) will be demoing and teaching some of Linzy’s solo tie lessons to anyone who would like to join her.

Proceeds from this skillshare will go to causes that support trans people, to be selected by Ellie to best honor Linzy’s memory. More info to come.

Advance ticketing is available to reserve your space at this event. You can choose to show up spontaneously and pay at the door instead — just be aware that you run a small risk of being turned away if we’ve sold out. There will be a jar at the door for cash donations.

As always, please don't hesitate to ask T (contact info below) if you need a zero-cost ticket.

Who

This gathering is for anyone 18+ interested in exploring rope and/or helping build a thoughtful, welcoming rope community in Olympia.

We center queer and neurodivergent experiences and strive to offer a space where those folks feel especially supported.

Cis/het men are welcome as participants, as long as the intention is learning, connecting, and practicing nonsexual rope. This is not a place to cruise or look for partners.

Self-tiers are warmly welcome — all demos will be self-tie friendly this time!

Rope is for every body.

What

We’ll start with a short welcome circle and consent & safety reminders, then move into some beginner-friendly demos and exercises, while those with more experience are free to do their own thing, or to help the newbies keep up. There’s plenty of time for open practice and casual peer-to-peer sharing.

You’ll have space to:
• tie solo as a self-tier
• tie with a partner if you attend with one, or if you find someone you’re mutually excited to practice with
• practice knots, frictions, flow, or concepts
• talk, observe, ask questions, contribute your own knowledge or opinions, or simply be present

No one will be pressured to tie with anyone. You get to choose your level of interaction.

This is a social and educational space, not a play party:
🚫 No nudity
🚫 No sexual activity
🚫 No explicit scenes

Floorwork only (no suspension points).

What to Bring

🪢 Rope & safety shears (I have a few extras for newbies to borrow, if needed)
🥤 Water bottle
🥨 Snacks for yourself or to share — just no eating (or shoes) on the mats
🧸 Any other aftercare needs (blanket, stuffy, pillow...whatever helps you feel comfortable and grounded)

Where

The venue is conveniently located across the street from the Olympia Transit Center (bus station). Accessibility info is available here. The exact address will be in your order confirmation email.

Contact

Questions? Email info@OlyRope.com or text 360-409-ROPE (7673)

Come help shape this new rope community into something you want to belong to.

About Your Host

I’m @ComplexiT on FetLife (T/they/she), a queer, femme-presenting nonbinary rope nerd, bottom-leaning switch, and self-suspender.

I discovered rope in October 2024 and immediately had my mind blown 🤯😍🪢 — I wanted to learn everything I could. Since then, I’ve taken private and group lessons, attended workshops and events in Seattle and the Bay Area with my long-distance partner @XTCatalyst (who co-facilitates the group with me when he's in town), and supplemented with online study and independent practice.

I’m building the @OlyRope community to create a space that’s safer, kinder, and more accessible for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent rope lovers in the South Sound.

I facilitate in a collaborative, peer-led style, and I demo many techniques as self-ties so folks without partners have concrete, empowering ways to engage with rope. My goal isn’t to be “the authority” on anything — it’s to help cultivate a space where it feels natural and comfortable for all of us to learn from each other.

I’ve adopted the KEMS code of conduct and have nothing to disclose.