Shibari for Connection: Rope as a Language

Hosted by Feather & Flame in Burlington, MA

Shibari is more than just a series of knots — it is a way to communicate through touch, movement, and intention. In this class, we will explore rope as a medium for connection, focusing on how body positioning, pacing, and mindful tying can create different emotional experiences.

Together, we’ll explore how to use rope to build moments that feel cozy, vulnerable, sensual, playful, or rooted in power exchange. Whether you are tying with a romantic partner, a friend, or a trusted play partner, this class will help you deepen your connection and create more intentional scenes.

This class is beginner-friendly, but is recommended for tying partners who have some prior rope experience due to its focus on relational and connective skills. The only prerequisite is the ability to safely tie a non-collapsing single column tie.

As always, Feather & Flame classes are taught within a framework of enthusiastic consent and informed risk awareness. Our favorite consent frameworks include FRIES and RACK.

Inside This Class We’ll Cover:

• Simple rope techniques for creating connective scenes
• How body positioning influences the emotional tone of a scene
• Using movement and physical guidance to communicate without relying only on verbal instructions
• How pacing, intention, and presence shape the experience of rope
• Safety and consent considerations for connective rope play
• Ways to build trust, communication, and intimacy through shared exploration

Come explore rope as a conversation — where every tie is an opportunity to listen, respond, and connect.

Shibari is an artform that has gained major popularity in recent years. It is a wonderful way to connect with yourself and/or your partner. From the meditative and relaxing process of building patterns and structure with rope, to the sensory grounding experience of focusing on the texture of the rope, and the many somatic health benefits of simply being held by the rope - the content of this class will increase your tool kit to explore those spaces, and connect with partners.

Who can take this class?

• Anybody over the age of 18
• Any gender
• Dominants, submissives, tops, bottoms, anybody!
• Both monogamous people, poly people, curious, swinger, etc. anybody!
• This class requires signing up with a partner.
• This class is best if you've already got at least 1 under your belt! If you're looking for a beginner Shibari class, click HERE
• You do NOT have to be a member of Feather & Flame to take this class :) Anybody can buy a ticket

Prerequisites

• A non-collapsing, single column tie (such as the Somerville Bowline)

What to Bring;

• Spill proof water bottle
• Notebook and writing utensil
• Rope! 4 x 30 ft, 4 x 15 ft - any type of rope
• A cutting tool, such as safety shears
• Attire: Whatever you like to get tie/ get tied in! We typically recommend athletic attire/ yoga clothes. Nudity is strictly prohibited in our classes.
• No need to bring a yoga mat unless you prefer to bring your own. Our studio provides 1" thick yoga mats for everyone in the class.

About the Instructors:

Princess Raven is the owner of Feather & Flame and has been creating educational spaces for the kink community for over 15 years. Her teaching focuses on the intersection of intimacy, embodiment, communication, and power exchange.

Her specialties include intimacy coaching for couples, partnered movement practices such as ballroom dance, embodied communication through touch and body language, and teaching BDSM skills with an emphasis on consent, negotiation, and intentional connection.

A lifelong student of human connection, Princess Raven loves creating immersive scenes with her play partners and using rope, movement, and sensation to build meaningful experiences. She believes that the most powerful play comes from curiosity, communication, and a willingness to truly listen to your partner.

Marzipan has been exploring kink for the past 8 years and she really enjoys finding different pathways of connection with friends and partners that mix the goofy, gooey, sweet silliness with the spice. Her approach to play is all about building the vibe together and being patient and open to experimentation without judgment, since every encounter is a new experience. Her playful style is all about seizing the joyful moments that make us laugh, and she's excited to share her perspective with the class.

Cancellation policy:

• 48 hrs - use Forbidden Tickets to get your refund (the ticketing platform that you purchased your ticket through)
• Please do not come if you are sick. Even if it’s “not Covid, just a small cold.” We are happy to roll your ticket over to a different class if you are sick

About Feather & Flame

We are located in Burlington, MA. We offer classes for the alternative relationship community.

Our exact address is sent out to ticket holders about 2 days before your class; this is for safety and discretion reasons. If you're missing the address, simply email us at Info@FeatherAndFlameConsulting.com

Parking: We have plenty of free parking in our lot!

Accessibility: there is a flight of stairs to our unit, and our bathrooms are not large enough to accommodate a wheelchair, unfortunately. Service dogs are of course welcome, but we do request a heads-up please. If there are any other reasonable accommodations that we can make for you, please reach out!

Financial Accessibility: If you would like to help us out with set up and breakdown for the class, we are happy to offer you a discounted ticket! Simply select "volunteer ticket" at checkout. You are expected to arrive 45 min before class time and stay 30 min after class.

Visit our website at: www.FeatherAndFlameConsulting.com to see our other events, or apply to become a member!