In this class Annix will share some of the risks when playing with sharps and blood, while also covering safer station setup, basics of piercing, wound care, and cleanliness. They will also share more detailed medical risks, procedures, and information to help equip you with more safety measures and responses. After the discussion part of the class everyone will follow along with Annix to…
Ropes for the bedroom is a 4 week workshop series for people who would like to explore the possibilities of ropes for the bedroom and other rooms. We are covering everything you need to know to incorporate ropes in a fun and satisfying way. In a safe(r) and welcoming environment, we are developing techniques and approaches to rope bondage (shibari) that are actually useful for you. You can attend…
The Takate Kote, short just TK, and its variations is one of the most tied structured patterns in the rope world. No matter if hands in the front or in the back, if you tie a stemless TK or one with a stem, whether you have Kannukis or not, the TK is for sure a tie that has led to countless arguments amongst those who tie it regularly as well as against those who refuse to tie it for this or that…
Let's start the week creatively. During Studio Allegory's Live drawing sessions, Shibari artists from the local community offer rope performances for artists and enthusiasts to capture with their material of choice. Details Date and Time: Monday July 7th, 6.30pm Duration: ~2h Fee: $35/person (members get a discount) Prerequisites: All levels and skills are welcome Material to bring: If you have,…
Join us for an evening of connection with queer mortality, death and community care. This evening will be filled with curiosities about death & dying, our relationship to death, with Death Doula Rune Black, MSW, RSW.Bring a journal, a comfort item, and an open mind. Please note:This may not be the ideal event for you if you are currently grieving and do not have the tools in place for…
The Tuesday All Level runs on an 8-week rotation. At the start of each rotation we introduce a new harness structure. Over the subsequent 7 weeks we then approach that structure from multiple different directions and purposes, both technical and interpersonal. How can we break down and alter the harness to make it work in certain ways? Can we tie it while moving/dancing/sitting/playfighting? How…
In this class, we will be working on advanced techniques of Kinbaku/Shibari. How can we approach each other spatially and temporally? How can we find actual, applicable techniques for connection and intimacy? How can we improve rope handling and techniques so we can focus on more than just tying? How can we embed the tying scene into a greater context and narrative. Tickets Details…
Nobody to tie with? Do it yourself! Join Amnesia Jane every first Wednesday of the month to delve into the weird and wonderful world of self suspension. A basic understanding of suspension lines is a prerequisite for this class. Details Date and Time: Every first Wednesday of the month, 6.30pm Duration: ~2.5h Fee: $35/person Prerequisites: Attachment/Suspensionlines basics Material to bring:…
Looking to really push your impact scenes further? What do you do when you’re ready to play with a willing participant, but no toys in sight? This workshop is all about the possibilities available to you when you’ve only got your fists and wits about you. Demonstrating various techniques such as pressure points, particularly vulnerable anatomy, mean massage and manipulation, this class is…
Ropes for the bedroom is a 4 week workshop series for people who would like to explore the possibilities of ropes for the bedroom and other rooms. We are covering everything you need to know to incorporate ropes in a fun and satisfying way. In a safe(r) and welcoming environment, we are developing techniques and approaches to rope bondage (shibari) that are actually useful for you. You can attend…
Play fighting is a completely different way of engaging with other people. The way we move, think, and relate to our environment changes in this type of interaction. This group activity lets participants challenge each other for a play fight. All constellations are welcome. In a safe environment, participants can challenge themselves and each other to fight with each other in a playful…
The Tuesday All Level runs on an 8-week rotation. At the start of each rotation we introduce a new harness structure. Over the subsequent 7 weeks we then approach that structure from multiple different directions and purposes, both technical and interpersonal. How can we break down and alter the harness to make it work in certain ways? Can we tie it while moving/dancing/sitting/playfighting? How…