Have some experience with impact, but want to take it to the next level? Maybe you’re looking for creative ways to push yourself as both a top and a bottom? Join Dusty to cover one of his favourite topics! In this class we will discuss intermediate level impact play, including: heavy impact, improvised implements, fists/knees, and safety considerations. In the first part of class we will…
This session teaches how to draw up and (self) administer injection medications like HRT. It will cover the how’s and why’s of standard procedure; myths and misconceptions; relevant anatomy; storage and safe disposal of medication and equipment. There will be lots of time for hands on practice. Needlephobe friendly! Sharps will be out of sight, you will be given a warning before anything is…
For people who are looking for tying or play partners. During the first part of the event we will facilitate some games and activities that help people to decide whether they want to tie/play with each other. Games involve * Answer me this! 1 minute time* Rope pulling. Who wants to win, who wants to lose?* Tying together! How can we collaborate tying a pillow?* The blindfolded top.and more.*…
In this training, we take the participants on a journey into the details of Shibari. Floorwork, suspensions, movement, and communication are at the centre in this training series. Each month, we develop the skills via one dedicated rope pattern, which means that participants will work on the same pattern for a complete month. That helps solidifying the pattern as well as filling your toolboxes…
You've taken the Intro classes, you know your single column from your double, and you're ready for more — but jumping straight into "Ropes: All Levels" can feel like a big leap. This class is designed to meet you right in the middle. In this session, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident, capable rope players. You'll refine your techniques, explore simple…
Addie is taking the participants of this class on a journey through a creative side of breath play. This class is an intro to breath play, from basic to innovative, with a focus on maximizing safety without sacrificing thrill. After a review of safety considerations we will go over the creative possibilities.Bring your own toys and materials and ideas.We will be bringing, amongst other things,…
Every 4th Saturday of the month, Barkas invites advanced practitioners of Shibari/Kinbaku for a masterclass/clinic at Studio Allegory. Topics range from Ranboo Yukimura Ryu Suspension transitions specifics of rope and body handling and more. The specific topic of the clinic will be announced in the week before the clinic.
Welcome to the BIPOC Queer Jam! This series of events aims to create a safe and community-focused space for Black, Indigenous and Persons of Color who are rope enthusiasts. At Studio Allegory this edition of the BIPOC Jam will include a Community Skillshare, so if there's anything you're curious about learning or any skills you want to share, this will be the space for it. Important things to…
Shibari Live Drawing differs from usual live drawing sessions in two major ways. For one, the poses that can be reached with the help of ropes are very different from anything live drawing models could assume on their own, e.g. suspensions. On the other hand, those poses are short living, which means that artists are not only met with unusual poses but also with less time to catch them. In…
In this training, we take the participants on a journey into the details of Shibari. Floorwork, suspensions, movement, and communication are at the centre in this training series. Each month, we develop the skills via one dedicated rope pattern, which means that participants will work on the same pattern for a complete month. That helps solidifying the pattern as well as filling your toolboxes…
You've taken the Intro classes, you know your single column from your double, and you're ready for more — but jumping straight into "Ropes: All Levels" can feel like a big leap. This class is designed to meet you right in the middle. In this session, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident, capable rope players. You'll refine your techniques, explore simple…
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