Partial Suspension Bondage with Max
Suspension is perhaps the ultimate bondage – exhilarating, dramatic, demanding, and dangerous.
This workshop covers "almost" suspension, where the person being tied stays on the floor but with a vertical line taking some of their weight.
You'll learn basic vertical-line techniques and will acquire some of the fundamental skills required for suspension bondage.
If you're already doing suspensions, this workshop will make you more thoughtful about your style and more confident with your technique.
NOTE - Max will have some carabiners for sale at the workshop. Please show up 15-30 minutes early if you would like to buy rope or gear.
The workshop covers concepts, equipment, knots useful for suspension, and a number of exciting positions - all with a constant regard for safety.
Much of the class will consist of hands-on exercises to help you get familiar with the material in a friendly, low-pressure environment. The emphasis is on learning, having fun, and building confidence.
If you can, come with a practice partner. If you don't have a partner, come anyway and we'll make sure you get a chance to practice the basic techniques. Rope Bottoms - this is your chance to meet some rope tops - come learn and get tied up!
This workshop assumes no previous bondage experience, and is appropriate for all genders and orientations. Please consider this workshop even if you're already doing suspensions - reviewing the fundamentals can be valuable whatever your skill level.
Equipment
(4) 10’ lengths of strong 8mm or 6mm rope
(2) 30’ lengths of strong 8mm or 6mm rope
(1) suspension ring
(2) triangular carabiners (Max recommends this Petzl Attache carabiner at REI: 737863)
Don't worry if you don't have all this gear - we'll have some loaner equipment on-hand for you to work with.
For more information
Please refer to Max's web site, www.BondageLessons.com, for detailed information about this workshop, other upcoming workshops, or private instruction.
About Max
Max has been active in Seattle's kink community since 1992 and has been teaching bondage, BDSM, and polyamory workshops since 1999. He's actively and successfully polyamorous and has several wonderful long-term partners.
While he is proficient with a wide range of BDSM skills, Max especially enjoys the intimacy of rope bondage.
Max's love of teaching shines through his workshops, and his love for people informs his personal encounters.
Max offers a substantial range of BDSM services, to include private instruction, BDSM coaching, assistance at photo shoots, pro bono work, and his always popular Two-Day Bondage Intensives.
This workshop is produced by the Foundation for Sex Positive Culture, producer of the Seattle Erotic Art Festival and Seduction, Seattle's Sexiest Halloween Party. Our mission is to promote the many ways sex is beneficial through education, outreach, the arts, advocacy, and research programs that serve the public. As a 501c3, we are eligible for tax benefits, matching contributions and grant funding, and donations may be tax deductible. Please go to TheFSPC.org for more information.
