Max and Lover's Lair Present Non-Rope Bondage - All The Gear
Do you prefer the bite of a handcuff to the caress of rope? Are you having trouble tying all those knots? Does the sound of a padlock clicking into place get you hard or wet?
Seattle's a big rope town, and it's easy to forget that there are LOTS of ways to restrain someone without rope.
This workshop is your chance to get up close and personal with a whole lot of extraordinary bondage equipment. Some of this equipment comes from Max's personal collection, some items are borrowed from other bondage tops around town, and most items are available for sale at Lover's Lair.
Workshop format
The workshop will begin with several demonstrations of high-end bondage equipment. You'll get a chance to ask questions and see how the gear works.
We'll have sleepsacks, straitjackets, cuffs, a cage, hoods and more. For each type of gear, Max will address
What makes it special and cool
Gear-specific technique
Safety considerations specific to this type of gear
If you're a rope fan, this workshop may open your eyes to a new world of play. And if you like bondage gear, you'll love the opportunity to see and use some cool gear.
There will be lots of time to ask questions, handle and examine the gear, and to put it on your partner or try it on yourself. We won't be doing "scenes", but this is a great opportunity to learn, have fun, and experiment with equipment you wouldn't normally have access to.
Who should attend?
This workshop is perfect for both bondage tops and bondage bottoms. If you've wanted to see how the equipment in the movies and on the web sites feels, come try it on. If you've contemplated an expensive equipment purchase or commissioning a piece of custom gear, come check out what we have and talk with the other folks in the room. And if you just want to watch a stunning display of exotic bondage "stuff", this is the place.
Bondage Bottoms: this is your chance to meet some bondage tops! Come learn and experience a LOT of cool gear.
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 see how the gear works.
This workshop assumes no previous bondage experience, and is appropriate for all genders and orientations.
Afterwards
Attendees receive an illustrated handout to facilitate your learning and retention. Attendees also receive a 20% discount coupon for purchases at Lover's Lair.
Max will be available after the workshop to help you shop for toys.
Cancellation / refund policy
If you cancel your registration up to 2 hours before the event you will receive a full refund.
If we cancel the event you will receive a 100% refund, to include ticketing fees.
Agreements
No smoking or vaping inside.
Refrain from wearing perfumes, oils, and scented products as some of us are chemically sensitive.
COVID protocols
We are navigating the current guidelines and our own sense of safety and reasonableness. The protocol for this event is based on our own research and risk assessment; we encourage you to do the same before you purchase your ticket.
There is no vaccination requirement for this event. Max is vaccinated and boosted and recommends that you be vaccinated to reduce the severity of your illness if you get sick. Unvaccinated people 12 and older are 17 times as likely to die from Covid as vaccinated and boosted people.
Masks will not be required. You may, of course, wear a mask if you wish.
Please do not attend if you are exhibiting COVID symptoms or you are exposed to someone who has tested positive in the 14 days before the event.
Testing before attending events is a good way to protect each other. Max tests before each event. If you can, please test before you come to class.
Thank you for helping to keep us all safe.
About Max
Max has been active in Seattle's kink community since 1992 and has taught workshops and offered private coaching since 1999. He is nourished and guided by his strong roots in the kink, queer, leather and poly communities.
Max weaves his BDSM practice into his life because it's an especially effective way to build intimacy. The level of trust, communication, and active consent required for this practice creates beautiful, powerful experiences, and deep relationships.
Max has spent a lifetime building a range of skills, to include the intimacy of rope bondage, the intensity of the singletail, the connection of erotic hypnosis, and the power of authority-transfer (D/S) relationships.
Max is always the consummate professional - competent, attentive, passionate, respectful, and empathetic. He loves what he does and is grateful for opportunities to help others explore kink and find deeper connection.
