Archimeanies: body manipulation for rope

Body manipulation makes rope scenes hotter and technical ties easier. This class will teach principles and over twenty specific techniques centered around leverage and joint locking to move a partner effortlessly and create headspace. We will learn methods with and without rope to guide a partner, introduce tension to the body, and use these ideas for play. 

This class is appropriate for rope practitioners of all skill levels: there are no complicated patterns or harnesses but we will explore body manipulation techniques not taught in the rope community. Tops should bring one 10-15 foot rope, one 25-30 foot rope, and be confident with a single column tie. Bottoms should have good body awareness and the flexibility to have their arms tied together behind their back.

Important Information:

• Pay-what-you-can scholarships, funded by 4Culture, are available for all Pan Eros Foundation workshops. If you need financial assistance, please email Leah at assistdirector@pan-eros.org
• No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time.
• Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle.
• Open to all 18+
• Attendance is limited to 12 pairs.
• All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated.
• Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning.
• Questions may be directed to: assistdirector@pan-eros.org

About the Educators:

Nick (he/him) has been tying in the Seattle area since 2015 and teaching rope classes since 2018. He loves creative suspensions, sadistic floor ties, and nerding out about rope techniques. He brings an analytical approach to rope bondage and is passionate about teaching kink material in a way that is both memorable and engaging. He has taught internationally, presented at Kinkfest and appeared on Shibari Study. He can be found on Instagram @Tie_Rope_Take_Photo and Fetlife @Provocations.

Val (they/them) is a bottom, kink educator and glutton for suffering. They specialize in improvisational play and maintaining in-scene relationship dynamics. They teach private lessons on rope bottoming and beginning rope classes with Full Circle Kink. They can be found on Instagram @valley_roses and Fetlife @ValleyRoses.

This event is presented by the Pan Eros Foundation. Please go to Pan-Eros.org for more information.