Ropes 101: Introduction to Rope Bondage

This beginner-friendly class explores the fundamentals of rope bondage as a creative art form and trust-building practice. You’ll learn about types of rope and care, communication and negotiation strategies, a basic chest harness, and some simple safety protocols. All skill levels are welcome.

Practice rope kits will be available for purchase.
Feel free to BYOR (bring your own rope kit) if you have one.  You’ll need 1 to 3 thirty-foot hanks for the chest harness. Make sure you bring a cutter ( Safety Rope Kit)!

Topics covered:

1. A brief history and cultural context of rope bondage
   
2. Selecting appropriate ropes and safety equipment  
   
3. Consent, communication, and establishing boundaries
   
4. Proper rope handling and maintenance
   
5. Basic chest harnesses
   
6. Safe release methods and emergency protocols

Tips and Suggestions:

• Come with or without a partner!  
• Participants are invited to practice on themselves or consenting others.
• Wear comfortable clothing - athletic clothing or tighter clothing is better to be
• tied in than loose and flowy clothing.
• Bring a notebook and a water bottle.

Meet your instructor: Snacks (aka Snack Captain)

Snacks (she/her) is a polyamorous, kinky, queer switch who has been in the community and learning rope for the past 4.5 years.  She started her rope journey as a bottom (the person being tied) and moved into topping (doing the tying) for floor rope and suspension.  She has experience tying with a diverse group of people who have all kinds of body shapes, experience levels, and preferences for rope. One of her favorite things about rope is bringing people to the practice for the first time.  Showing others the new worlds of sensory experience and connection, they can access through rope brings her so much joy!

Host or Publisher Smitten Kitten