Threaded: A Rope & Relating Experience
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*Come play!*
Are you curious about shibari (the art of Japanese rope binding) but not interested in going to a dungeon to try it out?
Do you wish you could create more depth in your connections and meet like-minded people but not sure where the cool kids are these days?
You belong with us!
*Threaded is back with our new Singles Edition!*
We are mixing rope play with facilitated connection games in this one of a kind experiential workshop where you’ll have a chance to learn a new skill (ropes) and practice with a variety of people.
-Non threatening environment!
-No long, boring lectures!
-New exercises & games!
In a world of increasing disconnection, let’s be human together – messy, a little wild, imperfect, and actually in the room with each other.
Threaded is a guided experience where you learn basic rope techniques alongside relational and somatic practices designed to help you
-Express boundaries and desires
-Explore what feels edgy safely and creatively
-Attune to your partner’s body & nonverbal signals
-Dance between control, trust, and letting go
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*What to Expect*
-Basic rope techniques and safety principles - no experience necessary
-Communication exercises
-Body based connection games
-Community hang and potluck
Rather than focusing on rope as a technical skill alone, we’ll explore how it becomes a practice in relationship, trust, and presence.
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*Who This Is For*
Adults who are:
• Curious about rope and deeper relating
• Open to body based exploration … aka not just listening to a
lecture!
• Interested in consent, communication, and connection
Singles, partners, and tying pairs are all welcome.
(No prior rope experience required)
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*Event Details*
📅 Aug 9, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Elevate 333 (710 W Richmond Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110)
💫 $30 per person, plus $10/ea if you want to take the rope we provide for practice home with you (includes 2x 30 ft, 6mm conditioned jute rope)
🎟️Ticketing:
-Venmo; Threaded @ gene2412 (https://www.venmo.com/u/gene2412)
-Zelle; Gene Swofford; [email protected]
-Other ways to pay or ticketing questions please contact Trea Swaffard (https://www.facebook.com/trae.swofford)
Limited tickets to keep the space intimate and supported.
Must buy tickets in advance. No door sales. Refund given up to 48 hours before the event.
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*Agreements*
-This is a drug and alcohol–free event
-No nudity or explicit sexual content
-All exercises are optional and consent-based
-Respect, safety, and communication are foundational to the space
*Buying a ticket implies*
-you understand and respect these agreements
-buying a ticket waives all liability of venue and facilitators
------------------------------------------------------------------
*What to Bring*
-Water bottle (water on site)
-Snack to share potluck style (optional and appreciated!)
-Yoga mats, cushions, blankets or extra layers, other comfort items
-Wear comfortable clothes to be tied up in (think: what would you do yoga in)
Optional:
blindfold, ear plugs or muffs for sensory deprivation, ropes (if you got them)
------------------------------------------------------------------
Come curious and ready to play!
Leave with a smile, new friends, and new skills.
------------------------------------------------------------------
*Your Facilitators*
Michelle Lynn
Michelle is an Embodiment Coach, ritualist, and facilitator devoted to awakening the aliveness, truth, and magnetic presence that lives in the body.
Her work is rooted in the belief that intimacy – with ourselves, with life, and with each other – begins in the body. Through practices that awaken eros, expression, and authentic connection, she supports people in bringing more of themselves into their lives and relationships.
Michelle holds space for transformation with depth, humor, and a whole lot of heart. Her mission is to help people come home to their power, their pleasure, and their most alive, connected self.
Find her at:
www.embodiment-alchemy.com
IG: @michellelynnembodiment
Trae Swofford
Trae is a rope practitioner and facilitator devoted to teaching foundational rope technique with an emphasis on safety, consent, and presence.
His approach to rope focuses not only on technique, but on the relational dynamics that emerge through trust, attention, and communication between partners.
Trea brings a grounded and attentive presence to the practice, creating spaces where participants can explore rope safely while deepening connection and awareness.
Are you curious about shibari (the art of Japanese rope binding) but not interested in going to a dungeon to try it out?
Do you wish you could create more depth in your connections and meet like-minded people but not sure where the cool kids are these days?
You belong with us!
*Threaded is back with our new Singles Edition!*
We are mixing rope play with facilitated connection games in this one of a kind experiential workshop where you’ll have a chance to learn a new skill (ropes) and practice with a variety of people.
-Non threatening environment!
-No long, boring lectures!
-New exercises & games!
In a world of increasing disconnection, let’s be human together – messy, a little wild, imperfect, and actually in the room with each other.
Threaded is a guided experience where you learn basic rope techniques alongside relational and somatic practices designed to help you
-Express boundaries and desires
-Explore what feels edgy safely and creatively
-Attune to your partner’s body & nonverbal signals
-Dance between control, trust, and letting go
------------------------------------------------------------------
*What to Expect*
-Basic rope techniques and safety principles - no experience necessary
-Communication exercises
-Body based connection games
-Community hang and potluck
Rather than focusing on rope as a technical skill alone, we’ll explore how it becomes a practice in relationship, trust, and presence.
------------------------------------------------------------------
*Who This Is For*
Adults who are:
• Curious about rope and deeper relating
• Open to body based exploration … aka not just listening to a
lecture!
• Interested in consent, communication, and connection
Singles, partners, and tying pairs are all welcome.
(No prior rope experience required)
------------------------------------------------------------------
*Event Details*
📅 Aug 9, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Elevate 333 (710 W Richmond Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110)
💫 $30 per person, plus $10/ea if you want to take the rope we provide for practice home with you (includes 2x 30 ft, 6mm conditioned jute rope)
🎟️Ticketing:
-Venmo; Threaded @ gene2412 (https://www.venmo.com/u/gene2412)
-Zelle; Gene Swofford; [email protected]
-Other ways to pay or ticketing questions please contact Trea Swaffard (https://www.facebook.com/trae.swofford)
Limited tickets to keep the space intimate and supported.
Must buy tickets in advance. No door sales. Refund given up to 48 hours before the event.
------------------------------------------------------------------
*Agreements*
-This is a drug and alcohol–free event
-No nudity or explicit sexual content
-All exercises are optional and consent-based
-Respect, safety, and communication are foundational to the space
*Buying a ticket implies*
-you understand and respect these agreements
-buying a ticket waives all liability of venue and facilitators
------------------------------------------------------------------
*What to Bring*
-Water bottle (water on site)
-Snack to share potluck style (optional and appreciated!)
-Yoga mats, cushions, blankets or extra layers, other comfort items
-Wear comfortable clothes to be tied up in (think: what would you do yoga in)
Optional:
blindfold, ear plugs or muffs for sensory deprivation, ropes (if you got them)
------------------------------------------------------------------
Come curious and ready to play!
Leave with a smile, new friends, and new skills.
------------------------------------------------------------------
*Your Facilitators*
Michelle Lynn
Michelle is an Embodiment Coach, ritualist, and facilitator devoted to awakening the aliveness, truth, and magnetic presence that lives in the body.
Her work is rooted in the belief that intimacy – with ourselves, with life, and with each other – begins in the body. Through practices that awaken eros, expression, and authentic connection, she supports people in bringing more of themselves into their lives and relationships.
Michelle holds space for transformation with depth, humor, and a whole lot of heart. Her mission is to help people come home to their power, their pleasure, and their most alive, connected self.
Find her at:
www.embodiment-alchemy.com
IG: @michellelynnembodiment
Trae Swofford
Trae is a rope practitioner and facilitator devoted to teaching foundational rope technique with an emphasis on safety, consent, and presence.
His approach to rope focuses not only on technique, but on the relational dynamics that emerge through trust, attention, and communication between partners.
Trea brings a grounded and attentive presence to the practice, creating spaces where participants can explore rope safely while deepening connection and awareness.
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Where is it happening?
710 W Richmond Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110-1518, United States
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