Tying and Flying: Beginning Self Suspension

With Shay Tiziano

Where: Studio Friction

When: Saturday June 11, 2022 12:00-4:00 PM (Doors open at 11:45)

Cost (per person): WRAPPED Members $65, TIED Members $55, BOUND Members $45

Class Description:

Self-suspension can be used for dynamic movement, exploring intense sensation, performance, learning partnered bondage, ritual, and more. After a discussion of general principles and safety considerations specific to self-suspension, participants will practice support line skills and be guided through a basic face-up self suspension, with a possible transition to an inversion and introduction to some in-air variations.

This class utilizes an “inverted classroom” format – participants are expected to have working knowledge of a self-tied chest harness and hip harness and basic bondage safety prior to coming to class. We will still tie the harnesses as a class, so attendees are not expected to have them memorized, but familiarity will allow us to spend the class time polishing your harnesses and working on “in-air” skills. These harnesses can be found in free videos; specific links and alternative Tying & Flying page number references will be e-mailed to attendees. 

Details: 

• Class from 2 - 5:30pm, doors open at 1:30pm

• Class size is limited to ensure everyone has "air time" and personalized instruction. There will be a hard point for each attendee. Each attendee may bring one non-tying "spotter" if they would like, but this is not required.** 

• Supplies: You will need a basic self-suspension kit. There may be some supplies available to borrow, please contact Shay with any questions.*

• Pre-requisites: This class is intended as a "101" level introduction to self-suspension. Attendees should have experience with tying on the ground (as both a top and bottom, and/or self-tying), and be very comfortable with non-cinching single column ties. In order to self-suspend in class, participants should review the health evaluation articles that will be e-mailed to attendees, and have body & risk awareness to participate at a level that is safe(r) for them. 

About the Presenter:

Shay Tiziano (she/her or they/them) is a dynamic bondage performer and renowned self-suspender known for their unique, dynamic performances and fun, attainable, and risk-awareness focused approach to kink education. She is the author of Tying & Flying, the first-ever book about self-suspension, and Creating Captivating Classes, a guide for kink and sexuality educators. Based in San Francisco, Shay has over a decade of experience presenting across the US and internationally. She has produced events and performance showcases including BENT, the Bay Area’s biggest dungeon party, the Seattle Erotic Art Festival bondage & aerial stage, Self-Suspension Open Space, the Folsom Street Fair bondage stage, and acclaimed bondage and fetish performance event Twisted Windows.

**IMPORTANT** If you would like to bring a non-tying spotter, please put their name & email when registering.

*If you need to purchase rope, Studio Friction has POSH and treated jute rope in stock. We also have safety shears available.

Important Registration Information:

• All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.

• Photo ID is required to be admitted. Name on ID must match the name on your registration. You must be 19 years of age or older to attend.

• No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances). 

 COVID Restrictions:

• • • • All attendees must sign a COVID waiver as part of online registration and submit to a symptom check including a no touch temperature check.
      • Mask optional with proof of full COVID vaccination (e.g. CDC COVID Vaccination Card - original card, clear photograph or photocopy, CIIS immunization record, myVaccine in the myColorado app). The name on your vaccine documentation must match the name on your photo ID. 
      • Full vaccination is defined as a minimum of two weeks post 2nd dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, or single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
      • You only have to show your vaccination record once. Feel free to email it to office@studiofriction.com ahead of the event if you prefer. We will not be making any copies, just marking that it was checked.
      • Members who are not fully vaccinated, are unvaccinated, or do not wish to show proof of vaccination are still welcome at Studio Friction, but will be asked to wear a mask at all times when in the space.
      • Hand and surface sanitizer will be available throughout the studio.