Leading from the Bottom: Body Awareness and Bottom-lead Transitions
with EbiBex & DWL
Price per pair:
BOUND Members $50 |TIED Members $60 | WRAPPED Members $70
We often talk about body awareness as an important skill for bottoms. But what does this mean exactly, and how does it apply to our rope? We’ll discuss the various forms of body-awareness and how we can communicate this information to a top. Then we’ll put these skills into action as bottoms lead their tops through a “Choose Your Own Adventure” suspension sequence, directing rope placement, harness choices, upline heights and transitions, based on YOUR understanding of YOUR body and skills. This one is sure to blow a few minds - for both tops and bottoms!
(Discussion, demo, and hands-on class. Intermediate to advanced)
About the Instructors:
EbiBex (she/her) is a queer, masochistic bottom advocate and educator who first discovered rope bondage when she was a wee baby kinkster, but in the last decade has been able to fully immerse herself in the rope scene alongside her partner, DWL. She, along with DWL, has participated in and taught at various North American events such as FIRE, Dark Odyssey events, NARIX, Snowbound, and RopeCraft, as well weekend intensives and workshops across the US and internationally. She considers herself very lucky to have learned from, tied and collaborated with some of the best rope people around the world, and is constantly striving to grow as a rope bottom, submissive, and community member. Bex primarily approaches rope as a type of intimate connection and partnership, as well as a form of artistic expression and exploration of suffering. She firmly believes rope bottoming should be accessible to everyone, and hopes sharing her experiences and knowledge will help others on their rope journeys in risk-aware, inclusive, enjoyable ways.
DWL (he/they)
Though DWL (he/him) has been shooting various subjects casually and professionally for more than a decade, he found a new world of creative opportunity when he discovered fetish photography. Upon entering the kink scene ten years ago, he found new artistic opportunities and challenges in kink photography, as well as a passion for capturing the unique energy of a scene. DWL is known for his journalistic style of documenting play, chasing moments of emotion, connection, joy, and pain. His rope style is centered around controlled suffering and connection through creativity, and his artistic aesthetic is evident in his ties. He also enjoys collaborating with other creative minds to bring ideas and visions to life in front of his lens. He and his camera have appeared at various conventions, events, and workshops, and he continues to grow as a photographer, rigger, and educator. DWL is constantly trying new things and believes there is always more to learn. His favorite photo? “The one I haven’t taken yet."
Prerequisites and Equipment:
- solid suspension skills
- rope kit, carabiners, ring, safety sheers, and partner
Important Registration Information:
- All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.
- Photo ID is required to be admitted and must match the name listed in your online registration. You must be at least 19 years of age to attend Studio Friction events.
- No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).
