Intro to Ichinawa: 

Instructors: Boshai & Diane

Registration opens up December 19th at 1pm

price per pair: 

BOUND Members $20 |TIED Members $30 | WRAPPED Members $40

This class explores the expressive possibilities of working with a single rope, focusing on intentional body handling, connection, and efficiency of movement. Rather than complex structures, we will work with simple tying concepts to develop sensitivity, communication, and control — learning how one rope can create dynamic interaction, mobility, and emotional depth.

Students will practice foundational skills for guiding, supporting, and positioning a partner using rope and their own body. Topics may include rope-assisted movement, transitions, off-balancing, take down techniques, and ways to create engaging scenes without relying on elaborate harnesses.

This class is open to all levels. Beginners will gain an accessible entry point into rope handling and partner communication, while more experienced practitioners will deepen their understanding of efficiency, intentionality, and the subtleties of body mechanics.

Come prepared to move, experiment, and explore.

Required Prerequisites & Equipment

• For this class, participants will need only a single standard length rope for the tied partner. 
• Knowledge of a single column tie

About the Instructors:

Boshai (she/her)

Currently based in greater Boston, Boshai brings over a decade of experience informed by both sides of the rope. Her practice draws on extensive study across various martial, fiber, and visual arts, integrating technical rigor with structured improvisation. She approaches rope as a medium for creative expression and meaningful interpersonal connection. She continues to engage with rope as an evolving artistic discipline that invites curiosity, presence, and transformation.

Diane (she/her) 

Diane began her journey as a rope bottom in NYC in 2015. She is an advocate for active bottoming, empowering the bottom to embody their agency, and voice in the co-creation of a shared experience. Outside of rope, Diane works in the mental health space as a somatic trauma therapist, and brings a trauma-informed lens to kink and rope dynamics. She loves playing with the qualities of movement, flow, stillness, transition, and energy pathways.

Important Registration Information:

• Studio friction membership is required to attend to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status (per the IRS we can only earn 30% of our income from non-members). If you're not a member, but interested in attending, consider joining us. Membership starts at $10 per month non-recurring. Learn more by clicking here.
• 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 Last 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 48 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).