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• Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series - Beginner Course 1

  • Start
    7 Nov 2020
  •  
    (MST)
  • End
    5 Dec 2020
  •  
    (MST)
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series

  Beginner Course 1

  You are brand new to rope, but you know you are interested, maybe even excited?  Well, you found the right place to start.

  Cost/Tying Pair: New Member Price* - $125 per tying pair | WRAPPED Member Price** - $120 per tying pair | TIED Price - $100 | BOUND Price - $90

  Instructor: TheDude and BetwixtBlushes

  When: Saturdays 2-4pm, Nov 7th, 14th, 21st, and Dec 5th

  
  

  Description:  This series is meant to give you the basics to step into using rope bondage at home safely, as well be able to learn other floor based topics in outside classes.

  By the end of Beginner 1 series, students will be able to:
  

  1. Identify the benefits and drawbacks to various types of rope
  2. Perform at least three different types of rope safety check, in appropriate situations
  3. Confidently negotiate with new and existing partners
  4. Seek and respect consent for sexual and non-sexual play activities
  5. Tie a Somerville Bowline single column tie that will not collapse
  6. Tie a reverse tension chest harness with appropriate tension
  7. Tie a double column that won’t collapse
  8. Tie a bunny ears arm binder 
  9. Gain an initial understanding of shoulder mobility 
  10. Tie a spiral futomomo
  11. Understand the purpose and function of frictions
  12. Gain an initial understanding of a 2-rope TK
  

   
  

  Requirements: 2 to 4 - 30' lengths of rope

  
  

  For our friends safety and health:

  • All attendees must register and pay online to reduce exposure for our volunteers at the door

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver and submit to a symptom check including a no touch temperature check

  • All attendees must wear masks in the studio at all times and maintain 6' social distance per current Colorado state mandate

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected after each event, and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned during the event

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available thru out the studio

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• Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series - Beginner Course 2

  • Start
    8 Nov 2020
  •  
    (MST)
  • End
    29 Nov 2020
  •  
    (MST)
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series

  Beginner Course 2

  Cost/Tying Pair: New Member Price* - $125 per tying pair | WRAPPED Member Price** - $120 per tying pair | TIED Price - $100 per tying pair | BOUND Price - $90 per tying pair

  Instructor:  Athena and Matt

  When: Sundays 6-7:30, Nov 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th

  This is meant to be a continuing course after you take Beginner 1.

  If you would like to discuss joining this class without taking Beginner 1, please reach out to thisdudeonfet@gmail.com

  Description:  This series is meant to give you the basics to step into using rope bondage at home safely, as well be able to learn other floor based topics.

  By the end of Beginner 2 series, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the benefits and drawbacks to each type of single column
     
  2. Build a TK that maintains proper tension and structure
     
  3. Learn appropriate suspension hardware
     
  4. Tie an effective and sustainable hip harness
     
  5. Tie an effective and sustainable arms-free chest harness
     
  6. Understand ways to incorporate arms into an arms-free harness
     
  7. Gain an initial understanding of a 3-rope TK
     

   
  

  Requirements: 4 to 6 - 30' lengths of rope

  
  

  About the instructors:
  

  Matt / @Shosty9

  (He, Him)

  Matt has been part of the Denver kink and rope communities for over a year. He is a top whose focus is connection with partners. He also enjoys getting maximal effect from simple implements. Interests include rope, primal play, and knifes. Major teachers are @CreativeMayhem and @Strawberrypulp.

  Athena / ghost_sonata

  (She, Her)

  Since discovering kink six years ago, athena has rounded out her vanilla life by exploring power exchange, giggly masochism, and plenty of time in rope. A highly sensitive rope slut with an insatiable appetite for novelty, she has had the pleasure of discovering the many different modalities rope has to offer with trusted and intimate partners. 

  A consent enthusiast, relational junkie, and liberal feminist killjoy, athena has shared her passion with others while teaching about rope, power dynamics, sexuality, feminism, kink, and personal transformation in many cities across the United States.

  
  

  For our friends safety and health:

  • All attendees must register and pay online to reduce exposure for our volunteers at the door

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver and submit to a symptom check including a no touch temperature check

  • All attendees must wear masks in the studio at all times and maintain 6' social distance per Colorado state mandate

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected after each event, and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned during the event

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available thru out the studio

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• Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series - Beginner Course 2

  • Start
    19 Nov 2020
  •  
    (MST)
  • End
    17 Dec 2020
  •  
    (MST)
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series

  Beginner Course 2

  Cost/Tying Pair: New Member Price* - $125 per tying pair | WRAPPED Member Price** - $120 per tying pair | TIED Price - $100 per tying pair | BOUND Price - $90 per tying pair

  Instructor:  Smitten_ and Switchtext

  When: Sundays 7-9pm, Nov 19th, Dec 3rd, 10th, and 17th

  This is meant to be a continuing course after you take Beginner 1.

  If you would like to discuss joining this class without taking Beginner 1, please reach out to nate@studiofriction.com

  Description:  This series is meant to give you the basics to step into using rope bondage at home safely, as well be able to learn other floor based topics.

  By the end of Beginner 2 series, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the benefits and drawbacks to each type of single column
     
  2. Build a TK that maintains proper tension and structure
     
  3. Learn appropriate suspension hardware
     
  4. Tie an effective and sustainable hip harness
     
  5. Tie an effective and sustainable arms-free chest harness
     
  6. Understand ways to incorporate arms into an arms-free harness
     
  7. Gain an initial understanding of a 3-rope TK
     

   
  

  Requirements: 4 to 6 - 30' lengths of rope

  
  

  About the instructors:

  Smitten_

  She/Her/Hers

  Smitten_ has completed 5 levels of curriculum at Studio Friction and has been tying and teaching curriculum courses with Switchtext for the last year and a half. She also attends community classes and rope cons whenever possible. Smitten_ loves teaching and introducing new folks to rope and embraces rope for it’s unique connective qualities and unlimited creativity. 

  
  

  Switchtext

  He/Him/His

  Switchtext is a designer and a co-founder and creative director of Studio Friction. He is more interested in sensations and understanding the elements of rope bondage than mastering someone’s specific pattern. Switchtext has been tying for 14 years. He has learned so much in that time and enjoys knowing he has so much more to learn. 

  
  

  
  

  For our friends safety and health:

  • All attendees must register and pay online to reduce exposure for our volunteers at the door

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver and submit to a symptom check including a no touch temperature check

  • All attendees must wear masks in the studio at all times and maintain 6' social distance per Colorado state mandate

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected after each event, and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned during the event

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available thru out the studio

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• Studio Friction Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights

  • When
    25 Nov 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    4

  
  

  OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAYS 

  COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS - $10 FOR WRAPPED MEMBERS - $20 FOR GUESTS

  Please know:

  • Please review covid updates below. Including the tying partner restriction. We do hope the numbers of covid cases improve and we can loosen these restrictions soon.  
    
  • You must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door 
  • Doors will be locked at 8pm on Wednesday to give our volunteers a chance to get some rope time.
  • No refunds on day of cancelations

  
  Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to come practice their rope work. Make sure to bring some rope and a tying partner if you want to tie or be tied by another person. Self-suspenders and observers are welcome to come solo. Note thatno class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!
  

  For our friends safety and health:

  • The total capacity for open lab has been reduced to 18 attendees.

  • All attendees must register and pay online to reduce exposure for our volunteers at the door. No walk-ins will be permitted to join the event.

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver when registering online and submit to a symptom check including a no touch temperature check at the door.

  • All attendees must wear appropriate masks in the studio at all times and socially distance 6' per colorado mandate. Please note that Denver now requires masks to be worn in outdoor public spaces as well.

  • Due to the increase in COVID cases in Denver, attendees wanting to tie or be tied by anyone but themselves must come with a tying partner, and only tie with that person during lab. You and your tying partner must maintain social distancing of 6ft from other attendees. Self-suspenders and observers are welcome.

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected after each event, and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned during the event

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available throughout the studio

  • An ultraviolet air sanitizer will be installed adjacent to the HVAC system by 11/9/20

  • We request that you let us know if you test positive for the novel coronavirus and have been at the studio in the past 14 days.

  • In the event that someone who has attended the studio within the past 14 days tests positive for the coronavirus, we will notify attendees who were at the same event. The identity of the positive individual will not be disclosed in the notification. Attendees will receive notification of possible exposure via the email address used to register for events.

  • If you are not feeling well, or if you have been around someone who has or is suspected to have the novel coronavirus, please be considerate and stay home.

  
  

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• Daily Rental Slots

  • When
    27 Nov 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Daily Private Rental Slots

  Cost: Covid Closure Special Pricing - $20/hour in 2 hour blocks

  • 4 person limit 
  • You must be registered 24 hours prior to your rental
  • You will receive an email to the email on file with a door code that will give you access to the back door for the period of your rental.
    
  • The Code of Conduct that you signed as a member applies to your activity and the activity of your guests during your rental. Review it HERE if you need to.
    
  • You will be responsible for sanitizing the portion of the studio that you use
  • You will have access to play music through our sound system 

  Detailed information on door locks, light switches, sound, and a cleaning checklist will be provided in your registration email response.

  For our friends safety and health:

  • All attendees must register and pay online 

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver - Please review HERE

  • All attendees must wear masks in the studio at all times when in proximity to people outside of their household per the Colorado state mandate

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned after each rental

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available thru out the studio

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• Daily Rental Slots

  • When
    28 Nov 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  
  

  Daily Private Rental Slots

  Cost: Covid Closure Special Pricing - $20/hour in 2 hour blocks

  • 4 person limit
  • You must be registered 24 hours prior to your rental
  • You will receive an email to the email on file with a door code that will give you access to the back door for the period of your rental.
    
  • The Code of Conduct that you signed as a member applies to your activity and the activity of your guests during your rental. Review it HERE if you need to.
    
  • You will be responsible for sanitizing the portion of the studio that you use
  • You will have access to play music through our sound system 

  Detailed information on door locks, light switches, sound, and a cleaning checklist will be provided in your registration email response.

  For our friends safety and health:

  • All attendees must register and pay online 

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver - Please review HERE

  • All attendees must wear masks in the studio at all times when in proximity to people outside of their household per the Colorado state mandate

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned after each rental

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available thru out the studio

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• Saturday Rope Time

  • When
    28 Nov 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    20

  
  

  SATURDAY ROPE TIME
  

  COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS - $10 FOR WRAPPED MEMBERS - $20 FOR GUESTS NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELATIONS THE DAY OF THE EVENT   

  Note: you must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door 

  Every Saturday from 5-8 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to come practice their rope work. Make sure to bring some rope and a tying partner if you want to tie or be tied by another person. Self-suspenders and observers are welcome to come solo. Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

  For our friends safety and health:
  

  • The total capacity for open lab has been reduced to 18 attendees.

  • All attendees must register and pay online to reduce exposure for our volunteers at the door. No walk-ins will be permitted to join the event.

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver when registering online and submit to a symptom check including a no touch temperature check at the door.

  • All attendees must wear appropriate masks in the studio at all times and socially distance 6' per colorado mandate. Please note that Denver now requires masks to be worn in outdoor public spaces as well.

  • Due to the increase in COVID cases in Denver, attendees wanting to tie or be tied by anyone but themselves must come with a tying partner, and only tie with that person during lab. You and your tying partner must maintain social distancing of 6ft from other attendees. Self-suspenders and observers are welcome.

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected after each event, and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned during the event

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available throughout the studio

  • An ultraviolet air sanitizer will be installed adjacent to the HVAC system by 11/9/20

  • We request that you let us know if you test positive for the novel coronavirus and have been at the studio in the past 14 days.

  • In the event that someone who has attended the studio within the past 14 days tests positive for the coronavirus, we will notify attendees who were at the same event. The identity of the positive individual will not be disclosed in the notification. Attendees will receive notification of possible exposure via the email address used to register for events.

  • If you are not feeling well, or if you have been around someone who has or is suspected to have the novel coronavirus, please be considerate and stay home.

  
  

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• Daily Rental Slots

  • When
    29 Nov 2020
  •  
    11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  
  

  Daily Private Rental Slots

  Cost: Covid Closure Special Pricing - $20/hour in 2 hour blocks

  • 4 person limit 
  • You must be registered 24 hours prior to your rental
  • You will receive an email to the email on file with a door code that will give you access to the back door for the period of your rental.
    
  • The Code of Conduct that you signed as a member applies to your activity and the activity of your guests during your rental. Review it HERE if you need to.
    
  • You will be responsible for sanitizing the portion of the studio that you use
  • You will have access to play music through our sound system 

  Detailed information on door locks, light switches, sound, and a cleaning checklist will be provided in your registration email response.

  For our friends safety and health:

  • All attendees must register and pay online 

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver - Please review HERE

  • All attendees must wear masks in the studio at all times when in proximity to people outside of their household per the Colorado state mandate

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned after each rental

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available thru out the studio

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• Tight Lines: a kink life drawing event

  • When
    1 Dec 2020
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Studio Friction
  • Spaces left
    16

  
  

  Tight Lines: A kink life drawing event
  Every first Tuesday of the month. 

  Cost: $10 suggested donation

  Bring your favorite drawing materials, we will be drawing the human form in an array of kinky activities. Obviously there will be a strong focus on rope, and we will likely start there, but eventually here will be a range of kinks represented. We will create a relaxed atmosphere to see and draw fun sexy things. 
  

  If you are new to rope or kink, this will be a great low pressure atmosphere to spend some time watching and drawing some beautiful kink. Models will pose for varying times in various kinds of positions. 

  We will provide some basic materials if you don’t have them, but certainly bring your favorite sketch book / tablet / easel and mark making supplies. 

  Switchtext isn’t an art instructor, but he does have an art degree and has spent a lot of time in life drawing classes. He is happy to offer input and suggestions on your work if you would like. 

  If you are interested in posing and tying for these drawing sessions, reach out to nate@studiofriction.com

  This is a BYOB event, please drink responsibly. Glass is not allowed in the studio, please make sure to bring cans or a cup to pour your drink into.

  This is a 19+ event

  For our friends safety and health:
  

  • All attendees must register and pay online to reduce exposure for our volunteers at the door

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver and submit to a symptom check including a no touch temperature check

  • All attendees must wear masks at all times in the studio per the new Colorado state mandate

  • Social distancing will be enforced in the space for this event

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected after each event, and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned during the event

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• Studio Friction Rope Intensive: Intro to Bamboo Suspension with pandoradreams and athena

  • When
    5 Dec 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    0

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  INTRO TO BAMBOO SUSPENSION

  with pandoradreams and athena

  Cost: $40/pair for BOUND and TIED members - $50/pair for WRAPPED members 

  Note: you must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door 

  About the class:

  In this class, pandoradreams will walk through the basics of tying to overhead bamboo as a hard point, instead of a traditional single point. Tying to bamboo is different and has its own nuances, so the differences between tying to bamboo and tying to a single point will be discussed.  Safety considerations will also be discussed, as there are some safety considerations to keep in mind while performing bamboo suspensions.  Following this discussion, pandoradreams will instruct a tie off that is designed more specifically for bamboo suspension, and this tie off will be practiced by students. Following this, two suspensions will be demonstrated that highlight some of the differences between tying to bamboo vs. a single point. The first will be a partial suspension that will allow for use of the newly instructed tie off, as well as give the rigger an opportunity to discover some of the differences of tying on bamboo. It will also give the person being tied an opportunity to experience the different sensations of a bamboo suspension. The second suspension will be a full suspension that will give the rigger the chance to play with different body positions on the bamboo, and more practice with tie offs. The person being tied will be able to experience the different ways a bamboo suspension affects their body, and will give them the opportunity to experiment with micro adjustments with their body to better manage these types of suspension.  Throughout this class, Athena will offer valuable information for persons being tied in respect to bamboo suspensions, including how to manage breathing, the different body sensations of a bamboo suspension, and other bottoming-related topics as they arise. 
  

  
  

  Bamboo hard points will be provided.  Riggers *must* provide their own safety shears/knife/cutting implement. 

  
  

  
  

  Prerequisites:

  Rigger: knowledge of a suspension worthy 2 rope TK or arms free chest harness (Butterfly harness, leafless rose, etc), understanding of tension in ties, familiarity with suspension line tie offs, and non-collapsible single column ties.  Prior static suspension experience is strongly preferred. 

  Bottom: clear and thorough communication skills, strong body awareness in rope (particularly in suspension), ability to adjust in rope while suspended, and ability to manage potentially stressful positions while suspended. Previous static suspension experience preferred but not required. 

  
  

  Equipment:

  Every tying pair will need about 10-12 lengths of rope in good condition (however many you need for suspension, plus a couple more), suspension point hardware (carabiners, rigging plate, or ring), and a cutting implement. At least one extra carabiner is strongly recommended. An aftercare blanket and/or pillow is optional but nice to have.

  About our instructors:

  pandoradreams

  She / Her

  pandoradreams has been a member of the Denver kink community for 8 years. During this time, she has been involved as education coordinator for Denver Rope Bite and education coordinator/producer of Rope in the Rockies, and is an enthusiastic proponent of high quality, comprehensive education. She has experience with teaching rope, performing with rope, and rope photography, mainly in the Denver area. Her background as a rope bottom and her career in healthcare add to the comprehensive nature of her rope classes as she strives to include information that benefits both bottom and rigger.

  Athena / ghost_sonata
  

  (She, Her)

  Since discovering kink six years ago, athena has rounded out her vanilla life by exploring power exchange, giggly masochism, and plenty of time in rope. A highly sensitive rope slut with an insatiable appetite for novelty, she has had the pleasure of discovering the many different modalities rope has to offer with trusted and intimate partners. 

  A consent enthusiast, relational junkie, and liberal feminist killjoy, athena has shared her passion with others while teaching about rope, power dynamics, sexuality, feminism, kink, and personal transformation in many cities across the United States.

  
  

  For our friends safety and health:

  • The total capacity for open lab has been reduced to 18 attendees.

  • All attendees must register and pay online to reduce exposure for our volunteers at the door. No walk-ins will be permitted to join the event.

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver when registering online and submit to a symptom check including a no touch temperature check at the door.

  • All attendees must wear appropriate masks in the studio at all times and socially distance 6' per colorado mandate. Please note that Denver now requires masks to be worn in outdoor public spaces as well.

  • Due to the increase in COVID cases in Denver, attendees wanting to tie or be tied by anyone but themselves must come with a tying partner, and only tie with that person during class. You and your tying partner must maintain social distancing of 6ft from other attendees.

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected after each event, and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned during the event

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available throughout the studio

  • An ultraviolet air sanitizer will be installed adjacent to the HVAC system by 11/9/20

  • We request that you let us know if you test positive for the novel coronavirus and have been at the studio in the past 14 days.

  • In the event that someone who has attended the studio within the past 14 days tests positive for the coronavirus, we will notify attendees who were at the same event. The identity of the positive individual will not be disclosed in the notification. Attendees will receive notification of possible exposure via the email address used to register for events.

  • If you are not feeling well, or if you have been around someone who has or is suspected to have the novel coronavirus, please be considerate and stay home.

  
  

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• Studio Friction: Photo Sessions with Maiki

  • When
    7 Dec 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM - 11:30 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  

  Special Photoshoot with Maiki

  Cost: $200 per 1 hour session - includes 3 retouched images

  
  

  Socially distanced photo shoot at Studio Friction. Come tie or be tied, and Maiki will photograph you in as many poses as you are able in your allotted time.
  

  Feature your own work, or bring someone to tie you, but if you would like one of us to do the rigging and styling, we can do that for an additional $50, but please arrange that ahead of time by reaching out to nate@studiofriction.com

  Proceeds are split with Studio Friction, so this is your opportunity to help your "Home for Rope", AND get some amazing photos of your rope work, or other favorite kink, with a very talented photographer. 

  About the photographer:

  Maiki

  He/Him/His

  Maiki has been a practicing rope artist for 10 years. His eclectic background of juggling, circus arts education, photography, and various other physical pursuits inform both his artistic expression and instruction process with rope, in a truly unique and refreshing way. 

  
  

  To see some of Maiki's work: ropesinspireme
  

  
  

  About the available riggers:

  Smitten_

  She/Her/Hers

  Smitten has completed 5 levels of curriculum at Studio Friction and has been tying and teaching curriculum courses with Switchtext for the last year and a half. She also attends community classes and rope cons whenever possible. Smitten_ loves teaching and introducing new folks to rope and embraces rope for it’s unique connective qualities and unlimited creativity. 

  switchtext

  He/Him/His

  Switchtext is a designer and a co-founder and creative director of Studio Friction. He is more interested in sensations and understanding the elements of rope bondage than mastering someone’s specific pattern. Switchtext has been tying for 14 years. He has learned so much in that time and enjoys knowing he has so much more to learn. 

  
  

  For our friends safety and health:

  • All attendees must register and pay online to reduce exposure for our volunteers at the door

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver and submit to a symptom check including a no touch temperature check

  • All attendees must wear masks in the studio at all times per the Colorado state mandate

  • Please bring your own mat and rope, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected after each event, and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned during the event

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available thru out the studio

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• Studio Friction Fab Lab

  • When
    11 Dec 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    18

  
  

  FAB LAB open lab 

  An affinity space for people who fall under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. 

  This is a welcoming space to connect with others, practice or learn new techniques, and explore new kinks in a place where you can be comfortable being you.

  We will not be checking for queer cards at the door. If you feel you will benefit from being in a space centered around and for the LGBTQIA+ community you are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions about this do not hesitate to contact the studio.

  COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS - $10 FOR WRAPPED MEMBERS - $20 FOR GUESTS

  Please Note:

  • Please review covid updates below. Including the one tying partner restriction. We do hope the numbers of covid cases improve and we can loosen these restrictions soon.  
    
  • You must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door 
  • No refunds on day of cancelations

  For our friends safety and health:

  • The total capacity for open lab has been reduced to 18 attendees.

  • All attendees must register and pay online to reduce exposure for our volunteers at the door. No walk-ins will be permitted to join the event.

  • All attendees must sign a covid waiver when registering online and submit to a symptom check including a no touch temperature check at the door.

  • All attendees must wear appropriate masks in the studio at all times and socially distance 6' per colorado mandate. Please note that Denver now requires masks to be worn in outdoor public spaces as well.

  • Due to the increase in COVID cases in Denver, attendees wanting to tie or be tied by anyone but themselves must come with a tying partner, and only tie with that person during lab. You and your tying partner must maintain social distancing of 6ft from other attendees. Self-suspenders and observers are welcome.

  • Please bring your own mat, rope and toys, mats and rope will not be available from the studio

  • The studio will be disinfected after each event, and commonly touched surfaces will be cleaned during the event

  • Hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer will be available throughout the studio

  • An ultraviolet air sanitizer will be installed adjacent to the HVAC system by 11/9/20

  • We request that you let us know if you test positive for the novel coronavirus and have been at the studio in the past 14 days.

  • In the event that someone who has attended the studio within the past 14 days tests positive for the coronavirus, we will notify attendees who were at the same event. The identity of the positive individual will not be disclosed in the notification. Attendees will receive notification of possible exposure via the email address used to register for events.

  • If you are not feeling well, or if you have been around someone who has or is suspected to have the novel coronavirus, please be considerate and stay home.

  
  

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• Virtual Rope Treating and Care w/ Switchtext

  • When
    21 Dec 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Your Home
  • Spaces left
    50

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  Rope Treating and Care w/ Switchtext

  Pay on a sliding scale for this class ($5 - $10 - $20)

  With the covid restrictions level red in effect Studio Friction is closed for classes and labs, but virtual classes are ramping back up. Once registered you will receive the Zoom Meeting link.
  

  Class Description:

  So you have new, untreated natural fiber rope.... And it's pretty scratchy. Well let's fix that. Unless you like it scratchy.. (Which some people do?)

  We are going to show you how we treat new jute rope specifically, but some of these techniques apply to hemp as well. Some of you may have purchased some great rope recently from My Nawashi (great stuff by some good friends of ours in Dallas) We have a lot of their rope, and we have made it with them in their studio. Untreated rope can be significantly less expensive than rope treated for bondage, because as you will learn, there it a lot that can go into well treated rope.

  This class will cover how we break, singe or burn off, wax and bake our rope to make it more soft, usable, and sensual. This can be done to your own taste. If there is time we will also cover whipping, knotting and other rope end options. We will also cover how to maintain your rope over time, which includes waxing, burning, oiling and other ways to keep your rope in good shape. We will not cover how to spin rope from twine, though we would love to in a future class. We will be demonstrating the techniques via Zoom.

  You are welcome to follow along with your rope, and we can help with any questions you might have along the way.

  Have on hand if possible:

  Rope to discuss, evaluate, and practice with

  A carabiner or two

  Jojoba oil, mineral oil, beeswax if you have them

  Rags / old towel

  Pliers

  Scissors

  If you would like to share your own technique with the class that would be great too - anyone experienced in making / treating / maintaining rope will be welcome to share their techniques. It’s nice to have a deeper connection with your rope thru treating and maintaining it. It can take considerable time to do so, but we all seem to have a lot more of that these days….
  

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