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    • 20 Mar 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Studio Friction Main Room
    • 35
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    OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

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

    Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

    Important event information:

    • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab 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.
    • Registration & payment required online in advance.
    • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
    • No admittance after 8:30pm
    • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
    • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
      • 21 Mar 2024
      • 11 Apr 2024
      • 4 sessions
      • Studio Friction Main Room
      • 0
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      Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series:

      Beginner 1

      This course is the right place to start.

      It is perfect if you are brand new to rope, interested, & excited to jump in!

      Details:

      • When: Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm. March 21st, 28th, April 4th & 11th
      • Studio friction membership is required to attend curriculum courses to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status. If you're not a member but interested in attending you can purchase a one-month membership for $10. Learn more by clicking here.
      • Course price is per tying pair. You must provide your own partner
      • You must provide your own rope (2 to 4 lengths of ~30 feet) although rope will be available to purchase from the studio during your first class.

        Description:

        This series is meant to give you the basics to step into using rope bondage at home safely, as well as be able to learn other floor-based topics in outside classes. Please note that both a partner and rope are required. Rope can be purchased at the studio, as needed.

        By the end of the 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 checks 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 armbinder 
        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

        Equipment:

        2 to 4 - 30' lengths of rope

        Instructors:

        Kathryn/shorty_kat (she/her)

        Kathryn has been a member of the Denver rope community since 2021. Initially captivated by Shibari’s blend of beauty and pain, she has fallen in love with the technical depth and artistry rope offers. She began her journey as a bottom, with a fondness for Futomomo inversions. In 2022, Kathryn decided to delve deeper into Shibari by learning to tie. Since then, she has dedicated herself to honing her skills as a rigger through meticulous attention to detail. Kathryn has a love for flowy, sensual, sweet ties with a dash of meanness sprinkled on top for spice.

        Oso (he/him)

        Oso has been a part of the denver rope community since early 2022. Originally intrigued by the shapes he saw, Oso fell in love with the intimacy, challenge, risk, and connection associated with Shibari. Oso identifies as a switch but still has a strong passion for bottoming. He loves challenging ties with single point hangs, pain, and twisty torsions. Through rope and self expression, Oso believes that everyone has the opportunity to create something beautiful and cultivate community growth.

        Important Information:

        • It is your responsibility to attend each class session. Course curriculum is typically sequential. Course instructors are not responsible for offering make-up classes or catching students up on missed material. (Note that some instructors will offer private lessons for missed classes.)
        • Be on time for class. Instructors are not responsible for waiting for late attendees.
        • Registration & payment required in advance.
        • Bring a photo ID that matches the name listed in your online registration for admittance.
        • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of the first class (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances.) 
        • No refunds or credits for missed class sessions.
        • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.

        *** NEW*** Studio Friction Curriculum Grants

        To minimize the inequities and financial barriers to rope bondage education, and to increase engagement and participation of a diversity of participants, Studio Friction is able to offer one Tuition Grant per 3-course succession of Beginner 1, Beginner 2 and Intermediate 1. This is a 3 course, 3 month series with the goal to educate students from their very first single column knot to their first suspension.

        A Wrapped membership - providing discounted access to other Studio Friction events - is included for all grantees. This is a limited opportunity of 6 to 10 grants per year based on Studio Friction curriculum program scheduling availability.    

        If you would like to apply for a Studio Friction Curriculum Tuition Grant, please read through the Studio Friction Curriculum Course Grant - Qualifications and Application Process. From that page you will find the link to apply.  

        Applications for this session due by March 7, 2024




          • 22 Mar 2024
          • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
          • Studio Friction Main Room
          • 37
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          TNG At Studio Friction

          Bound & TIED Members: Free

          Wrapped Members: $10

          Non-Members: $20

          The Next Generation (TNG) Night is back at Studio Friction! A special event for the younger folx under 35. TNG is great for those new and experienced with rope alike. It’s a safe space to try out rope for the first time while also building community among the next generation. Skill sharing is encouraged from experienced riggers. And of course, non-rope activities are allowed too.

          Schedule:

          • From 7:30-8pm there will be casual instruction on a basic knot and safety.
          • Pending the availability of experienced riggers, there may be an opportunity for rope tastings throughout the night.
          • Arrive by 8pm to allow our volunteers time to socialize/play too!

          TNG is especially good for people new to Studio Friction as it’s one of our few regular monthly events that is open to non-members.  

          Bring your rope and/or curiosity and come hang out at Studio Friction's TNG Night!

          Important Event Information

          • This event is restricted to kinksters 35 years of age or younger. Older attendees in good standing are allowed to attend as an accompanied guest with their TNG-aged partner. Folx over 35 years of age will be required to arrive and leave with their TNG partner.
          • Attendees must arrive by 8pm to allow our check-in/manager volunteers time to socialize/play too!
          • Registration & payment required in advance.
          • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
          • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
              • 23 Mar 2024
              • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
              • Studio Friction Main Room
              • 0
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              Studio Friction Rope Intensive

              Start Here: Foundations of Rope

              COST per Tying Pair: WRAPPED Members - $80  | Tied Members - $60| Bound Members - $40

              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.

              Are you new to rope, interested, & excited to jump in? But you don't have time to commit 4 weeks of rope classes? Then this is the intensive for you with lots of great content in just 1 day.

              Details:

              • When: Saturday, March 23rd from 10-5pm. Morning session from 10-1pm. Lunch from 1-2pm. Afternoon session from 3-5pm.
              • Studio friction membership is required to attend curriculum courses to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status. If you're not a member but interested in attending you can purchase a one-month membership for $10. Learn more by clicking here.
              • Course price is per tying pair. You must provide your own partner
              • You must provide your own rope (2 to 4 lengths of ~30 feet). Rope is available to purchase from the studio during your first class.

                Description:

                This intensive will orient you to the Studio Friction space and get you started on your rope journey. There will be six hours of tying and plenty of time to answer any burning questions to jump start your rope bondage experience.

                The morning session (10am-1pm) will cover discussion & tying.

                • Consent
                • Negotiation & safety
                • Vetting Potential Partners
                • Studio/venue Etiquette
                • Setting a scene
                • Rope types
                The afternoon session (2-5pm) will cover practical tying.
                • Beginner rope patterns & foundational techniques
                • Single & Double Column
                • Bunny ears
                • Reverse tension chest harness
                • Basic spiral Futomomo
                • First rope of a 3 rope TK
                This series is meant to give you the basics to step into using rope bondage at home safely, as well as be able to learn other floor-based topics in outside classes. Please note that both a partner and rope are required. Rope can be purchased at the studio, as needed.

                No experience is necessary to take this class.

                Note: Must test out of Beginner 1 with an SF instructor to sign up for Beginner 2.

                  Equipment: 4 to 6 - 30' lengths of rope

                  Instructors:

                  TheDude (he/him)

                  TheDude has been tying for... a long time. Thanks to the opportunities provided by Denver Rope Bite and Studio Friction's efforts, he has had some amazing opportunities to learn from presenters around the globe. Pre-Covid he could often be found at parties and events having fun scenes, teaching and occasionally performing. These days he is focusing on play at home but still trying to build community through smaller, more focused, educational opportunities..

                  BetwixtBlushes (she/her)

                  BetwixtBlushes is a regular in the Denver scene since 2015. She is an enthusiast of discussion groups, bottoms speaking up (especially in class), and thigh high socks. If you hear giggling, she's often the culprit.


                  Important event information:

                  • A partner is required for all curriculum courses.
                  • Studio friction membership is required to attend curriculum courses to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status.
                  • It is your responsibility to attend each class session. Course curriculum is typically sequential. Course instructors are not responsible for offering make-up classes or catching students up on missed material. (Note that some instructors will offer private lessons for missed classes.)
                  • Be on time for class. Instructors are not responsible for waiting for late attendees.
                  • Registration & payment required in advance.
                  • Bring a photo ID that matches the name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                  • 23 Mar 2024
                  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
                  • Studio Friction Main Room
                  • 43
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                  SATURDAY ROPE TIME

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

                  Every Saturday Studio Friction opens the doors for members to 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!

                  Important Registration Information:

                  • You must arrive by 6pm so that our event volunteers have time to relax and play too.
                  • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                  • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances).
                  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.

                  • 27 Mar 2024
                  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                  • Studio Friction Main Room
                  • 46
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                  OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

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

                  Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

                  Important event information:

                  • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab 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.
                  • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                  • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                  • No admittance after 8:30pm
                  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                    • 30 Mar 2024
                    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
                    • Studio Friction
                    • 6
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                    Studio Friction Rope Intensive:

                    Don't be Koi: Fisherman Harness Intensive

                    Cost/Tying Pair: WRAPPED Member Price - $40 per tying pair |

                    TIED Member - $30 | BOUND Member - $20 

                    Instructors: Thomas and Marilyn

                    When: Saturday, March 30 12 PM-3 PM


                    Description:

                    Are you tired of the intense rib sensations of arms free chest harnesses? Are you looking for something with more support but without the same level of nerve risk as TKs? Then arms front harnesses may be for you! These are a great option to have in your rope tool-kit as you begin partnered suspension.

                    In this class we will go over the Fisherman Harness in detail. We will explore its own considerations and pros/cons, as well as specific ways to add hangers for suspension, and modify for various body types.

                    Required Pre-requisites & Equipment:

                      This is a beginner level class and is open to those who have some basic tying experience. Participants should be able to tie a single column of their choice, as well as have familiarity with a basic chest harness or TK. For those who already have suspension experience, we will show suspension hangers as well as a basic suspension sequence that highlights the benefits of this harness.

                      While we will cover the safety and consent negotiations required for these ties, this will not be a general rope safety and consent class.

                      This class will not cover upline management skills.

                      Attendees should bring 3 full lengths of rope, as well as a half length if they have it and

                      safety gear (such as shears or other cutting tool).

                        About our instructors:

                        Thomas
                        (he/him)

                        Thomas joined the Denver Kink community in April of 2022 and has been obsessed ever since. A rope top and self suspender, Thomas has a deep love for all things Shibari, whether that be taking every class possible, learning a new harness for suspensions, or compulsively shopping for new rope. He believes no scene is finished until the last bit of rope is removed, putting extra emphasis on connection, body movement, and intimacy. Recently stepping into the world of teaching, he is so excited to give back to the community that has taught him so much and share all of the education he has absorbed along the way.

                        Within the kink world, Thomas' interests include: grappling/wrestling, D/S dynamics, CNC play, and is willing to try anything at least 4 times. Outside of kink, Thomas can be found playing guitar, reading, training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, playing board games, walking his 2 dogs, and writing code. Thomas identifies as a cis, poly, het, white male and is constantly curious about human experiences different than his own.

                        Marilyn
                        (she/her) 

                        Marilyn first entered the Denver rope community in 2019. After finishing the partnered curriculum in March 2020 (literally the Wednesday before Denver shut down!), Marilyn began self-tying as a way to maintain her rope skills. She quickly fell in love with the playful, energetic, and dynamic nature of it! She is happy to be back in Denver and to be exploring all that rope has to offer again, whether that's tying others, tying herself, or letting others tie her sometimes too.

                        Marilyn identifies as a queer, polyamorous, kinky switch. She's passionate about relationship anarchy, arguing the semantics of language, and the value of building connections. She's excited to be engaging with the Denver rope community in a new, bigger way through teaching and curriculum development.

                        Important Registration Information:

                        • All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.
                        • Photo ID is required to be admitted.
                        • You must be 19 years of age or older to attend Studio Friction events.
                        • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).
                          • 2 Apr 2024
                          • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                          • Studio Friction Main Room
                          • 42
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                          Tight Lines: A kink life drawing event

                          COST: Sliding scale $10/$15/$20

                          Please 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, there 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. 

                          If you don't have them, we will provide some basic materials, but certainly, bring your favorite sketchbook/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.

                          Important event information:

                          • Please arrive by 7:30pm so that our event manager has time to relax and draw too.
                          • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                          • Bring a photo ID that matches the name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                          • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                          • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                            • 3 Apr 2024
                            • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                            • Studio Friction Main Room
                            • 50
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                            OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

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

                            Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

                            Important event information:

                            • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab 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.
                            • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                            • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                            • No admittance after 8:30pm
                            • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                            • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                              • 5 Apr 2024
                              • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                              • Studio Friction Main Room
                              • 26
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                              How To Be Gross Without Being Gross

                              a.k.a. How To Be A Better Pervert With Practical Tips


                              Instructors: Bondagious & Thumper


                              price per individual: 

                              BOUND Members $25 |TIED Members $35 | WRAPPED Members $40

                              Friday April 5th, 7PM to 10PM

                              What does it mean to “fuck around” and what are we trying to “find out”? When I say: “I trust you,” how do I engage to accept a range of possible undesired or uncomfortable outcomes? How can we work as a team to build a sense of security, identify functional exit strategies, cultivate attentive aftercare support, and commit to engaged repair practices as we explore the shadow zones of our appetites and impulses? Bondagious & Thumper will facilitate a group discussion where we dive into the messy business of exposing desire and experiencing vulnerability within a supportive container of security and trust.

                              Both singles and tying pairs are encouraged to participate in this roundtable discussion. Short exercises will be presented for pairs to explore. Single participants are welcome to pair up if they wish or observe others: watching is participating.

                              Things to bring:

                              • A small rope kits for floor work
                              • 2 blindfolds/bandanas
                              • Clothing that can be soaked with water

                              Prerequisites:

                              Some experience required.

                              • For tops: For example, ability to tie a single and double column, basic frictions (e.g. munters, half hitches), and basic chest and hip/leg harness.
                              • For bottoms: Experience being in rope, noticing physical and emotional responses, knows personal body strengths/limits
                              • For both: basic negotiation and communication skills with partners, basic anatomy and risks

                              About the Instructors:

                              Bondagious snared Thumper in a rope initiation in the fall of 2019, and they have been tying tangible and intangible bonds together ever since.

                              Bondagious (he/him)

                              Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Bondagious (he/him) has advanced his hard and soft skills since 2018 through Japanese-inspired rope bondage classes at Tension Montreal, as well as at intensives with visiting artists Tifereth (June 2019), Nicolas Yoroi (Oct 2019), and Akechi Kanna (June 2022). With a background in performing arts, he enjoys showcasing his approach to play at Montreal’s Nuit des Cordes (2020-2024) and Tension’s Soirée Shibari rope performance showcase (April 2019, February 2020, April 2022). His penchant for reorganizing is not limited to his play partners however. He coordinated a public Street Shibari 2-day community showcase as part of Montreal’s Fetish Weekend 2019, and is the founder and ongoing co-host for Mens Rope Night, a monthly open practice for GBTQ+ men who tie men to meet, chat, watch and tie in a secure and supportive environment. This activity recently celebrated its 4th anniversary this past November.

                              Thumper (he/they)

                              Thumper (he/they) was first exposed to rope at a fateful first date in September 2019. Soon after, they started their education at Tension Montreal, first in ropes and subsequently as a rigger in December 2019. Being a stage performer and former gymnast, they were also invited to co-teach suspension classes as a person in ropes in 2019–20. Live performance has always been a part of Thumper’s interests. They were pleased to collaborate with Bondagious on their first performance at Tension’s monthly Soirée Shibari (Feb 2020), where they went all-in to prepare a stage-worthy moment that was well received by the local community. Along with being invited again to perform at Tension in April 2022, they also took part in the 2020 through 2024 editions of Nuit des Cordes in Montreal. Thumper is also one of the co-hosts of Men’s Rope Night, an event that aims to increase participation of GBTQ+ men in rope spaces.

                              This duo’s extended exploration of clothing kinks drew them to develop their Exposure and Restraint: clothing play and rope bondage workshop, which they previewed at NARIX Montreal in June 2022 and have since toured to Toronto (Aug ‘22), New York (Nov ‘22, May ‘23), Ottawa (Nov ‘22), Quebec City (Jan ‘ 23), Chicago (Dec ‘23), and Austin, TX (Feb ‘24).


                              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 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).
                                      • 6 Apr 2024
                                      • 7 Apr 2024
                                      • 2 sessions
                                      • Studio Friction Main Room
                                      • 8
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                                      Exposure & Restraint:

                                      Clothing Play & Rope Bondage

                                      with

                                      Bondagious & Thumper


                                      2 Day - price per tying pair: 

                                      BOUND Members $250 |TIED Members $300 | WRAPPED Members $350

                                      Full 2 Day single person auditor price: $75

                                      Saturday, April 6th, 1PM - 5PM

                                      Sunday, April 7th, 1PM - 5PM


                                      Looking for ways to turn up the heat in your rope scenes? Keep your clothes on!

                                      Ordinary items from your closet can lend exciting layers of restraint and support in your ties. They also create a feeling of security and identity to the person wearing them—an opportunity to provoke new sensations and unexpected emotions by peeling them off. Use the structured elements of clothing in sensual ways to increase intimacy and build erotic energy: an unbuttoned shirt, a lifted skirt, an open fly… You may be surprised by how exposed you look and feel while still being mostly dressed.

                                      This is a two-day workshop. Tickets are sold per the tying pair. If you prefer to only audit the class you can buy an individual auditor ticket.

                                      Day One: Peel Them Like Fruit

                                      In this guided lab, Bondagious and Thumper will present a variety of tactics to explore an unexpected form of edging through undressing. We will examine clothing in rope as a structural element as well as a tool for sensation play.

                                      Day 1 things to bring:

                                      Riggers:  Full suspension kit

                                      People in rope:

                                       Please bring garments with the following characteristics: 

                                      • An upper-body garment with buttons down the front, eg. a button-up shirt, bodice, dress, even a jean jacket or other light outer garment could be fun. 
                                      • A stretch fabric upper body garment that covers the chest and torso that you are willing to have cut up and destroyed. 
                                      • Worn out or badly stained clothes, items that will not be useful for you or anyone else are excellent candidates. eg. t-shirt, tank top, jersey dress.
                                      • A lower body garment with a fitted waistband that unbuttons/zips eg. jeans, pants, knee-length or longer skirt.
                                      • Full seat underwear/briefs and socks
                                      Day One Prerequisites:
                                      • This lab is aimed at partners who are comfortable improvising floor ties and/or partial suspensions and who wish to explore elements of emotional intimacy and intensity. This is not a pattern-focused workshop. We will focus on ways to play once our partners are secured. Efficiently and sustainably tying up their partner will leave riggers more time to explore the elements under consideration. Good communication skills and a trusting dynamic will enable partners to explore potentially new and challenging experiences.

                                        Riggers:  Please come prepared with the following elements in your technical toolbox:

                                        • An upper body harness or tie which restrains the torso and leaves the sternum accessible. This can be a box tie/TK, a hands-free chest harness, or even simply securing the arms behind the back or at the sides in a sustainable manner, with improvised wrapping around the upper body.
                                        • A form of half mermaid tie, tying around the waist and thighs. This can be as simple as a single column tie at the waist and some ladder ties, reverse tension or forward tension wraps on the thighs above the knees.
                                        • Ways to tie to external points: furniture, posts, hard points, or to other rope structures on the body.
                                        • We will not do major load-bearing suspensions, but experience with partial suspensions and/or safety lines for stability will be an asset for play. 
                                        People in rope:  Experience being in rope, noticing physical and emotional responses, knows personal body strengths/limits

                                      Day Two: Making A Mess of Things

                                      Having had a first exposure to taking care of our partners and their clothes, we’re now going to flip the script and provoke a new slice of emotions and scenarios. Armed with our experiences from Day One, we will shift our tactics to destruction, desecration, and straight out meanness in order to take it further, both on the ground and in the air.

                                      Day 2 things to bring:

                                      We will play with altering, cutting, soaking clothes in this workshop. Bring items you are comfortable sacrificing to the cause.

                                      Consider items from your closet that have reached the end of their usefulness for you, ask friends for donations or consider thrifting inexpensive options. We find a lot of items on the street/in the trash which we clean thoroughly and keep aside as play clothes.

                                      Clothing items:

                                      • structured upper body garment, with or without buttons, to be opened/split down the front
                                      • stretch fabric upper body garment, to be torn into shreds, eg. tank top, t-shirt, jersey dress
                                      • lower body garment (preferably structured) that covers legs separately , eg. jeans (our favorite), pants or tights, to be cut
                                      • white or light colored fabric garments, to be soaked to render sheer
                                      • full-seat underwear/briefs socks, to be soaked
                                      • Aftercare: towels/robe to stay warm and be comforted after exercises and any other aftercare items you may want for self-soothing.

                                      *Riggers should note that their rope may get wet or damp in this class. Using a rope kit you aren't worried about getting wet is advised*

                                      Day Two Prerequisites:

                                      Attendance of Exposure and Restraint: Day One

                                      Static suspension experience with your attending partner (suspendable upper-body/chest harness, ankle ties, thigh cuffs, upline management on single point). We will not review technical elements of the tie: participants are expected to make informed choices from their respective toolkits to manage a suspension sequence within their comfort zone.

                                      Riggers: Please come prepared with the following elements in your technical toolbox:

                                      • Suspendable upper-body harnesses for use in standing and/or face-down suspensions, which restrain the torso and leave the sternum accessible. These can be a box tie/TK, a hands-free chest harness, and/or any other harness you are comfortable tying efficiently and which your partner finds sustainable. (An arms-in-front harness can also work but will shift some of the play target zones to the back and sides.) The objective is to maximize time to play while the harness is loaded. Varying the choice of harness per exercise can be a good way to conserve energy for the person in rope.
                                      • Comfort in securing single column ties on thighs and ankles for suspension.
                                      • Comfort and security in managing uplines to a single hardpoint.
                                      • Cutting tool: safety shears (recommended), belt cutter, etc. You are in charge of your choice of cutting tools and the potential risks associated with their use. Be advised: we do not recommend nor are we equipped to deal with blood play in this workshop.

                                      People in rope: Experience and confidence being in harnesses/suspended, stress & pain management skills.



                                      About the Instructors:

                                      Bondagious snared Thumper in a rope initiation in the fall of 2019, and they have been tying tangible and intangible bonds together ever since.

                                      Bondagious (he/him)

                                      Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Bondagious (he/him) has advanced his hard and soft skills since 2018 through Japanese-inspired rope bondage classes at Tension Montreal, as well as at intensives with visiting artists Tifereth (June 2019), Nicolas Yoroi (Oct 2019), and Akechi Kanna (June 2022). With a background in performing arts, he enjoys showcasing his approach to play at Montreal’s Nuit des Cordes (2020-2024) and Tension’s Soirée Shibari rope performance showcase (April 2019, February 2020, April 2022). His penchant for reorganizing is not limited to his play partners however. He coordinated a public Street Shibari 2-day community showcase as part of Montreal’s Fetish Weekend 2019, and is the founder and ongoing co-host for Mens Rope Night, a monthly open practice for GBTQ+ men who tie men to meet, chat, watch and tie in a secure and supportive environment. This activity recently celebrated its 4th anniversary this past November.

                                      Thumper (he/they)

                                      Thumper (he/they) was first exposed to rope at a fateful first date in September 2019. Soon after, they started their education at Tension Montreal, first in ropes and subsequently as a rigger in December 2019. Being a stage performer and former gymnast, they were also invited to co-teach suspension classes as a person in ropes in 2019–20. Live performance has always been a part of Thumper’s interests. They were pleased to collaborate with Bondagious on their first performance at Tension’s monthly Soirée Shibari (Feb 2020), where they went all-in to prepare a stage-worthy moment that was well received by the local community. Along with being invited again to perform at Tension in April 2022, they also took part in the 2020 through 2024 editions of Nuit des Cordes in Montreal. Thumper is also one of the co-hosts of Men’s Rope Night, an event that aims to increase participation of GBTQ+ men in rope spaces.

                                      This duo’s extended exploration of clothing kinks drew them to develop their Exposure and Restraint: clothing play and rope bondage workshop, which they previewed at NARIX Montreal in June 2022 and have since toured to Toronto (Aug ‘22), New York (Nov ‘22, May ‘23), Ottawa (Nov ‘22), Quebec City (Jan ‘ 23), Chicago (Dec ‘23), and Austin, TX (Feb ‘24).


                                      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 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).
                                              • 6 Apr 2024
                                              • 7:00 PM
                                              • 7 Apr 2024
                                              • 1:00 AM
                                              • Studio Friction
                                              • 79
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                                              Studio Friction Presents: 

                                              Corporate Chaos: When the Suits Go Wild! - an Office themed Play Party

                                              Saturday, April 6th 7 PM to 1 AM

                                              Cost: Bound Members = Free | Tied Members = $10 |

                                              Wrapped Members = $20 | Non-members = $30

                                              Welcome to the most delightfully awkward and hilariously ironic office party of the year! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with weird and kinky fun, all while maintaining a professional facade (or at least attempting to). Welcome to the ““Corporate Chaos: When the Suits Go Wild!”

                                              Picture your colleagues mingling in their not safe for work attire.

                                              We have an exciting lineup of performers and delicious treats planned for the night. Whether you're a rope enthusiast or prefer networking over hors d'oeuvres, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

                                              And of course, no office party is complete without a “Cringe-Worthy Karaoke” session. It’s all in good fun, and the more awkward, the better!

                                              So, don your most uncomfortable shoes, practice your most awkward small talk, and get ready to embrace the chaos. This ironic office party will have everyone laughing, cringing, and creating memories that will be whispered about in the break room for years to come!

                                              Friction Party Schedule:

                                              7:00pm: office doors open

                                              8pm: main event kicked off with a performance by Bondagious & Thumper

                                              9pm-1am: playtime

                                              Important event information:

                                              • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                                              • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                              • BYOB with mixers and ice in the kitchen Play responsibly.
                                              • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                                              • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                                                • 7 Apr 2024
                                                • 28 Apr 2024
                                                • 4 sessions
                                                • Studio Friction Main Room
                                                • 0
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                                                Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series

                                                Intermediate course 3

                                                COST per Tying Pair: WRAPPED Members - $175 | Tied Members - $150 | Bound Members - $100

                                                Instructors: TheDude and BetwixtBlushes

                                                When: Sundays 6:00-8:00 pm 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28


                                                Description:

                                                This is the final section of our intermediate series. You must have completed the intermediate 2 series or tested out of it in order to take this class. 

                                                In this course we’ll cover some ways to turn all of the technical stuff into fun scenes, start moving our partners around in partials, learn the key information around torsions, and introduce you to transitions. 

                                                Requirements: 

                                                - Must have a solid understanding of a couple chest harnesses and hip harness (likely from taking Beginner 1 and 2, and Intermediate 1 and 2)

                                                - Experience with load lines and suspension

                                                - All needed hardware and gear. 

                                                - 8-12 bundles of rope 25’-30’ in length

                                                About our instructors:

                                                TheDude (he/him)

                                                TheDude has been tying for... a long time. Thanks to the opportunities provided by Denver Rope Bite and Studio Friction's efforts, he has had some amazing opportunities to learn from presenters around the globe. Pre-Covid he could often be found at parties and events having fun scenes, teaching and occasionally performing. These days he is focusing on play at home but still trying to build community through smaller, more focused, educational opportunities..

                                                BetwixtBlushes (she/her)

                                                BetwixtBlushes is a regular in the Denver scene since 2015. She is an enthusiast of discussion groups, bottoms speaking up (especially in class), and thigh high socks. If you hear giggling, she's often the culprit.

                                                Important Information:

                                                • Studio Friction membership is required to attend curriculum courses to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status. If you're not a member but interested in attending you can purchase a one-month membership for $10. Learn more by clicking here.
                                                • It is your responsibility to attend each class session. Course curriculum is typically sequential. Course instructors are not responsible for offering make-up classes or catching students up on missed material. (Note that some instructors will offer private lessons for missed classes.)
                                                • Be on time for class. Instructors are not responsible for waiting for late attendees.
                                                • Registration & payment required in advance.
                                                • Bring a photo ID that matches the name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of the first class (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances.) 
                                                • No refunds or credits for missed class sessions.
                                                • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                                                      • 8 Apr 2024
                                                      • 29 Apr 2024
                                                      • 4 sessions
                                                      • Studio Friction Main Room
                                                      • 6
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                                                      Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series:

                                                      Beginner 1

                                                      This course is the right place to start.

                                                      It is perfect if you are brand new to rope, interested, & excited to jump in!

                                                      Details:

                                                      • When: Mondays 6:00pm-8:00pm. April 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th
                                                      • Studio friction membership is required to attend curriculum courses to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status. If you're not a member but interested in attending you can purchase a one-month membership for $10. Learn more by clicking here.
                                                      • Course price is per tying pair. You must provide your own partner
                                                      • You must provide your own rope (2 to 4 lengths of ~30 feet) although rope will be available to purchase from the studio during your first class.

                                                        Description:

                                                        This series is meant to give you the basics to step into using rope bondage at home safely, as well as be able to learn other floor-based topics in outside classes. Please note that both a partner and rope are required. Rope can be purchased at the studio, as needed.

                                                        By the end of the 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 checks 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 armbinder 
                                                        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

                                                        Equipment:

                                                        2 to 4 - 30' lengths of rope

                                                        Instructors:

                                                        Thomas (he/him, fet: untiedbythomas)

                                                        Thomas joined Studio Friction and the Denver Kink community in April of 2022 and has been obsessed ever since. A rope top and self suspender, Thomas has a deep love for all things Shibari, whether that be taking every class possible, learning a new harness for suspensions, or compulsively shopping for new rope. He believes no scene is finished until the last bit of rope is removed, putting extra emphasis on connection, body movement, and intimacy. Recently stepping into the world of teaching, he is so excited to give back to the community that has taught him so much and share all of the education he has absorbed along the way.

                                                        Within the kink world, Thomas' interests include: grappling/wrestling, D/S dynamics, CNC play, and is willing to try anything at least 4 times. Outside of kink, Thomas can be found playing guitar, reading, training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, playing board games, walking his 2 dogs, and writing code. Thomas identifies as a cis, poly, het, white male and is constantly curious about human experiences different than his own.

                                                        BetwixtBlushes (she/her)

                                                        BetwixtBlushes is a regular in the Denver scene since 2015. She is an enthusiast of discussion groups, bottoms speaking up (especially in class), and thigh high socks. If you hear giggling, she's often the culprit.

                                                        Important Information:

                                                        • It is your responsibility to attend each class session. Course curriculum is typically sequential. Course instructors are not responsible for offering make-up classes or catching students up on missed material. (Note that some instructors will offer private lessons for missed classes.)
                                                        • Be on time for class. Instructors are not responsible for waiting for late attendees.
                                                        • Registration & payment required in advance.
                                                        • Bring a photo ID that matches the name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                        • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of the first class (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances.) 
                                                        • No refunds or credits for missed class sessions.
                                                        • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.

                                                        *** NEW*** Studio Friction Curriculum Grants

                                                        To minimize the inequities and financial barriers to rope bondage education, and to increase engagement and participation of a diversity of participants, Studio Friction is able to offer one Tuition Grant per 3-course succession of Beginner 1, Beginner 2 and Intermediate 1. This is a 3 course, 3 month series with the goal to educate students from their very first single column knot to their first suspension.

                                                        A Wrapped membership - providing discounted access to other Studio Friction events - is included for all grantees. This is a limited opportunity of 6 to 10 grants per year based on Studio Friction curriculum program scheduling availability.    

                                                        If you would like to apply for a Studio Friction Curriculum Tuition Grant, please read through the Studio Friction Curriculum Course Grant - Qualifications and Application Process. From that page you will find the link to apply.  

                                                        Applications for this session due by March 30, 2024




                                                          • 10 Apr 2024
                                                          • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                                                          • Studio Friction Main Room
                                                          • 50
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                                                          OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

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

                                                          Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

                                                          Important event information:

                                                          • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab 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.
                                                          • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                                                          • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                          • No admittance after 8:30pm
                                                          • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                                                          • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                                                            • 12 Apr 2024
                                                            • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                                                            • Studio Friction Main Room
                                                            • 43
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                                                            Fab Lab open lab

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

                                                            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.

                                                            Important event information:

                                                            • You must arrive by 8pm so that our event volunteers have time to relax and play too.
                                                            • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                                                            • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                            • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                                                            • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                                                              • 13 Apr 2024
                                                              • 5:01 PM - 8:00 PM
                                                              • Studio Friction Main Room
                                                              • 40
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                                                              Self-Suspension SATURDAYS

                                                              COST: FREE FOR BOUND AND TIED MEMBERS |

                                                              $10 FOR WRAPPED MEMBERS | $20 FOR Non-members

                                                              On the second Saturday of each month, self-tying and self-suspending enthusiasts are encouraged to take over the main floor of Studio Friction! Self-suspenders are encouraged to bring a partner or friend as a spotter though this is not required. Group spotters will be available throughout the event. Beginners are welcome. Skill sharing among attendees is encouraged, but not required.

                                                              All other types of rope folx are welcome and encouraged to come as well and tie upstairs or in the champagne room. It's a night for all folk to practice and enjoy rope together.

                                                              Important event information:

                                                              • You must arrive by 6pm so that our event volunteers have time to relax and play too.
                                                              • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                                                              • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                              • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                                                              • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                                                                • 17 Apr 2024
                                                                • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                                                                • Studio Friction Main Room
                                                                • 51
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                                                                OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

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

                                                                Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

                                                                Important event information:

                                                                • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab 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.
                                                                • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                                                                • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                                • No admittance after 8:30pm
                                                                • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                                                                • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                                                                  • 19 Apr 2024
                                                                  • 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
                                                                  • Studio Friction
                                                                  • 68
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                                                                  Studio Friction's newest comedy show is hosted by our very own Chris Wellman. Chris is a kink & sex positive comedian who hosts both the Comedy & Kink and The Slut Down comedy shows in Denver.

                                                                  The Knotty Show is part stand-up comedy show, part rope demonstration. Colorado's goofiest comedians perform their craft alongside a couple of kinksters doing a suspension. Sometimes the comics roll with it and sometimes the comics get all blushy & bashful. Either way, hilarity ensues!

                                                                  This show is 21+, BYOB, and will have donation libations and pizza available. Patrons are still welcome to bring their own sodas, water bottles, beer, and wine to enjoy (no hard liquor).

                                                                  Important Registration Information:

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

                                                                  • Photo ID is required to be admitted.
                                                                  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                                                                      • 20 Apr 2024
                                                                      • 5:01 PM - 10:00 PM
                                                                      • Studio Friction Main Room
                                                                      • 44
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                                                                      POtluck / saturday rope Time

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

                                                                      Every Third Saturday from 5-10 pm, we gather as a community to share a meal, and time to practice rope. Bring a dish to share, we generally eat from 5-6, and tie after. 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!

                                                                      Important event information:

                                                                      • You must arrive by 6pm so that our event volunteers have time to relax and play too.
                                                                      • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                                                                      • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                                      • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                                                                      • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                                                                        • 21 Apr 2024
                                                                        • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
                                                                        • Studio Friction
                                                                        • 0
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                                                                        Studio Friction Advanced Rope Intensive:

                                                                        Transitions on the Hashira  

                                                                        With Marilyn and BetwixtBlushes

                                                                        Cost/Tying Pair: WRAPPED Member Price - $70 |

                                                                        TIED Member - $50 | BOUND Member - $40 

                                                                        When: Sunday, April 21st 12PM-4PM

                                                                        Description:

                                                                        Are you feeling confident in your single point or bamboo suspensions and curious about tying on the hashira? Have you tied/been tied on the hashira vertically, but struggled with where to go from there? If so, this class is for you!

                                                                        In this class, you will learn a transition sequence on the hashira going from a vertical suspension, to a side suspension, and ending in an inversion. The class will start with a discussion on the additional challenges and considerations of tying on the hashira (for both top and bottom!), followed by a demonstration of the transition sequence. Along the way, you will learn skills, tips, and trick for how to make hashira transitions more smoothly. The second half of class will be your opportunity to try the sequence! You will receive ample time to negotiate and decide what harnesses and options with in the sequence work best for you and your partner.

                                                                        This class is intended for those that already suspension experience. Tops should feel confident in their harnesses and upline management and bottoms should feel confident in their body awareness and ability to communicate needs and sensations during the tie. For the sequence, you will need to tie a suspendable chest harness, gunslinger, and futo and/or thigh cage. You will need to bring a full suspension kit, including rope of your choice for harnesses, synthetic rope for uplines, carabiners and additional hardpoint hardware, and safety scissors or other cutting implement.

                                                                        Required Pre-requisites & Equipment:

                                                                        • For Tops: Experience and confidence with multiple suspendable harnesses and with static and dynamic transitions.  Ability to manage unexpected challenges as they arise in a safe manner.

                                                                          For bottoms: Experience with transition in suspension and/or ground, deep understanding of your own rope preferences and placement, responses, bodily needs, and limits

                                                                          For both: skilled negotiation, communicate, and create physical and emotional safety for partner(s).


                                                                        • Full suspension kit with hardware and cutting implement

                                                                          About our instructors:

                                                                          Marilyn (she/her, fet: _Marilyn_)

                                                                          Marilyn first entered the Denver rope community in 2019. After finishing the partnered curriculum in March 2020 (literally the Wednesday before Denver shut down!), Marilyn began self-tying as a way to maintain her rope skills. She quickly fell in love with the playful, energetic, and dynamic nature of it! She is happy to be back in Denver and to be exploring all that rope has to offer again, whether that's tying others, tying herself, or letting others tie her sometimes too.

                                                                          Marilyn identifies as a queer, polyamorous, kinky switch. She's passionate about relationship anarchy, arguing the semantics of language, and the value of building connections. She's excited to be engaging with the Denver rope community in a new, bigger way through teaching and curriculum development.

                                                                          BetwixtBlushes (she/her)

                                                                          BetwixtBlushes is a regular in the Denver scene since 2015. She is an enthusiast of discussion groups, bottoms speaking up (especially in class), and thigh high socks. If you hear giggling, she's often the culprit.

                                                                          Important Registration Information:

                                                                          • Please arrive on time or a bit early so that we can get started promptly.
                                                                          • 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.
                                                                          • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                                          • You must be at least 19 years of age or older to attend Studio Friction events.
                                                                          • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact us for extenuating circumstances).
                                                                            • 24 Apr 2024
                                                                            • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                                                                            • Studio Friction Main Room
                                                                            • 50
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                                                                            OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

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

                                                                            Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

                                                                            Important event information:

                                                                            • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab 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.
                                                                            • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                                                                            • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                                            • No admittance after 8:30pm
                                                                            • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                                                                            • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
                                                                              • 26 Apr 2024
                                                                              • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                                                                              • Studio Friction Main Room
                                                                              • 45
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                                                                              TNG At Studio Friction

                                                                              Bound & TIED Members: Free

                                                                              Wrapped Members: $10

                                                                              Non-Members: $20

                                                                              The Next Generation (TNG) Night is back at Studio Friction! A special event for the younger folx under 35. TNG is great for those new and experienced with rope alike. It’s a safe space to try out rope for the first time while also building community among the next generation. Skill sharing is encouraged from experienced riggers. And of course, non-rope activities are allowed too.

                                                                              Schedule:

                                                                              • From 7:30-8pm there will be casual instruction on a basic knot and safety.
                                                                              • Pending the availability of experienced riggers, there may be an opportunity for rope tastings throughout the night.
                                                                              • Arrive by 8pm to allow our volunteers time to socialize/play too!

                                                                              TNG is especially good for people new to Studio Friction as it’s one of our few regular monthly events that is open to non-members.  

                                                                              Bring your rope and/or curiosity and come hang out at Studio Friction's TNG Night!

                                                                              Important Event Information

                                                                              • This event is restricted to kinksters 35 years of age or younger. Older attendees in good standing are allowed to attend as an accompanied guest with their TNG-aged partner. Folx over 35 years of age will be required to arrive and leave with their TNG partner.
                                                                              • Attendees must arrive by 8pm to allow our check-in/manager volunteers time to socialize/play too!
                                                                              • Registration & payment required in advance.
                                                                              • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                                              • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                                                                                  • 1 May 2024
                                                                                  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                                                                                  • Studio Friction Main Room
                                                                                  • 53
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                                                                                  OPEN ROPE LAB WEDNESDAY Nights

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

                                                                                  Every Wednesday from 7-10 pm, Studio Friction opens the doors for members to practice their rope work. Tie yourself, tie a partner, be tied by someone -- or even just stop by to socialize and observe! Note that no class will be offered but knowledgeable folx will be around to answer questions!

                                                                                  Important event information:

                                                                                  • Studio friction membership is required to attend Wednesday lab 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.
                                                                                  • Registration & payment required online in advance.
                                                                                  • Bring a photo ID that matches the Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
                                                                                  • No admittance after 8:30pm
                                                                                  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
                                                                                  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.



                                                                                  Studio Friction

                                                                                  740 Lipan St. Denver, CO 80204

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