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• Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series - Intermediate 2 with Kat and Oso

  • Start
    23 Feb 2025
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  • End
    23 Mar 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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    1

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  Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series

  Intermediate course 2

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

  Instructors: Kat and Oso

  When: February 23 - March 23  Sundays 3:30-5:30 pm 

  Description:

  For continuing students from Intermediate 1, we go further into suspension-worthy ties, including two futos, the drum hip harness, and continued refinement of our chest harnesses. We will also continue the development of upline skills, new positions and begin working with transitions.

  Requirements:

  This class is open to tying pairs who have completed Studio Friction's Intermediate 1 class.

  • 6-10 - 30' lengths of rope
  • 3-5 load rated carabiners, or
  • a suspension ring

  About our 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:

  • 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 at $100 for 2 hour lesson)
  • 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 Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 48 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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Fab Lab

  • When
    14 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    33

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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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Community Potluck / Saturday Rope

  • When
    15 Mar 2025
  •  
    5:01 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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    20

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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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights 

  • When
    19 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• The Knotty Show

  • When
    21 Mar 2025
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    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction
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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!

  Doors Open @ 730p

  This show is 21+, BYOB, and will have donation beer, hard seltzers, 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.

  • 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)
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Studio Friction Community Work Day

  • When
    22 Mar 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction
  • Spaces left
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  Studio Friction COMMUNITY work day
  

  Saturday March 22nd 2025
  1130am - 430pm
  Here is your opportunity to give back with a little sweat!

  
  

  Join us for a community work day at Studio Friction! This is an excellent opportunity for all members of the community to come together and help improve our beloved studio. The day will be filled with a range of different projects that will require various levels of skill and expertise.

  A few things we'll be doing will be maintaining hard points/wall points and giving our Hashira poles some love. We will be cleaning up our parking lot. This will require individuals who are willing to get their hands dirty and don't mind a little weeding and sunshine. We will be doing a deep clean of the studio along with some organizing and paint touchups.

  This is just a bit of what is on our list. We will provide all the necessary tools and equipment for each project, and guidance each project. Lunch will be provided.

  This event is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community and help improve our beloved community studio. Plus, you'll get to meet new people and have fun while doing it! Join us for a rewarding community work day at Studio Friction.

  Reach out to office@studiofriction.com with any specific questions

  
  

  Note: please register to help online, it helps us plan for lunch. 

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• Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series - Beginner 2 with TheDude and BetwixtBlushes

  • Start
    23 Mar 2025
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  • End
    20 Apr 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series

  Beginner course 2

  Instructors: TheDude and BetwixtBlushes
  

  COST per Tying Pair: WRAPPED Members - $150 | Tied Members - $125 | Bound Members - $100

  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.
  

  March 23rd, 30th, April 6th, and 20th

  **NOTE: no class on April 13th**

  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 office@studiofriction.com

  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.

  By the end of the 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
     

  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 at $100 for 2 hour lesson)
  • 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 Last Name listed in your online registration for admittance.
  • No refunds or credits on cancellations within 48 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights 

  • When
    26 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    40

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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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• TNG Night at Studio Friction

  • When
    28 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
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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 between 19 and 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:

  • Doors open @ 7p
  • 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)
  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Tenshi Harness: Structure and Techniques

  • When
    30 Mar 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction
  • Spaces left
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  Studio Friction Intermediate Rope Intensive:

  Tenshi Harness: Structure and Techniques

  With Zach and Feral

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

  TIED Member - $30 | BOUND Member - $20
  

  When: Sunday, March 30th 10 AM - 12:30 PM

  Description:

  In this class, you'll learn the essential techniques for tying the Tenshi Harness, a beautiful and versatile harness known for its dramatic and aesthetic looks, as well as its versatility. We’ll focus on the foundational skills required to create this harness with precision, exploring proper tension, body placement, and the flow of rope to ensure both "comfort" and sustainability in the harness. Perfect for intermediate/advanced riggers , this class will break down each step of the process, helping you add another tool that is great for torsions, back bends, and a suspendible point on the upper body to relieve chest compression. We'll be covering the pattern of the tenshis, as well as where/how to attach uplines for suspensions, partials, floorwork, and a quick suspension demonstration.

  Required Pre-requisites & Equipment:

  • Comfortable and smooth tying a non-collapsing single column of your choice
  • Basic understanding of frictions or completion of B1 (Completion of I1 for suspension)

  • Minimum of (2) 30' hanks of rope
  • Recommend full suspension kit for those that want to test the harness

  About our instructors:

  Zach (he/him, fet: Sal__)

  Zach joined the shibari community in Denver in April 2024 as a rope top, diving deep into online self learning and local classes. Captivated by the intricate and difficult nature of the art, he finds excitement in presenting and capturing the resilience and strength of his partners with a focus on dynamic suspensions. He loves the connection created challenging his partners through shibari, turning a simple pile of rope into an intricate art, with a sadistic twist.

  Feral (she/they)

  Feral (she/they) was a rope bottom for years before she decided to take her ties into her own hands in 2023. She is inspired by rope as a means of self-expression, physical embodiment, mental transcendence, and connection. They particularly enjoy combining rope with her love of the outdoors.

  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).

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• Tight Lines: a kink life drawing event

  • When
    1 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    43

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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 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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights

  • When
    2 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    48

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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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Peace & Love: A Groovy Rope Jam

  • Start
    5 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    6 Apr 2025
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • Location
    Studio Friction
  • Spaces left
    49

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  Studio Friction Presents: 

  
  

  Peace & Love

  A Groovy Rope Jam

  Saturday, April 5th 7 PM to 12 AM

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

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

  Step into a night of community and groovy, tie-dye dreams where the energy is high, the love is deep, and the ropes are tight. This rope jam play party is a celebration of connection, trust, and artistic restraint, wrapped in the warm embrace of community. Join us as we call back to the 60s era of resistance through community, defiance through pleasure, and hope through connection. Whether you're a seasoned rigger, a rope-curious newbie, or simply here to soak in the atmosphere, this night is about freedom through surrender, creativity through connection, and unity through trust. With with over a dozen hard points, there's sure to be some impressive bondage on display!

  
  

  What to Expect:

  • Groovy beats & hypnotic ambiance
  • ️Consent-forward, judgment-free exploration
  • ️Prizes!!! Your ticket will come with 6 raffle tickets for you to use for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
  • Flowers! Build yourself a flower crown, or incorporate flowers into your ties! We will provide faux flowers to add a splash of color to your night!
  • SLUG BUG! A station for impact, where you can take that childhood tradition to the next level

  
  

  Attire: Boho, hippie, tie-dye, and free-flowing fashion encouraged! Street legal to the door, but the skies the limit inside Let your soul shine! 

  This is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming event where all levels and identities are celebrated. Bring an open heart, a free spirit, and let’s get beautifully tangled in peace, love, and bound. ✨

  
  

  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.

  
  

  
  

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights

  • When
    9 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Fab Lab

  • When
    11 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    42

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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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights

  • When
    16 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
  • Spaces left
    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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• The Knotty Show

  • When
    18 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction
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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!

  Doors Open @ 730p

  This show is 21+, BYOB, and will have donation beer, hard seltzers, 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.

  • 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)
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Community Potluck / Saturday Rope

  • When
    19 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:01 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Studio Friction's Rope Bondage Series - Intermediate 3 with Thomas and Marilyn

  • Start
    21 Apr 2025
  •  
  • End
    12 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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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: Thomas & Marilyn

  When: Sundays 6:00-8:00 pm 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26

  
  

  Description:

  This is the final section of our intermediate series. You must have completed the intermediate 2 series 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: 

  - Completion of Intermediate 1 & 2 at Studio Friction

  - 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:
  

  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.

  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.

  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 at $100 for 2 hour lesson)
  • 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 72 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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights

  • When
    23 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• TNG Night at Studio Friction

  • When
    25 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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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 between 19 and 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)
  • You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Studio Friction Rope Intensive: Start Here: Foundations of Rope Bondage

  • When
    26 Apr 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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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, 26 Apr 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 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
  • Reverse tension chest harness
  • Basic spiral Futomomo
  • First rope of a 3 rope TK
  • Arms Front Chest Harness

  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:

  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.

  Shosty (he/him)

  
  

  
  

  
  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 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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Open Rope Lab Wednesday Nights

  • When
    30 Apr 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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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.
  • Service animals are welcome but pets and emotional support animals must be left at home. See our Pet Policy for more information.

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• Houston, We Have a Problem: Handling Turbulence in Suspension with Sam Jay and Zero-Gi

  • When
    9 May 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  Houston, We Have a Problem

  Handling Turbulence in Suspension with Sam Jay and Zero-Gi

  price per tying pair: 

  BOUND Members $30 |TIED Members $40 | WRAPPED Members $50

  Friday May 9th, 7PM to 9PM

  
  

  Take our dynamic safety model for a flight test in our crowd favorite suspension risk management crash course, “Houston, We Have a Problem: Handling Turbulence in Suspension.” After learning how we ideate about danger, proactively and reactively identify, and solve a diversity of problems in the air, you will have the opportunity to practice in a dynamic problem-solving exercise based on a Yoko Tsuri transition sequence. Loved equally by suspension-ready intermediate flight cadets and seasoned experts alike, this hands-on partnered workshop will help you maximize air time, optimize crisis management, and minimize probability and costs of unwanted risks, building trust and living to tie again another day. Learn our TK secret sauce and expand your rolodex of TK tips, tricks, and adaptations, or sub in your preferred side suspension upper body harness!

  Things to bring:

  • Your favorite swivel and rigging plate, ring, and/or carabiner system
  • Standard suspension rope kit
  • Water bottles, notepads/pencils, blankets, meds, snacks, or anything else you or your partner need

  Prerequisites:

  For any tying pairs suspending
  

  • Basic hardpoint and suspension equipment evaluation and risk awareness
  • Bondage risk awareness and anatomy/body mechanics in rope suspension
  • Multiple transitions in suspension including side-loaded and inverted
  • Side-loaded box ties, or any alternative upper body harness you can both rock in side suspension
  • Following instructions and asking for help while suspending, both from instructors and partners
  • Communicating and managing any required adaptations with your tying partner

  For those rigging

  • Managing and handling multiple uplines in suspension
  • Tying and loading non-collapsing suspendable single columns and at least one solid upper body harness that you can tie quickly and securely with consistent and accurate tension and placement
  • Making all adaptations required for your tying partner

  For those being suspended

  • Sustaining and communicating effectively through side-loaded chest ties and inversions.
  • Communicating adaptations and adjustments for your body in suspension

  Sam Jay & Zero Gi DISCLAIMERS

  • We are not licensed instructors of anything here.
  • Some things we've picked up from others, but these are our own interpretations
  • Other things are our own Inventions

  About the Instructors:

  Sam Jay he/him, Zero Gi she/her

  Zero-Gi and Sam Jay are best known for their NYC Street Shibari project and for their without-a-net high-altitude urbex suspensions, which gives them a unique perspective on suspension safety and dynamics. Around NYC, they are known for their speed, performing at Torture Garden and local burlesque/circus/aerial venues with suspension routines in under 10 minutes. They’ve been teaching and performing together since 2020, including internationally, but the dirty secret is that it’s really all just about the hot ties at home.

  Before joining forces in 2018, Sam Jay picked up strong fundamentals from 2011 to 2017 in the Osada-ryu-based Melbourne Rope Dojo, where he was one of the first five students. In 2017, he decided to tie partners rather than to tie styles, and that has made all the difference. Zero-Gi caught the rope bug in 2017, and while she owes a great deal to her rich education in a broad diversity of styles from tops, bottoms, switches, and self-suspenders worldwide, she has always rooted her core practice in dedicated solo study, challenging assumptions, interrogating standard forms, and eventually developing and crash testing new ties on her own body first. Together, Sam Jay and Zero-Gi have continually pushed the envelope on a global stage, from single toe suspensions and death-defying heights to popular new ties, techniques, signature transition sequences, inclusive adaptations, and dogma-ditching expansion of the standard rope repertoire.

  Important Registration Information:
  

  • All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.
  • Photo ID is required to be admitted and must match the 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).

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• Flirting with Danger: Dynamic Suspension Transition Sequences with Sam Jay and Zero-Gi

  • Start
    10 May 2025
  •  
  • End
    11 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Studio Friction Main Room
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  Flirting with Danger

  Dynamic Suspension Transition Sequences with Sam Jay and Zero-Gi

  
  

  price per tying pair: 

  BOUND Members $380 |TIED Members $390 | WRAPPED Members $400

  Session 1: Saturday May 10th, 10AM to 4PM

  Session 2: Sunday May 11th, 10AM to 4PM

  
  

  Danger is the stuff of action movies and romance novels. Danger is also a palpable presence in BDSM and rope suspension, whether explicit or implicit. Here, we give you the tools to navigate and play with danger in a consent-informed and thoughtful way. By directly confronting the danger inherent in rope suspension, we show how this allows you to break free from stale shibari tropes and develop your own unique collaborative style. Throughout the weekend, we provide an example of one such style, co-developed by our mutual interests and preferences, steeped in traditional elements and blended with modern tying innovations to create dynamic and exciting tying experiences.

  Our appetite to experience danger but also to manage that danger has led to the development of a number of unique ties: our Thighbinder, Thigh High, and Zero-Gravity Slipper. These ties are not merely about the color-by-numbers pattern. Instead, they are taught from the context of having been rigorously tested in a rich diversity of situations, materials, and bodies. These ties are demonstrated in context with extant alternatives so attendees can evaluate best cases for each.

  We then put these ties to work in custom transition sequences for which they are best suited. Two of our most iconic signature dynamic suspension transition sequences feature transitions for stunning drops to flip, roll, twist, swing, and spin safely in style, with body mechanics and adaptations for high-impact top and bottom-led transitions.

  Our teaching style heavily emphasizes technical skills on all sides of rope, and key soft skills. Within these technical skills we further focus on elements that we feel are missing in the wider rope education curriculum and on adaptations for diverse bodies. As for soft skills, we share our own but we largely focus on interactions and leave the interpretation of “connection” for the attendees. Finally, we teach skills that will allow you to escape the trap of technical perfection and the endless labbing it promotes.

  Things to bring:

  • Your favorite swivel and rigging plate, ring, and/or carabiner system
  • Standard suspension rope kit, ideally with POSH or Hempex for uplines and natural fiber ropes for body ties. Slippery synthetics will be more challenging to work with, and jute uplines will increase upline failure risk 
  • Water bottles, notepads/pencils, blankets, meds, snacks, or anything else you or your partner need 
  • It is possible but challenging to suspend our custom leg ties successfully with nylon rope and/or slippery leggings, however it may take more time and practice to achieve that. Easiest will be natural fiber rope against bare skin for less hairy legs and non-slippery pants or high socks for more hairy legs (unless you like your glorious mane of leg hairs being pulled out by rope—people being tied, you have been warned!)

  Prerequisites:

  Please ask the organizers if you or your tying partner have any concerns or questions about any of the following pre-reqs or required materials and we will let you know if we can safely and effectively accommodate or adapt!

  For everyone

  • Hardpoint and equipment evaluation and risk awareness

  • Bondage risk awareness and anatomy/body mechanics in rope suspension

  • Multiple transitions in suspension including upright and inverted

  • Multiple sustainable upper body harnesses for suspension

  • Following instructions and asking for help while suspending, both from instructors and partners

  
  

  If tying

  • Managing and handling multiple uplines in suspension

  • Secure, fast lockoffs for suspension

  • Rope and body handling on the ground and in the air

  • Tying and loading non-collapsing suspendable single columns and harnesses quickly and securely with consistent and accurate tension and placement

  • Making all adaptations required for your tying partner

  If being tied

  • Tying at least one form of non-collapsing single column tie

  • Sustaining and communicating effectively through extended inversions and backbends with your partner

  • Communicating adaptations and adjustments for your body in suspension

  • Sustaining single point suspension from a front-loaded hip harness or waist rope with your tying partner

    
    

  Recommended/Will benefit from (all)

  • Experience safely using or adapting Tenshi in suspension transitions

  • Experience safely using or adapting gote/box ties through suspension transitions

  • Experience safely inverting from ankle or foot ties

  • Having many variations of upper body, hip, and lower body harnesses in your toolbox and knowledge of their comparative strengths and weaknesses in different applications with your tying partner

  • Experience navigating both dynamic and static transition sequences

  • Experience learning with your tying partner

  • Ego management

  Sam Jay & Zero Gi DISCLAIMERS

  • We are not licensed instructors of anything here.
  • Some things we've picked up from others, but these are our own interpretations
  • Other things are our own Inventions

  About the Instructors:

  Sam Jay he/him, Zero Gi she/her

  Zero-Gi and Sam Jay are best known for their NYC Street Shibari project and for their without-a-net high-altitude urbex suspensions, which gives them a unique perspective on suspension safety and dynamics. Around NYC, they are known for their speed, performing at Torture Garden and local burlesque/circus/aerial venues with suspension routines in under 10 minutes. They’ve been teaching and performing together since 2020, including internationally, but the dirty secret is that it’s really all just about the hot ties at home.

  Before joining forces in 2018, Sam Jay picked up strong fundamentals from 2011 to 2017 in the Osada-ryu-based Melbourne Rope Dojo, where he was one of the first five students. In 2017, he decided to tie partners rather than to tie styles, and that has made all the difference. Zero-Gi caught the rope bug in 2017, and while she owes a great deal to her rich education in a broad diversity of styles from tops, bottoms, switches, and self-suspenders worldwide, she has always rooted her core practice in dedicated solo study, challenging assumptions, interrogating standard forms, and eventually developing and crash testing new ties on her own body first. Together, Sam Jay and Zero-Gi have continually pushed the envelope on a global stage, from single toe suspensions and death-defying heights to popular new ties, techniques, signature transition sequences, inclusive adaptations, and dogma-ditching expansion of the standard rope repertoire.

  Important Registration Information:
  

  • All attendees must register and pay online, no admittance or registration at the door.
  • Photo ID is required to be admitted and must match the 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).

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