ONLINE: Tied and True: Introduction to Rope Bondage with SuspendDisbelief

This 101-level course is aimed toward anybody who has barely touched rope but wants to, who would like a refresher, or who, much like the presenter, was repeatedly betrayed by their neurodivergence while trying to learn rope and would benefit from novel ways to look at the basics. It provides opportunities to learn basic risk awareness, pros and cons of rope materials, and building blocks such as single column knots and connecting rope.

This class in particular aims to provide a “grab-bag” of several ways to achieve each step, allowing students to pick what works for them from both topping and bottoming perspectives.

If you have at least one 24-30ft length of rope and a cutting tool, please have them handy. You can bring but do not need a partner for this class. We will work under the philosophy that there is no “one true way” you must perfectly carry out, but a few tips can help keep beginners safer.

PRESENTER:

SuspendDisbelief (she/her) is a queer, non-monogamous power exchange and sadomasochism nerd. Her hobby of choice has been getting hurt in public since 2017, but she has been fantasizing about powerlessness and crushing on former boy scouts exclusively for their knowledge of knots for far longer than that. On top of bottoming for power exchange and physical+emotional sadism, she started tying herself in 2019 and swiftly snowballed down the pipeline toward rope topping. She uses the chaos goblin energy bestowed upon her by her ADHD to enhance her teaching and help people like her “get it”. She currently helps facilitate and teaches monthly for Hitchin’ Bitches DC.

TICKETING:

$20 – $40 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.

https://forbiddentickets.com/events/wicked-grounds/90a4e4eafd

We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance.

So – that’s it! Choose the level you can comfortably afford.

Patreon members at the VIP+ level may get discounted tickets for $10. Just see your Patreon membership emails for this month’s discount code. Find out more at Patreon.com/WickedGrounds!

If cost is a barrier at any level, please use the “Volunteer List” to request a free scholarship ticket. We will award as many scholarship tickets as we can on a space-available basis.

ACCESS:

This will be a live, online class offered through Zoom. To participate, you may need to download the free, basic version of the Zoom app before the class! This class *will not* be recorded.

Zoom now provides closed captioning, which will be available for this event.