The Rope Collective's rope education tracks and other offerings! Catch out our core curriculum classes to see which tracks and offerings suit your needs. Design your own personalized educational plan! Each track and series is designed with the intention to find the theory, aesthetic, and technique to specific to grow your skill set. Wether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced or what kind of relationship you want to have to rope! There is something for everyone.
We believe rope is for everyone! Whether an intimacy practice, a somatic practice, an artistic practice, or hobby/lifestyle tool! Perhaps you are a shape shifter and rope has multiple modalities. Find the content and teaching style that is best suited for you so you can develop your craft in a way that is aligned and successful!
Curriculum
Non Curriculum Based Offers
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Breathe, Tie, Meditate
A self tying, meditative, deep breathing practice with rope bondage as our somatic teacher, leader, and celebration of body, mind, spirit.
No Prerequisites! No partner.
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Rope Jam + Open Practice
We will now offer our Open Practice and Rope Jam concurrently!
Vibe out with us in a space of rope practice + play, smooth jams, and social connection. Rope Jam is a gathering for rope lovers and the curious to sink in, explore, and play.
You can dive right into our own practice and exploration or join us for a foundations discussion and basic rope demo hosted by The Collective’s experienced practitioners.
Come by yourself, with a partner, multiple partners, or friends!There is no pressure, expectations, or requirements with how much you want to engage. All Levels are welcome.
NO Prerequisites!
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Rope Botanica // Still Life + Art Night
Join us for a unique rope experience blending botanical beauty with bondage art. In this lush, all-levels workshop, we’ll explore rope adornment using flowers, ferns, herbs, and leaves.
Bring your vision to life using flora to embellish your ties. A photo area will be available to capture your finished work. You may also come as an artist! Whether you’d like to photograph, sketch, draw, paint, or observe the art! As long as it is consensual, we encourage all creation.
Self-tie and partnered tie options welcome. All genders, bodies, and experience levels are celebrated here!
No Prerequisites!
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Queer Rope
Join us for a rope night centering LGBTQIA+ and trusted folk of all experience levels! *we request that only Queer folk or those explicitly asked to accompany attend this night to create a safer container for those who need it.
This event features both an open practice/ rope jam for those ready to dive into their practice and a guided foundations of rope for beginners or anyone wanting a refresher.
Learn the basics of rope bondage—from foundational knots to key safety practices—all shared through a queer-affirming lens.Come celebrate the beauty of rope and queer joy with us.
No Prerequisite!
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Decolonized Kink
Ethno-cultural practices and ceremonies
A lecture and discussion on the origins and practices of kink within spiritual and cultural traditions from indigenous societies and world religions.
No Prerequisites!
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You, Me, Us
You, Me, Us is a monthly munch-style discourse series where we gather to share food, learn together, and dive into the conversations that shape kink culture. Each session blends social time, a short educational talk, and a guided group discussion.
Potluck contributions are optional but encouraged — sharing food is a great way to connect before the conversation begins.
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The Floor Series
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Rope Handling
In this class, we will review the foundations before diving into how to handle rope before we learn patterns so our application is efficient and intention. This class focuses on fluidity and confidence, teaching techniques to avoid twists, build even tension, start and finish ties, and create simple yet effective structures.
Prerequisite Classes:
Foundations of Rope or must test out.
Required Foreknowledge:
Basic knowledge of foundations including: informed consent, negotiation, aftercare, vetting
Basic Safety risk knowledge including nerve impingement and loss of circulation.
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Knots + Frictions
Adding rope tying skills to your répétiteur by mastering essential knots, tension control, lock-offs, and friction ties—the foundational elements behind most rope bondage patterns.
Through detailed explanations and hands-on practice, you’ll learn to create secure and visually striking structures that serve as building blocks for your rope journey.
Prerequisite Classes:
Foundations of Rope, Rope Handling, or must test out.
Required Foreknowledge:
Basic knowledge of foundations including: informed consent, negotiation, aftercare, vetting
Basic Safety risk knowledge including nerve impingement and loss of circulation.
- Single column, double column, basic hitches
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Body Mechanics
Adding rope tying skills to your répétiteur by mastering essential knots, tension control, lock-offs, and friction ties—the foundational elements behind most rope bondage patterns.
Prerequisite Classes:
Foundations of Rope, Rope Handling, Knots + Frictions, or must test out.
Required Foreknowledge:
Basic knowledge of foundations including: informed consent, negotiation, aftercare, vetting.
Basic Safety risk knowledge including nerve impingement and loss of circulation.
- Single column tie, double column tie, half hitch, munter hitch, X Friction
The Pattern Series
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Booty Baskets
ALL ABOUT THE BOOTY!! This class in The Pattern Series is all about the booty basket - a fun, comfy, versatile tie that is just yummy! You will learn different variations on this tie that incorporate one or both legs, with different modifications and adaptations to make the tie more useful, aesthetically pleasing, and accommodating for the body you are putting it in!
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
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Futomomos
Futomomos are a classic shibari (Japanese style rope bondage) tie! With many variations and styles - this folded leg tie is iconic and a favorite of many and pairs beautifully for many different types of sequences on the floor, in partial, or full suspension.
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
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Binds + Ladders
Binds + Ladders is a class focused on patterns which create a binding force whether around a limb, body, or bringing together multiple limbs or body parts. This pattern is something essential for every tying human to have under their belt with proficiency.
Prerequisite:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
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Box Ties
One of the most iconic ties and DEFINITELY the most dangerous! Learn the ins and outs of this hands behind the back position: why we love and fear it equally and how to tie it as safely as possible with regard to its intricacies. Learn why modifications and risk migration is a non-negotiable in this tie and how to make the right choices for you and your partner.
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
*Tops and bottoms must both understand the gravity and consent to the nerve impingement risk of the box tie
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Hands in Front Chest Harnesses
From Lief Bound’s Hug Harness to modifying box ties with hands in front, to prayer hands… this class is a journey in patterns for chest harnesses with hands in front! Perfect for folks with any neck/shoulder issues or who want a more intimate feeling in their upper body harness.
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
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Hip Loaders
Learn the ins and outs of hip harnesses! The “is it really even rope bondage if you can walk around it in?” patterns. Learn different harness patterns that utilize the hips for support and structure.
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
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Bamboozled
One of The Rope Collective’s first classes and specialties! How to incorporate pieces of bamboo into a rope tie!
*Some pieces for borrow or you may bring your own.
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
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Choose Your Own Adventure Tying
The art of improv in rope! This class is excellent to show you how to create your own patterns: an essential for modifications in all patterns and FUN.
Tying folk beware! Those being tied choose the scare ;)
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
The Vibe Series
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Ichinawa
Ichinawa is a practice with only one rope and the concept of ichinawa is a shibari (Japanese style rope bondage) that is focused on the interconnectedness of two people tying, and minimal focus on the technical aspect.
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
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The Masochist's Guide to Sadism
Every good sadist has the moment where they wonder… am I a monster? Is it okay to like inflicting pain? Is there something wrong with me?
THE ANSWER IS NO as long as it is consensual, enjoyed, and encouraged by a happy little masochist! The perfect pairing: those who like to explore receiving the sensation of “pain” and those who like to give that sensation. This guide to sadism is from the perspective of the masochist, giving an insider view of how a masochist experiences pain, processes, and transforms the sensation with their body, mind, spirit connection!
Learn different techniques in inflicting sensation, how to read the room, how to read common body language and verbal expressions, how to set up a successful negotiation, scene, and aftercare, how to communicate throughout, and some truly evil genius ideas in ways to play with this dichotomy. We will also cover safety, risk migration, harm reduction, rupture and repair when something goes south.
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
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Somatic Art in Rope
SOMATICS! How to create a rope tie that will illicit feelings, sensations, energics, and connection. This class is focused on creating the environment, the communication, and the sensory play to not just tie someone but give them an experience in rope.
Prerequisite:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
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The Marriage of Heaven + Hell
a rope workshop that explores the range of sensation and why different ends of the spectrum pair together powerfully. We’ll explore and discuss the juxtaposition of pleasure and pain - highlighting what occurs in the brain through these experiences. Marrying together theory/science and rope practices that showcase these principles: this workshop will focus on creating a balance in your scenes and practice that deepens and elevates the sensations you are incorporating.
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
or MUST TEST OUT
The Suspension Series
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Upline Management
COMING SOON
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
-3 or more of The Pattern Series
-1 or more of The Vibe Series
or MUST TEST OUT
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Chest Harnesses
COMING SOON
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
-3 or more of The Pattern Series
-1 or more of The Vibe Series
or MUST TEST OUT
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Hip Harnesses
COMING SOON
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
-3 or more of The Pattern Series
-1 or more of The Vibe Series
or MUST TEST OUT
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Transitions
COMING SOON
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
-3 or more of The Pattern Series
-1 or more of The Vibe Series
or MUST TEST OUT
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On Bamboo
COMING SOON
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
-3 or more of The Pattern Series
-1 or more of The Vibe Series
or MUST TEST OUT
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Hashira
COMING SOON
Prerequisites:
- Foundations of Rope
- The Floor Series (Rope Handling, Knots and Frictions, Body Mechanics)
-3 or more of The Pattern Series
-1 or more of The Vibe Series
or MUST TEST OUT

