Boundless Rope Experience w/ Class on Single (and double) Columns: the what, why, and how
Please join us for the Boundless Rope Experience (“BRE”)
Schedule:
- Doors Open: 3pm
- Class: 3:30-4:30pm
- Meet & Greet Activity: 4:30-5:30pm
- Tie & Lab: 5:30-6:30pm
Class Description: Single (and Double) Columns: Why, What & How
On your rope journey, a non-collapsing single column is probably one of the first things you learned (or will learn). And,the longer you tie, the more there is to learn about single columns (and doubles).
For this class, we will break up into two groups:
- Folks who want to learn their first single column to learn the larks head single column and somerville bowline
- Folks who have a single column in muscle memory and want to geek out about even tensioning, directional alignment, safety/slips, inline single columns, and the pros/cons of the square knot for rope bondage.
We will be using our new single column skills for the speed meet/greet portion of BRE.
For those who like to study ahead, here are two of my favorite tutorials: https://vimeo.com/143109618 (Shay w/ a larks head SC) and
https://crash-restraint.com/ties/66 (Topologist’s Somerville Bowline).
Anytime during a Boundless event, please feel free to opt out of the facilitated activities and tie in the designated areas (generally the back half of the club).
Bring your rope, safety cutter, and your water bottle.
What is the Boundless Rope Experience?
We aim for:
- A learning and labbing environment to teach one another and explore rope in community
- An invitation to make new friends who are interested in rope
- A body neutral and welcoming event for all
- A sober, fun, and potentially sexy (but not sexual) space
- Embracing all types/genres of rope without judgment so long as practices are consent-forward and mitigate risk of injury
Every month, MxBliss will facilitate a class with the aim of sparking conversation/debate, sharing information, and encouraging exploration. While framed as a series, you are free to drop in at any time in the series. Except for the Suspension Class, no pre-requisites for labbing. Also, a tying partner is not required for any of the classes as most technical skills we are covering can be self-tied.
Classes are $25 cash/$27 CC
Boundless Rules:
- All partnered rope must be prenegotiated prior to any play/labbing/scene
- Uplines must be reinforced (reinforced jute or hemp) or synthetic (Posh, nylon, MFP, or other rope rated for marine, climbing, or rescue)
- Normal Sanctuary rules about prohibited play: i.e. No neck rope, breath-, race-, rape-, or blood-/scat-/wet- play
- No mind altering substances during Boundless. The bar is closed.
- If you can’t be kind and courteous to everyone you engage with at Boundless, consider going to another event. Direct communication, setting and enforcing boundaries, and being able to say (and receive with gratitude) “No. Thank you!” are all kind and courteous behaviours at Boundless.
+Please DM the organizer if you are unable to afford the event at least 2 weeks in advance as we reserve scholarship seats (and have volunteer opportunities if you’d like to help). Sanctuary is wheelchair accessible. If you have other accessibility questions or requests, please DM the organizer at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
++Folks of all identities are welcome Boundless, though the producer is a queer femme POC and aims to center the experiences of queer, trans, POC and other underrepresented people in rope.
+++ Sanctuary is 21+, LGBTQ+, ADA, anti-racism, and celebrates diversity. Enter on Ninth
