If you have foundational rope experience and are ready for more, Shay and Angel have this next-step class for you! 

Whatever your rigging problem, weaving is probably the answer! This class will discuss and demonstrate weaving as a general concept that can be integrated into many common ties. Weaving makes your harnesses more comfortable & sustainable, helps maintain tension while keeping bondage flat, and creates a sleek aesthetic…while also being easy to learn & execute!

We will use these techniques in teaching at least two pattern ties – a versatile woven hip harness and the “Triskilion” chest harness, which is especially well-suited for flatter chested folks. 

Depending on time and class experience level, we may touch on suspension using these harnesses (note that this is a floorwork level class—suspension experience is unnecessary and uplines will not be taught), and possibly foot harness options.

Level: Intermediate (201) floor work. This class is self-tying friendly, however, the chest harness is an intermediate to advanced level self-tie that requires tying high behind your back.

Pre-requisites: Basic rope handling skills, single column ties, body awareness, knowledge of bondage negotiation basics

Supplies: 2-3 pieces of ~30 foot rope, 2-3 pieces of ~10-15 foot rope. Nylon is recommended, but jute/hemp are also fine. 6mm is recommended, but no larger than 8mm. The studio has loaner rope for attendees to use in floor ties.