In-Person: Rope Bondage 101

This hands-on, introductory course in rope bondage will give participants a thorough grounding in how to safely restrain a partner for the purposes of play and power exchange, with an emphasis on applying simple, secure, sustainable restraint. We will cover: basic negotiation and safety; effective cuffs; anchoring to the body; wrapping and tension; basic tie forms; building scenes; and the art of untying.

Requirements:
Please bring your own rope, a mat or towel, and either a tying partner or be prepared to self-tie.

Bio:
Conycatcher has been playing with rope for over 30 years. In addition to exploring bondage as a means to erotic connection, he brings to his craft years of experience working on ropes courses and over a decade as a climber. He first joined TES in the late 90’s and later became an active community member of the CSPC in Seattle, where he ran bondage tastings at their “Try It, You’ll Like It” events for years. He founded Knitting Circle, a monthly rope jam held in NYC. Conycatcher considers himself a practitioner of the Western style of bondage, seasoned with hints of Shibari.

Location:

The Center (The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center) 
208 West 13th Street, 
New York, NY 10011

Cost:

• Members: $10
• Non-Members: $25

Registration in advance is strongly encouraged due to limited internet access at the venue.

Note: Each attendee will need to have a separate account to register.

Registration Instructions

If You Already Have an Account

1. Register: Click here to go to the class registration page.
2. Log in: Use your existing account information to log in and register for the class. Your membership discount will be applied automatically.
3. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment. Your membership discount will be automatically applied.

If You Need to Create an Account

For Members:

1. Create Your Account: Go to the Member Portal and create your account here. Be sure to use the same email address you used when you purchased your TES membership. If you’ve forgotten it, email membership@tes.org for assistance.
2. Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for a confirmation email and follow the link to set your password.
3. Log In and Register: Click this link to log back into the Member Portal and register for the class. 
4. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment. Your membership discount will be automatically applied.

For Non-Members:

1. Create Your Account: Go to the registration page and create your Member Portal account here.
2. Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for a confirmation email and follow the link to set enter your password.
3. Log In and Register: Click this link to log back into the Member Portal and register for the class 
4. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment.

On-Site Registration is NOT available.

• Cash payments are not accepted at the door.