May 2, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM TES Rope Group: Hip, Hip Hooray! With BoundtoFly The Alchemical, Studio C 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, United States More than just a Pretty Pattern hip harnesses play a fundamental role. From supporting someone in the air in a variety of directions, to an attachment point for other fun, hip harnesses can provide a lot of fun. We'll explore some various harnesses and why we would choose one vs another for your use. Bring at least 2 pieces of 1/4" rope (25-30ft long) if you wish to tie. (Call the studio at 212-675-1390 if in need of use of the freight elevator to attend) TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
May 7, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM TES Writer’s Group: Tackling Action and Chase Scenes The Player's Theatre 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States Stay tuned for more info! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
May 8, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM TES Bondage Group: Neck rope, with Soptik Z Placing a rope around someone’s neck is a dangerous yet arousing activity. This workshop is mostly about neck rope safety. We explore the human anatomy, risks of using neck rope, and explain the differences between blood and air chokes. You will learn accident prevention techniques by practicing wise neck rope management and watching for body signals. We will also work on some patterns and tips for neck rope play. About Soptik Z: I am a bondage teacher and event organizer. I created my first educational website with information on rope bondage in 2000. After ten years of self-education, I met Kinoko Hajime who became my first teacher of Japanese bondage. Afterwards, my tying was shaped by Osada Steve and Kanna; however, Kinoko Ryu is still my first choice for most of my rope partners. A year later, I started teaching regular bondage workshops and have kept this hobby till today. In the meantime, I met two other teachers who influenced me greatly. The first was Yoroi Nicolas who taught me movement, intimacy, and simplicity in ropes. The second and the most influential was Riccardo Wildties. He introduced me to Naka Ryu. The more I study with Riccardo and Naka Akira, the more I fall in love with this style. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
May 9, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Novice and Newcomers Group and Bondage Group: Chair bondage, with Soptik Z The Alchemical, Studio C 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, United States If you expect to learn how to tie chairs at this workshop, you would be disappointed. You will learn how to tie your partner to a chair and how to be creative with it. Chairs are great for their stability, shape, and their many different options for tie-offs and positions. Moreover, everyone has a chair at home. We will explain some basic techniques for tying your partner to a chair and help you discover creative positions for play, sex, etc. In the end, we also play with few predicaments. About Soptik Z: I am a bondage teacher and event organizer. I created my first educational website with information on rope bondage in 2000. After ten years of self-education, I met Kinoko Hajime who became my first teacher of Japanese bondage. Afterwards, my tying was shaped by Osada Steve and Kanna; however, Kinoko Ryu is still my first choice for most of my rope partners. A year later, I started teaching regular bondage workshops and have kept this hobby till today. In the meantime, I met two other teachers who influenced me greatly. The first was Yoroi Nicolas who taught me movement, intimacy, and simplicity in ropes. The second and the most influential was Riccardo Wildties. He introduced me to Naka Ryu. The more I study with Riccardo and Naka Akira, the more I fall in love with this style. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
May 10, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM TES Board Meeting Free and open to all members with a membership card.
May 15, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM TES Presents: Intro to Medical Play with Margot The Alchemical, Studio B 104 west 14th street, New York, United States Explore the gamut of sensations that are possible, by using medical tools or techniques in creative, kinky ways! Not for people who faint at the sight of blood or needles. We may be demonstrating beginning needleplay and introducing other invasive procedures, kinkified! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
May 16, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM TES Presents: BDSM and the AARP Crowd, with Rachel718 and Jefe718 The Alchemical, Studio C 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, United States Getting older isn't for sissies (well ,maybe sometimes). Getting older and participating in BDSM has its own challenges and obstacles. Let's talk about aging, dealing with the aging body, accommodating our changes, and communication in the context of our lives in the scene. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
May 21, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM TES Writer’s Group: The Art of the Elevator Pitch The Player's Theatre 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States Stay tuned for more info! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
May 22, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM TES Presents – Size Matters: Exploring Size Fetish — Panel Discussion, moderated by Jitensha The Alchemical, Studio B 104 west 14th street, New York, United States What is size fetish? How do you utilize size to get your fetish on? It doesn’t matter who or how we love, but what we love: our common size fascination is what’s bringing us all together. Join us to explore the size community with TES as we discover this world with help of our panelists including 2 giants and 2 tinies. Learn what those terms mean and how they affect relationships and scenes. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
May 23, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Kink and Spirituality Panel The Alchemical, Studio C 104 west 14th street, New York, NY, United States Stay tuned for more info! TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only