Whether you’re looking for bondage classes, shibari play parties, rope jams, or munches, you’ll find them in this comprehensive guide to Seattle’s rope community.

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Bondage Classes

Just getting started? Full Circle has a guide to taking your first bondage class.

Saturday 9/13

11:00 AM
At SubSpace

Hands Free Chest Harness So Good You’ll Think It’s Bluetooth

With Air
Come hang out (literally) with Air in this hands-on, self-tier-friendly, suspendible arms-free chest harness workshop!
Come hang out (literally) with Air in this hands-on, self-tier-friendly, suspendible arms-free chest harness workshop!

Saturday 9/13

1:30 PM
At SubSpace

Air’s Pre Flight Check for Self Suspension

With Air
This class is for those already practicing self-suspension who are eager to explore new approaches and build on the skills they already have.
This class is for those already practicing self-suspension who are eager to explore new approaches and build on the skills they already have.

Saturday 9/13

3:30 PM
At SubSpace

Up in the Air: Self Suspension Tips & Tricks

With Air
In this class, we’ll build on the foundation you already have and I’ll guide you through exploring new tricks, techniques, and ways to enhance your self-suspension practice.
In this class, we’ll build on the foundation you already have and I’ll guide you through exploring new tricks, techniques, and ways to enhance your self-suspension practice.

Sunday 9/21

11:00 AM
At SubSpace

Flying in Rope

This 3-part series is designed for tying pairs who have played with partial suspension and wish to experience full flight in a risk-aware environment.
Sunday 9/21 at 11:00 AM

Flying in Rope

At SubSpace
Tickets
This 3-part series is designed for tying pairs who have played with partial suspension and wish to experience full flight in a risk-aware environment.

Saturday 9/27

1:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

Intro to Shibari

With KinkRx
In this class, we’ll explore the essential knowledge and skills that will enable you to start your Shibari journey safely and confidently whether you are tying or being tied.
Saturday 9/27 at 1:00 PM

Intro to Shibari

With KinkRxAt Gallery Erato
Tickets
In this class, we’ll explore the essential knowledge and skills that will enable you to start your Shibari journey safely and confidently whether you are tying or being tied.

Saturday 9/27

6:30 PM
At House of Knotty

Sensual Rope Bondage

With Shibari Shawn
This class explores the methodology of sensual rope bondage highlighting rope bondage as a erotic process rather than a simple means to an end.
This class explores the methodology of sensual rope bondage highlighting rope bondage as a erotic process rather than a simple means to an end.

Saturday 10/4

10:00 AM
At SubSpace

Neo-Ippon Nawa 1 day workshop

With KinbakuArtistMiki
Join us for an intimate, hands-on journey into Neo-Ippon Nawa —the contemporary evolution of the minimalist Japanese rope art form Ippon Nawa, as envisioned by renowned artist and educator Kinbakuartistmiki.
Join us for an intimate, hands-on journey into Neo-Ippon Nawa —the contemporary evolution of the minimalist Japanese rope art form Ippon Nawa, as envisioned by renowned artist and educator Kinbakuartistmiki.

Sunday 10/5

11:00 AM
At SubSpace

TK: a Natural Approach

With KinbakuArtistMiki
In this beginners-to-intermediate friendly workshop, celebrated rope artists Miki and Xin will share their personal approaches, creative philosophies, and practical techniques for tying a TK.
In this beginners-to-intermediate friendly workshop, celebrated rope artists Miki and Xin will share their personal approaches, creative philosophies, and practical techniques for tying a TK.

Wednesday 10/8

7:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

One Long Rope

With Tom Roper and Joel
In this class, we shift the focus away from intricate patterns and back toward connection, sensation, and erotic flow.
Wednesday 10/8 at 7:00 PM

One Long Rope

With Tom Roper and JoelAt Gallery Erato
Tickets
In this class, we shift the focus away from intricate patterns and back toward connection, sensation, and erotic flow.

Saturday 10/25

6:30 PM
At House of Knotty

Predicament Bondage

With Shibari Shawn
This class analyzes the methodology of predicament bondage looking through the theoretical framework of sustainable, stress, suffer, and sweat.
This class analyzes the methodology of predicament bondage looking through the theoretical framework of sustainable, stress, suffer, and sweat.

Saturday 11/1

6:00 PM
At SubSpace

Shibari for Snuggling

With Mz_Magpie and August
In this class we’ll cover a variety of web style harnesses and tying methods and incorporate blankets and pillows (or stuffies!) for bondage that feels like a big hug!
Saturday 11/1 at 6:00 PM

Shibari for Snuggling

With Mz_Magpie and AugustAt SubSpace
Tickets
In this class we’ll cover a variety of web style harnesses and tying methods and incorporate blankets and pillows (or stuffies!) for bondage that feels like a big hug!

Saturday 11/15

6:30 PM
At House of Knotty

Chair Bondage

With Shibari Shawn
This class combines a lecture on the history of homoerotic cowboy bondage with instruction on cowboy rope bondage specifically chair bondage.
Saturday 11/15 at 6:30 PM

Chair Bondage

With Shibari ShawnAt House of Knotty
Details
This class combines a lecture on the history of homoerotic cowboy bondage with instruction on cowboy rope bondage specifically chair bondage.

Bondage Events

If you’re new to kink, you might enjoy Mz Magpie’s guide to kink events.

Saturday 9/6

8:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

Rope And…

This is a "rope focused" play party that encourages beginners and experienced enthusiasts to mix rope with your favorite forms of kink play.
Saturday 9/6 at 8:00 PM

Rope And…

At Gallery Erato
Tickets
This is a "rope focused" play party that encourages beginners and experienced enthusiasts to mix rope with your favorite forms of kink play.

Tuesday 9/9

6:30 PM

Seattle Ropes in Motion

A low-key outdoor rope event focused on movement and flow. Somewhere for rope nerds and dance lovers to soak up the sun on summer evenings.
Tuesday 9/9 at 6:30 PM

Seattle Ropes in Motion

Details
A low-key outdoor rope event focused on movement and flow. Somewhere for rope nerds and dance lovers to soak up the sun on summer evenings.

Wednesday 9/10

7:00 PM
At Massive

RopeLab Seattle

Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share.
See event details for admission criteria!
Wednesday 9/10 at 7:00 PM

RopeLab Seattle

At Massive
Details
Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share.
See event details for admission criteria!

Saturday 9/13

11:00 AM
At Gallery Erato

Witchy Rope Enthusiasts Group (WREG)

WREG is a peer learning space that empowers fem-identifying, trans, and non-binary rope tops.
See event details for admission criteria!
WREG is a peer learning space that empowers fem-identifying, trans, and non-binary rope tops.
See event details for admission criteria!

Saturday 9/13

1:00 PM
At Arborea Falls

Naughty Knots: All the Rope

This is a casual workshop type rope environment. You can expect there to be soft landing zones where you can both watch and participate.
This is a casual workshop type rope environment. You can expect there to be soft landing zones where you can both watch and participate.

Sunday 9/14

11:00 AM
At SubSpace

Rope Brunch

A casual get together of rope enthusiasts of all skill levels. Plus an opportunity to learn a decorative tie from our in-house decorative rope specialist.
Sunday 9/14 at 11:00 AM

Rope Brunch

At SubSpace
Tickets
A casual get together of rope enthusiasts of all skill levels. Plus an opportunity to learn a decorative tie from our in-house decorative rope specialist.

Wednesday 9/17

7:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

Men Tying Men Skillshare

Neither a workshop nor a play party, but learning does happen, play does happen – and nudity is perfectly fine. Bring rope and your enthusiasm.
See event details for admission criteria!
Neither a workshop nor a play party, but learning does happen, play does happen – and nudity is perfectly fine. Bring rope and your enthusiasm.
See event details for admission criteria!

Thursday 9/18

7:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

Rope Enthusiasts Chillshare

Step into a world where skill meets serenity. Join us for a skillshare focused on the mesmerizing art of rope bondage in an intentionally quiet space.
Step into a world where skill meets serenity. Join us for a skillshare focused on the mesmerizing art of rope bondage in an intentionally quiet space.

Tuesday 9/23

6:30 PM
At Retreat Cafe

RBU:Munch

This is a munch for anyone who receives rope. Let's talk about receiving rope and make friends with other rope bottoms.
See event details for admission criteria!
Tuesday 9/23 at 6:30 PM

RBU:Munch

At Retreat Cafe
Details
This is a munch for anyone who receives rope. Let's talk about receiving rope and make friends with other rope bottoms.
See event details for admission criteria!

Thursday 9/25

6:30 PM

Seattle Ropes in Motion

A low-key outdoor rope event focused on movement and flow. Somewhere for rope nerds and dance lovers to soak up the sun on summer evenings.
Thursday 9/25 at 6:30 PM

Seattle Ropes in Motion

Details
A low-key outdoor rope event focused on movement and flow. Somewhere for rope nerds and dance lovers to soak up the sun on summer evenings.

Sunday 9/28

11:00 AM
At SubSpace

Rope Brunch

A casual get together of rope enthusiasts of all skill levels. Plus an opportunity to learn a decorative tie from our in-house decorative rope specialist.
Sunday 9/28 at 11:00 AM

Rope Brunch

At SubSpace
Tickets
A casual get together of rope enthusiasts of all skill levels. Plus an opportunity to learn a decorative tie from our in-house decorative rope specialist.

Friday 10/3

8:00 PM
At SubSpace

Between Pulse: a Rope Performance

Kinbakuartistmiki & Xin present a fully improvised performance titled: "Between Pulse"
Kinbakuartistmiki & Xin present a fully improvised performance titled: "Between Pulse"

Wednesday 10/8

7:00 PM
At Massive

RopeLab Seattle

Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share.
See event details for admission criteria!
Wednesday 10/8 at 7:00 PM

RopeLab Seattle

At Massive
Details
Rope Lab provides collaborative educational spaces for intermediate and advanced male ropers, grounded in peer-learning and skill-share.
See event details for admission criteria!

Sunday 10/12

6:00 PM
At Gallery Erato

Men Tying Men Play Party

A rope bondage play party for men and for all folks with lived experience as men. Sex is okay and even encouraged.
See event details for admission criteria!
A rope bondage play party for men and for all folks with lived experience as men. Sex is okay and even encouraged.
See event details for admission criteria!

Weekly Classes and Events

Wednesday 9/3

7:00 PM
At SubSpace

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.
Wednesday 9/3 at 7:00 PM

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

At SubSpace
Tickets
We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.

Wednesday 9/10

7:00 PM
At SubSpace

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.
Wednesday 9/10 at 7:00 PM

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

At SubSpace
Tickets
We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.

Wednesday 9/17

7:00 PM
At SubSpace

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.
Wednesday 9/17 at 7:00 PM

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

At SubSpace
Tickets
We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.

Wednesday 9/24

7:00 PM
At SubSpace

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.
Wednesday 9/24 at 7:00 PM

Rope Lounge: Hump Day

At SubSpace
Tickets
We are opening the doors to the studio and dungeon again for some casual unsupervised rope practice. This is NOT a class/workshop or a play party.

Rope in Seattle

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