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Description
Learn to fly in rope in this workshop with Parker RopeBoi & Juniper Quinn.
This hands-on workshop covers how to take your shibari practice from ground to air, while prioritizing safety, risk awareness, communication, and consent.
Topics and techniques in this workshop include:
assessing if a rope harness is suspension-worthy (for a particular person and for a particular suspension) before getting off the ground
attaching uplines to a rope harness for suspension - multiple means of attaching uplines and when & why to use each of these attachments
locking off uplines - multiple methods for locking off and when & why to use them, including ways to lock off to carabiners, rings, and horizonal poles (such as bamboo)
upline management and planning
reducing the risk of upline rope jams, and unjamming uplines if/when an upline jam occurs
assessing and communicating about suspension comfort and sustainability while in the air
watching out for and minimizing impediment of nerves, breathing, and/or circulation in suspension
exploring one's physical experience of and preferences regarding rope suspensions
developing skills for proprioception, balance, and micro adjustments while in suspension
lowering to the ground with control and safety
Prerequisites:
Rope tops (people doing the tying) should be able to consistently, accurately, and quickly tie a Somerville Bowline single-column tie. Tops should be able to tie chest harness suitable for suspension (no specific chest harness is required, as long as the harness is suspension-worthy).
Rope bottoms (people being tied) should have experience being tied in a chest harness and in column ties on the hips, thighs, and ankles, and should be able to communicate sensitivities, limitations, and preferences about rope.
Note: This class is open to experience levels ranging from people with solid rope experience who are new to suspension, to experienced and advanced suspension practitioners who are interested in learning some new techniques to incorporate into their rope play.
18+ event
Partnering: This workshop is designed for tying pairs (with one person tying and one person being tied) and not for self-tying. To fully participate in the hands-on portions of the workshop, you will need a tying partner. Solo attendees are welcome to attend to observe and take notes.
Materials needed: Tying pairs will need at least 8 ropes, with each rope 25-35 feet in length. We recommend 6mm-diameter jute or hemp, and/or 5mm or 6mm POSH as most suitable for this class.
For suspension uplines, synthetic materials such as POSH provide a safety factor far greater than that of natural fiber ropes--though many people also suspend with jute or hemp uplines, cautiously, and with an awareness of that risk. 100% nylon or MFP rope in similar diameters are also acceptable. For this workshop, do not use ropes made of cotton rope, sisal, manila, polyester, or nylon/poly blends, or other hardware store rope or rock climbing rope. If you are interested in purchasing jute or POSH rope to pick up at the workshop, please email ropeboi@gmail.com in advance to arrange your rope purchase.
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About the Instructors:
Parker RopeBoi (they) is a queer, non-binary rope performer and educator who has been presenting workshops and rope performances across North America and Europe. since 2009. Known for their daredevil self-suspension performances, Parker is also a versatile rope top who enjoys tying others and sharing their passion for rope. Parker considers rope to be a versatile medium for enabling and disabling corporeal possibilities, presenting and overcoming impasses, instigating intense sensations, and suspending bodies in space. As an educator, Parker enjoys breaking down complex scenes and into teachable skills and techniques. Parker respects and appreciates that all bodies are different and that there are no “one-size-fits-all” techniques. Parker strives to foster an inclusive, affirming environment for adults of all bodies, histories, and identifications to learn and enjoy rope. Parker offers workshops and private lessons for levels ranging from novice to advanced. Parker lives in New York City and hosts the monthly event Queer Rope Social NYC.
Juniper Quinn (they/she) is a bubbly rope switch who loves using rope as a tool for pain, pleasure, silliness, and connection. As a rope bottom, Juniper delights in creating interesting shapes in the air, challenging herself both physically and mentally, and exploring new possibilities through self-tying. She enjoys rope’s demand for presence and mindfulness and employs a deep sense of connection to her body and to her partners when tying.
Date & Time
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue Details
Coil & Cord
200 6th StreetKings County, New York 11215
