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The Rope Collective’s Fly Series: Off The Ground (Copy)
Jun
25

The Rope Collective’s Fly Series: Off The Ground (Copy)

Part of our Core Curriculum and the first part of our "Fly Series"! In this class we will deep dive into structured hip and lower body harnesses, as an intermediate step to create a safe and effective suspension framework. We will explore a variety of hip harness styles, including front-loading, back-loading, and side loading. Each style has been tailored to support body weight in suspension, emphasizing safety, comfort, and dynamic load management. The class is structured to ensure a thorough understanding of the mechanics behind each harness and their applications in different suspension scenarios.

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The Rope Collective Floor Series: Knots + Frictions (Copy)
Jun
24

The Rope Collective Floor Series: Knots + Frictions (Copy)

In this class, we will review the foundations and soft skills before diving into how to handle, choose, and use rope! This class focuses on the smooth and efficient handling of rope, teaching techniques to avoid twists, start and finish ties, and create simple yet effective structures.

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The Rope Collective Presents- High Protocol: Power Exchange Workshop  (Copy)
Jun
20

The Rope Collective Presents- High Protocol: Power Exchange Workshop (Copy)

Discipline with a capital D and lowercase s. Learn how to create a strict and loving D/s dynamic. From rules to rituals- this class will guide you on creating a high protocol dynamic between Dominant and submissive that is uniquely curated.

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The Rope Collective Fly Series: Chest Harnesses (Copy)
Jun
18

The Rope Collective Fly Series: Chest Harnesses (Copy)

Part of our Core Curriculum and the second part of our "Fly Series"! In this class we will deep dive into structured chest and upper body harnesses, as an intermediate step to create a safe and effective suspension framework. We explore a variety of chest harness styles, including front-loading, back-loading, as well as arms-front and arms-free harnesses. Each style has been tailored to support body weight in suspension, emphasizing safety, comfort, and dynamic load management. The class is structured to ensure a thorough understanding of the mechanics behind each harness and their applications in different suspension scenarios.

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The Rope Collective Floor Series: Body Mechanics (Copy)
Jun
17

The Rope Collective Floor Series: Body Mechanics (Copy)

Part of our Core Curriculum and the third part of our “Floor Series”! In this class, we will review the foundations and soft skills before diving into getting rope around the body, restricting movement, and moving the body around on the floor. This is designed to deepen your understanding of how to effectively wrap and attach body parts using rope. We will explore the nuances of moving a person who is tied, because they usually can’t move themselves! We will also go over hands-on techniques for adjusting and securing ties, ensuring that movement is both safe and sustainable.

These techniques are highly recommended to begin the third part of our series.

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The Rope Collective's Open Practive (Copy)
Jun
14

The Rope Collective's Open Practive (Copy)

Our Open Practice is a mellow and intimate evening of practice and connection. All are welcome!

You can dive right into our own practice and exploration or join us for a foundations discussion and basic rope demo hosted by The Collectives experienced practitioners. Attendees are welcome to continue with our team diving into questions and helping you problem solve your own ties, or to spread out to our additional practice areas to explore and discover. Come by yourself, with a partner, multiple partners, or friends! all are welcome. This is an all skill level event- and if you're new to rope, this is a great way to get your feet wet!

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The Rope Collectives BDSM Basics with Mary8Jane (Copy)
Jun
13

The Rope Collectives BDSM Basics with Mary8Jane (Copy)

Are you new to BDSM? Are you just getting started on your kink journey and getting overwhelmed by all the vocabulary, etiquette, and types of play? Then this is the class for you! Come learn all you need to know to have a safe, satisfying and expansive time in the BDSM world.

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The Rope Collective’s Fly Series: Hip Harnesses (Copy)
Jun
11

The Rope Collective’s Fly Series: Hip Harnesses (Copy)

Part of our Core Curriculum and the first part of our "Fly Series"! In this class we will deep dive into structured hip and lower body harnesses, as an intermediate step to create a safe and effective suspension framework. We will explore a variety of hip harness styles, including front-loading, back-loading, and side loading. Each style has been tailored to support body weight in suspension, emphasizing safety, comfort, and dynamic load management. The class is structured to ensure a thorough understanding of the mechanics behind each harness and their applications in different suspension scenarios.

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The Rope Collective Floor Series: Rope Handling (Copy)
Jun
10

The Rope Collective Floor Series: Rope Handling (Copy)

In this class, we will review the foundations and soft skills before diving into how to handle, choose, and use rope! This class focuses on the smooth and efficient handling of rope, teaching techniques to avoid twists, start and finish ties, and create simple yet effective structures.

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The Rope Collective’s - Brand spanking new (Copy)
Jun
9

The Rope Collective’s - Brand spanking new (Copy)

Are you curious and eager to explore rope but admittedly a little nervous and unsure where to start? Brand Spanking New is a hybrid class for YOU! This open practice is for those looking to explore in a low pressure and comfortable environment. Participate as much as you like! You may get those hands to work on rope or just observe/take notes or socialize! This offering will include an open discussion and Q&A on all things rope and everything you should know before putting rope on your body or other people's bodies. It will also include beginner friendly rope demos to get you started and, an open practice time to explore at your own pace or socialize with other kinksters!Experienced ropesters are welcome as well! If you just want a great time and place to practice- come through! This offering is for ALL LEVELS of experience. You may come solo, with partner/s, or with friends!

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The Rope Collectives Impact Play with Mary8Jane  (Copy)
Jun
6

The Rope Collectives Impact Play with Mary8Jane (Copy)

Welcome to the remix of Mistress Mary Jane’s Impact 101 workshop! We will learn about and play with floggers, canes, paddles, crops and “prevertables”. As well as how to curate a scene, different “types” of spanking, and a variety of impact techniques.

This new iteration will now be a pick-your-own adventure experience! Participants will be offered a choice between a 101-level lecture followed by a demo OR a dedicated open play area where they will be able to practice their skills.

Keep an eye out here on theropecollective.com and our Instagram @theropecollective for updates on our featured guests! Occasionally we will feature a guest speaker who will lead a 201 level demo for our more experienced attendees.

Facilitated by your local and highly experienced switchy kinkster @Mary8Jane_

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The Rope Collective Presents- Marriage of Heaven and Hell (Copy)
Jun
4

The Rope Collective Presents- Marriage of Heaven and Hell (Copy)

Welcome to a rope course that explores the range of sensation and why different ends of the spectrum pair together powerfully. We’ll explore and discuss the juxtaposition of pleasure and pain - highlighting what occurs in the brain through these experiences. Marrying together theory/science and rope practices that showcase these principles- this class will engage your mind

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The Rope Collective's Foundations of Rope (Copy)
Jun
3

The Rope Collective's Foundations of Rope (Copy)

For the curious and freshly exploring!! Or for those who are looking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of navigating rope and kink!

This is a foundational workshop that focuses on our fundamentals and theories on ethical practice. We will cover informed consent, negotiation, aftercare, vetting, etiquette, risk awareness, body awareness, and important anatomy. We will also demo some ties that showcase these elements so you can see a live action example of each! Additionally we'll have a Q&A so bring all your questions and curiosities!

A foundational class that focuses on soft skills, fundamentals and theories on ethical practice and a foundational tie demo with rope bondage. Content includes: informed consent, negotiation, aftercare, vetting, etiquette, risk awareness, body awareness, and important anatomy.

This class is a great place to begin for people new to rope bondage or those who would like to refresh their skills and is a prerequisite for all of our rope education, rope experience, and hybrid offerings.

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The Rope Collective Presents- QUEER ROPE JAM (Copy)
Jun
1

The Rope Collective Presents- QUEER ROPE JAM (Copy)

In partnership with Queer San Diego - we bring you a rope jam celebrating Queer Rope! Part of our proceeds will be going towards Queer San Diego - a local organization that support and uplifts our community. All levels of experience, genders and identities welcome!

Vibe out with us in a space of rope practice + play, smooth jams, and social connection. Rope Jam is a gathering for rope lovers and the curious so they can sink in, explore, and play. This jam is an open flow space and all levels are welcome.

There is no pressure, expectations, or requirements with how much you want to engage. There is however a requirement that you fully understand and practice INFORMED CONSENT. We will go over informed consent, negotiation, risk awareness, aftercare and vetting for those who are unfamiliar.

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