Rope0: the first step in Temple’s progressive core curriculum

This class is mandatory for anyone looking to take our core curriculum series: Roped-In, Bound To, Flight Path, and Tied Up. Highly recommended for new-to-rope folks interested in The Hang.

Masha and Mrghy offer a regular class focused on basic skills both technically and relationally. They believe shibari is first and foremost a practice in connection, a deliberate conversation between vulnerabilities, and a possible place for growth.
In this interactive class, they cover the history and safer practice of Japanese-inspired rope bondage. They also discuss expectations on community accountability, consent-based interactions, ethical values, and mutual care, all seasoned with some basic rope skills learning.

RSVP single ticket $30

RSVP pair ticket $50

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Payment processing note: You will see a charge to “Porter Cycles” when paying for all our events!

The Hang

The Hang is temple's long-awaited rope jam. An unstructured but supervised opportunity for shared rope shenanigans. 
This is not an educational event, and all experience levels are welcome to join. Please be mindful of tying within your skill level or asking for support if needed.
Bring your own rope and rigging equipment if you plan on suspending. We will set up suspension points both on bamboo and rings.

Doors open at 7pm and we will hold a brief circle for introductions and basic house rules at 7:30. The circle is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you are sick we ask that you stay home and we'll refund you.

Hosted by Temple members and friends

RSVP $20 per person

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Payment processing note: You will see a charge to “Porter Cycles” when paying for all our events!

Group Project

7pm-10 pm, monthly

A monthly study group for folks working in suspension wishing to hone their skills in a collaborative setting, facilitated by Syd.

Each month, the group will collectively decide on a shape, sequence, concept, or pattern to work on.  The evening will start with a demo (either by Syd or by a preselected couple). Afterwards, each pair will be able to work through the “project”, with the collective support of the group for ideas and problem solving. In the last part of the class, the group will come together to discuss what worked well and what didn’t, successful changes and adaptations, ect.

Prerequisites:

Riggers must be able to: 

Confidently tie several suspendable harnesses, confidently build and manage multiple uplines, have excellent in-scene communication skills, and be well informed on safety and risk in rope suspension

Bottoms must be able to:

Have excellent in-scene communication skills and be well informed on safety and risk in rope suspension

While those newer to working in suspension and partial suspension are welcome, this shouldn’t be either partners’ first suspension class. 

RSVP for a tying pair is $35

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Payment processing note: You will see a charge to “Porter Cycles” when paying for all our events!

Welcome to a rope workshop that explores the range of sensations 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 workshop will focus on creating a balance in your scenes and practice that deepens and elevates the sensations you are incorporating. 

First we will have a seminar-based discussion on what is happening psychologically and physiologically when we tie. This will include how rope and sensation play affects our bodies and brains in addition to how consent, negotiation, environment, dynamic, mood, etc can influence these reactions. We will focus on how opposite ends of the spectrum can highlight , emphasize, and react with each other. 

Post discussion we will demo two floor ties : the first will be a comfortable, cozy, and contained tie that we will pair with sensation play that is physically challenging or “painful” (modifiable based on individual negotiations). The second will be a challenging torture tie that we will pair with sensation play that is pleasurable and gentle. The objective is to experience how pleasure and pain play off each other and create a rope scene that hits all the notes. 

PREREQUISITES:

Tops- single and double column, Munter hitch, X frictions. Bottoms- risk awareness/management skills for nerve impingement and foundational knowledge (informed consent, negotiation, aftercare, etc). 

About our guest submissivetiger:

submissivetiger is a rope artist, educator, community event organizer and founder of The Rope Collective. She began her rope journey in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2014 as someone being tied by others. Years into being an active member of rope communities, she picked up rope to self tie and developed a specialty for self suspension performance. When she returned to San Diego in 2018 she began tying others and now specializes in both partnered and self suspension performance. Her focus is on modifications in rope for every body, creating liberating experiences and connection with rope, informed consent, negotiation, and aftercare as the medium. Her style is a balance of sensual and primal expression.

RSVP $100 per tying pair

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Payment processing note: You will see a charge to “Porter Cycles” when paying for all our events!

Beginner Rope Lab is hosted by Masha and intended primarily, but not only, for people who have taken Rope 0 at Temple and desire supported practice time for foundational rope techniques.

The first hour will be spent on demos of basic techniques including single and double-column ties, collapsible and non-collapsible knots, counter-tensions, and lock-off techniques. The second hour will be for practicing these skills with hands-on support. Come with your partner or come solo and practice these fundamentals as self-ties.

RSVP per person is $30

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Payment processing note: You will see a charge to “Porter Cycles” when paying for all our events!

Rope0: the first step in Temple’s progressive core curriculum

This class is mandatory for anyone looking to take our core curriculum series: Roped-In, Bound To, Flight Path, and Tied Up. Highly recommended for new-to-rope folks interested in The Hang.

Masha and Mrghy offer a regular class focused on basic skills both technically and relationally. They believe shibari is first and foremost a practice in connection, a deliberate conversation between vulnerabilities, and a possible place for growth.
In this interactive class, they cover the history and safer practice of Japanese-inspired rope bondage. They also discuss expectations on community accountability, consent-based interactions, ethical values, and mutual care, all seasoned with some basic rope skills learning.

RSVP single ticket $30

RSVP pair ticket $50

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Payment processing note: You will see a charge to “Porter Cycles” when paying for all our events!

An in-depth course for riggers and self-tiers on responsibly building and managing uplines.  This class is for those confident in harness building and rope handling, ready to start working on static partial suspensions, or experienced riggers who want a review. This class is for individual tyers, not pairs.

Prereq: All participants must know how to build and assess suspendable harnesses, know risk and safety in rope specific to suspension,  have excellent in-rope communication skills, and have already taken Rope Zero.

Tools: At least four ropes acceptable for suspension, safety shears,  and something weighted with two straps to use for practice– such as a backpack or duffel bag.

RSVP $45

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Payment processing note: You will see a charge to “Porter Cycles” when paying for all our events!

The Hang

The Hang is temple's long-awaited rope jam. An unstructured but supervised opportunity for shared rope shenanigans. 
This is not an educational event, and all experience levels are welcome to join. Please be mindful of tying within your skill level or asking for support if needed.
Bring your own rope and rigging equipment if you plan on suspending. We will set up suspension points both on bamboo and rings.

Doors open at 7pm and we will hold a brief circle for introductions and basic house rules at 7:30. The circle is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you are sick we ask that you stay home and we'll refund you.

Hosted by Temple members and friends

RSVP $20

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Payment processing note: You will see a charge to “Porter Cycles” when paying for all our events!

Suminawa No Bi

A masterful performance blending tradition , performing arts and improvisation. Sumi ink and Rope combined not only in artistic beauty but as a extension to communicate & transport us to the spiriual world. Let's enjoy the moments that transpire us. Suminawa No Bi.

The Artists:

Kinbakuartistmiki

@kinbakuartistmiki on IG

Born in South Florida and of Cuban descent. Miki has a background as a performer and musician from the late 90s/early 2000s in Sofla but relocated to Baltimore, MD in 2004. Inspired by the Baltimore arts and music community, Miki traveled to Japan through connections with the music industry in 2005 and began working with Japanese artists to present cultural exchanges between Japan and the USA shortly after networking in several arts industries. Miki met Wakabayashi Miho, who is a self-tying Shibari model, and was inspired to present Shibari in Baltimore. Shortly after, Miki was introduced to Bakushi Tenma Haru. After producing several events / workshops in Baltimore for Wakabayashi Miho, Tenma Haru and Hajime Kinoko. Miki studied Kinbaku in private settings in Japan from Murasaki Haruan, Kasumi Hourai, Tenma Haru, Iroha Suzuki and Akane.

Since 2008, Miki has been managing Japanese traditional and non-traditional artists in Shodo, Shakuhachi, Koto, Shamisen, Butoh, Ikebana and more. In recent years, Miki has done many works related to photography, exhibition, performing arts or art collaborations, lecture, demo, and workshop around the Baltimore / DC area and along the east coast.

Setsuhi Shiraishi

@setsuhi_eri_shiraishi on IG

Professional Calligrapher and Shodo master. She continues to pursue the beauty of the lines and spaces that influence the viewers momentarily. She sublimes calligraphy as a comprehensive art, such as collaborating with other arts in a unique style while transmitting the world of traditional calligraphy, is highly appreciated. Her live performances created by fusion with live music attract many fans all over the world.

She designed the concept of the new uniform for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Japan National Team, "Circle". With Shiseido Co., Ltd. for Clé de Peau Beauté, and works to transcend the frame, such as producing TRM of Panasonic and wall paintings of Oracle Japan Co., Ltd.

She worked at Installation at the Japan Pavilion certification event at Expo Milan. Performed at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. She was an invited artist at Abiko International Outdoor Art Exhibition Installation.
She did solo exhibitions at Paris, NY, SF, JICC Embassy of Japan, and Baltimore in the United States She has worked in Baltimore and many cities along the east coast touring regularly with OTS productions & Kinbakuartistmiki since 2017.

$35 tickets

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Payment processing note: You will see a charge to “Porter Cycles” when paying for all our events!

The Hang

The Hang is temple's long-awaited rope jam. An unstructured but supervised opportunity for shared rope shenanigans. 
This is not an educational event, and all experience levels are welcome to join. Please be mindful of tying within your skill level or asking for support if needed.
Bring your own rope and rigging equipment if you plan on suspending. We will set up suspension points both on bamboo and rings.

Doors open at 7pm and we will hold a brief circle for introductions and basic house rules at 7:30. The circle is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you are sick we ask that you stay home and we'll refund you.

Hosted by Temple members and friends

RSVP $20

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you would like a refund, please email us at temple.nyc.bushwick@gmail.com , and we will take care of it with you. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice of cancellation.

Payment processing note: You will see a charge to “Porter Cycles” when paying for all our events!

Tied Up: The fifth step in Temple’s progressive core curriculum, led by Sydona

This monthly class will explore static partial and full suspensions, geared towards riggers and models who are new to working in suspension.  Each class will explore a new shape or concept.  It’s not required to take the class more than once, but because the content will change each class, students are strongly encouraged to come as many times as they please. For every class, a detailed demonstration of the shape-of-the-month will be given, followed by plenty of time to try it under supervision, concluding with a discussion of what went well and what didn’t for each couple.  Some classes will review harnesses and concepts taught in Bound To and others will not.  Uplines specific to the harness being used will be reviewed during the demonstration, but this should not be the riggers first time learning an upline. 

Riggers prerequisites:

Experience building suspendable harnesses, existing knowledge on how to build and assess an upline (if you’re still working on this, its ok! But this shouldn’t be your first time building an upline.), confident in rope communication skills, knowledge of safety and risk in rope.  

It is strongly recommended that riggers take Bound To and Flight Path before moving on to Tied Up.

Bottom prerequisites:

Confident in-rope communication skills, knowledge of safety and risk in rope

Supplies: 

Couples should bring a full suspension-worthy rope kit (10-12 ropes), a cutting tool, and their preferred rigging gear, if they have it.  We have some rings and carabiners to share, but not enough for an entire class.

$70 RSVP for a tying pair

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

Rope0: the first step in Temple’s progressive core curriculum

This class is mandatory for anyone looking to take our core curriculum series: Roped-In, Bound To, Flight Path, and Tied Up. Highly recommended for new-to-rope folks interested in The Hang.

Masha and Mrghy offer a regular class focused on basic skills both technically and relationally. They believe shibari is first and foremost a practice in connection, a deliberate conversation between vulnerabilities, and a possible place for growth.
In this interactive class, they cover the history and safer practice of Japanese-inspired rope bondage. They also discuss expectations on community accountability, consent-based interactions, ethical values, and mutual care, all seasoned with some basic rope skills learning.

SOLD OUT

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

Are you…

• Seeking kink community or kink curious? 

• New to “the scene”? 

• Not sure how to engage with others about your kink interests? 

• Emerging into group spaces from private play relationships?

This gathering is designed to guide and help…

• Build healthy and ethical kink community and practices

• Open discussion on consent, scene negotiation, establishing boundaries and limits, setting intentions

• Explore and develop our collective kink vocabulary and talk about our interests 

• Learn to “know thyself” & to self-advocate 

• Better understanding trauma in relation to kink 

• Sharing our truths and our stories

Hosted by William and Dia

RSVP

Whip&Tail, 9pm-2am

Our regular kink play party, hosted by William and Dia Dynasty.

Whip&Tail is a Kinky Play Party (not a Sex Party) focused on a variety of BSDM activities including (but not limited to) bondage, impact play, rope play, sensation, and sensual touch.  The "scene" often includes nudity, whipping, and expressions of pain and pleasure.  *** Blood play, fluid exchange (except saliva), and piercing are off-limits for this party.***  

If you have never attended this event, please complete the introductions form below. This is a courtesy practice, not a formal vetting, so you will not receive a reply from us. Feel free to go ahead and RSVP for the event after you’ve done that!

If you need financial assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us! We’re happy to help.

Follow @Tiemetighter for RSVP info

Introduction Form

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

Beginner Rope Lab is hosted by Masha and intended primarily, but not only, for people who have taken Rope 0 at Temple and desire supported practice time for foundational rope techniques.

The first hour will be spent on demos of basic techniques including single and double-column ties, collapsible and non-collapsible knots, counter-tensions, and lock-off techniques. The second hour will be for practicing these skills with hands-on support. Come with your partner or come solo and practice these fundamentals as self-ties.

RSVP per person is $30

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

Rope0: the first step in Temple’s progressive core curriculum

This class is mandatory for anyone looking to take our core curriculum series: Roped-In, Bound To, Flight Path, and Tied Up. Highly recommended for new-to-rope folks interested in The Hang.

Masha and Mrghy offer a regular class focused on basic skills both technically and relationally. They believe shibari is first and foremost a practice in connection, a deliberate conversation between vulnerabilities, and a possible place for growth.
In this interactive class, they cover the history and safer practice of Japanese-inspired rope bondage. They also discuss expectations on community accountability, consent-based interactions, ethical values, and mutual care, all seasoned with some basic rope skills learning.

SOLD OUT

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

The Hang

The Hang is temple's long-awaited rope jam. An unstructured but supervised opportunity for shared rope shenanigans. 
This is not an educational event, and all experience levels are welcome to join. Please be mindful of tying within your skill level or asking for support if needed.
Bring your own rope and rigging equipment if you plan on suspending. We will set up suspension points both on bamboo and rings.

Doors open at 7pm and we will hold a brief circle for introductions and basic house rules at 7:30. The circle is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. If you are sick we ask that you stay home and we'll refund you.

Hosted by Temple members and friends

SOLD OUT

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

Roped-In

A 4 sessions series on the foundations of rope play through the lens of embodiment and intentionality. April 3, 10, 17, May 1st. (Please note that we will be off on 4/24)

Our intro class Rope 0 is a prerequisite to this class.

These classes will cover:

• Basic tension, frictions, and knots with some fundamental skills and drills; 

• Somatics for rope; 

• Body handling and affective rope skills;

• Floor-based ties. 

Join Masha and Mrghy on this journey to begin an intentional, body-based, connective rope practice. While some time will be spent on rope handling techniques, this series will focus on both ends of the rope, to serve both folks giving and receiving it. Switching is welcome but not necessary!

Each session will include a discussion, a short demo, and plenty of practice time.

In order to promote continuity of learning and community trust, we’d like to have a max of 10 pairs for the weekend  Registration price is for a pair (couple, partners, biddies, D/s, whatever kind of pair…). Drop-ins will NOT be available for any day, and registered pairs should remain the same throughout. 

Wear any comfortable outfit you like to move in. We will have some jute rope to use for practice, but we encourage you to bring your own (so you can practice at home between sessions!). 2-3 pieces will suffice, any material is welcome.

Group Project

7pm-10 pm, monthly

A monthly study group for folks working in suspension wishing to hone their skills in a collaborative setting, facilitated by Syd.

Each month, the group will collectively decide on a shape, sequence, concept, or pattern to work on.  The evening will start with a demo (either by Syd or by a preselected couple). Afterwards, each pair will be able to work through the “project”, with the collective support of the group for ideas and problem solving. In the last part of the class, the group will come together to discuss what worked well and what didn’t, successful changes and adaptations, ect.

Prerequisites:

Riggers must be able to: 

Confidently tie several suspendable harnesses, confidently build and manage multiple uplines, have excellent in-scene communication skills, and be well informed on safety and risk in rope suspension

Bottoms must be able to:

Have excellent in-scene communication skills and be well informed on safety and risk in rope suspension

While those newer to working in suspension and partial suspension are welcome, this shouldn’t be either partners’ first suspension class. 

RSVP for a tying pair is $35

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

The beauty of Shibari is best expressed in intimate gatherings. Over the past 20 years, the Shibari world has exploded out of the underground with events worldwide getting bigger in scale and mostly centred around workshops. However, in this event we will go back to the roots, creating a space for people to gather and enjoy Shibari together regardless of skill level, experience, or style.

This event is inspired by my salon that I used to run monthly in Shanghai called '私会‘. The aim of this Salon is to give people the opportunity to exchange skills, and insights and appreciate the friendship that is created through ropes. A salon can be better described as a rope meeting, with emphasis on being an interactive experience as a whole group rather than having a divide between the facilitator and the audience. After holding many workshops and performances I have come to realise that my favourite way to enjoy Shibari will always be in a casual, intimate environment; where we can tie, talk, drink tea, and eat together, to freely enjoy Shibari without inhibition.This is not a performance or jam, participants are encouraged to participate in the activities and get to know others in this space. The time is spread out from 1:00pm to 8:00pm to allow for a slow pacing. People may enter and exit the studio freely throughout the day and are welcome to bring food to eat in the space.There will be a programme of different activities, and the aim is to provide an opportunity to exchange skills, conversation and create connection through our shared passion for Shibari. Tying is only a fraction of the event and I encourage participants to come to share stories and be open to discussing all things in and around rope.

Personal note:

Now that I have left my base city of Shanghai, this salon will be an ongoing series to connect with rope lovers worldwide. To understand how others practice and to share my own personal approach. 

A loose idea of the plan for the day:

13:00-15:00 Tea time

As a lover of tea and tea ceremony, we will open the event with discussions over chinese tea. We can discuss rope or anything around it and I will share some stories from my experience in this world of rope

15:00-16:00 Rope Games

Shibari can also be considered a game. Just like for children, games are a valuable tool for learning and connection. We will play some games to break the ice and get silly with ropes.

16:00 17:00 - Skill Sharing

I will facilitate a small peer-to-peer skill exchange. We will decide as a group what we want to focus on, whether that is about a particular position/harness, body handling or about communication practices in Shibari. 

17:00- 20:00 Session time

Participants are invited to tie freely at this time. This is a good opportunity to learn by watching and 'steal' techniques from other people’s sessions. I will also be open to tying with a few people on the day, if you want to experience my rope at this time. It is best to come early and we can get to know each other during tea time before approaching me for a tie. 

$60 RSVP for a single person

As with other international guests, the process to register has 2 steps: a deposit to RSVP your ticket and a CASH BALANCE which you will need to bring on the day of the event. All details in the confirmation email.

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

Rope0: the first step in Temple’s progressive core curriculum

This class is mandatory for anyone looking to take our core curriculum series: Roped-In, Bound To, Flight Path, and Tied Up. Highly recommended for new-to-rope folks interested in The Hang.

Masha and Mrghy offer a regular class focused on basic skills both technically and relationally. They believe shibari is first and foremost a practice in connection, a deliberate conversation between vulnerabilities, and a possible place for growth.
In this interactive class, they cover the history and safer practice of Japanese-inspired rope bondage. They also discuss expectations on community accountability, consent-based interactions, ethical values, and mutual care, all seasoned with some basic rope skills learning.

RSVP single ticket

RSVP pair ticket

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

In this class we will be exploring how to use suspension lines as a tool in your floorplay. Floorplay is often enjoyed more for its greater intimacy and interaction than suspension sessions, however it can be very difficult to maintain this connection or focus on emotions when trying to handle their body with only your two hands to help.This class we will be exploring the different ways that uplines can add to a session - for support, aiding movement or to increase the intensity of the tie. We will be focusing on how to create a progression of emotional states and create fluidity throughout a session rather than fixed positions. The class will begin with detailed instruction of specific patterns, how to tie and lock off uplines and applying this into a sequence to build a Shibari scene. The ties taught and demonstrated can be modified and students are encouraged to improvise when using these patterns to play in the class.

Prerequisites:

Riggers must have experience with tying up-lines on suspendable harnesses

Models should come with awareness of the difference of nerve and blood compressions when experiencing a numbing sensation from bondage.

$120 RSVP for a tying pair

As with other international guests, the process to register has 2 steps: a deposit to RSVP your ticket and a CASH BALANCE which you will need to bring on the day of the event. All details in the confirmation email.

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

Shibari is never just about restraining the person in ropes, it can also be an act of presenting them. Topping is an act of taking care of the person, from keeping them safe from injury, taking care of the way they look in your ropes but also how to give them the support so that they can let go and surrender to the experience. This aspect of care and responsibility is where the power dynamic can manifest. In this workshop we will be exploring how to approach power through the act of objectifying the person in ropes.

In the first part of the workshop we will be exploring how the rope bottom can serve as an art piece for the top to sculpt, shape and showcase. The aim for this part of the workshop is to expand our definition of aesthetics in Shibari as a way of exploring the beauty of the individual in your ropes. Drawing on the dynamic of artist and muse, the exercises in the class focus on how to use rope to highlight/fetishise certain features, what aesthetics give you both pleasure and how gaze can impact the model's experience. 

The second part of the workshop will focus on how to play with objectification in a more dehumanizing manner. Human furniture has always been a popular fetish within BDSM especially in connection with bondage. However this fetish is often depicted with highly gendered (specifically feminine) shapes, which can contribute to body dysmorphia and gender inequality. In this workshop we will explore how to transform them from human to furniture through a playful and collaborative dynamic. This part of the class will involve discussion of power play, headspace, ergonomics and how to communicate in the style of play. After the demonstration students will make their own furniture and explore how to modify the demonstrated tie to make the most of their partner's assets. 

Prerequisites:

All participants will need basic knowledge of single/double column tie and simple frictions to attend this workshop.

It is recommended to attend this with a partner that you are familiar with already.

$260 RSVP for a tying pair

As with other international guests, the process to register has 2 steps: a deposit to RSVP your ticket and a CASH BALANCE which you will need to bring on the day of the event. All details in the confirmation email.

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

This two part workshop is dedicated to deconstructiong, comparing and deeply analysing the Gote. 

The Gote, Takate Kote (TK) or otherwise known as the Box Tie is the most famous pattern that exists within Japanese Shibari and is often the most used tie amongst the Shibari community. Although it might seem like a standardised pattern, there are so many varieties of the Gote from different styles, schools and approaches to Shibari. Choosing the right Gote for you is an important decision that can help to fulfill your intention as to why you tie. This choice is affected by numerous factors: the preferences from the people you tie, if you want to do dynamic suspensions, if you want to prioritise intensity or 'seme', and also the aesthetic expression of the pattern. In this class we will be comparing three different Gotes that are popularly practiced, an 'Akechi' Style 3TK, a Naka Style two rope Gote and also a one rope style inspired by Yukimura Ryu. The class will begin with a seminar explaining the differences in these styles, and we will discuss where are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. The main focus of this first part of the class is to observe and discuss the Gote from an analytical approach. Students will then be given practice time to try these different Gotes and experience the difference in expression, intention and aesthetics.

In the afternoon I will share my approach and experience with tying the Gote taught to me by Naka Akira. We will be discussing the adaptable and adaptive nature to this tie. Students will learn how to tie a two rope Gote and how to use this Gote in suspension. We will explore body handling when tying the Gote, finding the right tension for your partner, aesthetics and mitigating risks when using this Gote for suspension.  After learning the technique of the Gote, we will be exploring how to use the Gote with emphasis on the Gote as a tool for play and impacting the model's headstate. This will be taught through a demonstration, students will be given space at the end of the class to practice based on the demonstration shown; with options to play only on the floor, partial suspension or full suspension depending on their skill level and experience. 

Prerequisites: 

experience tying any form of suspendable TK and preferably experience with suspension, this goes for both model and rigger

For the model: awareness of how to discern between nerve and blood compression. Ability to clearly communicate feedback of their physical state in the tie and experience being in a TK for extended amount of time

$260 RSVP for a tying pair

As with other international guests, the process to register has 2 steps: a deposit to RSVP your ticket and a CASH BALANCE which you will need to bring on the day of the event. All details in the confirmation email.

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

Roped-In

A 4 sessions series on the foundations of rope play through the lens of embodiment and intentionality. April 3, 10, 17, May 1st. (Please note that we will be off on 4/24)

Our intro class Rope 0 is a prerequisite to this class.

These classes will cover:

• Basic tension, frictions, and knots with some fundamental skills and drills; 

• Somatics for rope; 

• Body handling and affective rope skills;

• Floor-based ties. 

Join Masha and Mrghy on this journey to begin an intentional, body-based, connective rope practice. While some time will be spent on rope handling techniques, this series will focus on both ends of the rope, to serve both folks giving and receiving it. Switching is welcome but not necessary!

Each session will include a discussion, a short demo, and plenty of practice time.

In order to promote continuity of learning and community trust, we’d like to have a max of 10 pairs for the weekend  Registration price is for a pair (couple, partners, biddies, D/s, whatever kind of pair…). Drop-ins will NOT be available for any day, and registered pairs should remain the same throughout. 

Wear any comfortable outfit you like to move in. We will have some jute rope to use for practice, but we encourage you to bring your own (so you can practice at home between sessions!). 2-3 pieces will suffice, any material is welcome.

In this workshop we will explore how to create transition on the floor without the aid of a suspension point. Floorplay can be a much more accessible part of practicing Shibari, however it often comes with the challenge of understanding body mechanics. In this class I will share my own personal view on finding flow in floorplay. I will share both practical points to help with body handling and manipulation as well as how to invite, initiate and embrace movement through non-verbal communication.The class will be structured around different floorplay sequences with varying dynamics and moods ranging from sensual to sadistic. 

Pre-requisites:

 single column, basic knots and frictions.

what to bring: at least 3-5 full length (7 or 8m) ropes, (short ropes also handy)

$120 RSVP for a tying pair

As with other international guests, the process to register has 2 steps: a deposit to RSVP your ticket and a CASH BALANCE which you will need to bring on the day of the event. All details in the confirmation email.

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.

Beginner Rope Lab is hosted by Masha and intended primarily, but not only, for people who have taken Rope 0 at Temple and desire supported practice time for foundational rope techniques.

The first hour will be spent on demos of basic techniques including single and double-column ties, collapsible and non-collapsible knots, counter-tensions, and lock-off techniques. The second hour will be for practicing these skills with hands-on support. Come with your partner or come solo and practice these fundamentals as self-ties.

RSVP $30

If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE

CANCELLATION POLICY: you can reschedule once or ask for a refund up to 48 hours before the event. A processing fee of 5% will be subtracted from all refunds. No refunds will be issued with less than 48 hours notice.