Temple strives to adhere to the Kink Educators and Producers Code of Conduct.
Community agreements can vary from event to event and we ask that you are mindful of them.
Similarly, we ask that you hold yourself, us, and the rest of the community accountable when incidents happen. You can always reach out to us directly, or fill out our Incident Report Form.
We are dedicated to working through incidents following the Transformative Justice Model whenever possible, and we hope to build shareable resources rather than canceling, punishing, shaming, or perpetuating harm.
Temple is located in Bushwick, NY
Upcoming events.
Breath Play With Ropes
Breath Play With Ropes
With Bänana and Soft Armor
During a bondage session, the breathing of the tied up person is often impacted. A simple chest harness can become real torture when breathing in certain positions. The rope is a perfect tool for breath play. The rigger can play with his or her partner’s breathing on different spots: mouth, throat, ribcage, abdomen...
After we familiarize ourselves with the precautions to be taken, we’ll experiment with effective ways of obstructing the air column...
Breath play is a powerful means of communication in ropes. In this course, we’ll explore the reactions and emotions that breath play can induce on your partner, so that we can use it appropriately in a rope session.
Level:
Person tying must know how to tie structured harness and tie uplines. Person getting tied must be used to floorwork at least. Bänana’s ropes style could be related to semenawa (ropes of torment). You need to be comfortable with this kind of dynamic. It’s important to have already discussed the framework of your practice (desires, intentions, limits, ways of managing consent)
Material:
A minimum of 8 jute ropes (or hemp eventually), ideally 6mm in diameter and averaging 7-8 meters in length will be required.
Tickets sold as pairs, $150 per tying pair.
$60 deposit, $90 cash at the start of class
RSVP $150 per pair opening on 2/26
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!
From Floor to Partial
From Floor to Partial
With Bänana and Rae
This class is a complete introduction to partial-suspension. It is suitable for riggers who are comfortable with floor bondage and wish to evolve their practice towards partial-suspension, as well as those with some experience who wish to deepen their knowledge or comfort levels.
In this course, we’ll take an in-depth look at structural concepts: how do you know if a harness is suspendable or not? What questions need to be asked when building a harness that will be attached to a suspension line? etc. We’ll also talk about suspension lines: how do we tie and handle them? How do we lock them? etc. Partial-suspension is riskier than floor bondage, so we will take time to discuss the new safety features involved in this practice.
For those who are tied, this course is an opportunity to explore new sensations and emotions generated by partial-suspension, and to share thoughts on the topic.
Level:
This course is suitable for riggers who know how to build the main harnesses and
have a solid basis in floorwork. Person getting tied must be used to floorwork at least.
Material:
A minimum of 8 jute ropes (or hemp eventually), ideally 6mm in diameter and averaging 7-8 meters in length will be required.
Tickets sold as pairs, $120 per tying pair.
$40 deposit, $80 cash at the start of class
RSVP $120 per pair opening on 2/26
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!
RopeO
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!
Roped-In
Roped-In: the second step in Temple’s progressive core curriculum
A weekend intensive on the foundations of rope play through the lens of embodiment and intentionality. April 5th and 6th, 11am-5pm.
Our intro class Rope 0 is a prerequisite to this class.
Join Masha and friends on this journey to begin an intentional, body-based, connective rope practice. While lots of time will be spent on rope handling and skill building, this course will focus on both ends of the rope, to serve both folks giving and receiving it. Switching is welcome but not necessary!
The classes will cover:
Session 1: Basic tension, frictions, and knots; collapsible and non-collapsible single-column ties. Risk assessment and mitigation, nerve safety overview.
Session 2: Body handling and affective rope skills; how to move a body; how to use rope to move a body. Double-column ties.
Session 3: Somatics for rope; Hojo cuffs and Yuki fix; One-rope practice (Ipponnawa)
Session 4: Floor-based ties; how to use rope to bind a body in a shape for play.
Each session includes a discussion, a short demo, and plenty of practice time, leading to building a full, floor-based rope scene.
There are no technical prerequisites for this course but Rope 0 is required before you can take Roped In.
In order to promote continuity of learning and community trust, we’d like to have a max of 9 pairs for the whole series. Drop-ins will NOT be available for these, and registered pairs should remain the same throughout (learning buddies are the best!).
Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome, and 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.
RSVP is $280 per tying pair for both days
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. PAYMENT NOTE: the processed payment will show as” Porter Cycle LLC”
Group Project
Group Project
with Syd
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!
Exploring the 3rd/ 4th ropes of TK for Semenawa
Exploring the 3rd/ 4th ropes of TK for Semenawa
With Bänana and Rae
The addition of a 3rd or 4th rope to a TK is a common practice in semenawa, enhancing and enriching the tie by adapting it to our specific needs and intentions. This workshop will focus on understanding how to incorporate these ropes into a variety of situations. Whether used to provide support and secure complex positions like gyaku ebi, optimize a vertical suspension, introduce constraint, restrict breathing, or create a specific aesthetic, these ropes can serve multiple roles.
We will explore the requirements of the TK in more depth, as well as how to integrate the 3rd and 4th ropes effectively. You will also be introduced to different construction techniques, and learn how to creatively freestyle variations tailored to your own needs and preferences.
Level:
Person tying must know how to tie a TK. Person getting tied must be used to floorwork at least.
Bänana’s ropes style could be related to semenawa (ropes of torment). You need to be comfortable with this kind of dynamic. It’s important to have already discussed the framework of your practice (desires, intentions, limits, ways of managing consent)
Material:
A minimum of 5 jute ropes (or hemp eventually), ideally 6mm in diameter and averaging 7-8 meters in length will be required.
Tickets sold as pairs, $120 per tying pair.
$40 deposit, $80 cash at the start of class
RSVP $120 per pair opening on 2/26
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
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!
Movement & Immobility
Movement & Immobility
With Bänana and Soft Armor
This is a two day weekend intensive that takes place on April 12th and 13th from 1pm-7pm both days.
[ This workshop is the one that best reflects Bänana’s bondage journey and inquiries over the past years. It has been designed to be highly interactive for both riggers and rope bottoms. ]
We can see a shibari session as a sequence of different steps. The choice of these steps is made as the session progresses, depending on the evolution desired by the rigger in relation to his/her partner. The rigger can for example choose to add ropes, to vary a shape, to create movement and to radically change a position. During this workshop, I would like us to analyze the possibilities we have to make a session evolve, by observing in our practice the moments of immobility and movements.
We will attach very different types of sessions in order to find ways of thinking about questions such as : What is at play in the immobility for the person tied up? What is the right moment to decide to change position and in what ways can we choose to allow mobility or to make a transition?
This workshop is not meant to bring answers but to try to enrich our practice of semenawa with new paths!
Level:
This course is suitable for riggers who are comfortable tying in suspension. Having already been tied several times in suspension is necessary for the models. Bänana’s ropes style could be related to semenawa (ropes of torment). You need to be comfortable with this kind of dynamic. Communication being a central element in shibari it is always preferable to come with a partner with whom you already practice in order to allow a good experience. It's important to have already discussed the framework of your practice (desires, intentions, limits, ways of managing consent).
Material:
A minimum of 10-12 jute ropes (or hemp eventually), ideally 6mm in diameter and averaging 7-8 meters in length will be required.
Tickets sold as pairs, $480 per tying pair.
$200 deposit, $280 cash at the start of class. $480 total.
RSVP is $480 per Pair opening on 2/26
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!
Tengu and Shapes That Go With It
Tengu and Shapes That Go With It
With Sydona
A deep dive into the Tengu – a sustainable yet restrictive chest harness, and the shapes that go with it. Each class will focus on a distinct form, varying in intensity and complexity, examining how the Tengu’s structure, as opposed to any other chest harness, influences both the aesthetic and sensory experience of each position. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, we will analyze the nuances of tension, weight distribution, and body mechanics to refine our comfort, control, and flow.
This class is best suited for tying partners who have a strong grasp of fundamentals (see prerequisites below) and tie together frequently. This class is not recommended as anyone’s first suspension, but all steps, including building uplines, will be shown in full.
The first portion of this class will be spent “pattern building” the Tengu. Students will be guided through variations and adaptations so that they can create the ~Tengu of their dreams~ crafted perfectly for them. Adaptability, sustainability, and creativity will be greatly emphasized and encouraged in this class.
Rigger prerequisites: experience building suspendable harnesses, some experience building static uplines, confident in rope communication skills, knowledge of safety and risk in rope
Bottom prerequisites: confident in-rope communication skills, knowledge of safety and risk in rope, confident ability to monitor signs of nerve compression
Supplies:
One full rope kit. This class will be taught on bamboo, no additional rigging gear is required.
RSVP $85 per couple
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!
TK Foundation
TK Foundation
(AKA: the Takate Kote, Gote or Box Tie)
With William
Who’s afraid of the big bad Tekate Kote? Me too.
This tie is seminal to the practice of Shibari, legendary and ubiquitous, but it is also well known for being dangerous for a variety of reasons. Rather than avoiding this iconic tie, let’s study and practice it together in order to have it as a functional part of our harnessing skillset.
In this workshop, we will be working on the first two ropes that form the essential foundation of almost any variation of Tekate Kote. More importantly, we will be focusing on setting our bodies to their optimal posture for receiving these ropes. We will also be discussing nerve pathways and inherent risks of over-arm ties as well as introducing or reviewing up lines. This class will set you up to have a much better understanding of the basic form, ways to create optimal tension, and how to mitigate and manage risk. Participants will be able to learn a wide variety of TK structures building on this essential foundation. William will offer variations to suit people with less flexibility as well as hypermobile/ hyper flexible bodies.
Prerequisite = Rope0 + Roped In
Bring a minimum of 5pcs of Jute Rope about 8M in length
This is a Coupled Ticket, best that couples have previous tieing experience together.
RSVP $85 per couple
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!
Moving Bodies, Moving Minds
Moving Bodies, Moving Minds
with Kindred and Amnesia— This is a two day weekend intensive that takes place on April 19th and 20th from 12pm-6pm both days.
Move: go in a specified direction or manner; a change of position, place, or state.
There's no question that rope is a full contact sport. When we tie, we undoubtedly impact the bodies, minds, and hearts of our partners and ourselves. But *how* exactly does that happen? Rope exchanges are often non verbal--how do we know that we're communicating clearly when we're not using our words?
In this workshop, let's get specific about how to speak (and listen) with body language.
On day one, you'll learn the mechanics of movement. We'll explore a creative, easily adaptable sequence that will help you with all of the up-getting, down-going, and side-winding you might want to employ in your scenes.
On day two, you'll deepen your understanding of this technical knowledge by employing it to impact the headspace of your partner. We'll play with how to interpret what we see, and how to speak clearly with no words at all.
BIOS
Amnesia Jane (they/she)
Hi, I’m Amnesia Jane! I’m a tall, fat, muppety human who’s been doing terrible things with uplines since 2017. I tie, am tied, and self tie, with a particular specialization in dubious suspensions for the sake of science. The word “can’t” makes my brain itchy, which has led me to adopt a creative, pragmatic, and slightly irreverent approach to my practice. I’ve studied rope under Barkas and Addie, and clowning under David MacMurray Smith.
It would be my honour to help you bring your best bad rope ideas to life.
Kindred (he/they)
Kindred is a queer rope switch who’s been practicing bondage since 2016. They enjoy both the technical and connective sides of rope, and attribute much of their growth with rope bondage to their teachers Barkas and Addie and their partner Zenobia.
As a rigger, they combine technical precision, fluidity of movement, and focused observation to tie in a way that centers the emotional experience of the people in their rope. Drawing inspiration from martial arts, psychology and art, they incorporate knowledge from these and related fields into their lessons and practice.
As a teacher, Kindred is non-dogmatic and adaptive. Rather than adhering strictly to any style of tying, they provide students with the skills to pursue any avenues of curiosity. Their training in trauma informed practice and non violent crisis intervention carries through to their teaching and practice, facilitating an environment where people can feel safe to express vulnerabilities and emotions.
Tickets sold as pairs, $480 per tying pair.
$200 deposit, $280 cash at the start of class. $480 total.
Tickets are $480 per pair, RSVP here
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!
Floored
Floored
An open rope night with live musical accompaniment
Floored is a sonic rope jam for people interested in working on their floor game. No suspension, no hard points, but rather, an invitation to be carried away by the sound of live improvisational music. All skill levels are welcome, come partnered or solo. Come to tie or just to watch. Some rope is available to borrow, but bring your own if you can. In February, this unstructured but supervised, peer rope event will be hosted by Masha and musician, Alexander Sovronsky.
Doors open at 645pm and we will start with an opening circle for introductions and house rules at 730pm followed by 2.5 hours of open tying with live piano.
Hosted by Temple members and friends
RSVP $30 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!
Beginners Rope Lab
Beginners Rope Lab
With Masha
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!
The Hang
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!
Banging Beyond the Binary
Banging Beyond the Binary: Trans Sex 101
With Jamie
Come learn and play with certified sex educator Jamie Joy in an explorative and engaging workshop on gender affirming sex! Whether you identify as gender expansive or play with someone under the trans umbrella, this space is for you. Learn how to find pleasure in your body, how to approach your body and those of your partners with an open mind, and gain tools to help you experience the magic of trans sex! Topics will include: the principles of Trans Sex, building a language treasure chest, communication & negotiation skills, trans-specific techniques for hand, mouth, and penetrative sex, experiential toy demos, guides for decentering genitals, kink/BDSM tips, role play ideas, and more! This class is open to all genders, sexualities, and experience levels. Come and play!
RSVP is $40 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!
RopeO
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!
All About the Gote
All About the Gote
with Discover Kinbaku
In this One-day Intensive we introduce the most common, fascinating, and iconic tie of traditional Japanese bondage: the Gote (hands crossed behind the back tie). The principles and patterns come from Hojo-Jutsu and were used in feudal Japan for the effective control and presentation of prisoners. Since then, there have been many evolutionary steps to make the bondage safe and applicable for erotic play.
We will build on the already learned basics to develop a very practical approach to master your first proper stemless Gote. You will also learn to adapt your shibari to the body of our partner as well as our mood and intention. In the second part we will expand on the basic pattern and learn how to add more ropes to tie the upper body / chest of your partner properly according to your intentions.
This is a practical workshop: you will tie and/or get tied a lot. Role switching is not mandatory, but highly encouraged for this workshop.
For whom is it?
This workshop is for people who already have an initial experience in Japanese-inspired rope bondage, have learned some initial basics / harnesses, and want to develop their knowledge of a proper stemless Gote to approach suspensions with torsion load.
What you will learn
… as a rigger:
getting familiar with the construction principles of a stemless 2 rope Gote
quickly building up solid technical skills by repeating and learning the same principles from different perspectives
getting enabled for use of this Gote in semi- and full suspensions with torsion load
mastering creative adaptions of the 3rd rope with intention and aesthetics
focusing on contact, intimacy and eroticism whilst mastering techniques
… as a rope-bottom:
bringing attention to your body, to your feelings and sensations
getting familiar with a rope impact and learning to enjoy it
developing a feeling of your emotional and physical limits and positively communicating them
unlearning common myths about being a rope bottom
understanding your responsibility in ropes
Requirements:
For your role as rigger to know the basics of Japanese rope bondage, such as non-collapsing ties, cinge, counter tension, or friction and for your role as being tied, general awareness in ropes and being able to attend to their body and communicate potential issues in the near time.
Bring along: comfortable clothing and at least 5 jute ropes, 6 mm, 7 - 8 m long
Tickets sold as pairs, $240 per tying pair.
$80 deposit, $160 cash at the start of class. $240 total.
Tickets are $240 per pair, going on sale on 4/5 at 11am
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!
Tying Outside the Box
Tying Outside the Box— How to unlock your creativity in ropes
with Discover Kinbaku
What we see on social media, what we want to copy, and what we learn in class are the forms: Kata (型 or 形). A form is necessary to learn the basics, establish didactics, and make progress. But it is just the ladder, the step-stones that should bring us to creative application. Hence, much too often, we repeat the known patterns and figures even when we tie for us, for our partners - for real.
In this one-day class, we offer an invitation, an approach - and our past five years of research - on how to tie for real and not think the form from the end, not aim for an already known figure. We will share our method of creating a form using the elements you already know and getting into the flow by progressively tying rope by rope, finding inspiration in your partner and the present moment.
The class will include inspirational impulses and demonstrations, but mainly it’s a hands-on workshop: you will tie and/or get tied a lot. Role switching is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.
For whom is it?
This workshop is for people who already have an initial experience in Japanese-inspired rope bondage and want to learn tools to create more satisfying sessions, independent of the "rope style" they were exposed to.
What you will learn
…as a rigger:
building on the previous learned basic principles
understanding the concepts of improvisation in ropes
understanding important safety aspects, and how to evaluate a tie on-the-go
gaining confidence in your abilities and self-confidence for more creative sessions private or at a Jam
… as a rope-bottom:
bringing attention to your body, noticing your feelings and sensations
reconnecting to your inner feeling of safety in the moment, instead of anticipating
getting familiar with a rope impact and learning to enjoy it
developing ability to express yourself in ropes in your own unique way
Requirements:
For your role as a rigger to know the basics of Japanese rope bondage, have already learned the basic tools, like non-collapsing cuffs, friction, and counter-tension as well as rope flow and tension management, leading to a general knowledge of solid harnesses around the upper and lower body. In your role as being tied, general awareness in ropes is necessary, and being able to attend to their body and communicate potential issues in the near time.
Bring along: comfortable and inspiring clothing to your liking and at least 10 jute ropes, 6 mm, 7 - 8 m long
Tickets sold as pairs, $240 per tying pair.
$80 deposit, $160 cash at the start of class. $240 total.
Tickets are $240 per pair, going on sale on 4/5 at 11am
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!
Surrender in Rope
Surrender in Rope— A Talk
with Natasha NawaTaNeko
In this talk, Natasha will share the story of her personal journey in ropes as well as her ideas about surrender as a way of living experience of semenawa (tormenting rope) style. Natasha will talk about:
conditioned tendencies and resistance,
habits of control and tolerance,
skill of finding and communicating limits
integrating the impact of the rope and containing our experience without freezing or flying away,
reconnecting with our sense of safety.
Natasha is a Russian-born, Berlin-based experienced rope bottom, performer and educator. In Kinbaku she searches for true emotions and authenticity and sees rope bondage as a deeply intimate and erotic practice that also has a profound potential for personal transformation.
Drawing on her background in Sexological Bodywork, a decade of rope bottoming experience, and her studies in bodywork and movement, Natasha brings various somatic aspects such as breathing, sound, posture, non-verbal communication and placement of attention into her teaching.
In 2020, Natasha published a book about rope bottoming and its potential for personal, intimate self-exploration: "Somatics for Rope Bottoms". The book consists of 12 essays - somatic inquiries - that inspire readers to seek the answers within their own bodies and reclaim their agency over the most important decisions that arise when we choose to explore kink.
After the talk, there will be time for Q&A.
More information about Natasha and her work can be found here:
Website: www.discoverkinbaku.com
IG / Fetlife @nawataneko
Tickets are $35 per person, going on sale on 4/5 at 11am
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.
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The Kinbaku Salon
The Kinbaku Salon x NYC Edition
with Discover Kinbaku
The Kinbaku Salon is an invitation. It is for everyone who wants to know more about the origins and history of Japanese Bondage, Kinbaku, or Shibari, who like underground arts and culture – and who wants to socialize in an inspiring environment. It is an interactive space where we use multimedia, speech, pictures, and video. It opens the possibility for education, exchange, and entertainment.
Lecture and Q/A
Rope Bondage in East & West: Phantasies, Visualisations, Projections, Ambiguities
In this keynote, Alexander MA will speak about how we “in the West” receive and absorb (German: rezipieren) the knowledge about Kinbaku as culture in Japan. He critically asks how much our own (individual) culture informs what we perceive as the true nature of Kinbaku and how much we project. Doing so we travel (in speed) through 250 years of erotisizing torture (an ambiguity in itself!) in Europe and Japan.
Tickets are $45 per person, going on sale on 4/5 at 11am
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.
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Bodies Under Pressure
Bodies Under Pressure
with Discover Kinbaku
This is a two day weekend intensive that takes place on May 10th and 11th from 11am-6pm both days.
In this Weekend Intensive, we will take a different look at the philosophy and toolbox of “Semenawa” - the style we tie. Essentially, it brings together Alexander's kink - erotic impact play with ropes - with Natasha's research of somatic transformations. How do we use pressure - impact - to create an emotional response from the model?
We are dealing with more complex techniques in semi- and full suspensions. The process of tying is slow, the figures produced are static. Rope after rope increases the challenge. The result is images that are aesthetically reminiscent of calligraphy or ikebana. The goal is to move the tied partner to devotion and show them in all their beauty. Rope Bottoms learn the somatic skills to accept and integrate the impact, allowing for emotional transformation in ropes, without giving up the boundaries or sense of self.
Our philosophy and techniques are inspired by the “Art of Semenawa” of Naka Akira. Alexanders brings in 15+ years of practice of martial arts and Natasha her intensive study of somatics and bodywork.
For whom is it?
This workshop is for couples (of all age and gender constellations) who already have intermediate-advanced experience in Japanese-inspired bondage and want to engage more intensively with Semenawa. Through various exercises you repetitively practice the principles and gain confidence in your abilities as well as self-confidence in applying Semenawa during your private play.
What you will learn
…as a rigger:
deeper understanding of concepts and philosophy of Semenawa
becoming more creative with your own adaptions of the standard ties
getting fluent with complex line management in suspensions
understanding important non-technical aspects, such as Ma-ai, timing, communication through rope tools to create a shared experience of intimacy
… as a rope-bottom:
practicing using your attention to connect deeper with yourself and your partner
developing a feeling of your emotional and physical limits and positively communicating them
learning receptivity, staying soft under the impact of the ropes
finding a feeling of internal safety during more challenging ties
Requirements:
The willingness of both partners to engage in more challenging ties in suspension and in impact play with ropes is the prerequisite for participation in this weekend Intensive.
Bottoms must have experience in challenging suspensions with torsion load and are capable to attend their body in ropes and communicate effectively with their riggers.
Riggers must be capable of demonstrating fluency in simple static and dynamic suspensions, such as Kata-ashi and Torsion loaded suspension based on a stemless Gote, by safely and effectively finishing these routines in less than 30 min.
Bring along: clothing to your taste, suiting your mood for intense rope bondage, and at least 12 jute ropes, 5 or 6 mm, length adapted to the body you are tying
Tickets sold as pairs, $480 per tying pair.
$200 deposit, $280 cash at the start of class. $480 total.
Tickets are $480 per pair, going on sale on 4/5 at 11am
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!
Fisting for Femmes, Faggots, and Freaks
Fisting for Femmes, Faggots, and Freaks
With Jamie
Are you curious about fisting? Do you love to fist or be fisted? Come join us for an unforgettable learning experience. This space is perfect for fisting newbies as well as folks looking to stretch their game. Get ready to dive deep into the tenants of fisting, hole-istic preparation, techniques, double penetration, aftercare, and more! There will be a LIVE DEMONSTRATION to guide participants through the art of fisting with a talented demo bottom. Both front hole & anal fisting included. Bring your hands, holes, & red hankies - and get ready for a fistful of fun!
RSVP is $40 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.
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Whip&Tail
Whip&Tail
Our monthly 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!
Introduction Form
If you need financial assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us! We’re happy to help.
RSVP $60 per person
If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE
Take My Breath Away
Take My Breath Away: Erotic Choking and Beyond
With Jamie
Take your breath away in this engaging in-depth workshop on erotic choking and smothering! Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced player, this space is for you. Our skilled instructor will cover the essential principles of safety, consent, and effective communication, so that you can engage in this powerful form of edge play with confidence and care.
Learn how to explore all the different forms of breath play including blood chokes, air chokes, gagging, suffocation, hoods & masks, face fucking, constrictive rope tie, plastic bags, smothering, drowning, and more! Discover the delicate dance between control and surrender, while experiencing the heightened sensation and trust of breath play. This class is open to all genders, sexualities, and experience levels. Come and play!
RSVP is $40 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!
Floor Exposure
Floor Exposure
With Bänana and Soft Armor
This floor class will propose playful bondages, all with the common goal of exposing the bound person. It will leave room for creativity, so that each pair can find a way of exposing the other to create reactions. (What may be exposing/intimidating for one person may not be so for another...).
This course will provide tools and ideas for finding one's own interpretation of what exposure in the ropes can create in both partners: embarrassment, vulnerability, shame, sharing intimacy etc...
This class will also provide an opportunity to discuss the play dynamics that can be created by this kind of bondage, and the reactions and emotions generated. For a long time, the most popular shibari photos were those of people of female gender expression (whose bodies meet the beauty criteria of hetero-patriarchal society) being tied up by people of male gender expression.
For some years now, diversified representations have been put forward, and the practice is tending to become less stereotyped!
Bänana does her best to create a class where everyone, whatever their gender, expressions, and whatever the dynamics of their relationship with their partner, can feel welcome.
Level:
Riggers must at least master single column tie, double column tie, counter tension and X friction.
Communication being a central element in shibari it is always preferable to come with a partner with whom you already practice in order to allow a good experience. It's important to have already discussed the framework of your practice (desires, intentions, limits, ways of managing consent).
Material:
A minimum of 6 jute ropes (or hemp eventually), ideally 6mm in diameter and averaging 7-8 meters in lenght will be required.
Feel free to bring along any outfit(s) you feel would suit the theme !
Tickets sold as pairs, $120 per tying pair.
$40 deposit, $80 cash at the start of class
RSVP $120 per pair opening on 2/26
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
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!
Whip&Tail
Whip&Tail
Our monthly 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!
Introduction Form
If you need financial assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us! We’re happy to help.
RSVP $60 per person
If the event is sold out, you can sign up for a WAITLIST HERE
Hishi Logic
Hishi Logic
with William
Diamonds are timeless.
This workshop will explore traditional ties that are based on the Japanese Hishi pattern, a series of diamond shapes that can create bondage that is both beautiful and structural. Hishi ties are incredibly versatile and can be applied in a variety of ways that can easily be tailored to any body shape. This style of tying can be used to create hands free and gote ties with the hands bound behind the back and can be applied as arm and leg binders.
We will be presenting a series of ties that evolve from simple to more complex so that students who are still getting comfortable with single and double column ties can build their technique. Those who are more practiced will have plenty of space to try more complicated variations. We will also introduce up lines for the final exercise and create a simple partial suspension. As these are introductory exercises, no previous suspension experience is required to participate.
Attendees should bring a rope kit of 10pcs of varying lengths if possible or 7 full and three half lengths.
Exercises will include-
Review of Single and Double Column Ties
Hands free Hishi Chest Harness
Hands Behind Back (Gote) Hishi Harness
Tickets sold as pairs
RSVP $75 per 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!
Beginners Rope Lab
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!
Floored
Floored
An open rope night with live musical accompaniment
Floored is a sonic rope jam for people interested in working on their floor game. No suspension, no hard points, but rather, an invitation to be carried away by the sound of live improvisational music. All skill levels are welcome, come partnered or solo. Come to tie or just to watch. Some rope is available to borrow, but bring your own if you can. In February, this unstructured but supervised, peer rope event will be hosted by Masha and the multi-talented rope artist and pianist, BreadnRope.
Doors open at 645pm and we will start with an opening circle for introductions and house rules at 730pm followed by 2.5 hours of open tying with live piano.
Hosted by Temple members and friends
RSVP $30 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.
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Bonk 201
Bonk 201
with William
Professor William is back with a clean chalkboard and freshly sharpened pointer stick. Now that we’ve had the chance to go over all the juicy ins and outs of Impact Play in Bonk 101, it’s time to get our hands dirty and cheeks rosy for Bonk 201- Floggers and Paddles! This class will dig deeper into the sensations that can be created with these impact tools, as well as a variety of techniques, tips and tricks for landing the blow.
This workshop is designed for partnered players as we will be doing mostly hands-on exercises with some artful slides for the visual learners. If you want to come solo, please contact us through the website templenewyork.org to discuss options. Couples are expected to bring their own implements if possible, there will be house implements available for those who are curious to experiment with variations.
We will be reviewing Negotiation and Consent for Impact Scenes, Anatomy of Impact and introducing Historical Contexts of Corporal Punishment. Yes, this will be on the test.
We welcome those who are new to this kind of play as well as seasoned players. To register for this workshop you must have already taken Bonk 101, prerequisites!
We will be doing coupled activities throughout the workshop to gain hands-on experience and partnered feedback.
There will be periods of lecture style slides/ talk/ discussion/ Q&A
Objectives
Review of Negotiation and Consent for Impact Scene
Anatomy- Safer spaces and “hot spots” of varying bodies
Review of specific implements and toys- Floggers and Paddles
Concepts of Rhythm, Speed, Intensity, Interpretation
How to Achieve Variations in Sensation and Impact
RSVP $100 per couple
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.
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Bonk 101
Bonk 101
with William
Bonk, Biff, Smack, Spank, Slap, Strike, Whump, Bump… Impact Play can take on a wide variety of forms and can be administered with anything from a naked hand to finely crafted wares, as well as commonplace items like kitchen utensils or a hair brush. Are you Impact Curious? This class is designed to offer a thorough introduction to the art of Impact Play, including anatomy and safety concerns, insights on our neurological and somatic processing of pain, and how rhythm can create a meaningful arc to your scene. We welcome those who are new to this kind of play as well as seasoned players.
OBJECTIVES
Review of Negotiation and Consent for Impact Scene
Anatomy- Safer spaces and “hot spots” of varying bodies
Review of various implements and toys
Basic information on Nervous System and Pain Processing
Concepts of Rhythm, Speed, Intensity, Interpretation
RSVP $50 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!
The Hang
The Hang
The Hang is temple's 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
Group Project
with Syd
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.
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RopeO
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.
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Forms: Kata-Ashi
Forms: Kata-Ashi
with Syd
This is a suspension level class exploring “classic” forms. Through in depth guided instruction and hands-on practice we will examine the artistry and function of commonly seen static shapes. Emphasis will be placed on creative expression, sustainability in suspension, and awareness of safety and risk considerations. Students will refine their rope handling, tension, control, precision, and flow, while continuing to build the scaffolding of their Shibari technique.
This class is best suited for tying partners who have a strong grasp of fundamentals (see prerequisites below) and tie together frequently. This class is not recommended as anyone’s first suspension, but all steps, including building uplines, will be shown in full.
More often than not, these forms will be demonstrated with a TK. It’s not *required* for students to recreate the tie with a TK, and students will always be encouraged to adapt their ties to their wants and needs. Adaptability, sustainability, and creativity will be greatly emphasized and encouraged in this class. Some time will be dedicated to each class to work through the nuances and particularities of the TK or the harness alternative of the students choosing.
Prerequisites:
Rigger prerequisites: experience building and assessing suspendable harnesses, some experience with tk is encouraged but not required, some experience building static uplines, confident in rope communication skills, knowledge of safety and risk in rope
Bottom prerequisites: confident in-rope communication skills, knowledge of safety and risk in rope, confident ability to monitor and communicate signs of nerve compression, some experience with tk is encouraged but not required
Supplies:
One full rope kit. This class will be taught on bamboo, no additional rigging gear is required.
Tickets sold as pairs
RSVP $75 per 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!
Beginners Rope Lab
With Masha
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!
Men’s Rope Night NYC
Men’s Rope Night NYC
with Bondagious and Thumper
Montreal’s monthly GBTQ+ open space for men who tie men, special NYC edition!
Bondagious & Thumper co-host a monthly open practice for GBTQ+ men who tie men in Montreal. While visiting NYC this February, they’re looking to spread the love and engage with local NYC masc-of-center folks. Join them in a friendly and welcoming space to practice rope bondage, share skills and bring together members of the community.
Open to all levels. You need to provide your own equipment. This event is not an introductory class. Come with a play partner or alone: watching is participating.
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!
Follow My Lead
Follow My Lead
With Bondagious and Thumper
In this communication exercise, we will deliberately invert conventional tying power dynamics such that the person-in-rope carries both the power AND the control. Using only words to describe specific ties, body parts and relative positions, bottoms will lead tops through a mystery transition sequence in this challenging game of “follow my lead”. Will we be able to communicate clearly as the intensity of the tie increases?
Prerequisites: This class is suitable for advanced beginners and up, as we will focus on developing clear communication under pressure. The principles of this activity can be applied to any tying sequence or structure, however advanced practitioners comfortable with dynamic suspension may wish to use this exercise to hone their proficiency while in the air.
Tickets sold as pairs. $120 per tying pair.
$40 deposit, $80 cash at the start of class.
RSVP $120 per 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!
Thirst Trap
Thirst Trap, Fetishistic objectification in rope
With Bondagious and Thumper
To offer yourself up as an object of desire is to step into a world of vulnerability and power. Here, you become the feast—your body bound and displayed, framed to capture attention and ignite yearning. This is not merely about being taken and consumed but about choosing to be seen—weighed, assessed, admired.
Adopting a form of cis-gay male gaze, we will lean into erotic yearning fueled by parts logic, a detached hyper-fixation on specific segments or aspects of a body. Through a guided objectification exercise, we will investigate what catches the eye, what draws out longing, what stirs up an insatiable thirst. Then we will explore ways to use rope to bind and frame that which fascinates us.
This form of play involves dynamics of power: to break someone into parts is to take control of how they are perceived and desired. However, to be the source that provokes hunger is to hold sway over those who crave our flesh.
Decoupling the flesh from the human that occupies it, we can put down identities and relationships, temporarily suspending our humanity in order to investigate our carnal craving to consume and be consumed.
Prerequisites: This class is suitable for advanced beginners already familiar with body harness patterns and principles and who have previous experience being tied. We will not focus on technical aspects of tying and being tied, rather we will explore ways to bind the meat to provoke and stimulate our thirst.
Tickets sold as pairs. $120 per tying pair.
$40 deposit, $80 cash at the start of class.
RSVP $120 per 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!
Shibari Notation
Shibari Notation
TIME CHANGE! This workshop will take place over ONE DAY only, on Sunday 2/23, 12pm-6pm
Being a Shibari model at heart who has also performed a bit in my life and loves to develop ideas and sequences, I've always felt that I need a system to convey my ideas reliably to my rigger without complicated descriptions or working it out live on the mat. My ballet background made up the frame from which the sequence notation system derives. But not only is it a tool for developing performances together and communicating ideas to each other, the applications are manyfold:
Have you ever found yourself snapping dozens of photos during a workshop, only to struggle piecing together the precise suspension sequence later? Or felt disheartened by your inability to sketch meaningful stick figures that aid in comprehending a sequence? Perhaps you've been struck with ideas for experimenting in a rope jam during your morning shower, only to forget them entirely by the time you step onto the mat. Have you ever needed to come up with a performance but lacked sufficient time with your tying partner to go through every step, yet also lacked the language to convey it over the phone?
These amongst other reasons were my motivation to develop a graphical notation system for Shibari which is akin to choreography notation for dance or musical notation. It was invented to cater to the needs of exploration, documentation, and composition of Shibari sequences, offering both novices and seasoned practitioners an easy and straightforward yet precise method of notation. It serves as a means to document, recall, and construct sequence progressions with ease. Whether swiftly capturing ideas or memorising sequences from workshops or performances, this notation can be of great help. For advanced students, it facilitates the drafting and comprehension of new concepts before trying it out.
Establishing a universal language for Shibari notation fosters the exchange, preservation, and creation of learning materials, performances, exercises, and ideas for scenes. It could serve as a tool for archiving and preserving the creative work being done in this discipline.
TIME CHANGE! This workshop will take place over ONE DAY only, on Sunday 2/23, 12pm-6pm
Tickets sold as pairs
$100 deposit, $140 cash at the start of class. $240 total.
Tickets are $240 per 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!
Archetypes
Archetypes - The power of intention
With Anna Noctuelle
In this workshop we aim to free our minds from patterns and structural thinking and focus on intention with the help of diving into the world of archetypes. Being present in the moment, using intuition and charging the rope emotionally to communicate non-verbally will be the focus of this day.
We’ll explore how meaning, intentions, and feelings are shaped by excitements, constraints, vibrancies, energies, rules, and limitations and discover the beauty of syntactic organisation that emerges from such commitment. When we fully commit to our intent, true communication happens.
Join us to create a playful space where our minds are liberated, and our senses guide us.
Prerequisites:
This is a highly adaptable workshop. Basic technical skills for riggers are required: single and double column ties, floor work, some basic but solid harnesses, possibly some knowledge of uplines. Good communication and good understanding of one’s own limits and boundaries are required for models. We encourage you to join with someone you are open to play and experiment with.
Tickets sold as pairs
$70 deposit, $80 cash at the start of class. $150 total.
Tickets are $150 per 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!
Embracing the Gote
Embracing the Gote
With Anna Noctuelle
The Gote, or Takate Kote, represents more than just a technical harness—it's a profound journey of connection, sensation, and mutual understanding. This workshop invites both riggers and models to explore this iconic and foundational tie through a holistic, nuanced lens. We will learn about the structure and purpose of this tie, how it affects your body, identify potential risks and learn how to manage and mitigate them.
Beyond mere technical execution, we'll delve into the rich emotional landscape of the Gote. Participants will discover how this tie transcends its practical purposes, becoming a powerful medium of communication, trust, and shared experience. This workshop is designed for both riggers and models who wish to deepen their understanding of this simple yet complex tie and want to enhance their experience in ropes. The workshop will be a mix of discussions, Q&A, and practical exercises.
It would be beneficial if the people tying/riggers would be able to tie a 2TK or at least the upper wrap.
Tickets sold as pairs, $120 per tying pair.
$40 deposit, $80 cash at the start of class
RSVP $120 per 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!
Group Project
Group Project
with Syd
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!
The Hang
The Hang
The Hang is temple's 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!
Wheel of Consent
Wheel of Consent
with Beth
Embodying Consent Beyond Yes and No: An Introduction to the Wheel of Consent
The Wheel of Consent, developed by Betty Martin, is a wonderful framework to help us ask for what we want, to find our pleasure, and to deepen our capacity for authentic connection, intimacy and compassion. Learning about the different quadrants (Serve, Take, Accept and Allow) can help bring clarity around giving and receiving and distinguishing between who is doing and who it’s for. Practicing the Wheel through touch exercises helps to bring the quadrants into our bodies!
This class will be an Introduction to the Wheel of Consent through discussion and several short, paired exercises that will move us through the quadrants of the Wheel. Participants are welcome to opt out of the exercises and observe, or request that they be non-touch. Seating is mostly on the floor on mats (There are few seats available on a small couch.) We will have some cushions and pillows available, if you are able please bring a small pillow and/or blanket.
Please note: space opens 15 minutes before the start of class. Due to the sensitive subject of this workshop, please give yourself time to arrive and ground in the space to start on time with the opening circle.
Teacher Bio:
Beth Poague is an educator with a focus on disability justice and inclusion and is training to become a certified Wheel of Consent Facilitator (schoolofconsent.org).
RSVP $45 per person
No one will be turned away for lack of funds, if you need assistance please reach out to us.
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!
Hogtie Rodeo
Hogtie Rodeo
with William
It’s a hogtie ho-down! William will be demonstrating a variety of hogties ranging from single rope (ichinawa) to partially suspendable variations. Want to turn your bottom into a suitcase? We can do that. Want to immobilize someone so they can be your prey? Yes, we do.
During these escalating ties, we will be going over body movement techniques, rope handling tips and tricks, and how to combine single and double column ties with hojo cuffs while employing a variety of frictions. If you’re new to futomomos (leg binds) we’ll be going over simple versions that are great for floor ties and partials.
Attendees should come in pairs and bring 6-8 lengths of rope depending on how deep you want to go in the ties. Prerequisites for this workshop are Rope0 and Roped In.
RSVP $60 per 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!
RopeO
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, with Masha and Mrghy, Beginners rope lab, and the growing offering of classes with William and Syd. Highly recommended for new-to-rope folks interested in The Hang and Floored.
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!
Floored
Floored
An open rope night with live musical accompaniment
Floored is a sonic rope jam for people interested in working on their floor game. No suspension, no hard points, but rather, an invitation to be carried away by the sound of live improvisational music. All skill levels are welcome, come partnered or solo. Come to tie or just to watch. Some rope is available to borrow, but bring your own if you can. In February, this unstructured but supervised, peer rope event will be hosted by Masha and the multi-talented rope artist and pianist, BreadnRope.
Doors open at 645pm and we will start with an opening circle for introductions and house rules at 730pm followed by 2.5 hours of open tying with live piano.
Hosted by Temple members and friends
RSVP $30 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!
The Hang
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!
Floor Ties are Easy
“FLoOr tIeS ArE eAsY”
A Class of Definitely Not Easy Floor Ties
An exploration of choosing the hard route. With complicated patterns and challenging positions, this class serves as a reminder to both tops and bottoms that you don't need uplines to make rope hard.
Rigger prerequisites: any single and double column tie, basic frictions, some experience building complex structures, confident in rope communication skills, knowledge of safety and risk in rope
Bottom prerequisites: confident in-rope communication skills, knowledge of safety and risk in rope
Materials: A full rope kit, a cutting tool, and a fabric blindfold
Tickets sold as pairs
RSVP $60 per 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!
Beginners Rope Lab
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!
RopeO
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!
Group Project
Group Project
7pm-10 pm
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!