Mechanics of Suspense and Surprise
Sunday October 19, 2025
0900 AM – 1200 PM
REGISTRATION BEGINS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17
$ 100 EARLY BIRD ( SEPTEMBER)
$ 110 REGULAR (OCTOBER 1st)
(per tying pair)
Description
Enter a world where every movement matters. From sudden stillness to explosive speed, this class explores the visceral tension between calm and chaos. Students will train in fast-paced, rough body handling—developing scenes that breathe with anticipation and erupt with surprise.
Requirements: Know how to tie a single column, half hitches and ideally know a 3+ rope chest harness. Bring 5-7 ropes and safety equipment. This is a partnered class.
EDUCATORS
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 tying partners.
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.
Ig: kindred.ties
Fet: kindredties
Kristie has been drawn to kink for as long as she can remember, and has spent the past two years exploring and diving deep into rope bondage. She is fascinated by the delicate balance between beauty and pain, connection and suffering. While teaching at Friction Fiber Arts with Kindred, Kristie discovered a passion for bottoming education—emphasizing communication, safety, and the depth of connection that rope can create. She has taught a range of classes, from Scene Skills to Dynamic Suspension, and has shared her love of rope through performances alongside Kindred.
Ig: Kristie.the.Kitten
Fet: KristieTheKitten
LOCATION
The location is the enchanting London Kinbaku Studio. The exact address of this event will be in your confirmation email. We’re on London Ontario Transit routes LTC SCHEDULE. This venue has multiple floors, the main floor is the entrance and where multiple restrooms are located. The second floor is our main Kinbaku Studio and Kink Sanctuary.
For any assistance with any accessibility needs, please message us!
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
- Purchase of a ticket indicates agreement with London Kinbaku Studio Attendee Rules
- This is a ROPE event – No sexual activity of any type.
- Please DO NOT share the venue information with anyone at any time. Contact us with questions. We are not the only group who uses this location, please be respectful to anyone else you see coming and going.
- Please be respectful to all other attendees: do not touch other people’s things or bodies without permission, do not attempt to join any rope scenes unless you are invited, be discreet about who you see at the event and what is done there. We don’t want to lose our venue!
- If you need to speak to someone about any issues or questions at the Rope Social, please find an event organizer. They have final say in discontinuing or adjusting ANY play that they deem unsafe.
- There are no refunds on tickets. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person with APPROVAL BY EMAIL, no later than 72 hrs before the event.