Kink Circle

With William and Dia

Are you…

• Seeking kink community or kink curious? 

• New to “the scene”? 

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

• Emerging into group spaces from private play relationships?

This gathering is designed to guide and help…

• Build healthy and ethical kink community and practices

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

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

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

• Better understanding trauma in relation to kink 

• Sharing our truths and our stories

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!

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!

Ipponawa/ 1 Rope

with William

Let’s strip it down to the bare essentials, 2 people and one rope.  Let’s explore how we communicate, how we interact, how we engage with one another without relying on elaborate harnesses or uplines.  Instead of focusing on the rope and the knots, can we focus on our partner with intentional quietude enough to actually listen and perceive? Ipponawa is an essentialist style of tying that relies on the fundamental essence, the very best part of Shibari, connection with ourselves and with our partners.  

We will be working through a series of exercises designed to achieve maximal restriction with minimal means, playing with how tempo and gusto affect our experiences of tying and being tied, while learning how to better convey our intentions through the rope directly.  

This is a great opportunity for couples who tie together often to go deeper into their practice together.  And for couples getting to know each other, this may be a guide or a good entry point to building intimacy.  

Requirements: One Rope, Two people.     

RSVP for a tying pair is $85

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

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

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

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

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

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

RSVP single ticket $30

RSVP pair ticket $50

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

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

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

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!

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!

Wheel of Consent Practice Circle

with Beth and Masha

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 offering will be an opportunity for ongoing practice of the Wheel of Consent, through solo and paired exercises, discussion, and reflection. This is for you if you are familiar with the Wheel of Consent, or would like to learn more! Bring your curiosity and join us!

Participants are welcome to participate or observe, or request that the exercises 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 the circle. 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.

Facilitator Bios:

Beth Poague (bethpoague.com) is a curious, solo poly, queer, forest dweller living in the Hudson Valley. She came to rope and kink relatively late in life, and has been doing suspension for four years. Beth has a Master’s degree in Social Justice Educational Studies, with a focus on disability justice and inclusion. She is currently training to be a Certified Wheel of Consent Facilitator (schoolofconsent.org), and also trained in restorative practices and conflict resolution, including circle-keeping, transformative mediation, and group facilitation. She thinks a lot about somatics and co-regulation, neurodivergence and trauma, healing and connection, abolitionism, collective care, nature and poetry. 

Masha (theropejourney.com) has been a rope practitioner on both sides of the rope since 2018 and weaves together 30 years of experience as a nurse and midwife, and more recent studies in somatic trauma therapy and psychedelic healing, with her love of Japanese-inspired rope bondage. As a rope educator since 2022, she has been teaching consent in the context of rope and co-developed the beginner rope curriculum at Temple. She loves to create rope learning spaces where people can slow down enough to attune to themselves and each other, perceive their bodies, and feel their feelings. The Wheel of Consent has been an inspiration for this work and she has been deepening her understanding of this framework through workshops and self study. She is thrilled about the opportunity for regular WoC practice within the rope community!

RSVP is $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!

Forms: Gyaku-Ebi

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!

Sustainable Suspensions— Harnessing for Every Body

with Hajime Kinoko

Introducing a new harness by Hajime Kinoko that is designed to function well for Masc, AMAB and bigger bodies, we will be working on a series of shapes in static suspensions.  

World renown Shibari artist Hajime Kinoko is well known for his unique rope art installations and for his elegant and dynamic performances.  Both require a high level of precision and ingenuity based on years of study, practicing more traditional techniques and shapes in suspension.  His creativity has taken Kinoko’s work to whole new levels.  Sustainability is key to making his durational performances last.

For this workshop, Kinoko will share a variety of harnesses and techniques that he has developed to create sustainable suspensions that can be used on a wide variety of bodies.  We will learn how to extend scenes with more focus on time in the air, giving tops and bottoms more space to explore depth and connection in flight. 

Day 1 is intended for couples that have some experience together in suspension. This is considered an intermediate level suspension class.  Riggers should have a functional practice with Gote ties to build on.   

You must purchase one ticket per day you wish to attend.

Tickets are $480 per tying pair for one day, or $800 for both days. Discount will be applied to your cash balance. Detailes in your confirmation email.
$200 deposit, $280 cash at the start of class. $480 total.

RSVP

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!

Sustainable Suspensions— Dynamic Transitions

with Hajime Kinoko

Building on a new harness by Hajime Kinoko that is designed to function well for Masc, AMAB and bigger bodies, we will be working through a series of suspensions with in air transitions.  

World renown Shibari artist Hajime Kinoko is well known for his unique rope art installations and for his elegant and dynamic performances.  Both require a high level of precision and ingenuity based on years of study, practicing more traditional techniques and shapes in suspension.  His creativity and ingenuity has taken Kinoko’s work to whole new levels.  Sustainability is key to making his durational performances last.

For this workshop, Kinoko will share a variety of harnesses and techniques that he has developed to create sustainable suspensions that can be used on a wide variety of bodies.  We will learn how to extend scenes with more focus on time in the air, giving tops and bottoms more space to explore depth and connection in flight. 

Day 2 builds on the work of Day 1, but is also accessible for those who have not attended the previous day.  This class is intended for couples that have some experience together in suspension. This is considered an intermediate level suspension class.  Riggers should have a functional practice with Gote ties to build on.

You must purchase one ticket per day you wish to attend.

Tickets are $480 per tying pair for one day, or $800 for both days. Discount applied to you cash balance, details in your confirmation email.
$200 deposit, $280 cash at the start of class. $480 total.

RSVP

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

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 class will 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, reviewing and discussing successes, changes, adaptations, and so on.

Prerequisites:

Riggers must be able to: 
Confidently tie several suspendable harnesses
Confidently build and manage multiple uplines
Have excellent in-scene communication skills
Be well informed on safety and risk in rope suspension

Bottoms must be able to:
Have excellent in-scene communication skills
Be well informed on safety and risk in rope suspension
Have some experience in suspension

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 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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

Roped-In: The second step in Temple’s progressive core curriculum

A four part series on the foundations of rope play through the lens of embodiment and intentionality.

July 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 7-9:30pm.

Join Mrghy 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. 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 the 4 sessions

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 processing note: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

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 class will 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, reviewing and discussing successes, changes, adaptations, and so on.

Prerequisites:

Riggers must be able to: 
Confidently tie several suspendable harnesses
Confidently build and manage multiple uplines
Have excellent in-scene communication skills
Be well informed on safety and risk in rope suspension

Bottoms must be able to:
Have excellent in-scene communication skills
Be well informed on safety and risk in rope suspension
Have some experience in suspension

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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

The Hang

With Knotsnacks: Self Tie Edition

This is a free-flowing skill-share space for people interested in self-tying, whether on the ground or in suspension. Come practice what you know, swap skills with others, or jam together to develop something new. 

Absolute beginners are welcome! Facilitators are on hand to supervise and help if you get stuck (figuratively or literally), and share their knowledge along with everyone else.

The jam will start with a brief opening circle and then a voluntary skill share led by knotsnacks or another attendee.

7:00 pm Doors Open
7:20 pm Opening Circle
8:00 pm Optional guided skill-share with Knotsnacks

You will need a spotter if you plan on suspending or playing with uplines. I promise this isn't as scary as it sounds. We'll explain this role during the opening circle.

Please bring rope, cutting tools, straps, and suspension equipment if you plan on suspending. 

RSVP is $15 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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

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 6:45pm and we will start with an opening circle for introductions and house rules at 7:30pm, 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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

Wheel of Consent Practice Circle

with Beth and Masha

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 offering will be an opportunity for ongoing practice of the Wheel of Consent, through solo and paired exercises, discussion, and reflection. This is for you if you are familiar with the Wheel of Consent, or would like to learn more! Bring your curiosity and join us!

Participants are welcome to participate or observe, or request that the exercises 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 the circle. 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.

Facilitator Bios:

Beth Poague (bethpoague.com) is a curious, solo poly, queer, forest dweller living in the Hudson Valley. She came to rope and kink relatively late in life, and has been doing suspension for four years. Beth has a Master’s degree in Social Justice Educational Studies, with a focus on disability justice and inclusion. She is currently training to be a Certified Wheel of Consent Facilitator (schoolofconsent.org), and also trained in restorative practices and conflict resolution, including circle-keeping, transformative mediation, and group facilitation. She thinks a lot about somatics and co-regulation, neurodivergence and trauma, healing and connection, abolitionism, collective care, nature and poetry. 

Masha (theropejourney.com) has been a rope practitioner on both sides of the rope since 2018 and weaves together 30 years of experience as a nurse and midwife, and more recent studies in somatic trauma therapy and psychedelic healing, with her love of Japanese-inspired rope bondage. As a rope educator since 2022, she has been teaching consent in the context of rope and co-developed the beginner rope curriculum at Temple. She loves to create rope learning spaces where people can slow down enough to attune to themselves and each other, perceive their bodies, and feel their feelings. The Wheel of Consent has been an inspiration for this work and she has been deepening her understanding of this framework through workshops and self study. She is thrilled about the opportunity for regular WoC practice within the rope community!

RSVP is $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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

Under Wraps

With Anya Demure & Donna With The Mouth

In this interactive class, Anya and Donna will discuss important bottoming skills such as body awareness, communication, and vetting. They will also cover physical and emotional aspects of safety before, during, and after a scene. Anya and Donna will incorporate hands-on exercises throughout so that attendees can practice some of these skills.

This class welcomes bottoms, tops, and switches alike, because these skills are valuable for everyone. But the discussion will center the voices, perspectives, and needs of rope bottoms (people in rope / people who get tied). People of all experience levels, ranging from people curious to try being tied to experienced rope bottoms, are welcome. Attendees do not need a partner for this workshop.

Teacher Bios

Anya Demure (she/her) is a rope bondage enthusiast, teacher, and performer who is especially jazzed about beginners' education!  She is keen on creating and embodying interesting physical shapes, and delights in enduring physically challenging rope experiences. For her, rope bondage is endurance, sex, exercise, community, movement, art, collaboration, and mutual experience.  She is also dedicated to promoting bottom-inclusive education and presentation, and fostering safe, friendly, and encouraging learning environments.  She has been fortunate to teach, tie, and be tied in various communities in the US and abroad, but calls Brooklyn home.    

Donna with the Mouth (she/her) is Brooklyn-based masochist who has been active in the NYC scene since 2015. Her kinks -- from impact to rope bondage -- explore the limits of power and endurance within a framework of active communication. She also performs as a rope bottom at kink and leather festivals across the United States and Canada. As a bondage educator, Donna works to pass on her years of experience in rope to foster community, encourage exploration, and increase accessibility. Most of all, she is passionate about open communication and collaborative negotiation, recognizing the vulnerability of exploration on both sides of the slash.

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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

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.

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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

Face, Mouth, and Hair Rope

with Saraf and Bighty Boy

If you control the head, you can control the entire body. In this class you will learn to tie and manipulate faces, mouths, and hair using rope and fabric. You’ll see a demo tie that covers this class’ principles. We’ll talk about the risks of tying these delicate parts and how to mitigate them. We’ll work through hands-on exercises with plenty of room for customization and play. Our focus is on intimacy, sensuality through simple ties and opportunities for freeform tying.

This class does not include suspension, but we will talk a bit about how some of these concepts apply in suspension and how the risks increase. 

Prerequisites:
Tops should be able to confidently tie a single column tie, reverse tension, and half hitches
Bottoms should be comfortable with verbal and nonverbal communication

Materials:
2 full length ropes. Please avoid rough or scratchy rope 
1-2 long pieces of fabric that can be tied around the head
1 Safety cutting tool 

RSVP $45 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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

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.

Prerequisites

For riggers: experience building suspendable harnesses, some experience building static uplines, confident in rope communication skills, knowledge of safety and risk in rope

For bottoms: 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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds

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.

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: All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges. Email us for refunds