Beginners Rope Lab

With Margherita

Beginner Rope Lab is 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.

Prerequisite: Rope0

RSVP is $30 per person

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

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please provide at least 48h notice via email to refund or reschedule a ticket. A 5% processing fee will be subtracted from refunds.

All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges.

Temple is currently working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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. This unstructured but supervised peer rope event will be hosted by Margherita 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 violin. 

RSVP $35 per person

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

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please provide at least 48h notice via email to refund or reschedule a ticket. A 5% processing fee will be subtracted from refunds.

All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges.

Temple is currently working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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: rope0, 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 $75 per pair

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

• If cost is prohibitive please reach out, two discounted tickets are available per class.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please provide at least 48h notice via email to refund or reschedule a ticket. A 5% processing fee will be subtracted from refunds.

All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges.

Temple is currently working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Taut & Bound

with Master R and Toolboi

Taut & Bound is a rope study session focused on tying male-identified, masc-presenting, and non-binary bodies often underserved by rope bondage instruction. We ask: How do anatomical differences of masculine bodies shift the way we tie?

Each session opens with introductions and house rules, and may feature a guest instructor sharing techniques informed by their experience with masculine bodies. Structured practice with support follows, closing with a brief group discussion and open tying time.

Attendees should have a foundational understanding of rope bondage, including rope safety, risks and a single-column tie. This may be gained through Rope0, other classes or events, mentorship, or self-directed study.

This session is not suitable for absolute beginners, rope bottoms without a regular tying partner, those who do not switch,  or those who self-tie. Participants may attend individually, with the expectation of being flexible about switching partners, or attend as a pair with a regular tying partner.

Please bring rope and cutting tools. Wear clothes that are comfortable to tie in. No nudity is permitted in the space.

Facilitator Bios:

Tyler (he/him) is a queer artist whose work centers on rope bondage. He has been tying for ten years; his practice explores the internal and external dynamics of Dominant/submissive relationships through rope. Beyond performance, he is a community educator and organizer, producing events such as Bound Affairs: A Living Shibari Gallery and Out Young N Kinky (OYNK), a monthly kink education panel. He has taught at MMX Yoga, Knotty New York, Men Roping Men and serves as the instructor for shibari clubs at three colleges.

Zed Sheng aka Toolboi (he/him) is a performer, artist, educator,  and academic pursuing a PhD in performance studies. He has had experience being tied for over a decade, and is learning how to tie and switch over the past four years. He is married to his partner Tom, also known as Thiktool, and they have been co-teaching at various gay-centric kink and leather  events, including Kink Down South, Men Roping Men, and Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend. He can be found at toolboi on Instagram or at zedsheng.com

RSVP is $25 per person

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

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please provide at least 48h notice via email to refund or reschedule a ticket. A 5% processing fee will be subtracted from refunds.

All charges will appear as Porter Cycles LLC in your statements. Please do not dispute charges.

Temple is currently working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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  
Having taken Rope0 

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 . 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Group Project

with Syd

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

Each month, the group will be presented with a new 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.

This offering is meant for pairs confident with their technical skills, with the following 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
And have completed Rope0

Bottoms must be able to:
Have excellent in-scene communication skills
Be well informed on safety and risk in rope suspension
Have confident ability to monitor and communicate signs of nerve compression

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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

This class is mandatory for anyone looking to take our core curriculum series. Highly recommended for new-to-rope folks interested in The Hang.

Mrghy offers a 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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. 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 violin. 

RSVP $35 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. 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Beginners Rope Lab

With Masha

Beginner Rope Lab is 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.

Prerequisite: Rope0

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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

This class is mandatory for anyone looking to take our core curriculum series. Highly recommended for new-to-rope folks interested in The Hang.

Masha offers a 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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.

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Taut & Bound

with Master R and Toolboi

Taut & Bound is a rope study session focused on tying male-identified, masc-presenting, and non-binary bodies often underserved by rope bondage instruction. We ask: How do anatomical differences of masculine bodies shift the way we tie?

Each session opens with introductions and house rules, and may feature a guest instructor sharing techniques informed by their experience with masculine bodies. Structured practice with support follows, closing with a brief group discussion and open tying time.

Attendees should have a foundational understanding of rope bondage, including rope safety, risks and a single-column tie. This may be gained through Rope0, other classes or events, mentorship, or self-directed study.

This session is not suitable for absolute beginners, rope bottoms without a regular tying partner, those who do not switch,  or those who self-tie. Participants may attend individually, with the expectation of being flexible about switching partners, or attend as a pair with a regular tying partner.

Please bring rope and cutting tools. Wear clothes that are comfortable to tie in. No nudity is permitted in the space.

Facilitator Bios:

Tyler (he/him) is a queer artist whose work centers on rope bondage. He has been tying for ten years; his practice explores the internal and external dynamics of Dominant/submissive relationships through rope. Beyond performance, he is a community educator and organizer, producing events such as Bound Affairs: A Living Shibari Gallery and Out Young N Kinky (OYNK), a monthly kink education panel. He has taught at MMX Yoga, Knotty New York, Men Roping Men and serves as the instructor for shibari clubs at three colleges.

Zed Sheng aka Toolboi (he/him) is a performer, artist, educator,  and academic pursuing a PhD in performance studies. He has had experience being tied for over a decade, and is learning how to tie and switch over the past four years. He is married to his partner Tom, also known as Thiktool, and they have been co-teaching at various gay-centric kink and leather  events, including Kink Down South, Men Roping Men, and Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend. He can be found at toolboi on Instagram or at zedsheng.com

RSVP single ticket $25
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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Beginners Rope Lab

With Mrghy

Beginner Rope Lab is 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.

Prerequisite: Rope0

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Deepdive on Torsions: understanding the spine in suspension

with Kasm and Anoxia

Get nerdy about anatomy, and learn about the biomechanics of torsion. This class will cover how to get in and out of torsions, how to prepare and protect your body, and offer some hands-on exercises to understand torsions more deeply. We’ll explore how factors like height, harness, body position, and load point affect the torsions we can create. This class is a combination of lecture, demo, and hands on tying.

Class Prerequisites:
For folks tying:
- Must be able to tie a suspendable upper-body harness (ideally in a timely manner)
- Must be able to tie a suspendable thighs-together structure (can be a simple double-column, or a mermaid/willow tie, etc etc)
- Must be able to tie a suspendable single column tie
- Must know top and bottom lock-offs for uplines on a single point
- Must be able to assess and solve for nerve issues in your choice of harnesses
- Must be able to communicate with your tying partner in suspension

For folks being tied:
- Must be experienced in rope suspension
- Must be able to sustain multiple 20-30 minute sequences
- Must be able to safely twist in your spine to both sides
- Must be able to assess risk of muscle strain or injury in your body
- Must be able to assess and solve for nerve issues in your choice of harnesses
- Must be able to communicate with your tying partner in suspension

Pre-reqs are non-negotiable, and students who do not demonstrate proficiency in the required tied structures will be asked not to suspend.

Class Materials:
- Ropes for your suspendable upper and lower body ties (likely 3-8 ropes)
- Ropes for your uplines (at least 3)
- Rigging materials for single-point suspension (this can be a ring, rigging plate, carabiners, etc)
- Safety shears or another appropriate cutting tool 
- Anything else you might want for class (water, blanket, snacks, note taking tools)

Instructor Bios:
Kasm and Anoxia have been partners in life and in rope since 2018; tying, teaching, and performing together. They have presented in classes and intensives across the US, as well as at large kink conferences like Ropecraft, Kinkfest, Tethered Together, and Desert Bound.

Anoxia (they/them) is a switch based out of Chicago, who started in rope in 2015. Over the years, they’ve had the opportunity to study in many different styles with educators in the US, Europe, and Japan. They present classes which go beyond patterns and rote memorization to teach underlying principles relevant to students at any point in their rope journey. Nox also currently serves on the NARIX steering committee. In play, their rope is often intense, creative, dynamic, and charged with emotional sadism. They can be found as Anoxia on fetlife, and anoxiarope on instagram.

Kasm (they/them) is a queer, kinky switch and self-tier who started teaching in 2018. In the classroom they prioritize personalized instruction and building an environment that is safe to flail in. In their personal practice they enjoy exploring intimacies and modes of play through the lens of rope bondage, with a focus on movement driven scenes and sadomasochistic play. They recently relocated to Chicago after coming up in the Seattle scene. They can be found as KasmOfRope on fetlife, and kasm.of.rope on instagram.

RSVP is $110 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Improvised Harnesses

with Kasm and Anoxia

This class explores the art and structure of improvised harnesses — creating intentional, creative designs beyond standard forms. We’ll dive into how to predict and manage load, assess risk and safety, and apply foundational structural principles to support both function and aesthetic. Students will learn to make thoughtful, informed choices about tension, line placement, and body balance, developing a deeper understanding of how structure can shape experience. This class emphasizes creativity, adaptability, and structural awareness as tools for expressive, interesting, functional rope.

Instructor Bios:
Kasm and Anoxia have been partners in life and in rope since 2018; tying, teaching, and performing together. They have presented in classes and intensives across the US, as well as at large kink conferences like Ropecraft, Kinkfest, Tethered Together, and Desert Bound.

Anoxia (they/them) is a switch based out of Chicago, who started in rope in 2015. Over the years, they’ve had the opportunity to study in many different styles with educators in the US, Europe, and Japan. They present classes which go beyond patterns and rote memorization to teach underlying principles relevant to students at any point in their rope journey. Nox also currently serves on the NARIX steering committee. In play, their rope is often intense, creative, dynamic, and charged with emotional sadism. They can be found as Anoxia on fetlife, and anoxiarope on instagram.

Kasm (they/them) is a queer, kinky switch and self-tier who started teaching in 2018. In the classroom they prioritize personalized instruction and building an environment that is safe to flail in. In their personal practice they enjoy exploring intimacies and modes of play through the lens of rope bondage, with a focus on movement driven scenes and sadomasochistic play. They recently relocated to Chicago after coming up in the Seattle scene. They can be found as KasmOfRope on fetlife, and kasm.of.rope on instagram.

RSVP is $110 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Introduction to Movement Rope

with Kasm and Anoxia

This three-hour, hands-on class that distills the core principles of movement-informed tying—drawing inspiration from contact improv, social dance, and theater—to help rope practitioners explore rope as a shared, responsive experience. We’ll focus on attunement, connection, and movement fluency, introducing foundational techniques for incorporating improvised and intentional motion into your tying. Through guided drills, partnered exercises, and simple floorwork, you’ll learn how to use your body to listen, communicate, and shape your tying in a way that prioritize presence and play. This class centers “yes-and” tying, where curiosity leads and the rope follows.

Prerequisites (for both people in a pair):
- Familiarity with each other as tying partners
- An arms-out chest harness that works for you both
- Knowledge of common rope risks and risk mitigation strategies
- Physical ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, and have basic standing balance

Equipment:
- 4-6 piece rope kit 
- Cutting tool

Instructor Bios:
Kasm and Anoxia have been partners in life and in rope since 2018; tying, teaching, and performing together. They have presented in classes and intensives across the US, as well as at large kink conferences like Ropecraft, Kinkfest, Tethered Together, and Desert Bound.

Anoxia (they/them) is a switch based out of Chicago, who started in rope in 2015. Over the years, they’ve had the opportunity to study in many different styles with educators in the US, Europe, and Japan. They present classes which go beyond patterns and rote memorization to teach underlying principles relevant to students at any point in their rope journey. Nox also currently serves on the NARIX steering committee. In play, their rope is often intense, creative, dynamic, and charged with emotional sadism. They can be found as Anoxia on fetlife, and anoxiarope on instagram.

Kasm (they/them) is a queer, kinky switch and self-tier who started teaching in 2018. In the classroom they prioritize personalized instruction and building an environment that is safe to flail in. In their personal practice they enjoy exploring intimacies and modes of play through the lens of rope bondage, with a focus on movement driven scenes and sadomasochistic play. They recently relocated to Chicago after coming up in the Seattle scene. They can be found as KasmOfRope on fetlife, and kasm.of.rope on instagram.

RSVP is $110 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Rope. Character. Scene.

with Kasm and Anoxia

Rope can be a powerful medium for exploring desire, yet many of us fall back on familiar narratives and struggle to access fresh emotional terrain. This class introduces the use of devised character—character discovered through play—to help us break out of these patterns and find surprising new paths our rope practice can take us down.

Through guided exercises, we’ll explore tools for discovering characters and motives, expand our toolkit of non-verbal communication, and challenge paradigms about the role of rope in our scenes. Whether you’re new to rope, new to character work, or simply looking to shake up old patterns, this class offers an easy and welcoming entry point to attune to desire in rope.

Pre-requisites:
Come ready with curiosity and a willingness to engage with discomfort. Tying pairs should feel comfortable exploring the unknown together and have the negotiation skills necessary to navigate that exploration safely and consensually.

Equipment:
- 1-5 ropes
- Cutting tool
- Clothing that is easy to move in

Instructor Bios:
Kasm and Anoxia have been partners in life and in rope since 2018; tying, teaching, and performing together. They have presented in classes and intensives across the US, as well as at large kink conferences like Ropecraft, Kinkfest, Tethered Together, and Desert Bound.

Anoxia (they/them) is a switch based out of Chicago, who started in rope in 2015. Over the years, they’ve had the opportunity to study in many different styles with educators in the US, Europe, and Japan. They present classes which go beyond patterns and rote memorization to teach underlying principles relevant to students at any point in their rope journey. Nox also currently serves on the NARIX steering committee. In play, their rope is often intense, creative, dynamic, and charged with emotional sadism. They can be found as Anoxia on fetlife, and anoxiarope on instagram.

Kasm (they/them) is a queer, kinky switch and self-tier who started teaching in 2018. In the classroom they prioritize personalized instruction and building an environment that is safe to flail in. In their personal practice they enjoy exploring intimacies and modes of play through the lens of rope bondage, with a focus on movement driven scenes and sadomasochistic play. They recently relocated to Chicago after coming up in the Seattle scene. They can be found as KasmOfRope on fetlife, and kasm.of.rope on instagram.

RSVP is $110 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Self-Tie Jam

with BreadnRope

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.

Attendees ideally should be familiar with basic tying skills, but absolute beginners are also welcome!  Spotters are on hand to supervise, help if you get stuck (figuratively or literally), and share their knowledge along with everyone else.

Please bring rope, cutting tools, and suspension equipment if you plan on suspending.  Loaner rope is available.

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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

This class is mandatory for anyone looking to take our core curriculum series. Highly recommended for new-to-rope folks interested in The Hang.

Mrghy offers a 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Group Project

with Syd

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

Each month, the group will be presented with a new 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.

This offering is meant for pairs confident with their technical skills, with the following 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
And have completed Rope0

Bottoms must be able to:
Have excellent in-scene communication skills
Be well informed on safety and risk in rope suspension
Have confident ability to monitor and communicate signs of nerve compression

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Beginners Rope Lab

With Mrghy

Beginner Rope Lab is 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.

Prerequisite: Rope0

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Forms: Futomomo

with Syd

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 rope 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 will be shown in full.  

These forms will be demonstrated with a stemless 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
having completed Rope0

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.

RSVP $85 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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:
Rope0
Roped In suggested

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

BDSM and Death: Ritual, Morality and Memento Mori

with Akasha Eden

This class examines death as a concept and asks what it means to live, play, and love while holding death close at hand — think of terms like “ego death” or the French “la petite mort” (climax), or of families promenading to cemeteries to visit their loved ones at rest. Together, we will draw on concepts from philosophers like Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, and Montaigne to discuss historical and cultural perspectives on death in sensual and ritual practice; negotiating edgeplay and symbolic death in scenes; and ethical considerations for mortality-themed play. This class is not about glorifying death, but about cultivating intentionality and contemplating life by exploring and acknowledging its nature.

This is mainly a lecture class on a contemplative practice, but folks are welcome to bring rope and use it on themselves or others as the presentation itself moves them (at their individual appropriate level).

Materials:
Rope optional but encouraged, notebooks or typing devices for notetaking.

RSVP is $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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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 September, 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 violin. 

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

Beginners Rope Lab

With Mrghy

Beginner Rope Lab is 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.

Prerequisite: Rope0

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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.

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

This class is mandatory for anyone looking to take our core curriculum series. Highly recommended for new-to-rope folks interested in The Hang.

Mrghy offers a 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

Temple is working through an ongoing accountability process, and restructuring according to those needs. You can read about that process here.