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- How do I get to The Citadel?
- How do I get to Pierce Ink?
- I'm not a member of the Yahoo Group. May I still attend?
- I've never used rope at all, may I still attend?
- I've used rope before, actually a lot. May I still attend?
- I only want to bottom or top. May I still attend?
- Will there be a teacher? Will there be handouts?
- What rope should I bring?
- I'd like to try suspension. Is that okay?
- I have more questions, who can I contact?
- Where can I get books on rope bondage?
- What instructional videos are out there?
- What's some quick safety advice for beginners that's available on the web?
- What resources are there to learn from, so I'll have something to practice?
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Go Go Dancers from Camp Arachnid Benefit,
decorative rope outfits and photo by Rae
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How do I get to The Citadel?
- The Citadel is at 1277 Mission Street between 8th St. and 9th St., in San Francisco. It's a short walk south from Civic Center BART. Parking is available on the street, or at the Mission Street Garage at 5th and Mission.
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How do I get to Pierce Ink?
- Pierce Ink is at 48 Race Street, near The Alameda in San Jose. It's about a mile south of Hwy 880.
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I'm not a member of the Yahoo Group. May I still attend?
- Yes. The Yahoo group is a useful resource, but you need not join to go to the practice sessions. The Yahoo group is for discussion regarding rope play.
- Our Yahoo Group is SFBay_AdultRope. You must have a Yahoo profile stating your age and have set your subscription options so that the moderators can see your email address in order to be approved for membership to the mailing list.
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I've never used rope at all, may I still attend?
- Yes. Before you show up, we recommend you read the safety-related portions of Jay Wiseman's Erotic Bondage Handbook, but there is no minimum experience level. This is neither a play party or a structured class, the expectation is that everyone is there to improve their skills and there's no expectation of anyone having to display impressive skill, or any skill at all. Show up and practice for a while, the rest will follow.
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I've used rope before, actually a lot. May I still attend?
- The meetings are primarily intended to provide a supportive space for people who are not ready to use rope in private or public scenes. The meetings are open to all levels, but we will ask that more advanced rope players keep their focus on practicing things they need to practice, try to assist others less than they practice, and don't try to show more than 1 or 2 people at a time how to do something. Please let the beginners take charge of their own development, and only help them when asked.
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I only want to bottom or top. May I still attend?
- There's a lot to be gained from having experienced both sides of the rope. Try it a few times. If it's not working for you, sticking with your preference is not a problem, as long as you treat others with respect. Tops who refuse to trade off may find they have trouble getting the practice they came to get, so keep an open mind.
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Body harness on Josh, 5/23/05 workshop
rope and photo by Rae
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Will there be a teacher? Will there be handouts?
- The only materials will be the ones you bring. (Remember to bring some rope!) There will not be lectures or formal instruction. This is study hall time, not a class. If you have something you'd like to practice, find someone to practice on and do it. If you see someone doing something interesting, ask them to show you how to do it. The hosts are there to facilitate interaction and answer questions.
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What rope should I bring? Anything else?
- That's a matter of personal preference. The simplest solution is to show up with 100' of 3/8" braided nylon and talk with other students to find out what lengths you'll want for the type of bondage you want to do. EMT scissors are also a must have for anyone who wants to play with rope, available at medical supply outlets for as little as $6.
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I'd like to try suspension. Is that okay?
- Suspension is not really something novices should try. The potential for injury is significantly higher than with most other types of bondage. Both locations have the needed support points. If you want to work on suspension, please take a class on rope suspension first, and have someone experienced with suspension assisting you.
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I have more questions, who can I contact?
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Where can I get books on rope bondage?
- Jay Wiseman's Erotic Bondage Handbook and The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage by Midori are both available direct from the publisher, www.greenerypress.com. Stores that carry a good selection of books on sexuality may have them as well. The Wiseman book is geared for beginners, the Midori book is for intermediate to advanced bondage riggers.
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What instructional videos are out there?
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What's some quick safety advice for beginners that's available on the web?
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What resources are there to learn from, so I'll have something to practice?
- Any of the links in the About Rope Bondage Section go to good resources.
- The links page of our Yahoo group has a quite a number of useful links to books, videos, classes offered, and online tutorials. You can join that group from the link below.
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