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This intermediate–advanced class is a deep dive into futomomos. Rather than teaching one "correct" futomomo, we will build three different ones, compare what each is actually good at, and develop the judgment to choose the right structure for the body, the position, and the goal in front of you.
We will begin on the ground, building all three futomomos and while also troubleshooting: the numb foot, the wraps that shear, the shin that hates you, the futomomo that looks beautiful and falls apart the second it takes weight. We will dig into what causes each of these and how to fix them.
The class ends with a culmination tie that puts two different futomomos on the same body at once, so you can feel directly how structure choice shapes position, sensation, and sustainability.
This class emphasizes structural thinking, adaptability, and iteration. It is designed for intermediate to experienced rope practitioners who want to deepen their technical fluency, expand their creative range, and build confidence loading and transitioning these structures.
This is a chest harness-agnostic class — attendees are welcome to work with any harness they are familiar with.
Prerequisites:
All participants:
Basic understanding of consent, negotiation, and the general risks involved in rope bondage
Familiarity with at least one back-loading harness that can be inverted.
Students new to partial or full suspension should inform the instructor so additional supervision can be provided
Tops:
Solid single column
Comfortable managing tension, wraps, and basic frictions
For partial suspension: experience with at least one bamboo upline
For full suspension: confident understanding of uplines
Bottoms:
Awareness of how their body responds in rope
Comfortable having their body bound for a while!
Familiarity with the harness being used
What to Bring
8-10 lengths of jute/hemp/posh rope
2 fresh jute/hemp/posh uplines (new or unused for load-bearing)
Safety shears
Water, snacks, and anything else you need to stay focused
A curious brain and a collaborative spirit!
Schedule
6:30 PM — Doors open
7:00–10:00 PM — Class instruction
Cost
Three tiers. All three get you the exact same spot - pick the one that fits your situation right now.
$30 - Community rate. For anyone for whom the higher tiers would be a barrier. No explanation needed.
$50 - Standard rate. Roughly what it costs us to run the class.
$75 - Supporter rate. Covers your spot and helps hold a community-rate spot open for someone else.
No one turned away for lack of funds. For additional payment options, email ChicagoRopeCollective@gmail.com
About The Branching Out Series
Bamboo isn’t just another hardpoint — it’s a playground for shapes, sensations, and connection. This drop-in series dives into intermediate and advanced suspensions on bamboo, from futomomos and monoblocs to aguras, mermaids, and more. Build confidence with uplines, explore new body positions, and expand the emotions and aesthetics you can bring into your tying. Whether you want to refine what you already know or unlock entirely new pathways, this series gives you the tools to branch out and transform your play.
Instructor Bios
Jesse (aka Ropeygoat)
they/them · fae/faer · it (in kink only)
📍 Chicago
📷 Instagram: @ropeygoat
Jesse is a queer, polyamorous, neurospicy human and a switchy rope nerd based in Chicago. They’ve been tying since October 2021 and started bottoming regularly about two years ago. Their current rope hyperfocus is the stemless gote, which they’ve been studying and experimenting with across different bodies, contexts, and styles.
As a rigger they enjoy rope that’s sadistic, connective, goofy, and suffery — sometimes all at once. They’re especially interested in how people bridge technical structures, emotional intensity, embodiment, and creativity.
Outside of rope, Jesse spends their time building and bridging communities, caring for their geriatric animals, rock climbing, and more recently, lifting heavy things for fun.
Jenna (aka CuriousJenna)
she/her
📍 Chicago
📷 Instagram: @curiousjennarope
CuriousJenna (she/her) is a queer, polyamorous, bottom-leaning rope switch. She has been bottoming since 2016 and tying since 2019. On both sides of the slash, she loves rope on the floor, in the air, nice, mean, and in-between. As an instructor, she loves exploring how and why things work. She strives to balance perfectionism with pragmatism, encouraging students to develop a deep understanding that supports creative decision-making, risk mitigation, and the ability to iterate and troubleshoot their own ties.