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Many classes require students to come in with some basic structures already in their toolkit. This class is designed to introduce and reinforce the common pre-reqs for floor-level classes, giving you an introduction to commonly used structures before moving into floor-specific work.
In this class we'll start by reviewing a single column - the building block underneath nearly everything in rope -before introducing double columns. From there, we'll move into three foundational structures that show up again and again in floor work: a basic chest harness, a hip harness, and the futomomo.
This class is designed for students who are looking to do more floor rope and want to make sure they have the pre-reqs down before diving into floor-specific classes. It's beginner-friendly, with plenty of room for intermediate folks.
Schedule
6:30 p.m. | Doors open
7:00–10 p.m. | Instruction
Prerequisites:
All participants:
-Basic understanding of consent, negotiation, and the general risks involved in rope bondage
What to Bring
Bring 6-8 hanks of natural fiber rope or posh. (Nylon is fine, but some of the techniques will be slightly different) Rope will also be available to borrow — please let the instructors know in advance if you need rope.
Pricing
Sliding scale:
$30-100 per tying pair
No one turned away for lack of funds. We always have at least one scholarship spot available for each class.
For scholarship promo code email ChicagoRopeCollective@Gmail.com
About Strong Starts
We believe everyone’s rope benefits from strong foundations. This ongoing class series focuses on the building blocks of rope — single columns, wraps, friction knots, and basic structures that students can draw from and combine to create a wide range of experiences. Each session moves from fundamentals into floor and partial applications, making it ideal for newcomers as well as a chance for intermediate folks to refine and deepen their technique.
Consent is our baseline. We expect all participants to arrive with an understanding of consent and negotiation practices. This allows us to dive right into the material. If you have questions about consent or negotiation, we are happy to connect with you outside of class.
Instructor Bios
Jesse (aka Ropeygoat)
they/them · fae/faer · it (in kink only)
📍 Chicago
📷 Instagram: @ropeygoat
Tom (aka TheOtherMonster)
They/He
📍 Chicago
📷 Instagram: @TheOtherMonsterRope
Tom, TheOtherMonster, (they/he) is an avid nerd, kink/sex educator and, in scene, a bratty top. Jesse, RopeyGoat (they/them/fae/themme/faer) is a community organizer, academic, educator, switch, and above all else, a brat in all settings. Jesse and Tom entered the scene in 2018 and have been growing together and antagonizing each other ever since. They center fun, play and connection in all their kink activities. When not at the dungeon, you can find Tom and Jesse enjoying video/board games, D&D, climbing, riding bikes or looking at cute animal videos.