Nova and Nevertheless have been tying together since 2018 and really amped up their tying relationship in 2023. Together they have taught in their local community at Rope Study Group serving as one of the two primary educator pairs focusing on intermediate and advanced skills. Nevertheless has been educating since 2020, mainly as a Top but with a recent shift in focus to educating as a bottom. Nova has been educating since 2021 as a Top, synthesizing her experience as a medical professional to her rope and kink. This tying pair bring ample Neuro-Spicy Info Dumps, Dad Jokes, puns, and a witty banter that brings a playful levity to otherwise information dense instruction.
We all know what it's like to get on someone's nerves, but what about when we're doing rope? Our nerves are how we interact with our world, through sensation and movement, and a well known risk of rope bondage is injury to these vital organs. In this class, we'll be going head to toe on the body talking about the nerves that are often encountered and injured in our favorite rope ties. This class will be lecture based, with medical diagrams and human body modeling for examples. Bring your notes books, and get ready to learn about The Nerve of some people! Prerequisites No prior rope experience required. This class is designed for complete beginners. What to Bring - Comfortable clothing that allows movement - Water bottle - Notebook for taking notes (optional)
When one goes to build a harness, one must ask, when is it enough? In this class, we’ll discuss when we build more structure and reinforcements into our ties, and when we go with simpler, more minimalist options. We’ll cover the benefits and drawbacks of each choice, and strive to tie the most appropriate level of stability for what we’re trying to accomplish. Skill Level - Beginner-Intermediate Prerequisites Ability to tie single columns, latches, bands, and frictions. What to Bring - 4-6 pieces of rope (25-30 feet each) - A willing partner (or practice with self-tying) - Comfortable clothing that allows movement - Water bottle - Rope Cutting Tool - Notebook for taking notes (optional)
