FAQ

Wear comfortable clothing, like you would for a yoga class. Nudity is not allowed and is besides the point of class. We find its best to keep the distracting things away when learning a new skill.

We schedule classes for a specific series and you should sign up for a specific course. In general, we operate from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Copley Square, just moments from the Public Library.

• Rope* (no cotton rope allowed)
• EMT sheers* that can cut your rope
• Notepad & pen**
• Water bottle**

*available for purchase during class

**recommended, not required

During class we mostly sit on the floor. An instructor and an assistant will lead some discussion and introductions. Then the bulk of the class is spent learning a specific tie or two. Individual skills are isolated and then shown in context.

Classes are capped at 16 people and can run as small as 8 people, depending on the topic.

For the beginner series, Rope 101, no partner is needed. The ties, structures, and skills are all learned and practiced as self-ties, mostly on our legs and lower body.

For the intermediate classes, a partner is strongly recommended. The content of these classes is primarily upper body ties, which are difficult to self-tie. It may be possible to share a person in rope or to make modifications for self-tying. Contact the instructor if you have questions.

Our preference is for hand-treated, 6mm, loose lay jute rope (available processed in-house by Mr.R) of 8 meter lengths. Other options are alternate kinds of jute, hemp, or synthetic ropes. Types of ropes and length choice is discussed in Rope 101.