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UPGOING: A Novice’s Guide to Partnered Suspension

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November 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm PST

OR how to safely and confidently suspend your friends without making enemies

DESIRED OUTCOME

By the end of this series, you should understand the basics of how to:

  • tie two all purpose uplines suitable for most suspensions
  • attach those uplines to your harnesses
  • evaluate ties that you already know for suspension readiness
  • negotiate collaborative feedback and headspace with your partner
  • figure out how to evaluate what you should practice next
AUDIENCE

Aimed towards paired tying, with switches very welcome. Our teaching style is highly collaborative, and there will be some switching and self tying involved as part of the learning process.

This workshop series is one complete part. Participants are required to attend all parts with each other. The cost of the ticket is per pair for the entire series!

PREREQUISITES
  • All attendees (people tying and being tied) can easily tie a non collapsing single column tie. 
  • People tying should be able to tie:
    • A suspendable upper body harness with at least two attachment points (front, back, side)
    • A suspendable lower body harness 
    • People in rope should be comfortable in said harnesses.
MATERIALS
  • 10-12 ropes (jute or hemp preferred*)
  • At least two reinforced or rated uplines
  • Safety shears
  • 2+ carabiners or o rings

*natural rope (jute or hemp) is preferred. This is not because we think natural rope is superior in any way! We’re actually learning to tie with MFP. But our education has been with natural rope, and at the moment, we don’t feel equipped to safely instruct others on best practices with synthetics.

Details
  • Date and Time:
    • November 12, 6.30pm
    • November 19, 6.30pm
    • November 26, 6.30pm
  • Doors open 30min prior to the event
  • Duration: 3 times 3h
  • Fee:
  • Prerequisites: See above
  • Material to bring: See above
  • For individuals or pairs: For pairs!
  • Who is this for: Queer and friends
  • Please have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/]
  • Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”)
Tickets

Tickets can be purchased in instalments at the door. Just come by or drop us a line if you would like to split the costs.

Fineprint
  • Accessibility: 

Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation. 

  • Cancellation and refund policy:

If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event, we will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder. 

Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees.) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.

No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  

$250 per pair (payment in instalments available)