Studio Allegory

All Levels Rope
2025-06-17 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
The Tuesday All Level runs on an 8-week rotation. At the start of each rotation we introduce a new harness structure. Over the subsequent 7 weeks we then approach that structure from multiple different directions and purposes, both technical and interpersonal. How can we break down and alter the harness to make it work in certain ways? Can we tie it while moving/dancing/sitting/playfighting? How does it behave in suspension? How can we make it ornate, or comfortable, or robust? We also build skills and habits to keep the focus on the interaction between humans rather than the pattern. People approach rope from a myriad different directions, motivations, and interests, so our classes should reflect that diversity of approach.

The order of classes may change depending on the pace and needs of participants. See the curriculum of our rope track

Harness Intro

Deeper Dive/Different Versions/Magic Tips and Tricks

Tying with Movement/Ranboo

Partial/Static Suspension (Upline Review)**

Interview Metaphor

Suspension with Transition Options (Upline Special Considerations)**

Floorwork

Challenges!

All Level classes are designed for partner work, though you are welcome to attend solo and absorb information.

A brief note on suspension:

You don’t have to suspend in these classes! It’s pretty common that newer people choose not to suspend on their first ‘rotation’ through the All Levels class. Work at the pace that suits you, make sure you feel comfortable with what you are doing, and we will support you.Please note: Anyone who plans to suspend should attend the appropriate Uplines Friday class. We will briefly review uplines and/or cover special considerations for uplines for a particular tie, but we will not teach uplines directly.

Loaner ropes are available. NO SUSPENSION with loaner ropes.

Tickets

Fineprint

Date and Time: Every Tuesday, 6.30pm – 9pm

Duration: 2.5h

Fee: $35/person (member discounts available)

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of knots and frictions, safety and consent, as well as movement and communication (Complete Intro to rope cycle).

Material to bring: Bring your own ropes (we have loaner ropes available if you forget yours)

For individuals or pairs: Individuals will definitely learn something but the course is designed for pairs.

Please have a look at our policies and safety rules.

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.

Cookies, Crochet, & Kink
2025-06-15 14:00 - 18:00 | BC
A crafty Sunday for everyone who wants to try crocheting some vulvas or other things. @DorkaThy and Studio Allegory welcome everyone to come and hang out, connect, play, and crochet in a safe(r) environment. We will bring yarn of various colours, crochet needles of various sizes, yarn needles (non-sharp), poly fill for stuffing, scissors for cutting yarn, and a few printouts of a vulva pattern as a key chain.

Dorkathy is an enby who has enjoyed fibre arts for much of their life. They have over 10 years of experience in ropes, tying, and self-suspension. Crochet projects have included bananas, triceratops, chickens, unicorns, shrimps, and pokemons.

Details

Date and Time: Sunday, June 15. 2pm – 6pm

This is a mask mandatory event.

Duration: 4h

Fee: Sliding scale $5 – $25. Please consider a donation for the provided materials. Pay at the door

Prerequisites: None

Material to bring: If you would like to bring your own yarn or crochet needles, great, but no need

For individuals or pairs: Any Constellation is fine.

Who is this for: Queer and friends

Fineprint

Please have a look at our policies and safety rules.

Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”)

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

Playfighting
2025-06-14 18:00 - 20:30 | BC
Play fighting is a completely different way of engaging with other people. The way we move, think, and relate to our environment changes in this type of interaction. This group activity lets participants challenge each other for a play fight. All constellations are welcome.

In a safe environment, participants can challenge themselves and each other to fight with each other in a playful and joyful way. Not winning but experiencing is the focus of this monthly event. At play fighting, we will start with an introduction that covers motivation, safety, consent, and expectations.

Afterwards, it’s the participants’ space and time to experience play fights themselves.

Tickets

Fine Print

Please have a look at our policies and safety rules.

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.

If you can’t afford a ticket, please drop us a line and we will make it happen.

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.

Spacetime - the playparty
2025-06-13 20:00 - 2025-06-14 00:00, 2025-06-06 20:00 - 2025-06-07 00:00 | 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1G4, Canada
Spacetime is the weekly play jam at Studio Allegory. Come by and enjoy an open and welcoming atmosphere with other people. Connect with others, play, hang out, or get some inspiration from the wide range of possibilities.

All types of play welcome as long as they are in compliance with our guidelines (see below) as well as it “fits” the mood of the moment, i.e. please read the room before you start playing and check whether your play would have impact on others. Please bring your own equipment.

SpaceTime is included for certain memberships as well as for participants of that day’s “Intro to rope” course.

Tickets

Fine Print

Masks recommended.

Please have a look at our policies and safety rules.

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.

Intro to Rope
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1G4, Canada
Intro to Rope Bondage is the first step for people interested in learning to tie with each other.

The emphasis of this course is to accompany the participants on their path into a joyful and safe practice of rope bondage, Shibari/Kinbaku. We go through basic techniques, knots & frictions, safety and consent, movement, communication, and artistic representation. Participants will be able to tie with each other in a joyful and interesting way. We understand each class as directed at both, the person in ropes as well as the person tying.

Curriculum

1st Friday per month: Single & Double column ties. The basic knots

2nd Friday per month: Safety, consent, and pre-scene negotiation

3rd Friday per month: Frictions and Hitches. How to keep the ropes in place.

4th Friday per month: Fundamental upper body tie – “Takate Kote”

Participants of the intro to rope series have free access to the open jam directly after the class.

Details

Date and Time: Weekly. 6pm – 8pm

Duration: 2h

Fee: $35/person (member discount)

Prerequisites: None.

Material to bring: Loaner ropes available. Ropes (preferably natural fibre, 4-6mm diameter, ~ 5-10m length) if you have.

For individuals or pairs: Individuals and pairs welcome

Please have a look at our policies and safety rules.

Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”)

Tickets

Tickets are also available at the door.

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.

Intro to Rope
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1G4, Canada
Intro to Rope Bondage is the first step for people interested in learning to tie with each other.

The emphasis of this course is to accompany the participants on their path into a joyful and safe practice of rope bondage, Shibari/Kinbaku. We go through basic techniques, knots & frictions, safety and consent, movement, communication, and artistic representation. Participants will be able to tie with each other in a joyful and interesting way. We understand each class as directed at both, the person in ropes as well as the person tying.

Curriculum

1st Friday per month: Single & Double column ties. The basic knots

2nd Friday per month: Safety, consent, and pre-scene negotiation

3rd Friday per month: Frictions and Hitches. How to keep the ropes in place.

4th Friday per month: Fundamental upper body tie – “Takate Kote”

Participants of the intro to rope series have free access to the open jam directly after the class.

Tickets

Details

Date and Time: Weekly. 6pm – 8pm

Duration: 2h

Fee: $35/person (member discount)

Prerequisites: None.

Material to bring: Loaner ropes available. Ropes (preferably natural fibre, 4-6mm diameter, ~ 5-10m length) if you have.

For individuals or pairs: Individuals and pairs welcome

Please have a look at our policies and safety rules.

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.

Desire vs fantasy - a world beyond
2025-06-12 18:30 - 21:00 | 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1G4, Canada
As part of our kinky Thursday classes, we will try to explore the world of fantasies, desires, and dreams. We often use these words in our conversations about kink, intimacy, and sexuality but we rarely think about them in an in-depth way. At the heart of this exploration is the question, which fantasies and desires should or could be realized and which ones shouldn’t or can’t and why.

If we don’t talk about what is possible and what isn’t, we run into the problem;em of merely repeating the same old stuff that everyone is doing without a chance of experiencing something else.

Participants are invited to use the safe(r) environment of Studio Allegory and talk openly about these things and maybe even try out some of the things that come up. Of course, there is no guarantee that this class will provide the background before which you can fulfill your fantasy and it isn’t meant to. But this class is designed to create an open climate to express them, maybe even for the first time. Whenever the question “Am I the only one?” comes up in kink, the answer is automatically “No!”

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPACE FOR TYPES OF PLAY THAT ARE EXCLUDED IN THE RULES OF STUDIO ALLEGORY OR THAT ARE PROHIBITED BY LAW! But we can certainly talk about them.

Details

For individuals or pairs: Ideally with a partner but solo participation is possible

Date and Time: June 12th, 6.30pm – 9pm

Duration: 2.5h

Format: Lecture/discussion with play time afterwards

Fee: $35/person (members get a discount)

Prerequisites: None

Material to bring: Note taking material and whatever toys you would like to experiment with.

Tickets

Fineprint

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”)

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.

Experimental Rope & Intimacy
2025-06-11 18:30 - 21:00 | 386 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1G4, Canada
In this class, we will be working on advanced techniques of Kinbaku/Shibari.

How can we approach each other spatially and temporally?

How can we find actual, applicable techniques for connection and intimacy?

How can we improve rope handling and techniques so we can focus on more than just tying?

How can we embed the tying scene into a greater context and narrative.

Tickets

Details

Date and Time: Every Wednesday, 6.30pm – 9pm

Duration: 2.5h

Fee: $35/person (member discounts available)

Prerequisites: A good understanding of rope techniques and suspension lines.

Material to bring: Bring your own ropes (we have loaner ropes available if you forget yours)

For individuals or pairs: Individuals will definitely learn something but the course is designed for pairs.

Please have a look at our policies and safety rules.

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.

Men Tying Men
2025-06-08 14:00 - 18:00 | BC
MTM in Vancouver welcomes to monthly rope jams all self-identifying men, including trans- and cis-males. The goal is to provide representation for a group that is not well recognised within the mainstream rope bondage community. We offer 1 hour of skill sharing to start, followed by 3 hours of tying at your own speed. Solo participants are welcome to join, as long as you’re willing to be tied and to tie during the first hour of skill sharing, so that you can learn by switching. Couples are welcome to join as well.

All levels are welcome!

This rope jam is not a class, even though we share skills. It is a supplement to your rope bondage journey. To learn rope bondage properly, please attend classes at Studio Allegory, offered at all levels from absolute beginners to advanced and beyond.

Details

Duration: 4h

Fee: $25/person

Prerequisites: None

Material to bring: Bring your own ropes if you have. No problem if not

For individuals or pairs: Any constellation is welcome

Who is this for: All self-identifying men, including trans- and cis-males.

Tickets

Fineprint

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”)

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.

Community Discussion - Consent
2025-06-07 11:30 - 14:00 | BC
Community discussion at Studio Allegory. This time: Consent – history, problems, and possible ways to deal with its contradictions.*

In a series of discussion events, we are inviting people of all backgrounds, experiences, and skill levels to join a moderated discussion about topics that are too important to leave them to instagram posts or inspirational fridge magnets.

Each episode, a human dedicated to the topic introduces the topic and gives some background information and food for thought. After that introduction, we invite you to share your thoughts, experiences, concerns, and ideas.

Details

This topic is introduced and led by Emmy, who holds a masters degree in comparative contract law.

Date and Time: June 7th, 11.30am

Duration: 2.5h

Fee: PWYC ($5-$25) Pay at the door

Prerequisites: None

Material to bring: note taking material

For individuals or pairs: Any constellation welcome

Fineprint

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”)

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.
