ShibaRicon 2015

EVENT SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

EVENT SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE - CONT’D

SHIBARICON 2015 STAFF MITTENS DIANA SIR C VANESSA VERONIQUE PERSIAN GRACE HAR-DON PUP AXEL OTTOBOT BRIANX LADY KAY PSYCHOKITTY KHARMA ROWANSPEAK EERINA SWITCH SADE KELLY PENDRAGON UNCLE VLAD MUGSIE OLD TOM -SURRENDER DUCKSOUP

KITTEH BEHIND THE CURTAIN PRODUCER & DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING PRESENTER LIAISON, PROGRAMMING ADVISER ADVERTISING SALES; ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, OPERATIONS; SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICAL OPERATIONS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT MANAGER FACILITIES COORDINATOR FACILITIES COORDINATOR FACILITIES COORDINATOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STAFFING AND SPECIAL EVENTS REGISTRATION TEAM COORDINATOR ASSISTANT REGISTRATION COORDINATOR MERCHANDISE SALES COORDINATOR MEDICAL TEAM COORDINATOR SAFETY MONITOR TEAM COORDINATOR SECURITY COORDINATOR, VENDOR LIAISON ASSOCIATE SECURITY COORDINATOR ASSISTANT VENDOR LIAISON, SPECIAL PROJECTS APPLICATION DEVELOPER, SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR WEBMASTER, SPECIAL PROJECTS, PROGRAMMING ADVISER GRAPHIC DESIGN

Volunteers Shibaricon is lucky to have a wonderful team of volunteers who work hard throughout the event to make it the best it can be. The outpouring of support from both goodwill and hardship volunteers this year has been incredible. We are grateful to be part of such a wonderful community. Thank you to all our volunteers for everything you do to make Shibaricon run smoothly.

  





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SHIBARICON EVENT RULES Please read and understand these rules. They are for your safety and comfort, as well as the safety and comfort of those around you. If you have a problem with anyone at the event or notice disregard for these rules that could put the event in jeopardy please notify Security or Staff immediately. Unwillingness to follow instructions from Security or Staff may result in your removal from this and all future Shibaricon events. BADGES EMERGENCIES You must wear your wristband AND badge at all times during Shibaricon. In the event of a medical emergency or problem remain clear of the area and The wristband is designed to be worn for the duration of the event. You let the appropriate personnel do their jobs. Please respect the privacy and will not be permitted to enter any portion of the event without BOTH your dignity of anybody involved and do not stand around to watch or ask for or badge AND wristband. If you lose your badge or wristband please contact spread information if you are not directly involved in the situation. Event registration immediately. Staff will communicate with attendees and emergency personnel when it is appropriate. In any event as large as Shibaricon, there may be times when individuals who don’t belong attempt to get into the play spaces or classrooms. Prominently ATTIRE displaying your wristband - ON YOUR WRIST - and wearing your name All attendees must dress appropriately in all public areas of the hotel, parking badge helps us quickly detect people who shouldn’t be at the event. If you areas and surrounding community. Local businesses are NOT a part of our see someone who appears to be too young or has no identification please event and everyday “vanilla” attire and behavior is required. Simply dressing notify Security immediately. street-legal in the public areas of the hotel is not acceptable. You should be DRESSED, not just “covered.” Let’s not be our own worst enemy. PHOTOGRAPHY & CELL PHONE USAGE Shibaricon is a private event. For the privacy and safety of all of our NUDITY & CLEANLINESS attendees photography is not allowed and will result in immediate removal Per hotel policy, when in contact with hotel furniture, either you or the from the event. You may not use photographic equipment or devices with furniture must be properly covered. Please be mindful that fabric chairs are picture-taking capability in the event space. Any photographic device found difficult to clean and sanitize. The hotel has made this simple request and in the event space may be confiscated and all data and film destroyed before will provide plenty of clean towels and a bin for dirty linen. This common being returned to its owner. Cell phones, whether or not they have the courtesy is important to the hotel. Please respect their wishes. capability to take pictures, may not be used anywhere in the event space. If ALCOHOL, ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES you are using your cell phone you will be removed from the event. Event Alcohol, smoking, and illegal substances, are prohibited in the event space. Staff will have internal and external communication devices in case of Smoking is only allowed in designated areas of the hotel. Illegal substances, emergency. use or transfer, will result in immediate and permanent ejection from the ELECTRONICS POLICY event. As stated above, use of devices with cameras is not permitted in the event DRINKING space. This includes but is not limited to phones, netbooks, laptops, tablets We encourage you to have a good time during the event. If you choose to and any devices that may come with recording capabilities, whether or not a drink, please do so responsibly. You may be ejected from the event if your functioning camera is installed and visible. Because most devices now come behavior interferes with the enjoyment of others or removed from the play with cameras and technology as such that photos and video can be instantly areas if you appear to be intoxicated. uploaded, confiscation is useless. If you are seen using one of the devices FOOD & DRINK listed above while in the event space you will be removed from the event Food & drink in the event space is discouraged, with the exception of water, without a refund. juices, soft drinks, coffee or tea. Exceptions may be made for medical LOST AND FOUND conditions. No food or drink may be served in the event space if it is not If you find something, bring it to Security. If you lose anything, notify purchased from the hotel. This includes bringing in pizza, donuts, bagels, etc. Security. You can, of course, have whatever you’d like in your hotel room. EVENT STAFF & SECURITY BEHAVIOR Obey all Shibaricon Staff, Security and Safety Monitors. Failure to obey There is always someone who you think ought to be elsewhere. Please Staff will result in your immediate removal from the event. If you have refrain from any behavior that interferes with the ability of others to trouble of any nature, please contact Security or a Staff member. deliver their lecture, demonstration or workshop and postpone all personal HOTEL STAFF “confrontations” until after the event. If you feel that you are the subject of Be respectful, pleasant and appropriate to the hotel staff. Let’s make sure we rude or improper behavior, please notify Security. are welcome back in the future. EVENT STAFF PARKING Please follow all instructions received from Event Staff. Should you have a Parking is permitted only in designated spaces. Your car will be towed if problem with those instructions please bring your concerns to the Security parked in an inappropriate space. or info table and we will assist you. Failure to follow instructions from the Event Staff or interfering with their work may result in being removed from a STATE LAWS particular activity or ejection from the event. Obey all federal, state and local laws and ordinances. IN THE EVENT OF FIRE SOLICITATION Security will direct you to the nearest exit. Should no Staff be near your Prostitution, solicitation and negotiation of payment for sexual services are ILLEGAL and will not be tolerated. Violation will result in ejection from this location, proceed to the nearest exit. Do not take time to gather up your toys or other belongings. Your safety is more important. The sooner we clear an and all future Shibaricon events. area, the better for emergency personnel. PUBLIC AREAS VENDING In public areas of the hotel it is expected that your behavior and attire will be Vending from cars, hotel rooms, or other parts of the event is PROHIBITED appropriate for a vanilla public environment. Alienating other guests or hotel unless authorized in advance by an officer of Shibaricon. Unauthorized employees will only cause problems for the event. Do not “play” or test new vending may result in ejection from this and any future Shibaricon. toys in the parking lots or anywhere in public view. FLYERS DAMAGE TO THE HOTEL No handbills or flyers may be distributed without advance permission from an Do not tie yourself or anyone to any hotel fixture such as towel racks, shower officer of Shibaricon. curtain rods, closet rods, sprinkler heads, pipes, plumbing, pillars etc. Be careful that your play does not damage walls, fixtures, furniture, bedding A FINAL NOTE & PLEA FOR COMMON SENSE or carpets in the rooms or the event space. You will be held personally The rules apply to EVERYONE. Don’t sneak a picture, park illegally or responsible for any damage you cause or participate in. dress/behave inappropriately outside the event space. Your good behavior may inspire others, and your bad behavior will affect us all. Please use common sense in what you wear and do both in the hotel and in the community, and please alert a Shibaricon staff member or Security if you observe conditions or situations that put the event or its attendees at risk.

SHIBARICON PLAYSPACE RULES All Play Space Rules are in effect throughout the event, in all areas of the event space, not just during play time. Please direct any questions to a Play Space Monitor or Security before you play. Unwillingness to follow instructions from Play Space Monitors, Security or Shibaricon staff may result in your removal from the play space, event and all future Shibaricon functions. CONSENT MESSY SCENES By your entry into the Play Space, you acknowledge that you have Food play, or any similarly messy play, is not allowed in the event read these rules, understand and will abide by them, and that you space. Please use good judgment with regard to anything messy, or assume all risks incident to your attendance at this event. potentially messy. Shibaricon can’t afford a cleaning bill and we are not able to hose down the Hyatt Regency. ETIQUETTE Normal party etiquette is required. Do not interfere with a scene. Do SAFER SEX not touch anyone’s body or equipment without permission. You are Safer sex practices are required for all activities. Safer sex supplies not required to say or do anything. Watching is acceptable, although will be available from the Medical Staff. Genital to genital contact you must maintain a safe distance from a scene in progress. Please and sexual intercourse is prohibited in the event space. If you need keep laughter, conversation and comments to a minimum. Please use clarification please see a Safety Monitor. the social area for socializing. Loud talking, or screaming during a CLEANING & SAFETY SUPPLIES scene is disruptive to others and is discouraged. Cleaning supplies are available throughout the play space. If you SAFETY SHEARS need a tarp or drop cloth please ask a Safety Monitor for one. You As this is a rope bondage event it is expected that everyone (top, are expected to clean up after yourself, leaving all equipment free of bottom, switch, butcher, baker & candlestick maker) will have a pair sweat, bodily fluids, lubricants, etc. Bring bodily fluid contamination of safety shears or similarly effective cutting tool within easy reach, to the attention of a Safety Monitor. (i.e. not buried at the bottom of a full bag of toys). In the event that CELL PHONES & ELECTRONIC DEVICES there is an emergency and your shears are somehow not available, NO CELL PHONES OR RESTRICTED ELECTRONIC DEVICES all Safety Monitors, Security & Staff will have safety shears handy. ARE ALLOWED IN THE EVENT SPACE, including the social areas Please don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it. and hallways. Please see the Electronics Policy for a list of restricted SAFETY MONITORS devices. If you need to make a call, please leave the event space Safety Monitors (DMs) must be obeyed. If someone is violating entirely. If you are seen in the event space using a mobile phone or rules or bothering you please notify a Safety Monitor or Security. other restricted device, you will be removed from the event. In an Some of our rules are based on hotel policy and we cannot always emergency Staff, Security and Medics will have internal and external grant exceptions. Don’t shoot the messenger. Safety Monitors are communication devices. there for your protection and to ensure a safe and comfortable play LIABILITY environment for all. Please be cooperative and treat them with Neither Shibaricon, it’s Officers, the management, volunteers, owners, respect. or operators of the facilities, nor any agents, successors or assigns SAFE WORDS of any of the foregoing shall be liable to any attendee for injury to The house safe word for “Stop” is “Red” and the house “Caution” person or property incurred as a result of attendance at this event. word is “Yellow”. A Safety Monitor will intervene in a scene if the Top does not respond appropriately when one of these words is used. A loudly-shouted “Safe word!” will also be interpreted as a call for outside assistance. EQUIPMENT USAGE & TIME LIMITS Do not monopolize equipment; others want to play too. Due to past issues, there is now a limit of 2 hours on a piece of equipment. Your time does not start over if you begin playing with a different person. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of Staff based on the number of people in the play space. If you require further clarification or believe someone has exceeded the 2 hour time limit, please see a Safety Monitor. Attendees are forbidden from moving equipment in the play space. If you would like something moved, please see a Safety Monitor. Got sexual Disregard for this rule will result in removal from the play space and science? possibly the event. CommunityELECTRICITY USAGE Nothing may be plugged into any electrical outlet in the event space. Academic Please see a Safety Monitor if you need clarification. Consortium for NO OPEN FLAME Due to hotel policy, there will be no open flame or fire of any kind Research on allowed in the event space. This includes but is not limited to Alternative matches, lighters and candles. Please check with a Safety Monitor if you need clarification. Sexualities RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES No kidnapping role play/scene, breath play or electrical play is allowed without prior permission from a Safety Monitor or Shibaricon Staff. Any device which sends an electrical charge into the body may not be connected to any portion of the anatomy above the waist. BLOOD & BODILY FLUIDS Play which is expected or likely to result in broken skin or discharge of bodily fluids must utilize appropriate barriers and precautions Be an explorer! Support scholarship and research on BDSM, Fetish, to protect equipment, attendees and hotel fixtures from surface or Polyamory, Swinging, and Kink airborne contact. Sharps may not be used over carpet or uncovered equipment, and must be disposed of in appropriate puncture-proof To find out more, check out https://carasresearch.org or contact containers. [email protected] Please give consideration to the protection of those around you as you decide where and how to play. If your scene cannot be contained, it is not appropriate for the space.

PRESENTER BIOS -ELWOODElwood found the Toronto local scene in 2008. Currently, loves pushing the boundaries of kink “for science”!! Explores all sorts of creative and sadistic ideas from the basic to diabolical. From “Duck Hunt” multi-girl suspensions to “Anal Hook Tug Of War”, debauchery is just another casual Sunday afternoon! Long ago, Before that he was tying terrible hog ties at Scouts for kicks, having skipping rope banned at school and other things he shouldn’t write here. So, its nice to finally find a wonderful outlet for his malevolence! He quite enjoys helping kinksters where he can, and honoured to be a part of the scene! Also, He runs a weekly kink radio show: TheUndergroundSexShow. com, Has been the tech director of the Morpheous Bondage Extravaganza since 2009, Holds monthly kink parties at Subspace in Toronto, teaches 3-4 monthly classes on a variety of kink workshops, and loves fet photography! When the screams stop being sexy!-Effective “Rolling negotiations” (Friday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L A) BEN HART Ben Hart is pretty mean for a guy with blue eyes. He blends many styles and techniques to create a flexible approach to rope for the purpose of challenging his partners while creating an intimate space together. He is a co-organizer of Toronto Rope Bite and NARIX. Quickie Ties (Friday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L F) Partial Suspension for Impact Play (Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM LONDON) JD-66 JD’s style of rope has developed over many years into what has been described as a Japanese inspired style of Kinbaku. He has been described as “tying to engage not only the bottoms body, but their mind”. He ties without preconceived ideas and brings fluidity to a scene without a preplanned end point or pose. He is heavily involved in the Toronto rope scene; teaching at The Toronto Kinbaku Salon, co-organizing the Toronto Rope Bite and assisting with the GTA Rope Social (GTARS). Hip Harness (Koshi Nawa) and a Mermaid Tie (Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM PARIS) BARKAS & ADDIE TAHL Barkas is one of the 4 licenced Osada Ryu instructors of the world and Deshi of Osada Steve Sensei as well as of Nawashi Kanna Sensei. He developed his own, very specific style Ranboo, which is a higly dynamical and stormy way of doing and thinking Kinbaku. Besides his work as a Kinbaku teacher and performer all over the world, he cooperates with different artists and arts institutions. Barkas is going to present his ideas of kinbaku together with his partner Addie Tahl. Newaza Part 1 (Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L D/E) Newaza Part 2 (PT 1 REQUIRED) (Friday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L D/E) Ranboo: Barkas’ style (Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L D/E) Osada Ryu and Advanced Suspensions Part 1 (Sunday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L B/C) Osada Ryu and Advanced Suspensions Part 2 (PT 1 REQUIRED) (Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L B/C) ROPERAIDEN & TWISTED PHOENIX RopeRaiden and Twisted Phoenix hail from the Midwest and are experienced in many forms of BDSM play. Their passion and love is rope, rope bondage and energy. Raiden is a switch that has has excelled in the rope art community. Phoenix is a female dominant who happens to love being a rope bottom and is an accomplished rope top in her own right. Their perspectives from both sides, top and bottom, make classes fun and informative! They have studied and learned from some of the best rope artists in the United States and the world. They bring their unique style of humor, humility, and personality to many different events across the US. They are VERY excited to be teaching once again at Shibaricon. BallBari Kinballku - Tying up boy parts (Sunday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L A) BAD KITTY BONDAGE (KAT & DHYANA) Bad Kitty Bondage is a shibari-inspired rope art duo headed up by Kat and Dhyana. Together, BadKitty Bondage has tied for performance, photography, and film. Kat and Dhyana enjoy tying, being tied, and having fun with self bondage. They also enjoy sharing their knowledge of rope in fun, lighthearted classes. BadKitty Bondage has led a number of classes at local rope groups in San Antonio and Chicago including rope bottoming, predicament, suspension, and shibari basics. Rope Bottoming 101 (Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L A)

-EMBased in Memphis, Tennessee, -EM- is a rope artist and whip enthusiast whose interests lie in pushing his bottoms in strenuous yet beautiful poses. With years of experience learning rope from various artists across North America. His interpretation of Japanese bondage allows us to view the intricacies of the human body, their manipulation, and the beauty of strain. -EM-’s dedication to the practice of whips stems from his interests in technique, skill, and accuracy with regard to all forms of S&M play. With a drive for perfection and a penchant for suffering, he has learned to combine the art of restraint with the intense kiss of a whip. Basics of the Box Tie (Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM LONDON) Fundamentals of Dynamic Suspension (Saturday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L B/C) Making Suspension Sexy (Sunday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L D/E) TIGER AIKO I am a rope model from Tokyo, Japan, and have had the honour to have performed with many great Nawashi in Japan. I also perform self-suspension and aerial shows. Rope Bottoming: Exercises for the Body and Mind (Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L F) MURPHY BLUE Always prepared with a smile, a joke, or a length of rope, Murphy Blue has been bringing his rope knowledge and style wherever he could. Murphy tries to focus not just on the “how’s” of tying, but the frequently forgotten “why’s”. The interplay of people and energy through rope and gestures is something that should be passed along. Murphy does his best to assist with that. He travels the country with the lovely ladies of “Team Blue”, sharing insight, gaining knowledge, and saving the world, one knot at a time. Intro to Suspension Part I: “The Pre-Flight Check” (Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L B/C) Intro to Suspension Part II:”The First Flight” (Friday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L B/C) BOSSBONDAGE BossBondage has been involved in the BDSM community for a decade. He is the founder and president of The West Coast Assholes(www.westcoastassholes. com), an edge players advocacy group which focuses on edge-ucation within the community. He also serves as the vice president of the Portland Leather Alliance. Boss recently received mainstream attention, working as the bondage consultant on the music video for def jam recording artists Electrik Red For 5 Years he has operated His own professional dungeon The Asylum(asylumdungeon.com). Born from his love of hemp bondage rope, He started BossBondage.com in 2002, where He produces Hemp Bondage rope in a multitude of sizes and colors. Boss has been a body piercer since 1995 and operates PlayPiercingKits.com which sells play piercing kits and medical kink accessories. For over 5 years he ran his own local fetish night where he routinely taught workshops, and tied up hundreds of people. Boss is an Oregon state licensed body piercer who has been piercing since 1995, and often teaches needle play classes. Boss does not get too tied down to titles and just considers Himself to be a bondage artist. In the last several years, through intensive performance of bondage, as well as offering private instruction to a wide variety of people, He has developed a unique style. He is self taught and combines western and Asian bondage styles. Boss was the winner of the 2006 In the woods Bondage contest, and has been nominated for a pantheon of leather award. Boss is a full time BDSM educator and has taught throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. BossBondage is a proud sponsor of shibaricon 2015 and will be returning for his eighth year in a row as a shibaricon instructor Partial Suspension from the Floor, Through the Body and Up (Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM LONDON) Hillbilly Hojojutsu (Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM FLORENCE) PEDRO CORDAS Pedro’s obsession with rope started in 2003 with Osada Steve at Studio 6, Tokyo. In 2004, a new journey began when he had classes with Nawashi Akechi Denki Sensei. After the sensei’s death (2005-07-25), he remained studying with Nawashi Kanna (formerly Akechi Kanna) - both of whom remain strong influences today in his personalized style. He frequently travels to Japan to keep alive his passion of rope studies & research. Pedro’s amazing odyssey in kinbaku has allowed him to meet/see/learn from so many great people; such as Yukimura Haruki, Nureki Chimuo, Randa Mai, Miura Takumi, Hajime Kinoko, Naka Akira to quote just a few... Jazz Shibari: Improvising (Sunday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM VIENNA) Building a Mummy (Monday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PARIS)

DOV Dov is a NYC based artist, photographer, sculptor, educator; Japanese rope bondage and single tail whip fanatic, computer geek and just has way too many hobbies. He has been in the NYC scene since 1993 and is a TES board Emeritus. Hogties Workshop (Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM INT’L F) Arm Binders (Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L A) Foiling the Escape Artist (Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L A) DUNTER I was born and grew up in the Montreal region, where I still live today. I once co-founded a dungeon in Montreal and have been a dungeon-master at many others over the years. In more recent years, I have taken on the role as the workshop coordinator for the Montreal Fetish Weekend, I am an instructor and suspension expert there and at the Kinky Festival in Montreal, among other events. I was always surrounded by ropes and perversion during a long military career where I learned the technical side of rigging and have passed the last 20 years learning the more pleasurable side of rigging. Ropes were one of my first toys when I entered the BDSM world as they were inexpensive and easy to use, but have stayed with me to this day. They are now are my specialty and what I feel most passionately about. Secrets of Hojojutsu (Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM VIENNA) Dynamic Suspension (Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM INT’L B/C) Fast Bondage (Saturday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM LONDON) Predicament Bondage (Sunday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM LONDON) ALENI DV8 (DE VIATE) Aleni’s home is DV8House in Sydney where she has lived with her Master Mark for the past 13 years. Since 1999 Aleni has travelled all over the world and trained with some extraordinary Masters, Mistresses and leather families earning herself a reputation as one of the most experienced lifestyle Mistresses in Australia. Aleni has taught, advised and educated countless female tops and dominants over the years from her base in Sydney at DV8House and internationally. Her classes focus on encouraging novice female tops and dominants to use the materials of kink to establish dominance in play. Writer, artist, mother, Mistress, slave and friend; Aleni has written for various Kink Magazines, contributed to Art shows, founded girls lists, kink art co op and believes in 100% participation in life. Rope By Touch (Friday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM PARIS) Speed Negotiation (Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L A) Sensual Rope Connections (With Mark DV8 (De Viate)) (Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L B/C) LANI DV8 (DE VIATE) The adventure began in 2006 on one of my first visits to Hellfire, Sydney. Here I met a man called Mark (who I’d heard very good things about); including that he loved to tie people up. I smiled at him and asked: “Excuse me? If you’re not busy would you like to tie me?” His answer was: “Hell yeah!” I soon discovered the magic beneath the strands and Mark has been tying me ever since. Together we have perfected our own unique style of Japanese inspired rope bondage. I fast became known for my signature rapid transitions and acrobatic manoeuvres in rope suspension, and earned the local nickname of ‘flygirl’, which stuck - and has followed me all over the world. We both get so much satisfaction out of inspiring other like-minded people and friends along the way through our performances and workshops - whilst never forgetting that rope is our pleasure. Self Suspension for Performance (Saturday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM VIENNA) The DV8 Hojo Hishi - Air (With Mark DV8 (De Viate)) (Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L B/C) DV8 Hojo Futomomo (With Mark DV8 (De Viate)) (Monday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM INT’L D/E) MARK DV8 (DE VIATE) Mark is renowned for teaching and performing advanced Japanese rope bondage. His performance style combines his intense sensuality, undeniable dominance and innate skill. Each performance is a creation of dynamic Japanese rope bondage and SM imagery. In 2006 Mark travelled to Japan to tie with his friend Osada Steve. This friendship with Steve has had a strong influence on his bondage style, which follows in the Akechi Denki lineage. Mark has always believed in the importance of spending time with people of interest for inspiration and has tied many times with his friend Hajime Kinoko, after accepting an invitation to perform at the inaugural Toubaku in 2011. Most recently Mark and Nawashi Kanna have shared quality time together exploring rope forms, to further embed the Akechi Denki traditions in Marks’

rope style. Mark has also spent time tying with Yukimura Haruki and both have similar beliefs regarding erotic rope energy. Sensual Rope Connections (Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L B/C) The DV8 Hojo Hishi - Air (Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L B/C) DV8 Hojo Futomomo (Monday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM INT’L D/E) GIOTTO Giotto has been in the public scene for 6 years and has played at home for more than 14. 6 years ago he found a passion for rope and set out to master it. He has an obsession with making the finest quality bondage rope in the world. His mottoes in rope are: “Rope Bondage is Easy and Fun” and “The basics of rope bondage are not edge play.” Some would consider Giotto’s sadism extreme, but really it is just the adult version of pulling the hair of a girl he likes on the playground to get her attention. Tying the TK: Practical Hands On Class (Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM PARIS) LEE HARRINGTON Lee Harrington is an internationally known spiritual and erotic authenticity educator, gender explorer, eclectic artist and award-winning author and editor on human erotic and sacred experience. His works include “Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macrame,” “Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond,” “More Shibari You Can Use: Passionate Rope Bondage and Intimate Connection,” “Playing Well With Others: Your Guide to Discovering, Exploring and Negotiating the Kink, Leather and BDSM Communities” (with Mollena Williams), and the anthology “Rope, Bondage and Power.” Well known for his fun and informative approach to education, he approaches sexuality as yet another art to master, or simply an art to enjoy to its fullest! He has been an active part of the international kink and sex positive communities for 18 years, blogging about sex and spirit since 1998, and has a regularly occurring podcast. Learn more at www.PassionAndSoul.com. Turning Ties Inward: Finding Your Path and Desires in/with Rope Bondage (Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM INT’L A) Bondage and Breath (Saturday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L A) GenderQueer Bondage: Rope for People “Between” and “Beyond” (Sunday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L A) Elemental Bondage: Rope Bondage for Connection, Energy and Passion (Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PARIS) HEBARI HARUISAMU Hebari has been doing rope since 1992 and Japanese style rope since around 2005. Since then he has had the privilege of learning from some of the great Japanese masters Arisue GO, Hajime Kinoko, Osada Steve, Kazami Ranki, Nawashi Kanna and Yukimura Haruki. In 2014 Hebari was made an accredited instructor of Yukimura Ryu. Hebari is also the publisher of the Naturally Twisted website, a great free shibari educational resource and the head instructor of the Sydney rope dojo. The Sydney Rope Dojo Takate Kote (Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM VIENNA) Suspension Teppou (Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L B/C) Introduction To Yukimura Style (Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM FLORENCE) HEDWIG Hedwig is a queer, poly femme switch residing in London, loves Shibari and Kinbaku. She is founded Hitchin’ Bitches, an international female riggers network as well as teaching and studying rope internationally. Hedwig is passionate about communication, rope bondage, safer sex and consent culture, physical sensations, vulnerability, gender politics and communities working together. Freestyle Floorwork (Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PARIS) Let’s Teppou (Sunday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM INT’L D/E) Consent and Negotiation for Beginners (With Psychokitty) (Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L A) SAKI KAMIJOO I have had an interest in SM for over 20 years, but it was back in 1996 that I opened the door and stepped into my first SM club. I then started mixing Shibari into the gigs that I would do with my band, Kalra, using ties that I remembered seeing in SM clubs in Tokyo and Osaka. As the Shibari accompanied the music, I realized that the pacing of my Shibari needed to match the music, and so modified the ties, streamlining them and making them more efficient. In 2003 I began to run an SM Bar in Juso, Osaka; the daily shows gave me a chance to practice my shibari repeatedly, for the subsequent 7 years. As well as performing in shows throughout Japan, I have also performed overseas. On most nights when you’ll find me at the Vampire Squid, a dive bar that I own just under the train tracks in Kobe, Japan.

Wakisarashi and its Place in the History of Shibari (Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L D/E) Hip-Harness (Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM INT’L D/E) Takete-Gote (Sunday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L D/E) NAWASHI KANNA Nawashi Kanna is one of the main Deshi of the Grand Master Akechi Denki. His style derives many of its forms from Hojojutsu ties that show an intricate pattern of elegant ropes in the back, balanced by minimal and clean lines on the front. His Kinbaku is restrictive and often includes forms of breath control, with the placing of ropes and knots on the upper part of the body. Ushiro Takate Kote & Upper Body Bindings (Saturday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L D/E) Ashi Zemi & Lower Body Bindings (Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L D/E) Yuka Shibari: Floor Work (Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM INT’L D/E) EBI MCKNOTTY Ebi McKnotty is a rope addict based in Quebec City, Canada. She has been self-tying since 2006, and started modeling as a bottom in 2007. She started tying others and self-suspending in 2011 when she learned with the Ichinawa-Kai in London. It hasn’t stopped since. She travels all over America and Europe to learn and share her discoveries with her community. Ebi is the cofounder of the North American Rope exchange, also known as NARIX, a conference dedicated to the exploration of rope bondage. Grounded in the Japanese style, her ropes have been described as experimental, sweet, sensual and sadistic; usually all at the same time. Connecting with Your Partner Through Rope (Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM VIENNA) MIDORI Midori is a long time sexuality educator and rope lover. Her blend of humor and experience offers students the opportunity to learn new skills and develop their own style and mastery - whether at her Rope Dojo®, ForteFemme women’s dominance intensives, or in various classes. Midori wrote the pivotal book “The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage”, the first Englishlanguage instructional book on Shibari; she has also performed and presented around the world since beginning her journey with rope artistry in the late 80’s. Her style is solidly Shibari-based & finely honed; yet characterized with a fluid form and a jazz-like energy that is uniquely Midori. She believes that mastering all the foundation skills and then blending techniques allows rope aficionados to create a style that is uniquely and beautifully their own, and encourages that development. Online: RopeDojo.com, FHP-Inc.com. Twitter / FaceBook as “PlanetMidori” FetLife as Midori Flow & Speed Drills (Part 1) (Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM LONDON) Flow & Speed Drills (Part 2) (Monday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM LONDON) LEON MONKEYFETISH Leon MonkeyFetish is an international presenter, performer and artist. He started his public kink life in the Chicago kink community at one of the munches and quickly progressed to being president of the local TNG chapter. He first presented rope at a local BDSM club in 2002 and has presented on rope, rough body play, D/s dynamics and other kink topics in the years since. He currently travels the North American continent teaching and performing rope throughout the year. He’s happy to share with anyone willing to listen to his particular brand of deviance and to spend as much time as necessary working on those who don’t. He serves as Secretary of the Leather Archives & Museum and encourages you to ask about the organization and spend time perusing their website in your free time. Better Rope Bondage with Science (Physics for Good and Evil) (Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L F) Shibaricon Wrap Up (Monday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM VIENNA) AMY MORGAN Amy’s first love and passion has always been Rope Bondage, which largely could be argued as her gateway drug into the lifestyle. With extensive experience as a rope bottom and rope top for nearly fifteen years, her passion for rope runs deep and cannot be tamed or bridled. Her rope has evolved quite a lot over the years and she considers herself a never-ending student of the craft and counts five great Japanese masters as her teachers. Amy has presented and performed at numerous events across the country and abroad. Through rope, she attempts to help people find themselves, to discover their creativity and their capacity for overall growth and believes there is much beauty in each person and sees a part of her purpose as that of nourishing the seed so that the beauty can bloom. She greatly enjoys sharing her knowledge & passion with others and currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. Introduction to Yoko Tsuri (side suspension)

(Sunday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM FLORENCE) Establishing and Maintaining Dominance and Control in Rope (Sunday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FLORENCE) MRSB MrsB is a smart, sexy, sadomasochistic switch who has a magical supervagina. She enjoys rope, torture, cuddling, laughter, good conversation, jolly sadists, candid submissives, and fun-filled, brutal play. She has been an active member of the Chicago kink community since 2004, and is a nationally-known educator and demo-bottom for a wide range of classes for all kinds of perverts. She has presented for Ohio SMART (Kinko de Mayo), Adventures in Sexuality (COPE), Shibari South Florida, Bondage Club Ann Arbor, Leather SINS, various TNG groups, and three prior Shibaricons. She teaches semi-regular bondage classes at Chicago’s GD2, and is the leader of Bight Club, (the Chicago Chapter for Hitchin’ Bitches) a local rope bondage education and practice group for women. Beautiful Boys (Saturday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L F) The Feminist Pervert: How BDSM Taught Me About My Feminism and Gave Me a Voice (Sunday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM INT’L A) NATURALTURN Naturalturn is a San Francisco Bay Area rope artist. He has been practicing and advancing beautiful rope art and teaching workshops for 19 years. Experienced as both a top and a bottom (with a knack for escaping), he uses and combines different bondage styles, including several schools of Japanese-inspired as well as Western bondage. He ties men and women with a smile in a playful, sensual, and devious manner. He loves to explore and ask why, whether it applies to rope folkways or the universe we live in. Naturalturn is also a fire dancer and photographer. Men in Ropes (Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM FLORENCE) LORD PERCIVAL Lord Percival (Percy to most) has been active in the scene, both in private and in public, for four decades. While many of us know him for his mastery of rope, he also has an extensive knowledge of many other areas of play, including but not limited to: takedowns, breath play, caning, whips, electricity, knives, energy play, and mental bondage. Education is a particular passion of Percy’s. He has been a teacher, lecturer, mentor, and trainer in the scene for a quarter century. Currently, he is on the Board of NELA (New England Leather Alliance) where his role is Director of Programming and Education. Hojojutsu: Evil, Nasty Harsh Rope Modified for the Bedroom (Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM VIENNA) Flying on the Floor (Sunday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM VIENNA) Pressure Points and Rope (Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM LONDON) ANDRA POLOUTROPON Andra Poloutropon is a New York City based rigger with a strong interest in “floorwork transitions.” A selfproclaimed “style whore,” he is fascinated by the myriad styles of tying and encourages others to make their own way rather than following a single method as dogma. In addition to style, he holds an abiding interest in rope handling and is dedicated to helping people understand “why” various decisions are made in rope bondage. He can regularly be found teaching classes on rope theory, handling, and style around the greater NY area. Rope Handling (Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FLORENCE) Fucking About with Rope (Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM VIENNA PSYCHOKITTY Psychokitty, Shibaricon’s MC, has been presenting classes to help adults play for over ten year with emphasis on having fun. He has also helped the community with business like Wicked Grounds Cafe and KinkBNB.com. Consent and Negotiation for Beginners (Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L A) PARKER ROPEBOI Parker is smiley queer rope enthusiast and versatile player who enjoys self-tying, tying others, and occasionally being tied. Since 2009, Parker has presented rope performances, lessons, and workshops in North America and Europe. Rope is a versatile medium that Parker enjoys using to enable and disable different corporeal possibilities and to suspend bodies in space. In terms of technique, Parker is mainly known for innovative self-suspensions and highly dynamic ties. Parker’s teaching philosophy builds upon a decade of experience. Parker seeks to create a welcoming, affirming, anti-oppression space for folks of all genders and sexual orientations. Parker respects that all bodies are different and that there are no one-size-fits-all ties. In teaching rope, Parker makes a point to speak about both sides of the rope, both to people tying and to people being tied. Dynamic Torso Harness (Sunday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM FLORENCE)

GIGGLES & SENBOUND SenBound & Giggles - Dedicated rope educators, performers & teachers.; co-founders of Kyoujin Baku Ryu Rope Dojo; and performers at MBE 2013 & 2014. We have been teaching Japanese style rope bondage both nationally & internationally for the last three years. Rope, photography, and performing are our passions. We enjoy teaching in a lighthearted and fun manner, including both the rigger’s and bottom’s perspectives. Strange Things on The Chest (Friday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM FLORENCE) Get Low, Get Low (Sunday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM VIENNA) SIR C Sir C is a sadistic, queer, poly, Master and BDSM educator. She is pleased to be part of PQLF leather family. She is well known for Her rope rigging, interesting training perspectives, unique M/s philosophy, and “evil” genius. She has pursued Her passion for strenuous bondage and suspension professionally on sites like Hogtied, Waterbondage, Men in Pain, InSexM and InSex. Her personal passion is evident in Her local and national affiliations, participation, and teaching. She has taught at a numerous group meetings and munches, as well as these national events - Black Rose, Dark Odyssey, Fusion, Kinkfest, Ohio Leatherfest, Leather Retreat Master/slave Camp, TES Fest, South Plains Leatherfest, Shibaricon, The Floating world, and Winter Wickedness. She is currently seeking a queer, full time service person. Bondage Fundamentals (Saturday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PARIS) Hojojutsu and take down for BDSM Practitioners (Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM INT’L D/E) SCOTT SMITH Scott brings a distinct intensity and passion to the ebb and flow of learning, teaching and actualizing S&M. A believer that the magic of BDSM comes through the connection of the participants, his workshops develop and nurture that connection; while maintaining a decidedly sadistic edginess. Starting in the early 90’s, Scott has presented countless workshops and seminars throughout North America and abroad for organizations large and small. Scott is internationally known for his rope work, connection, and edge play workshops. If you see Scott in the hallways or practicing knots with friends in the common areas at 3 AM, feel free to say hello. If you get close enough, and move slowly, you may find yourself suspended. Scott may be contacted through his email: [email protected] or his web site: www.OneWithKnots.com Physiology (Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM FLORENCE) Emergency De-Rigging (Saturday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FLORENCE) Speed Ties (Sunday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM PARIS) Inescapable Ties (Monday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM FLORENCE) SOLATUS A sadomasochistic switch with an obsession for rope and rubber chickens, Solatus is fun loving and always armed with a good story. He started his kink career 6 years ago rooted in mostly Western bondage styles. Recently transplanted from Illinois to Texas, he currently enjoys feeding his inner sadist with Semenawa techniques and can often be found rigging or teaching at The Lair in San Antonio. Rope Corsets (Sunday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM PARIS) MASTER SONSO With no secret talent except a passion for improvement, MasterSoNSo gives the world his insights from a life of art, rope, and non-monogomy. Karada: Gender, Shape, and Fashion (Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM INT’L F) STRANGELOVE StrangeLove received his first rope lessons as teenager during hojojutsu training at the martial arts dojo he attended. Some years later he became interested in erotic forms of bondage as well and has studied a number of japanese and western bondage styles for more than a decade now. He has taught classes on rope and other bdsm skills at national and international events including the Berlin Xplore Festival, the London Festival of the Art of Japanese Bondage and the Copenhagen Shibari Dojo and has been featured in the German Bondage Magazine. His play style combines his love of japanese bondage with martial arts skills and sadistic playfullness to create a strong physical and intimate experience. Honnawa (Friday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM VIENNA) Sadistic Connective Bondage (Sunday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PARIS) TATU Tatu is a Rope Artist / Educator from Florida whose central love is the Art of Japanese Rope / Kinbaku. He has been teaching Japanese styled rope for almost 20 years, known as “Nawa-aikido Style” which emphasizes cultural aesthetics, the harmonious energy & connection

with Kinbaku. He has traveled to Japan to learn from Arisue Go & Randa Mai. He has also participated in Master classes with Kazami Ranki, Hajaimi Kinoko and the iconic Yukimura Haruki Sensei. Tatu has presented and / or performed at international forums such as the 0-Nawa Asobi in Japan, the Sydney Rope Festival, London Japanese Rope Festival, Shibaricon, Beyond Leather, Beyond Vanilla, B.E.D., Black Rose, LIL, SELF, BMSL, Florida Bash, Kinky Kollege, Sinsations in Leather. He was the keynote speaker for Shibaricon II. His weekend intensive workshops are known as “Nawa-do” - The Way of Rope. Tatu enjoys many things Japanese and as such, enjoys the tranquility at the heart of Kinbaku. Torture to Erotic Surrender II - 2015 (Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L F) Shuka Bishi (Friday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM FLORENCE) The Rhythm of Rope (Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM PARIS) Komon Sarashi & Momo Shibari (Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM PARIS) TIFERETH Tifereth’s introduction to rope bondage (and the fetish community) came 3 years ago in the form of a surprisingly enjoyable futomomo tsuri. Since then, she has drawn on her background of high-performance athletics to push herself on both sides of the power dynamic to explore the limits of her mind and body in rope. As an educator she brings her passion for personal responsibility to empower and inspire those who attend her classes. Her teaching and performing credits include Shibaricon, Bound in Boston, Dark Odyssey, and many more. If you want to track her down at the con, just look for the group of people talking foot bondage; you’ll probably find her there with a handful of bottle caps. TK Drills for Self-Assessment and Training (Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM LONDON) Arms Front Chest Harnesses (Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM FLORENCE) Creative Bondage for Torture and Humiliation Part I: Above the Belt (Sunday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM LONDON) Creative Bondage for Torture and Humiliation Part II: Below the Belt (Sunday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM LONDON) Improvisational Rope Bondage (Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM VIENNA) TOPOLOGIST Topologist is the founder of Crash Restraint, a free online instructional database of over 200 ties, and creator of the Core Rope Curriculum, a modern educational system for bondage built from the ground up for safety, diversity, and effectiveness. He has invented numerous new techniques, most famously the Somerville Bowline, which since its introduction in 2009 has become perhaps the most widely taught tie of non-Japanese origin. He is the facilitator of Rope Bite SF, and lives in the Mission District of San Francisco, where he teaches weekly classes. Topologist’s classes are intensively hands-on while being structured to support multiple learning styles. His non-dogmatic approach to rope places risk awareness and adaptability at the center of the process, allowing challenging scenes to be conducted while honoring a bottom’s limitations and avoiding unnecessary hazards. A Chest-Loading Takate-Kote Part I (Friday 2:30PM - 4:00 PM LONDON) A Chest-Loading Takate-Kote Part II (Friday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM LONDON) Suspension Transition Skills Part I (Sunday 9:30AM-11:00AM INT’L B/C) Suspension Transition Skills Part II (Sunday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM INT’L B/C) MICHAEL WUEST Born and living in Vienna, Austria Electronics Engineer, Psychological Counsellor, Energy Worker. Kink educator in many European countries and occasionally in Canada since two decades with topics from Bondage, BDSM Techniques (Impact Play, Needles, Breathplay, Fisting, Medical Play,...) to random aspects of kink and energy (D/s Dynamics, Energy and Rhythm, Sound and Emotions, Aftercare, Crisis Intervention, ...) Host of BDSM events like PPPP (Power, Pain and Pleasure Party back in the 90s), XPLORE Vienna, presenter at MBE ‘12 and ‘13. Rope and Chi (Saturday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM VIENNA) Bondage - Only for Weight Watchers? (Sunday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM PARIS) ZAMIL Zamil Bern, Switzerland With rope since 2003 Studied rope in Japan Transitions in Midair - Part 1 (Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM INT’L B/C) Transitions in Midair - Part 2 (Part 1 REQUIRED) (Monday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM INT’L B/C)

FRIDAY 5/22/2015 11:30 AM - 1:00PM

FLORENCE ROPE HANDLING (ANDRA POLOUTROPON) Rope handling is one of the most important skills for a rigger as it can directly affect speed, connection, tension, comfort, beauty, and precision. The class will focus on a variety of ways students can improve their control over rope and comfort handling rope. What to Bring: Rope and a partner Requisite Skills: Knowledge of basic rope patterns, basic safety considerations Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L A ROPE BOTTOMING 101 (BAD KITTY BONDAGE) This class covers the negotiation of rope scenes as well as understanding the risks of rope bondage and looking out for your own safety during play. In addition, we discuss how to be an effective communicator during a rope scene. We approach this topic from both the bottom’s perspective (led by Dhyana) and the top’s perspective (led by Kat). What to Bring: None Level: Novice Presentation Type: Lecture INT’L B/C SENSUAL ROPE CONNECTIONS (MARK DE VIATE) There is much more to a great bondage scene than good-looking (or technical) rope work. Energy and connection begins the rope scene before the first rope is even laid against skin, and continues throughout the entire rope embrace. Learn how to transmit and enforce your energy, express your dominance, and get the best from your rope partner. Engage in a journey that includes this dynamic family sharing their thoughts and experience in the sensuality of rope and concludes with a guided meditation with a twist that defines the mindfulness needed to find your own pathway to connect with rope and partner. What to Bring: 1 x 8m rope (minimum) Requisite Skills: None Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E WAKISARASHI AND ITS PLACE IN THE HISTORY OF SHIBARI (SAKI KAMIJOO) Wakisirashi is a where the hands are tied while they are touching the back of the head. I will teach the best and safest way to perform this quite elegant pose. It has it’s basis in historical forms of restraint employed by policemen on different members of society. I will present Wakisirashi and explain other forms of bondage employed. What to Bring: A partner, some rope, comfortable clothes Requisite Skills: Basic rope handling Level: Novice Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L F TORTURE TO EROTIC SURRENDER II - 2015 (TATU) So you are interesting the Japanese Rope Arts known as Kinbaku. In this class Tatu will share the history of rope bondage from a Japanese cultural perspective. Updated for 2015 in this PowerPoint presentation students will learn the journey of rope in Japanese culture and its development from its martial & torturous penal uses to its modern development into and erotic art. In this updated version, Tatu will share new people, topics and over 200 historic images.

What to Bring: Paper & Pen or Pencil Requisite Skills: An interest in the history and culture of Japanese Rope. Level: All Presentation Type: Lecture LONDON TK DRILLS FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING (TIFERETH) The takate kote is a popular class of Japanese style rope chest harnesses. Most variants are constructed from a common pool of design elements, which also appear in other Japanese and Japanese-inspired ties. This hands-on class will introduce and drill design elements common to most TK forms, emphasizing efficient tying and good rope handling techniques. With practice, the student will build muscle memory for these elements, helping them excel in a subsequent class on a specific takate kote variant. The class is specifically structured to provide an opportunity to assess your rope handling skill level, “novice” through “experienced” (excluding suspension). What to Bring: Requires about six-to eight 25-30 ft. long ropes (about quarter-inch diameter) per pair of students. Partner required. Requisite Skills: Single column tie Level: All Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS FREESTYLE FLOORWORK (HEDWIG) A hands on class which seek to inspire the participants to think outside of the mould of patterns and knots and instead thinking about it in a way to move with each other. Through some simple tips and tricks, we will see how a freestyle can flow from a basic one column tie through a set of easy ways of working with the friction of the rope. Exercises will include: ways to practice flow, controlling the tension of the rope, different ways of playing with freestyle forms, body positioning, reading body language and techniques enabling you to letting your hands wander. What to Bring: 4 lenghts of natural fibre rope, no thicker than 7 mm, no longer than 8 meters. Blindfold. Requisite Skills: Participants must be able to tie a solid one column tie. Some experience with using friction locks can be of benefit but is not required. Please tie together with a partner whom you are comfortable being close to. Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On VIENNA SECRETS OF HOJOJUTSU (DUNTER) In the past 7 years I have been learning everything I can about this martial art. I even learned from the famous Zokai book. This workshop will give great hints and techniques related to rope capture and rope preparation. Learning to make some basic knots with one hand, to making the best inescapable tie. What to Bring: Notebook, pen, 1 hojobundle Requisite Skills: None Level: Novice Presentation Type: Hands On

FRIDAY 5/22/2015 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

FLORENCE STRANGE THINGS ON THE CHEST (GIGGLES & SENBOUND) “Strange things on the chest” - bored of the TK/Gote? Come learn some traditional and not so traditional alternatives. This class will cover a Kinoko style hands free chest harness and an upper body hands free hishi pattern, both suitable for suspension or floor work. What to Bring: 3-8 ropes, 26 to 30 ft in length Requisite Skills: one column, two column and a basic TK INT’L A CONSENT AND NEGOTIATION FOR BEGINNERS (PSYCHOKITTY, HEDWIG) This class is all about the different modes of communication, verbal and physical, before and in scene to negotiate, and to assess what consent is being offered and accepted. And work out what to do when the line crossed. Requisite Skills:Listening skills Level: Novice Presentation Type: Lecture INT’L B/C INTRO TO SUSPENSION PART I: “THE PREFLIGHT CHECK (MURPHY BLUE) You’ve seen rope people stringing their bottoms in the air. You’ve been working at your own ties, and are thinking: “I totally need to do that! But how do I do it?” This is the class for you! Basic suspension safety will be covered, as well as the pros and cons of types of gear, things to expect in the air, and the differences between ties on the ground and the sky. The ties needed for this suspension will also begin to be covered. What to Bring: 8-10 lengths of 25-30ft rope. Suspension ring or load bearing equivilant. 4-6 high load bearing carabiners. A way of connecting your gear to the suspension frame (extra rope, climbing strap, etc). Scarf or other 4+ ft long piece of fabric. Requisite Skills: 1 column tie; Reverse tension chest harness; Half hitch. Level: Experienced Presentation Type: Hands Onn INT’L D/E NEWAZA PART 1 (BARKAS & ADDIE TAHL) Yukimura-ryu influenced floor-based, erotic tying techniques (the so-called caressing style) play a significant role in Osada-ryu. These techniques encourage connection building with your rope partner, facilitating emotional exchange.It requires a state of heightened awareness enabling you to perceive subtle body movements and changes during shibari. What to Bring: Ropes, Partner Requisite Skills: double wrist tie Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L F ROPE BOTTOMING: EXERCISES FOR THE BODY AND MIND (TIGER AIKO) This class is for rope bottoms wishing to expand their skills, the basics of

self-suspension - such as how to tie, will be introduced. This will lead us into how to adjust your body and weight during suspension, and how to be aware of your body and its condition that may impact your experience. What to Bring: Appropriate clothing, rope Requisite Skills: Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Other LONDON A CHEST-LOADING TAKATE-KOTE PART I (TOPOLOGIST) Takate Kotes (box ties) have many benefits, but one very significant drawback, especially for suspension: the high risk of injury where the rope passes near vulnerable nerves in the arms. This class presents a modified tie that maintains the look, feel, and functionality of the Takate Kote, but redirects most of the load during suspensions onto the torso, away from the arms, reducing the risk of nerve injury, and (for many bottoms) significantly increasing comfort and the duration sustainable in the tie. What to Bring: 4-5 ropes in lengths you prefer for TKs Requisite Skills: Tie a well-formed 2 rope Takate Kote Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS HIP HARNESS (KOSHI NAWA) AND A MERMAID TIE (JD-66) Kazami Ranki’s Koshi Nawa (hip harness) for suspension and a Mermaid Tie. In this class you will learn to tie a suspension worthy Koshi Nawa (hip harness). We will discuss attaching lift lines and tie offs. We will finish off the class with a mermaid tie. What to Bring: 4-6 /7-8 meter lengths of 5-6mm jute or hemp rope and 1-2 carabiners Requisite Skills: Tie non constricting 1 column tie and some experience with suspensions Level: Experienced Presentation Type: Hands On VIENNA HOJOJUTSU: EVIL, NASTY HARSH ROPE MODIFIED FOR THE BEDROOM (LORD PERCIVAL) Hojojutsu is one of the martial art forms, from which the erotic art of tying has its roots. It is the antithesis to all that is gentle, nice, and sweet about rope. This hands-on class will focus on the application and implication of rope in this style. An understanding (and shameless exploitation) of body mechanics is at the root of this class. What is taught here breaks many of the strictures about safe, kind, and comfortable rope, so it is very much edge-play. What to Bring: A pre-negotiated partner, thin rope (4mm is good. Natural fiber is preferred, but paracord works) and loose clothing in which you can move, to tie and be tied. Requisite Skills: A trusting partnership or pre-negotiated partner. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On

FRIDAY 5/22/2015 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

FLORENCE SHUKA BISHI (TATU) A new tie from Osaka, Japan called a “Shuka Bishi.” Westerners have all seen “hishi” or diamond shaped patterns on the body, but this is an entirely new and fascinating way of doing so while including the arms in a “Gote” or “Box Tie” position. Tatu introduced this form to North America, but only in Florida with his local students. This will be the first time it has ever been presented and taught at a national convention. The tie also has an interesting history. Students will learn in a step by step manner. There are variations that will be considered as well adaptations for suspensions. What to Bring: 5-6 / 7-8 meter (about 23-26 feet) lengths of 5-6mm jute or hemp rope Requisite Skills: Students should already be proficient in tying a Gote / models must be able to be tied with hands behind the back in a box tie position. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L A WHEN THE SCREAMS STOP BEING SEXY!EFFECTIVE “ROLLING NEGOTIATIONS” (-ELWOOD-) Classic negotiation is certainly awesome! However, it is time consuming and can kill the mood. Learn how to effectively negotiate with your partner on the fly and leave with everyone having a great time! “Rolling negotiations” are as simple as asking if your partner would like to consent in X activity while in play. Learn to focus on when to check in, when to stop, and when to walk away. Sometimes is not worth playing at all!! Hands on portion of the class: Use 1 rope and see what kind of scene you can create and roll with it! What to Bring: a rope and a kink toy that isn’t rope Requisite Skills: If you can tie your shoe, you can attend this class! Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L B/C INTRO TO SUSPENSION PART II:”THE FIRST FLIGHT” (MURPHY BLUE) This class Picks up where part 1 left off: covering the rest of the necessary ties for the suspension, working out the order of the ties, and finally, working through the suspension until lift-off is achieved. **PART 1 IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS. NO EXCEPTIONS** What to Bring: 8-10 lengths of 25-30ft rope. Suspension ring or load bearing equivilant. 4-6 high load bearing carabiners. A way of connecting your gear to the suspension frame (extra rope, climbing strap, etc). Scarf or other 4+ ft long piece of fabric. Requisite Skills: Solid understanding of a 1 column tie. Understanding of a reverse tension chest harness. Knowledge of what a half hitch is. Level: Experienced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E NEWAZA PART 2 (PART 1 REQUIRED) (BARKAS & ADDIE TAHL) Yukimura-ryu influenced floor-based, erotic tying techniques (the so-called caressing style) play a significant role in Osada-ryu. These techniques encourage connection building with your rope partner, facilitating emotional exchange. It requires a state of heightened awareness enabling

you to perceive subtle body movements and changes during shibari. What to Bring: Ropes, Partner Requisite Skills: Part I Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L F QUICKIE TIES (BEN HART) This class will provide students with a variety of ties that can be used and combined for dynamic floor play that focuses on creating a strong challenge for the bottom. Working from these base techniques, a beginner will have strong building blocks for fluid, moving floor play. Each technique will require only one rope. While this class will focus on base techniques, a significant portion will also work on combining and stacking these skills with other techniques to create fluid transitional floor play. What to Bring: At least 4x 30 ft lengths of Rope - any material Requisite Skills: Single Column tie, 2 or 3 harnesses. Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On LONDON A CHEST-LOADING TAKATE-KOTE PART II (TOPOLOGIST) In part II, you will have the opportunity to actually suspend in a Chest Loading Takate Kote, and receive feedback and troubleshooting advice from the instructor. Part I is not required to attend part II if you have previously studied the Version 4 Chest Loading Takate Kote and are able to tie it from memory; videos are available at: http://crash-restraint.com/ ties/188 What to Bring: Full suspension kit Requisite Skills: Proficient at suspension and able to tie CTKv4 on own Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS ROPE BY TOUCH (ALENI DE VIATE) Be inside your rope work by feeling your way through its form and flow. Using forms you already know we’ll explore each sense of sight, sound, taste, smell and touch. This class will enhance the way you experience your rope play and your rope scenes. What to Bring: Rope, a cloth blindfold and a rope buddy Requisite Skills: Single and double column ties and a basic body or chest harness (does not have to be suspension capable) Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On VIENNA HONNAWA (STRANGELOVE) Hojojutsu, the art of tying prisoners served two main purposes during the Edo period. While many people only think of takedown and quick simple ties when they hear about hojojutsu, that is just one aspect. In this class we will focus on the often neglected honnawa ties, the “formal ties” meant for transporting and parading prisoners. There will be a short segment on the history of hojojutsu but the emphasis will be on hands-on practice to introduce to you not only several honnawa ties but also the various building blocks they’re based on and how these can be employed in other ties. What to Bring: Two ropes (~8 m, 4-6 mm) Requisite Skills: Familiarity with basic shibari ties.

SATURDAY 5/22/2015 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

FLORENCE PHYSIOLOGY (SCOTT SMITH) Discussion & Hands-On combination workshop giving a quick lesson in anatomy & physiology with an emphasis on injury avoidance and anatomical/physiological considerations for Shibari to help both the top and bottom have more fun with better awareness. What to Bring: Comfortable & flexible clothing. Requisite Skills: Knowing rope terms & knots will be helpful. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L A TURNING TIES INWARD: FINDING YOUR PATH AND DESIRES IN/WITH ROPE BONDAGE (LEE HARRINGTON) When was the last time you listened to your masturbations, desires and inner erotic voice? Does suspension get you all riled up, or are you just doing it because everyone else is? We will look at our fantasies and see how we have applied these fantasies and evolving desires to what we are doing nowadays. This frank discussion/guided experience will bring up taboos, fantasies and passions FIRST, then discuss what paths and styles of bondage people may want to explore to get the most out of what they actually want to make happen in the flesh. What to Bring: Desire to open up, share, and/or listen Requisite Skills: none Level: All Presentation Type: Other INT’L B/C DYNAMIC SUSPENSION (DUNTER) This is a basic but very fun suspension that allows the body to move in different positions. This suspension can be used for play or performance. This workshop will cover: Safety during suspension, Basic chest and hips harness, How to setup the dynamic line, Stabilization & load bearing. What to Bring: 5 x 30f, suspension ring, Requisite Skills: Knowing , basic cheast harness, hips harness and single column. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E HIP-HARNESS (SAKI KAMIJOO) Hip-harness is another basic foundation tie, that is used for suspensions. I will teach different types of hip-harness that can be used for different body types. If time permits we will take this harness into a partial suspension What to Bring: Rope, A model, Comfortable clothes Requisite Skills: Rope handling skills are necessary Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L F HOGTIES WORKSHOP (DOV) Working with western and Japanese style hogties and how to extend and adapt them. Learn how to make them more effective and work with the

subject’s flexibility or inflexibility. What to Bring: Minimum 6 ropes (More is always better) Length=30 foot, Diameter=6 mm Requisite Skills: must know how to tie knots and basic japanese style chest harness Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On. LONDON BASICS OF THE BOX TIE (-EM-) Gote Shibari. Ushiro Takate Kote Shibari. “t.k.”. Japanese Box Tie. There are several classes you will take this weekend which will require familiarity with this many-named tie. If you have never tied it before, or aren’t yet able to tie it without thinking about which step comes next, we are going to drill on it. It’s also going to explain why things are tied the way they are, how to make sure your bottom is tied safely, and break things down well beyond simply following memorized steps. What to Bring: 3 natural ropes 5-6mm dia and 25-30 feet in length Requisite Skills: Single column tie from memory. Bottom with ability to box their arms for extended periods. Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS THE RHYTHM OF ROPE (TATU) Following instructions in a video or website; taking classes can be fun, but there is MUCH MORE!. Tatu will share concepts of rhythm to the art of Kinbaku. Known as “The Heartbeat of Japan” taiko is filled with the energy of movements, intensity and precise timing; concepts that can be used while handling & applying the rope. Even those empty “Ma” moments will take you to a new level. Come share in the fun of experiencing and feeling the rhythm of rope, a concept he has never shared with the rope community; an entirely new dimension to Shibari. What to Bring: 4-5 / 7-8 meter (about 23-26 feet) lengths of 5-6mm jute or hemp rope. Requisite Skills: That you simple like doing rope...all welcome. Level: All Presentation Type: Hands On VIENNA THE SYDNEY ROPE DOJO TAKATE KOTE (HEBARI HARUISAMU) Derived from the Akechi Denki takate kote, the SRD Takate Kote is the core tie taught at the Sydney Rope Dojo and the foundation of the dojo style. This is a great tie for play or suspension with engineering elements developed over many years to provide very consistent tension and flow. What to Bring: At least 4 x 8m lengths of natural fibre rope Requisite Skills: Students should be able to tie a single collumn tie easily Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On

SATURDAY 5/22/2015 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FLORENCE EMERGENCY DE-RIGGING (SCOTT SMITH) When you absolutely, positively, have to get them down now! Emergent time critical de-rigging is rare, but the skills to accomplish it safely are invaluable. This is a hands on workshop that will bring both techniques and confidence to your rope repertoire. Turn the forces on their heads with gravitational Aikido and a bit of well placed redirection. What to Bring: Suspension worthy rope, 5-6 caribiners, a willing suspendee. Requisite Skills: Fundamental concepts of suspension & associated rigging. Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L A BONDAGE AND BREATH (LEE HARRINGTON) Rope bondage effects how we breathe- from the constriction of rope corsets and chest harnesses to positional asphyxia. But how we breathe also has the power to effect how we do bondage-chest breathing vs. belly breathing, intentional breathing for connection, and more. We will look into how breath moves through the body, how bondage positions effect how we breathe, then work to see how ties effect breath before diving into styles of breathing, breath training for bondage bottoms (and riggers too), and connecting through breath in our ties. What to Bring: Two 15-30ft piece of rope Requisite Skills: None Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L B/C FUNDAMENTALS OF DYNAMIC SUSPENSION (-EM-) So many tops capable of a safe suspension in one position find themselves intimidated or struggling when dealing with moving their partner in midair. We are going to work through a couple of transitions together, breaking down line handling techniques, physically manipulating our bottoms, and other important concerns. Focusing above all else on doing everything safely and on planning three steps ahead, we will break down this challenge and show you how to predict what will be needed from yourself and your bottom in order to have an enjoyable flight together. What to Bring: Ful suspension kit and gear to set up your hard point. Requisite Skills: Top and bottom with dozens of basic suspensions performed, solid chest and hip harness construction, ability to tie quickly. Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E USHIRO TAKATE KOTE & UPPER BODY BINDINGS (NAWASHI KANNA) Kanna will teach Kanna style/Akechi style “Ushiro Takate Kote” that he continue tying ever since he learned directly from AKECHI Denki, and some of other a lot of variations of Ushiro Takate Kote and upper body bindings. Students can learn it including meanings and functions and intention and how to handle the rope, how to control the tension, not only the procedure of shibari. Ushiro Takate Kote is the most important basic form in Kanna style Kinbaku. Even advanced rigger can get back to the basics, and brush up the details. What to Bring: natural fiber rope it Requisite Skills: None Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On

INT’L F BEAUTIFUL BOYS (MRSB) Beautiful Boys will explore ways of tying that are specific to masculine rope bottoms. We will look at challenges unique to male* rope bottoms and the people who tie them. This class aims to be a space for all levels of masculine rope bottoms - especially those men who have always been curious about bottoming in rope but haven’t felt quite comfortable doing so. We’ll learn to create ties that emphasize the best attributes of the male physique. We will also address some of the practical, anatomical considerations of tying men. (* - male-identified bottoms across the entire gender spectrum are welcome in this class) What to Bring: *at least 4* lengths of 25’-30’ (~8m) rope (more is encouraged for larger bottoms) Requisite Skills: TK-style chest harness, hitches, single- and double-column ties. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On LONDON FAST BONDAGE (DUNTER) This is an introduction to time-effective bondage techniques for use in play or performance: The Spreadar, The fast armbinder, -Multiple Handcuff knots, The Dunter Fast Tie, The Midori Fast Rope Cage, The Knotless Karada, The Frog tie What to Bring: 2x30f Requisite Skills: None Level: All Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS BONDAGE FUNDAMENTALS (SIR C) The class will consist of a lecture followed by demo and hands-on instruction. The brief lecture will cover rope selection, care, safety, and use. We will then learn the only three knots you will ever need to do competent rope work. Then we will cover two styles of safe, effective, and easy cuffs. Finally, time permitting, we will learn one simple chest harness. Bring a 12’ length and a 25’ length of 6mm rope, and leave able to safely bind your bottom. Instructor will have rope to practice with and will facilitate the pairing up of the unaccompanied. What to Bring: 12’ and 25-30’ of 6mm rope if you have it Requisite Skills: none Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On VIENNA SELF SUSPENSION FOR PERFORMANCE (LANI DE VIATE) Lani De Viate from DV8House in Sydney has learnt from some of Japan’s best self suspension artists/performers, including the likes of Asahi Ageha. Join her as she shares her skills (and secrets) of aerial performance art through self suspension. Once the basics have been mastered, we will explore the nearly limitless variations of graceful aerial dance and acrobatic manoeuvres. This is a hands on class, however in consideration of the advanced nature of this type of suspension it is recommended you have some experience with being suspended and have a basic level of fitness to help perform the manoeuvres. What to Bring: 4 x 8m Ropes, 2-4 Karabiners, Ring & Swivel, CORSET! Requisite Skills: 1 Column Tie Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On

SATURDAY 5/22/2015 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM FLORENCE ARMS FRONT CHEST HARNESSES (TIFERETH) This class will present two functional and attractive chest harnesses which bind the bottom’s arms in front of their torso. It is ideal for those with limited flexibility, as well as those looking for alternatives to harnesses which bind the arms behind the back. Both are suitable for intimate floorwork, and one is suitable for suspension. What to Bring: At least three 25-30 ft. long ropes (6mm or quarter-inch diameter) per pair of students. Partner required. Requisite Skills: Single column tie, basic rope handling and safety. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L A SPEED NEGOTIATION (ALENI DE VIATE) Although the Top is often the instigator, negotiation is a conversation in which participants engage in equal footing. It is a negotiation not dictation; whatever the top and bottom agrees to becomes the parameters to the play. But often we are too eager to play without giving proper thought to the things we need to know in order to achieve knowledgeable consent. In this class I teach my Speed Negotiation technique which will help you engage in meaningful negotiation that can take as little as 3 minutes. What to Bring: nothing required Requisite Skills: no pre requisite skills Level: Novice Presentation Type: Lecture INT’L B/C SUSPENSION TEPPOU (HEBARI HARUISAMU) This variation of the teppou is derived from the Akechi Denki tradition with elements from Osada Steve, Hajime Kinoko and Nawashi Kanna along with the teachers at Sydney Rope Dojo. The class will cover the tie itself and time permitting will move into suspensions that utilise this tie. What to Bring: At least 7 x 8m lengths of natural fibre rope, suspension ring or carabiners Requisite Skills: Students should be competant with a takate kote, attending the SRD TK class would be advantageous Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E RANBOO: BARKAS’ STYLE (BARKAS & ADDIE TAHL) In 2011, Barkas started to develop his personal way of doing ropes, which was very stormy and overwhelming. His Sensei Osada Steve called it ranboo and since then, this way of doing ropes became one of the wellknown styles in the world of kinbaku. Within this class, the participants get a first insight into ranboo. Some key terms of ranboo, such as proper distance and proper intensity at the proper moment are the framework to tie in this way. What to Bring: Ropes, Partner Requisite Skills: Level: All Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L F KARADA: GENDER, SHAPE, AND FASHION (MASTER SONSO) Integrating fashion design principles, macrame, and decorative knots,

we can build sexy rope body harnesses which look good at a party (or disappear under your evening-wear) and leave openings for all your important play needs later. Aimed at all genders and body types. What to Bring: 60’ rope (preferably 4mm), preferably in 2 hanks Requisite Skills: The more knots you know, the more variations you will see Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On LONDON PARTIAL SUSPENSION FOR IMPACT PLAY (BEN HART) This class is aimed at students who are experienced in floor techniques and are brand new to partial suspensions. Students will learn fundamental skills important to safety in partial suspensions, and at least three poses suitable for impact play (and rough body play). While this class will focus on safety and strong technique for building partial suspensions, our goal will be to build poses that open the body for easy access suitable to impact play, boot play, enemas, trampling, and other S/M activities. Class is limited to 16 tying pairs and observers. What to Bring: 7x25-30 foot lengths of natural fiber rope, Suspension Ring and/or 4 or more Carabiners Requisite Skills: Single column tie, A sturdy chest harness(or box tie) suitable for your partner. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS KOMON SARASHI & MOMO SHIBARI (TATU) In this class two Japanese Styled bindings will be taught which beautifully present and accentuate the “Momo”, which is the Japanese term for “peach”; a sexual euphemism referred to in the West as the buttocks. The first is “Momo Shibari” and the second form will take students to a much more intimate and “deeper” level. Students will be instructed on how to use their rope to expose the Komon (anus) of their model for shameful humiliation and yet mutual pleasure. As time allows other forms such as the hunting sling and hanging like a bat positions will be explored. What to Bring: What to Bring: 5-6 / 7-8 meter (about 23-26 feet) lengths of 5-6mm jute, hemp or other natural fiber rope Requisite Skills: Students should already be proficient in tying basic knots, single and double limb positions as well as a basic Gote. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On VIENNA ROPE AND CHI (MICHAEL WUEST) Chi - Energy of life. The force that drives us, that connects us. The energy that flows between all living things the basis of empathy. What is the secret of this energetic connection between rigger and model, between lover and beloved? Is it real? How does it feel? What are the practical impacts? How can I create it? What does it have to do with Bondage? Discussion, Show and tell, an exchange of experiences. What to Bring: some rope Requisite Skills: Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Other.

SATURDAY 5/22/2015 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM FLORENCE MEN IN ROPES (NATURALTURN) Why should women have all the fun? In this class we’ll be tying men in ties designed for them. Whereas much of the popular bondage material is designed to accentuate small women and often creates issues when used on a man, in this class you’ll learn several rope ties and techniques made just for men that take full advantage of the wonderful opportunities that tying a man’s body presents. The presented ties will be usable for both floor and suspension bondage, designed to look strong and beautiful on a man, and offer solutions to problems commonly encountered when tying men. What to Bring: 4-5 30ft pieces of rope Requisite Skills: Must be comfortable with tying a functional takate-kote (boxtie) and a hip harness without assistance Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L A ARM BINDERS (DOV) This is a hands on class exploring Basic and complex Arm binders, they can be behind the back, in front, above the body or any combination. The class will be be examining different fun and creative styles of arm binders using 2 arms or even legs and inanimate objects to restrain and display your partner. Not everyone can touch their elbows behind their back, we will be dealing with individual ergonomics and physical abilities to achieve alternative variations safely and effectively. What to Bring: Minimum 6 ropes (More is always better) Length=30 foot, Diameter=6 mm Requisite Skills: ability to tie a chest harness and basic knots half hitches, larks-heads and square knot Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L B/C THE DV8 HOJO HISHI - AIR (MARK DE VIATE, LANI DE VIATE) This form finds its roots in the Sake Barrel tie from Osada Steve. In 2007 Mark took the original tie that finished at the waist and modified it to catch the legs, which made it more stable and functional whilst still retaining the key elements of the original tie, this tie was called the “DV8 Hojo Hishi”. The “DV8 Hojo Hishi - Air” is a new adaptation, where Mark has integrated the two rope Takate Kote seamlessly into the Hojo Hishi form to create a suspension gote that is eminently functional as well as beautiful. What to Bring: At least 8 x 8m ropes Requisite Skills: 2 rope takate kote Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E HOJOJUTSU AND TAKE DOWN FOR BDSM PRACTITIONERS (SIR C) This class will combine two traditional Japanese martial arts. Jujutsu is a self-defense based martial art which specializes in takedown, control, restraint, and submission of an opponent. Hojojutsu is an honor based martial art of restraining a prisoner with rope. Both rely heavily on how the human body works. The class will include instruction on taking the bottom

down roughly but without injury, Hojojutsu rope bundling (an essential component of Hojojutsu ties), and one basic tie. Attendees should ideally attend with 4mm diameter rope in a 25’ length and someone to practice on. Instructor will have some rope available. What to Bring: 25’ length of 4mm rope Requisite Skills: Comfort using rope and putting it around someone’s neck Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L F BETTER ROPE BONDAGE WITH SCIENCE (LEON MONKEYFETISH) There is a lot of engineering and physics that goes into good rope bondage. It is easy to get lost in the *how* we do something without understanding the why. We can use leverage, weight, materials, center of gravity and lots of other science things to alter the way our bondage works and get the most out of our rope. Come share your favorite science bits and be prepared to try out some cool tricks. This class is listed as a Hands On class but will contain elements of round table, demo and hands on. Science is fun! What to Bring: Rope Requisite Skills: Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On LONDON PARTIAL SUSPENSION FROM THE FLOOR, THROUGH THE BODY AND UP (BOSSBONDAGE) Bondage, at its best, can be a very intimate and connected type of play. Floor work and partial suspension even more so. This class is based on a style of partial suspension where the top is on the floor with their bottom on top of them, literally. This style can increase intimacy and connection, as well as offer movement based play. There are opportunities for more torturous rope and catharsis, if desired. This is a BossBondage class after all. What to Bring: four-six 30ft lengths and two 15 lengths of hemp/jute in 5-6mm Requisite Skills: chest harness and single column/ankle tie Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS TYING THE TK: PRACTICAL HANDS ON CLASS (GIOTTO) Step by step instruction to tie a solid and safe(r) takate kote. Often classes at conventions are focused around learning concepts or unique and special methods. The student is told to refer back to their local rope groups to learn basic ties. That doesn’t work for everyone for whatever reason. Here’s a chance to learn and retain a widely used chest tie form in a way that most anyone can follow. What to Bring: Three (3) 30 ft or 8m ropes Requisite Skills: Ability to tie a reliable single column tie quickly Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On

SUNDAY 5/23/2015 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM FLORENCE INTRODUCTION TO YOKO TSURI (SIDE SUSPENSION) (AMY MORGAN) The Yoko-Tsuri, otherwise known as a sideways suspension, is one of the easiest and simplest of suspensions both for the rope top and rope bottom. After covering topics such as safety, equipment, and ensuring your partner is ready and able, we will have the goal of allowing every top to have their bottom the opportunity to be put in the air into Yoko-tsuri position. We will not be going over how to tie a suspension worthy TK/gote, so come already with this experience. What to Bring: Enough rope to suspend your partner Requisite Skills: Suspension capable TK/Gote, Knowledge of up/load lines Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L A THE FEMINIST PERVERT: HOW BDSM TAUGHT ME ABOUT MY FEMINISM AND GAVE ME A VOICE (MRSB) Considering all the bondage and sexual power play in the BDSM scene, one might think it was no place for a feminist - yet feminists abound in the kink community. Still, many kinky people struggle to reconcile their play with their views on feminism and equality. We’ll use this time to discuss sources of confusion and conflict which kinky feminists face, as well as how feminism fits into our kinky experience with an emphasis on our rope community. This chat isn’t just for feminists - people of all genders, orientations, and political beliefs are welcome to attend. What to Bring: Nothing Requisite Skills: None Level: All Presentation Type: Roundtable INT’L B/C SUSPENSION TRANSITION SKILLS PART I (TOPOLOGIST) If bottoms were indestructible, there would be nothing technically challenging about transitions. The best suspension scenes, however, require the ability to flexibly increase and decrease intensity in response to what’s happening in the bottom’s body and mind. This class focuses on specific skills to facilitate that type of play. This class will not teach ANY TIES. It is generally suitable for tops and bottoms who have already been suspending for at least 1-2 years. Please see the website description for a detailed list of requirements. What to Bring: Full suspension kit Requisite Skills: Please see website description Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E LET’S TEPPOU (HEDWIG) This is a hands on class which will guide you through the steps of tying

your first full teppou and digging into both the structural and aesthetic elements of this tie. Through a tie such as the teppou we can explore elements of asymmetry and ways of playing with balance as well as exposure, shame and, of course beauty. When working with a teppou, it creates some interesting challenges both for top as well as bottom, and we will also look at elements of body management and creativity when tying the teppou. What to Bring: Full set of rope, natural fibres. Requisite Skills: One & two column tie, friction lock offs, experience with tying a two rope TK. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On LONDON CREATIVE BONDAGE FOR TORTURE AND HUMILIATION PART I: ABOVE THE BELT (TIFERETH) Too often bondage and torture can feel predictable. In this hands-on workshop we’ll embrace the weird, awkward and unexpected in a truly sadistic way. Bottoms should expect to be challenged with the humiliating, unexpected, uncomfortable, and downright intolerable in this truly torturous class. A partner is required (preferably one comfortable with face, hair and crotch rope) as well as 3 pieces of 25-30 ft. rope. A set of clover clamps are encouraged as well, though not required. What to Bring: A partner, 3 pieces of 25-20 ft rope Requisite Skills: understanding of bondage safety, single column tie, basic frictions and hitches Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS ROPE CORSETS (SOLATUS) This class will be focusing on varies techniques for tying and finishing Corset Ties. What to Bring: Approximately 100 feet of rope in lengths at least 8m long. Requisite Skills: Knowledge Lark’s Heads and Half Hitches. Ability to tie a basic chest harness a plus, but not necessary. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On VIENNA GET LOW, GET LOW (GIGGLES & SENBOUND) Get on the floor - “Get low, Get low, Get low”. Suspensions are not the end all be all of rope bondage. Practice the joys of floor work. From frog ties to hog ties, and shrimp ties and all the fun that can be had on the ground What to Bring: 3-8 ropes, 26 to 30 ft in length, blanket or yoga mat to sit & tie on Requisite Skills: know how to quickly and safely tie one column, two column and a basic TK Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On

SUNDAY 5/23/2015 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FLORENCE ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING DOMINANCE AND CONTROL IN ROPE (AMY MORGAN) For a lot of people, rope is about dominance and control, at least for the duration of a rope scene. Here we will explore different techniques and ways that you can use in your rope scene to not just establish control of your bottom, but also be able to maintain that control throughout your entire rope scene from ropes on to even perhaps past ropes coming off. What to Bring: One Piece 7m-8m rope Requisite Skills: Desire to connect with your partner in rope Level: All Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L A BALLBARI KINBALLKU - TYING UP BOY PARTS (ROPERAIDEN & TWISTED PHOENIX) Join us for ballbari and learn how to tie up a boy’s precious package. The term CBT (cock and ball torture) can be intimidating for some. In this class you will learn that its not all torture and in fact is very enjoyable in the right hands and even quite hilarious at times. This fun and energetic class is guaranteed to have you laughing as you learn something new. What to Bring: 2x30’ ropes, 2x10’ paracord Requisite Skills: None Level: All Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L B/C SUSPENSION TRANSITION SKILLS PART II (TOPOLOGIST) In continuing from Part I, we will cover transitions between more difficult positions, and techniques which are more complex and/or risky. Completion of Part I is required to participate in Part II. Please see the website description for a detailed list of requirements. What to Bring: Full suspension kit Requisite Skills: Please see website description Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On. INT’L D/E MAKING SUSPENSION SEXY (-EM-) This class is not focused on simple, safe suspension ties. In order to attend, we will expect you to own that aspect of your play already. This is focused on taking the tie you can already execute well, and making it look better. This class is heavily influenced by the amount of time the instructor has spent tying a bottom for a beautiful photo, though tying what looks good in pictures also results in more beautiful ties to the naked eye. We are focused on the appearance and the aesthetic of rope. This class isn’t focused on comfort or speed. What to Bring: Full rope suspension kit, desire to have your work closely critiqued in front of your peers. Requisite Skills: Experience with suspension tying, a capable bottom. Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On

LONDON CREATIVE BONDAGE FOR TORTURE AND HUMILIATION PART II: BELOW THE BELT (TIFERETH) Too often bondage and torture can feel predictable. In this hands-on workshop we’ll embrace the weird, awkward and unexpected in a truly sadistic way. Bottoms should expect to be challenged with the humiliating, unexpected, uncomfortable, and downright intolerable in this truly torturous class. A partner is required (preferably one comfortable with toe and crotch bondage) as well as 3 pieces of 25-30 ft. rope. A set of clover clamps and a handful of bottle caps are encouraged as well, though not required What to Bring: 3 pieces of 25-30 ft. rope, a partner, clover clamps and bottle caps *if* you have them. Requisite Skills: bondage safety, single column tie, basic frictions and hitches. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS SADISTIC CONNECTIVE BONDAGE (STRANGELOVE) Using ties and techniques from the fields of Shibari, kinaesthetic movement techniques and martial arts we will explore how to create an intense bondage experience on the floor from start till finish. This is not about complex ties and pretty patterns, this is about embracing and hurting with rope. Attend with a partner that you’re willing to get close to both physically and mentally. What to Bring: three ropes (~8 m, 4-6 mm) Requisite Skills: Attendees must be able to tie a stable cuff. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On VIENNA FLYING ON THE FLOOR (LORD PERCIVAL) If you can’t make them fly on the floor, adding suspension might not make them fly in the air. Learn how to help your floor-work become much more than simple prep for a suspension. This class is mostly focused on existing partners, and connection building. What to Bring: Rope, a partner, something for between you and the floor, familiar totems to the partners, etc. Please wear clothing that is a delight to interact in. Requisite Skills: Comfortable enough tying that focusing on the knots is no longer necessary. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On

SUNDAY 5/23/2015 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

FLORENCE DYNAMIC TORSO HARNESS (PARKER ROPEBOI) This hands-on class teaches Parker RopeBoi’s arms-free chest/body harness, which can be used for face-up, face-down, upright, side, and inverted suspension positions. The class teaches the harness step by step and includes adjusting rope positioning and angling for various body shapes. The class opens with a brief demonstration of a series of suspension transitions using the harness. Floorwork applications of the harness will also be demonstrated. Participants who have the requisite suspension experience will have the opportunity to learn where and how to attach suspension lines to the harness in the last part of the class. What to Bring: 2-3 lengths of 25’-30’ rope, plus perhaps 1 shorter length; preferably 5mm-6mm natural fiber Requisite Skills: Facility with rope handling, controlling and adjusting tension, frictions, Somerville bowline, munter hitch, extending rope, basic chest harness. Suspension experience is helpful but not required. Level: Experienced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L A GENDERQUEER BONDAGE: ROPE FOR PEOPLE “BETWEEN” AND “BEYOND” (LEE HARRINGTON) Ever had to struggle with how to put a crotch rope on a woman who has a little something extra? Wanted to tie up a transman who wanted chest bondage that didn’t make him “look like a girl?” Perhaps you just want to explore some hot ways to tie up your lovers to make them feel androgynous and exposed? Let’s explore crotch ropes and strap on harnesses, alternative forms of chest and torso bondage (to emphasize and deemphasize curves), and look at a few other ties to make your partner feel emphasized into whatever gender or otherness we see ourselves as. What to Bring: Open attitude, two 25-30ft piece of rope Requisite Skills: None Level: All Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L B/C OSADA RYU AND ADVANCED SUSPENSIONS PART 1 (BARKAS & ADDIE TAHL) In this class, we have a closer look on the philosophy of the Osada Ryu with the help of some fundamental techniques such as a TK with all its subtle meta meanings. Class size limited to 15 tying pairs and observers. What to Bring: Ropes, Partner Requisite Skills: None Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E TAKETE-GOTE (SAKI KAMIJOO) This is a foundation tie used for many forms. I will teach the TK that

works the best for me and explain why the various components are used. If time permits, I will show other ways to perform a TK, and give advice on handling and flow. What to Bring: Some rope, someone to tie, comfortable clothing Requisite Skills: Rope handling skills are necessary Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On LONDON PREDICAMENT BONDAGE (DUNTER) Predicament bondage is the art of restraining a person by bondage in such a way that there is a limited number of positions in which they can be, each of which are so uncomfortable that they are forced to shift their weight or position. Upon doing so, they place themselves in the other equally uncomfortable position. A form of edge play, it puts the subject between “a rock and a hard place” in having to choose or alternate between the two positions, each of which carry their own pain. What to Bring: note book Requisite Skills: None Level: All Presentation Type: Demo PARIS BONDAGE - ONLY FOR WEIGHT WATCHERS? (MICHAEL WUEST) Michael shows how to tie up people who refuse to lose 50 pounds before being tied up. Even suspension is not a miracle if you do it with a bit of common sense and the proper rope. In this practice oriented workshop for beginners and advanced audience Michael encourages hands on experience. Own rope and partner is welcome, but not mandatory. What to Bring: BYOR (bring your own rope) encouraged Requisite Skills: Can tie shoelace Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On VIENNA JAZZ SHIBARI: IMPROVISING (PEDRO CORDAS) Improvising A series of exercises that Pedro uses to estimate imagination, get fluid using rope both on a handling and sensorial point of view. Good for practicing and unleash yourself, a way to get out of the same tying routines. What to Bring: ropes+partner Requisite Skills: None Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On

SUNDAY 5/23/2015 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

FLORENCE INTRODUCTION TO YUKIMURA STYLE (HEBARI HARUISAMU) Yukimura’s style is often referred to as aibu no nawa (caressing rope) and is a distinct departure from the suspension heavy style often seen, with a strong focus on feel and flow. This class will give students an introduction to Yukimura’s style providing a great platform for connective play rope in a distinctly Japanese style. What to Bring: A partner and at least 5 lengths of rope, thinner rope is better also a yoga mat or similar if you have it. Requisite Skills: Confident with a single collumn tie Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L A FOILING THE ESCAPE ARTIST: USING BODY MECHANICS TO REMOVE ADVANTAGES (DOV) This is a hands on workshop exploring various aspects of dealing with escape artist rope bottoms and why just because you can tie a rope harness people still seem to get out of them. We will be examining and working with various ties and strategies to understand how and why they are or are not effective and how to make your rope work more escape proof. What to Bring: 5 to 6 pieces 6mm diameter approximate lengths 30 foot an 15 foot Requisite Skills: Must have some ability to ties harnesses and basic knot work Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On. INT’L B/C OSADA RYU AND ADVANCED SUSPENSIONS PART 2 (PART 1 REQUIRED) (BARKAS & ADDIE TAHL) In this class, we have a closer look on the philosophy of the Osada Ryu with the help of some fundamental techniques such as a TK with all its subtle meta meanings. The second part will be dedicated to some of the advanced Osada Ryu suspensions including transitions between the different positions. Class size limited to 15 tying pairs and observers. What to Bring: Ropes, Partner Requisite Skills: tie a proper chest harness (TK) without thinking about it Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E ASHI ZEMI & LOWER BODY BINDINGS (NAWASHI KANNA) This class specialize in “Ashi Zeme”(which means Legs Torture). Kanna will teach several patterns of lower body bindings, including Kanna’s typical “Yubi Zeme”(which means Toes/Fingers torture), and also show how to play with it, such as “Agura Shibari” to “Ebi Shibari” which is old Japanese SemeNawa style. What to Bring: natural fiber rope kit Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On

LONDON PRESSURE POINTS AND ROPE (LORD PERCIVAL) Pressure points are a lazy-dom’s friend! Combining that safely with rope is a set of skills that often differs from most people’s standard roping style. Please wear clothing that allows comfort and access to the body. Naked is fine, corset, complex boots, etc. are less than optimal. If you have a favorite pokey-toy, please bring it and share with the class! Warning, this class gets loud. Plan accordingly. What to Bring: Rope of a variety of thicknesses from 3mm (paracord) through 8mm, a “pokey-thingy” (anything from an evil stick through a chop-stick, even hotel pens tend to work), and a pre-negotiated partner. Requisite Skills: Ability to tie knots. Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS SPEED TIES (SCOTT SMITH) This is the Shibaricon version of fast and furious with a few less explosions and the likelihood of a bit more rope burn. Learn new skills, hone existing ones, and work on dexterity, ambidexterity, rope planning, efficiency, fluidity, motion awareness, & even breathing. What to Bring: A rope friend, your favorite rope (3-6 mm), one length with a monkeys fist on the end. Requisite Skills: rope handling, including ambidexterity and a good repertoire of knots. Level: Experienced Presentation Type: Hands OnOn VIENNA FUCKING ABOUT WITH ROPE (ANDRA POLOUTROPON) Rope bondage is often known for the detailed, formalized patterns that are incredibly popular - Hip harnesses, Takate Kotes - but not all bondage has to follow these forms. Much of the time, bondage is about improvisation and letting the rope just flow - whether that be for the entirety of the tying or just a way to get rid of excess rope. This class will cover basic concepts of rope that you can use when playing to create stable, restrictive, and/or beautiful ties without following a specific pattern. What to Bring: Requisite Skills: Knowledge of one and two column ties, basic safety considerations Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Demo

MONDAY 5/24/2015 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM FLORENCE HILLBILLY HOJOJUTSU(BOSSBONDAGE) Hojojutsu is the century’s old traditional Japanese martial art of capturing and restraining a person with rope. The Modern Hillbilly is a true bohemian who is not constricted by what the mainstream considers acceptable. They live by their own rules and are truly a modern day outlaw. Hillbilly Hojojitsu is the years old non traditional art of BossBondage; combining the tight rope and rough capture of hojojutsu with rough body play, take downs and body control, and mixing them all up in a pot with the hillbilly arts, creating one mean and nasty torturous experience not to soon be forgotten. What to Bring: 2 pieces of 10-15ft of 4mm rope and a few pieces of 25-30ft 5-6mm and a 10-15ft piece of 5-6mm. hemp or jute for all the rope Requisite Skills: None Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L B/C TRANSITIONS IN MIDAIR - PART 1 (ZAMIL) This class will not teach suspensions, as this is a prerequisite. This class will focus on techniques to have your partner put into various different suspension during one scene without touch-down. The student will learn the general physics and safety concerns during transitions. We’ll show different ways of transitioning from one suspension into another. The student will learn basic transitions based on Shibaritechniques. What to Bring: Rope and partner Requisite Skills: The student must be able to suspend someone safely in different ways. The student must be able to tie a Takate Kote or similar stable jap. box tie. Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E YUKA SHIBARI: FLOOR WORK (NAWASHI KANNA) Students can learn several patterns of “Yuka Shibari” tying on a floor. As Kanna’s Kinbaku style is SemeNawa style, he will make the predicament from tying the whole body combined with his Ushiro Takate Kote or other upper body bindings. In Yuka Shibari, there are both of patterns which binds a suspension rope (only using suspension point, no floating), & a pattern which doesn’t. The latter can play even in the place without suspension point. Only suspension is not Shibari/Kinbaku. Students see real pleasure of Kinbaku, learning how to communicate+play with partner,by feeling ropes and the feeling of the partner in this class! What to Bring: natural fiber rope kit Requisite Skills: Level: Beginner Presentation Type: Hands On

LONDON FLOW & SPEED DRILLS (PART 1) (MIDORI) A series of structured drills and instruction designed for students to gain essential skills for fluid, effective and graceful motion in tying. Great flow and speed skills add to dynamic scenes with power, emotional and play potential, they also increase confidence and allow for greater creativity and connection with your partner. After the skills are demonstrated and discussed, students will break into pairs for series of timed drills and challenges. These are non-competitive exercises designed to increase your speed and confidence while identifying areas to improve. This is an excellent class to practice the skills you acquired over the weekend! What to Bring: Exercise partner (all drills will happen twice so both partners get the benefits of the drills); rope of varying lengths, safety scissors, scarf or blindfold Requisite Skills: Basic two-column ties, your favorite body harnesses, and familiarity with floor work. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On PARIS ELEMENTAL BONDAGE: ROPE BONDAGE FOR CONNECTION, ENERGY AND PASSION (LEE HARRINGTON) Rope can ground us into the earth, or have us breathe consciously into the air. Restraint can help us swim through the waves of our heart, or kindle passion from the fire within. Rope has the power to be used as a diverse energetic, spiritual and magical tool, and in this class we will do hands-on exploration of how rope can be modified to your needs no matter your path. Let’s explore how we connect to bondage and to each other, through the notion of Intention + Attention = Magic. No experience with rope bondage or spiritual exploration necessary. What to Bring: 2 pieces of 15-30ft rope Requisite Skills: None Level: All Presentation Type: Hands Ono VIENNA IMPROVISATIONAL ROPE BONDAGE (TIFERETH) Abandoning familiar structures, forms and ties can be a daunting endeavor. Yet when we free ourselves from the confines of our familiar systems of restraints, we find new ways of binding, contorting, stressing and engaging our partners. This hands-on and ropes-on workshop seeks to give you the tools to explore bondage outside the box ties, hip harnesses and frog ties we at times become reliant on. By embracing asymmetry and improvisation, this class shows you how to take advantage of your partners body in new, unexpected, and inspired ways. What to Bring: At least four 25-30 ft. long ropes (6mm or quarterinch diameter) per pair of students. Partner required. Blanket or mat recommended Requisite Skills: None Level: All Presentation Type: Hands On

MONDAY 5/24/2015 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM FLORENCE INESCAPABLE TIES (SCOTT SMITH) Do you have that special someone in your life that is the wiggly worm, or the haughty Houdini? Bring them, or a stand in, and head over to this class. Part science experiment, part drills, part demo, and a full range from nice to ouch - this workshop is a rope nerds paradise. What to Bring: you prefered very low stretch strong rope in 3 through 7mm, a willing assitant, something to read while they try to get out. Requisite Skills: Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L B/C TRANSITIONS IN MIDAIR - PART 2 (PART 1 REQUIRED) (ZAMIL) This class asks for the best parts of the model and the rigger. It will bring them both to their technological borders, with the ropes and with their body and shape. And maybe push them a little or more. This class goes even further than the first part. Making one transition is fine and flashy, but what about three or even more changes in mid air, e.g. doing an elongate summersault in ropes. Not touch down, all in the air. What to Bring: Rope and partner, biners, rings and whatever you need for suspensions usualy Requisite Skills: Student must be able to suspend someone safely in different ways. Student must be able to tie a TKor similar stable box tie. Level: Advanced Presentation Type: Hands On INT’L D/E DV8 HOJO FUTOMOMO (MARK DE VIATE, LANI DE VIATE) The cross legged DV8 Hojo Futomomo has its roots in the hojo hishi and is tied in the Nawashi Kanna style. This style of futomomo is tied using cuffs instead of the traditional wraps down the leg (similar to the cuffs in the TK portion of the hojo hishi). Hence this is a natural addition when completing a full body tie. The construction is robust and very useful for face up, face down or sideways suspension, as the structural integrity of the cross legged tie enables many varied attachment points and also increases the models stamina. What to Bring: At least 8 x 8m ropes Requisite Skills: 2 rope takate kote Level: Experienced Presentation Type: Hands Onn LONDON FLOW & SPEED DRILLS (PART 2) (MIDORI) A continuation of Part I. What to Bring: Exercise partner (all drills will happen twice so both partners get the benefits of the drills); rope of varying lengths, safety scissors, scarf or blindfold Requisite Skills: Basic two-column ties, your favorite body harnesses, and familiarity with floor work. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On

PARIS BUILDING A MUMMY (PEDRO CORDAS) On this class it will be shown how to do a “mummy” tie, starting from conter-tention. A good ambidextrous exercise for riggers and a hypnotic one for models. If class allows, exercise will be taken to the level of semisuspension. Attendees must bring a blindfold. What to Bring: ropes+partner+blindfold Requisite Skills: None. Level: Intermediate Presentation Type: Hands On VIENNA SHIBARICON WRAP UP (LEON MONKEYFETISH) You learned a lot this weekend but you were unable to attend every single class. Perhaps you cried or gnashed your teeth after having to make the hard choice to miss that one class. Come to the wrap up class and share the best of what you learned and learn the best of what you missed. What to Bring: Rope, The things you’ve learned over the last few days! Requisite Skills: None Level: All Presentation Type: Roundtablen