In May we'll have a special guest presenter - Max's great friend Tom Wood will be teaching "Single-Point Suspension Bondage".
Imagine suspending someone 75 feet off the ground. Imagine looking into the fourth floor of an elevator shaft, directly into the eyes of your suspended bottom. Imagine suspension bondage with adjustable height. Imagine spinning. Suspension bondage is the ultimate in control. Learn how to apply single-point suspension techniques to make your imagination reality.
The workshop covers single point suspension concepts, equipment, knots, and several suspension positions. Single point suspension differs from other suspension techniques in that it can be used to achieve very high suspensions. Appropriate risk reduction techniques will be discussed throughout.
In light of the demanding nature of this material, the workshop's size will be limited to 30 people. As we expect the workshop to fill up, pre-registration is encouraged.
Contact the Wet Spot prior to the event to reserve a space.
The class will consist of a several demonstration suspensions, discussion, and direct teaching of two suspension positions. About half of the class will consist of hands-on practice time where you can try your hand at both positions. As the class size is being limited, you'll have plenty of time for focused instruction to help you learn safe suspension techniques in a friendly, low-pressure environment. The emphasis is on learning, having fun, and building confidence.
If you can, come with a practice partner. If you don't have a partner, come anyway - we'll be forming small groups for the practice sessions. Rope Bottoms - this is your chance to meet some rope tops. Come learn and maybe you'll get tied up!
Bring good, strong rope for the workshop. As a minimum, bring (4) 10' lengths and (4) 20-25' lengths of strong, 3/8" or 5/16" rope. If you can, add a 50' piece.
If you don't have suitable rope, Max will have some 5/16 Trophy Braid available for sale at 0.55/foot. Please show up 15 minutes early if you would like to buy rope.
Tom Wood really enjoys bondage.
He uses a variety of materials in his bondage, but appreciates the flexibility of rope. Tom has been handling rope for over 18 years - he originally learned in the Boy Scouts, and later used that expertise during his dates. About 13 years ago Tom discovered the scene and has been developing and refining his distinct bondage and suspension techniques ever since.
Over the years he has applied his suspension technique at construction sites, in theatre fly spaces, in elevator shafts, at many play parties, and fairly often from his living room ceiling.
Tom is a member of San Francisco's Society of Janus, and has taught for SOJ, The Evangelical Perv’s Association, Dragon’s Keep, and Thunder in the Mountains.
You may have met Tom at local events while he was living in Seattle, Portland, or San Francisco or at national conferences like Black Rose, Living in Leather, Thunder in the Mountains, or KinkFest.
While Tom has taught a number of bondage classes, he especially enjoys providing impromptu classes just after a scene, when observers walk up and ask questions. He is fond of providing one-on-one instruction about rope, from basic bondage to advanced suspensions. It is extremely gratifying to him to later see those individuals performing successful bondage scenes of their own.
Workshop fee: $35
Workshop + party (Wet Spot members only): $40
Wet Spot membership is NOT required for the workshop. Please bring ID to verify that you're at least 18 years old.
The "Bondage is the Point" party afterward is limited to Wet Spot members, who will receive a $5 discount if they attend both the workshop and the party.
Contact the Wet Spot at (206) 270-9746 or email info@wetspot.org to pre-register for the workshop.
NOTE - Doors open at 2:00, and will close just after 2:30 when the workshop starts. Latecomers WILL NOT be admitted - Please be punctual.