Rope Bottoming Essentials: One-Day Intensive
Rope Bottoming Essentials: One Day Intensive
* Tickets drop August 1 at 7:00 PM at NatalieRoseRope.com
* Only 7 in-person tying pair tickets available.
* Virtual tickets open once in-person sells out.
This is not just another rope class. It’s an immersive, full-day experience designed to center the person being tied physically, emotionally, and mentally.
What You’ll Get:
Join Natalie Rose and Rion Rhodes for 8 hours of guided practice, community connection, and embodied education. You’ll gain practical tools, bottom-specific techniques, and deeper self-awareness. This intensive combines material from Nat's long-running Bottoming in Rope 101, 201, 301, 401 series into one transformative day.
You’ll leave with:
* Confidence in negotiation, vetting, and advocacy
* Tools to manage your body, breath, and boundaries in rope
* Strategies for physical positioning, endurance, and transitions
* A better understanding of Semenawa and your own limits
* A deeper connection with yourself and your tying partner
While every rope journey is unique, Nat and Rion will share invaluable tips garnered from years of experience. Delve into a range of topics including vetting potential rope play partners, effective negotiation techniques, mental and physical preparation for rope, distinguishing between sensations of comfort and discomfort, open communication during rope play, mindful breathing, and maintaining control over your body even while bound. Gain valuable insights into muscle control and body positioning during transitions in suspension. And we will talk about the idea of semenawa; suffering in rope for endurance bondage.
Open to all skill levels, all bodies, all identities.
Schedule
12:00–12:30 — Welcome & Orientation
12:30–1:30 — 101: Find Your Voice
1:30–1:45 — Break
1:45–3:00 — 201: Bottom Empowerment
3:00–4:00 — Catered Lunch
4:00–5:30 — 301: Active Bottoming
5:30–5:45 — Break
5:45–7:30 — 401: Is This Semenawa?
7:30–8:00 — Integration & Outro
Tickets & Attendance:
* Tickets drop August 1 at 7:00 PM at NatalieRoseRope.com
* 7 in-person tying pair tickets available
* Virtual access via Zoom opens once in-person sells out
This intensive is designed for partnered learning. A “tying pair” includes one person tying and one person being tied. If purchasing as two bottoms, please plan for only one of you to be tied per section due to time and space constraints.
Don’t have a PayPal account? DM Natalie Rose for other payment options.
Inclusivity & Access:
We welcome participants of all genders, body types, races, relationship styles, abilities, and backgrounds. Our goal is to create an affirming space where every person can explore rope on their terms.
Whether you’re new to rope or deep in your journey, you are welcome here.
What to Bring:
If You Are Tying and Suspending:
* 12 lengths of 26–30ft suspension-worthy rope
* At least 4 rated climbing carabiners
* Suspension ring or hard point gear (if available)
* Safety tools and floor barrier
* Water bottle and notebook
If You Are Tying (No Suspension):
* 4+ lengths of 26–30ft rope
* Safety tools and floor barrier
* Water bottle and notebook
If you are new to rope and you are not tying:
* Floor barrier
* Water bottle and notebook
Safety Note: Tying pairs that intend to suspend must be capable of safely conducting a repeatable 10–15 minute suspension-based scene. If your technique doesn’t meet safety standards, you may be asked to observe that portion. And/or you may ask a BoSo Flight Crew Member to step in. Nat and Rion will review uplines and tie-offs before suspensions begin. For those unable to meet the tying prerequisites, we welcome you to attend and tie to your own skill level. Bring a notebook and pen to capture insights that will enrich your rope journey. And/or you may ask a BoSo Flight Crew Member to step in.
The BoSo Flight Crew:
Need a tying partner? We’ve got you. We will have a team of instructors and graduates from the 12-month [Bondage Soup][https://www.bondagesoup.com] program, who will be available as vetted tops that are willing and able to tie. The BoSo Flight Crew will be on hand to tie bottoms if their top is new to rope, or when their top feels like the tie is beyond their skill level. Every bottom should have the opportunity to experience the ties in this intensive. So, if you need a tying partner, we've got you covered.
Food & Amenities:
Lunch is catered with plenty of options:
Mac and cheese, meatloaf with mashed potatoes, chicken taco bar, chips, fruits, veggies, chocolates, and bottled water.
If you would like to bring your own food, we will have a refrigerator that you can use. Or if you would like to leave to get your own food, there is a QFC and several small restaurants are nearby.
Consent & Recording:
This is a live, in-person and virtual event. Audio and video recording is not permitted.
Natalie Rose (they/she) BIO:
Natalie Rose is a queer kink educator and lifestyle coach who teaches rope and power exchange with guts, grace, and zero pretense. They’ve been active in the scene since 2013, starting as a rope bottom (then, under the name ShesANatural, evolving into a rope top and performer, and teaching at 30+ events across North America. Their work centers embodied learning, practical technique, and inclusive, affirming education, especially for rope bottoms and those navigating power exchange. Natalie brings over a decade of lived experience, including a thriving 24/7 authority-transfer relationship since 2014. Whether you're tying, being tied, or building dynamics that last, Nat offers tools that are rooted, real, and ready for wherever you are in your kink journey.
Rion Riot (they/she) BIO:
Rion “Riot” Rhodes is a kink and sex educator, weightlifting coach, board-certified counselor, athlete, and performer, dedicated to helping people find the confluence of physical, mental, and sexual health. Though she made a name for herself as an educator with classes like "Ass Like That" and "Fellatio 2.0," their unique background in competitive athletics, mental health counseling, and crisis intervention keeps their teaching style both grounded in the physical body and acutely aware of the infinite ways human beings can give, receive, and process sensation, pleasure, and connection. Rion’s style is distinctly comfortable, goofy, compassionate, and trauma-informed.
Get Your Spot:
* Tickets drop August 1 at 7:00 PM at NatalieRoseRope.com
* Only 7 in-person tying pair tickets available.
* Virtual tickets open once in-person sells out.
This intensive is designed for partnered learning. A “tying pair” includes one person tying and one person being tied. If purchasing as two bottoms, please plan for only one of you to be tied per section due to time and space constraints.
DM Natalie Rose if you have payment questions or need support accessing the event.
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Presenting at Exploration into Kink, in St. Louis MO
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During Exploration Into Kink, or EiK, you can enjoy our outstanding educational classes, the vendor bazaar, BeBe’s cigar social, Exploration Emporium, clothing optional indoor swimming pool, Friday and Saturday night play parties, Friday and Saturday midnight buffets, and much more!
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SPOTLIGHT: featured performance, skillshare and tastings
SPOTLIGHT: featured performance, skillshare and tastings
An exploration into the mesmerizing world of rope. Every 2nd Saturday of the month, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, indulge in an enriching experience designed to awaken your senses and elevate your understanding of this amazing art form.
Join us to watch, to tie, to learn, to skillshare.
Immerse yourself in a captivating performance: Witness the sheer elegance and fluidity of rope suspension with a stunning live performance. Our skilled practitioners will captivate you by demonstrating the beauty and sophistication of rope suspension in action.
Featured Performers: TBA
Engage in interactive skillsharing: Unlock the secrets of rope through hands-on learning and interactive experiences. With 10 years of experience, Natalie Rose will be on hand to answer questions that you might have with the techniques and nuances of what you are working on; whether you're a curious novice or a seasoned enthusiast, explore floor-based techniques, harnesses and patterns, conceptual approaches, and suspension methods. Let Natalie Rose offer suggestions and explanations that might help you along in your journey. Gain invaluable insights and refine your craft with personalized guidance tailored to your experience level.
Explore your curiosity with a tasting: Thoughtfully curated to complement the sensory journey of rope bondage. Allow our seasoned rope practitioner(s) to offer you a tantalizing glimpse into the sensations of rope in an open setting. Tastings will begin when the performance ends and will be available for 30-45 minutes on a first come, first serve bases.
Tastings focus will be TBA
Featured tasters: TBA
Mingle with fellow attendees, share insights, and immerse yourself in a community of like-minded individuals. This is a rope specific event that desires to lean into connection and growth in your rope journeys. As this is a rope event, other types of play are expected to be limited and secondary to rope.
Location: Studio 201, 232 SE Oak Street, Suite 201 on the 2nd floor. Entry into the building information will be sent to people that are RSVP’d as '“going” to the event on FetLife, 24 hours prior to the event. And to those that have contacted Natalie Rose directly through Instagram and via email. Please see contact information on this website.
Date and Time: Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Doors open at 2:00pm. Performance at 2:30pm. Event ends at 6:00pm.
Door fee is $15, cash or Venmo at the door. This is an 18+ event. Proof of age is required by presenting a State issued drivers license or State ID.

SPOTLIGHT: featured performance, skillshare and tastings
SPOTLIGHT: featured performance, skillshare and tastings
An exploration into the mesmerizing world of rope. Every 2nd Saturday of the month, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, indulge in an enriching experience designed to awaken your senses and elevate your understanding of this amazing art form.
Join us to watch, to tie, to learn, to skillshare.
Immerse yourself in a captivating performance: Witness the sheer elegance and fluidity of rope suspension with a stunning live performance. Our skilled practitioners will captivate you by demonstrating the beauty and sophistication of rope suspension in action.
Featured Performers: TBA
Engage in interactive skillsharing: Unlock the secrets of rope through hands-on learning and interactive experiences. With 10 years of experience, Natalie Rose will be on hand to answer questions that you might have with the techniques and nuances of what you are working on; whether you're a curious novice or a seasoned enthusiast, explore floor-based techniques, harnesses and patterns, conceptual approaches, and suspension methods. Let Natalie Rose offer suggestions and explanations that might help you along in your journey. Gain invaluable insights and refine your craft with personalized guidance tailored to your experience level.
Explore your curiosity with a tasting: Thoughtfully curated to complement the sensory journey of rope bondage. Allow our seasoned rope practitioner(s) to offer you a tantalizing glimpse into the sensations of rope in an open setting. Tastings will begin when the performance ends and will be available for 30-45 minutes on a first come, first serve bases.
Tastings focus will be TBA
Featured tasters: TBA
Mingle with fellow attendees, share insights, and immerse yourself in a community of like-minded individuals. This is a rope specific event that desires to lean into connection and growth in your rope journeys. As this is a rope event, other types of play are expected to be limited and secondary to rope.
Location: Studio 201, 232 SE Oak Street, Suite 201 on the 2nd floor. Entry into the building information will be sent to people that are RSVP’d as '“going” to the event on FetLife, 24 hours prior to the event. And to those that have contacted Natalie Rose directly through Instagram and via email. Please see contact information on this website.
Date and Time: Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Doors open at 2:00pm. Performance at 2:30pm. Event ends at 6:00pm.
Door fee is $15, cash or Venmo at the door. This is an 18+ event. Proof of age is required by presenting a State issued drivers license or State ID.

SPOTLIGHT: featured performance, skillshare and tastings
SPOTLIGHT: featured performance, skillshare and tastings
An exploration into the mesmerizing world of rope. Every 2nd Saturday of the month, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, indulge in an enriching experience designed to awaken your senses and elevate your understanding of this amazing art form.
Join us to watch, to tie, to learn, to skillshare.
Immerse yourself in a captivating performance: Witness the sheer elegance and fluidity of rope suspension with a stunning live performance. Our skilled practitioners will captivate you by demonstrating the beauty and sophistication of rope suspension in action.
Featured Performers: TBA
Engage in interactive skillsharing: Unlock the secrets of rope through hands-on learning and interactive experiences. With 10 years of experience, Natalie Rose will be on hand to answer questions that you might have with the techniques and nuances of what you are working on; whether you're a curious novice or a seasoned enthusiast, explore floor-based techniques, harnesses and patterns, conceptual approaches, and suspension methods. Let Natalie Rose offer suggestions and explanations that might help you along in your journey. Gain invaluable insights and refine your craft with personalized guidance tailored to your experience level.
Explore your curiosity with a tasting: Thoughtfully curated to complement the sensory journey of rope bondage. Allow our seasoned rope practitioner(s) to offer you a tantalizing glimpse into the sensations of rope in an open setting. Tastings will begin when the performance ends and will be available for 30-45 minutes on a first come, first serve bases.
Tastings focus will be TBA
Featured tasters: TBA
Mingle with fellow attendees, share insights, and immerse yourself in a community of like-minded individuals. This is a rope specific event that desires to lean into connection and growth in your rope journeys. As this is a rope event, other types of play are expected to be limited and secondary to rope.
Location: Studio 201, 232 SE Oak Street, Suite 201 on the 2nd floor. Entry into the building information will be sent to people that are RSVP’d as '“going” to the event on FetLife, 24 hours prior to the event. And to those that have contacted Natalie Rose directly through Instagram and via email. Please see contact information on this website.
Date and Time: Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Doors open at 2:00pm. Performance at 2:30pm. Event ends at 6:00pm.
Door fee is $15, cash or Venmo at the door. This is an 18+ event. Proof of age is required by presenting a State issued drivers license or State ID.

LOCK AND LOAD: TIE-INS, LOCK-OFFS AND UPLINE MANAGEMENT
Unlock the potential of your patterned ties as you transition from ground to air! Before delving into suspensions, let's explore the art of seamlessly integrating suspension lines into body ties and effectively securing them at your hard point. Gain insights into how different tie-ins can influence and enhance the wraps within your patterned ties. Our class goes beyond theory, offering practical techniques for tying off your suspension lines, taking into account the size of your hard point and the rope's end location. Discover various methods that cater to different scenarios, providing you with a versatile skill set. To attend, each tying pair (one to tie, one to be tied) is required to acquire a single ticket. This workshop is capped at 20 tying pairs.
Prerequisite for this workshop:
• Bring an open mind and ready to learn.
• Bring a full suspension kit; at least 10 x 26-30 foot lengths of suspension worthy rope, 6+ weight rated climbing carabiners, and safety essentials.
• Bring a barrier to place between you and the floor.
• Bring a bottle of water with a sealable top for hydration.
• Participants should have a working knowledge of suspendable chest harness and hip harness.

ROPE BOTTOMING ESSENTIALS: ONE DAY INTENSIVE
Join Natalie Rose for an immersive one-day intensive, condensing the comprehensive Bottoming in Rope 101, 201, 301, and 401 series into six empowering hours. This workshop is thoughtfully crafted to center and empower rope bottoms, providing a journey from introductory concepts all the way to dynamic transition suspensions.
Delve into a range of topics including vetting potential rope play partners, effective negotiation techniques, mental and physical preparation for rope, distinguishing between sensations of comfort and discomfort, open communication during rope play, mindful breathing, and maintaining control over your body even while bound. Gain valuable insights into muscle control and body positioning during transitions in suspension.
While every rope journey is unique, Nat will share invaluable tips garnered from years of experience. Attendees who plan to tie should be proficient in constructing a sustainable, repeatable 10-15 minute suspension-based scene, and should bring a minimum of 12 lengths of suspension-worthy rope along with their preferred suspension equipment. The presenters will assess ties and upline proficiency for the safety of all attendees. Those who do not meet the criteria may be asked to audit that portion of the class.
For those unable to meet the tying prerequisites, we welcome you to attend and tie to your own skill level. Bring a notebook and pen to capture insights that will enrich your rope journey. Solo attendees are also encouraged to join and audit the class.
Kindly note that this workshop is exclusively focused on and for rope bottoms. Presenters will not cover patterned ties, upline management, or proper tie-offs. If your ties and uplines do not meet the safety criteria, you may be asked to refrain from participating in that particular segment. This inclusive workshop is curated to provide a secure, enriching, and empowering experience for all attendees, whether you are the person being tied or the person doing the tying. Even if you choose to audit the class, or tie to your current skill level and take notes as the curriculum extends beyond your current knowledge, you are valued and included in this transformative learning experience. Join us in celebrating diversity, empowerment, and safety in rope bondage.
Please refer to the CALENDAR & TICKETS tab for availability of this workshop date. To attend, each tying pair (one to tie, one to be tied) is required to acquire a single ticket. This workshop is capped at 20 tying pairs.
Prerequisite for this workshop:
• Bring an open mind and ready to learn.
• Bring a full suspension kit; at least 10 x 26-30 foot lengths of suspension worthy rope, 6+ weight rated climbing carabiners, and safety essentials.
• Bring a barrier to place between you and the floor.
• Bring a bottle of water with a sealable top for hydration.
If you cannot tie all of these pre-requisite ties, we invite you to attend, bring the rope that you have and tie to your skill level. Then make sure that you have a notebook and pen so that you can take notes on those things that may help you along as your rope journey advances.
We will have instructors and graduates from the 12-month Bondage Soup program, who will be available as your Flight Crew. The BoSo Flight Crew will be on hand to tie for bottoms when their top feels like the tie is beyond their skill level, so the bottom can experience the tie.
• If you are not suspending: All skill levels with a working knowledge of a non-collapsing single column tie, frictions and tensions are welcome to attend this hands-on, interactive class.
• If you intend to suspend: Participants should be capable of building a sustainable, repeatable 10–15 minute suspension-based scene with a chest harness and hip harness. Patterns and upline proficiency will be assessed by the presenters prior to allowing suspensions for the safety of the attendees.

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE: GENDER AFFIRMING ROPE
Natalie Rose is ready to embark on a journey of self-expression and affirmation through rope. Join us for an empowering session where we delve into the art of rope to reinforce and celebrate your unique gender energy. Discover how patterns, harnesses, and ties can be skillfully adapted to honor your individual identity. Through intentional binding, straight lines, curvaceous wraps, and the perfect balance of snugness, we'll create rope that resonates with the energy you desire. Bring your own rope and an open heart, as we explore these transformative concepts together. Nat will share insights and techniques that can be a powerful tool for your journey of self-discovery and affirmation. Let's embrace the diverse spectrum of identities and empower each other through the art of rope. Please refer to the CALENDAR & TICKETS tab for availability of this workshop date. To attend, each tying pair (one to tie, one to be tied) is required to acquire a single ticket. This workshop is capped at 20 tying pairs.
To attend, each tying pair (one to tie, one to be tied) is required to acquire a single ticket. This workshop is capped at 20 tying pairs.
Prerequisite for this workshop:
• Bring an open mind and ready to learn.
• Bring at least three x 26-30 foot lengths of rope.
• Bring a barrier to place between you and the floor.
• Bring a bottle of water with a sealable top for hydration.
• All skill levels are welcome. A working knowledge of a non-collapsing single column tie, crossing knot, munter hitch, and half hitch is helpful.

HANDLE THIS THEN SWITCH IT: INTENTIONAL ROPE HANDLING
Most workshops involve a tying pair where one person is doing the tying and one person is being tied. But what happens when a tying partnership is two switches? There is so much more to rope than a single column tie so let’s flip flop it, reverse it, share it, and switch it Most workshops involve a tying pair where one person is doing the tying and one person is being tied. But what happens when a tying partnership is two switches? There is so much more to rope than a single column tie so let’s flip flop it, reverse it, share it, and switch it up. Discover rope beyond the basics in this floor rope workshop. Join Natalie Rose for an engaging session where you'll learn accessible rope handling techniques that can immediately enhance your scenes. From exploring inventive ties to integrating rope, body movement, energy exchange, and music, you can craft a unique floor scene. No prior rope experience is necessary, making this class inclusive for all. Regardless of your skill level, you'll relish in newfound ways to skillfully maneuver a length of rope, infusing playfulness and creativity into your scenes. Join us for an experience that celebrates diversity, fosters creativity, and transcends the mechanical into truly fun rope. Please refer to the CALENDAR & TICKETS tab for availability of this workshop date. To attend, each tying pair (one to tie, one to be tied) is required to acquire a single ticket. This workshop is capped at 20 tying pairs.
Prerequisite for this workshop:
Bring an open mind and ready to learn.
Bring at least two x 26-30 foot lengths of rope.
Bring a barrier to place between you and the floor.
Bring a bottle of water with a sealable top for hydration.
All skill levels are welcome. No prior experience is required.