About this Event
This Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+.
About the Class
This class is designed for folks who have taken Tie Me Down: Ropes 101, or any other intro class. Having already learned the basics, participants will develop their skills in the finer points of tying.
We’ll learn more frictions, explore different rope and body-handling techniques, and learn how to tie with intention. The class will include some discussion, but will mostly consist of demonstrations and hands-on exercises.
About Your Instructor
Salem X is a queer, nonbinary pro-domme and rope artist/educator/performer. They started tying in 2021 and fell in love with it! Salem has garnered attention nationally and internationally for their work as a performer. In NYC, they've performed and house-topped at events like House of Love, City of Gods, Feral, Bruise, and SuciaQueer. In September 2024 they performed at Folsom Street Fair and Twisted Windows in San Francisco. In February 2025 they reprised their Twisted Windows performance for Karada House's virtual Queerope. Salem loves the connective and adaptable nature of rope. They are passionate about rope spaces that center marginalized folks and their experiences, which led them to co-found T4T Jam, a trans rope jam in Brooklyn. Salem teaches rope in both class and private settings. Their approach to rope education emphasizes risk awareness, consent, and tying in a way that feels organic and connective rather than prescribed and pattern-based. salemthesadist.com
FAQs
FAQ: what should I bring?
Bring at least 3 hanks of rope (8-10 meters) and a cutting tool.
FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?)
You should know the material covered in 101: Any single column tie, half hitches, reverse tensions, and basic safety.
FAQ: what should I wear?
Wear whatever you feel comfortable tying in.
FAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?
This class is for partners!
Price Transparency
The full fee for this workshop is $60 for two people. The full fee reflects the true costs of running the event, including supplies and compensating facilitators for their labor. If you are able to afford a full price ticket without experiencing financial hardship, please choose this option. Those who cannot afford a full fee ticket and/or identify as BIPOC, trans folks, or SWers, are welcome to use our discount EQUITY26 at checkout.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
120 Walker St floor 5, 120 Walker Street, New York, United States
USD 65.24
