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SUMMARY:Rope Bondage 101
DESCRIPTION:Dip your toes into the world of rope bondage.  In this 2 hour introductory class we will go over rope types\, maintenance\, handling\, safety\, simple ties that can be enjoyed as is or form the building blocks for more complicated ties. \nJoin Ethaerial\, Katabound\, and Bondage Cupcakes in a 2 hour Rope Bondage 101. Class is 6-8pm with and hour of open tie after. $20 per person. No partner necessary.  We recommend you bring 2 hanks of rope\, something comfortable to sit on if you’d like (we will have chairs)\, layers in case you get chilly. Enter the building through the Norseman Distillery entrance.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/rope-bondage-101/
LOCATION:Altr Gallery\, 451 Taft St NE Ste 22\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260628T164017Z
CREATED:20260628T163951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T164017Z
UID:676-1783447200-1783454400@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Mermaid Harness
DESCRIPTION:Ethaerial will be teaching a wrappy\, repetitive\, easy-to-use pattern\, which creates a fantastic looking and feeling mermaid harness that is fun to tie\, customizable and unique every time\, and suspendable to boot! \nJoin us to learn how to turn yourself and your friends into magical water creatures! \nPartner tie or self tie \nPrereq: Ability to tie a single column \nYou will need: \n\nAt least 4 ropes (but you might enjoy having more)\nSafety cutting tool
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/mermaid-harness/
LOCATION:Altr Gallery\, 451 Taft St NE Ste 22\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260628T164423Z
CREATED:20260628T164423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T164423Z
UID:678-1783879200-1783888200@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Suspension Part 2: Anatomy of a Harness
DESCRIPTION:The second class in our suspension series will have us taking our harnesses from the ground to the air! \nOnce you’ve been trying for a while\, you’ll likely have small collection of harnesses that you’ve practiced and enjoy\, and may have dreams of flying them. There’s endless awesome designs of rope harnesses to tie\, but not all harnesses are created equal for suspension. \nIn the first half of this class\, we will be discussing the key properties that a harness should possess to make it ‘suspension worthy’\, and assess some common ties for those qualities. We will also discuss the roles placement and tension play in safety and sustainability. The ideal harness can look different for each person\, so we’ll spend some time discussing how the rope bottoms can listen to their body to develop preferences\, and keeping communication open between tying partners. \nWe’ll then use everything we’ve just learned to try out some harnesses! You will tie one of the harnesses you already know\, with guidance available for adding additional structure if needed based on the discussed qualities of a suspendable harness\, and considering placement and tension alongside your rope bottom. \nOnce you have something you’re ready to try out\, we will load test the harness to see how the structure moves under tension\, troubleshooting any issues or undue discomfort. We’ll have time to re-tie using what we learned\, or try a second harness that you know if you were satisfied with the first. In the end\, you will have a structured\, safely suspendable harness that you know how to tie and load\, as well as knowledge on how adjust for different bodies. \nThis class is for partner suspension or self-suspenders. Space is limited based on hardpoints\, so there are two types of tickets: \n\nHardpoint tickets (get one per rigger/self suspender)\nRope bottom tickets (get one per rope bottom)\n\nPrereq: Riggers/self-suspenders should bring to the class the ability to tie: \n\nOne upper body harness (arms in or out)\nOne lower body harness (hip harness\, booty basket\, futomomo\, thigh harness\, etc.)\n\nYou will also need: \n\nRope kit (you’ll need 4+ ropes likely) with at least one suspension worthy upline rope.\nSafety cutting tool\nOptionally\, your suspension ring/rig\, carabiners\, etc. (available to borrow if you don’t have any\n\nThe venue is a professional studio with hardpoints\, specific location to be provided to ticketholders privately. \n 
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/intro-to-suspension-part-2-anatomy-of-a-harness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260628T164658Z
CREATED:20260628T164546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T164658Z
UID:680-1784484000-1784493000@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Suspensions Part 1: Uplines
DESCRIPTION:Join Ethaerial\, Katabound\, and Bondage Cupcakes in a 2 hour suspension lines workshop. Class is $20 per person. No partner necessary.  We recommend you bring 2 hanks of rope\, something comfortable to sit on if you’d like (we will have chairs)\, layers in case you get chilly. Address will be given to participants closer to the date. \nVenue location will be provided to ticketholders.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/intro-to-suspensions-part-1-uplines/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260628T164859Z
CREATED:20260628T164859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T164859Z
UID:683-1786298400-1786307400@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Suspension Part 2: Anatomy of Harness
DESCRIPTION:The second class in our suspension series will have us taking our harnesses from the ground to the air! \nOnce you’ve been trying for a while\, you’ll likely have small collection of harnesses that you’ve practiced and enjoy\, and may have dreams of flying them. There’s endless awesome designs of rope harnesses to tie\, but not all harnesses are created equal for suspension. \nIn the first half of this class\, we will be discussing the key properties that a harness should possess to make it ‘suspension worthy’\, and assess some common ties for those qualities. We will also discuss the roles placement and tension play in safety and sustainability. The ideal harness can look different for each person\, so we’ll spend some time discussing how the rope bottoms can listen to their body to develop preferences\, and keeping communication open between tying partners. \nWe’ll then use everything we’ve just learned to try out some harnesses! You will tie one of the harnesses you already know\, with guidance available for adding additional structure if needed based on the discussed qualities of a suspendable harness\, and considering placement and tension alongside your rope bottom. \nOnce you have something you’re ready to try out\, we will load test the harness to see how the structure moves under tension\, troubleshooting any issues or undue discomfort. We’ll have time to re-tie using what we learned\, or try a second harness that you know if you were satisfied with the first. In the end\, you will have a structured\, safely suspendable harness that you know how to tie and load\, as well as knowledge on how adjust for different bodies. \nThis class is for partner suspension or self-suspenders. Space is limited based on hardpoints\, so there are two types of tickets: \n\nHardpoint tickets (get one per rigger/self suspender)\nRope bottom tickets (get one per rope bottom)\n\nPrereq: Riggers/self-suspenders should bring to the class the ability to tie: \n\nOne upper body harness (arms in or out)\nOne lower body harness (hip harness\, booty basket\, futomomo\, thigh harness\, etc.)\n\nYou will also need: \n\nRope kit (you’ll need 4+ ropes likely) with at least one suspension worthy upline rope.\nSafety cutting tool\nOptionally\, your suspension ring/rig\, carabiners\, etc. (available to borrow if you don’t have any\n\nThe venue is a professional studio with hardpoints\, specific location to be provided to ticketholders privately.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/intro-to-suspension-part-2-anatomy-of-harness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260628T170104Z
CREATED:20260628T165048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T170104Z
UID:685-1787076000-1787083200@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Hip Harness
DESCRIPTION:Details to be provided closer to the date.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/hip-harness/
LOCATION:Altr Gallery\, 451 Taft St NE Ste 22\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260628T165205Z
CREATED:20260628T165205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T165205Z
UID:687-1787508000-1787517000@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Suspension Part 3: Shapes & Transitions
DESCRIPTION:Join Ethaerial\, Katabound\, and Bondage Cupcakes in a 2.5 hour suspension lines workshop. We recommend you bring 8 hanks of rope\, something comfortable to sit on if you’d like (we will have chairs)\, layers in case you get chilly. Address will be given to participants closer to the date.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/intro-to-suspension-part-3-shapes-transitions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260905T025625Z
CREATED:20260905T024939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T025625Z
UID:699-1789322400-1789331400@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Harness - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The second class in our suspension series will have us taking our harnesses from the ground to the air! \nOnce you’ve been trying for a while\, you’ll likely have small collection of harnesses that you’ve practiced and enjoy\, and may have dreams of flying them. There’s endless awesome designs of rope harnesses to tie\, but not all harnesses are created equal for suspension. \nIn the first half of this class\, we will be discussing the key properties that a harness should possess to make it ‘suspension worthy’\, and assess some common ties for those qualities. We will also discuss the roles placement and tension play in safety and sustainability. The ideal harness can look different for each person\, so we’ll spend some time discussing how the rope bottoms can listen to their body to develop preferences\, and keeping communication open between tying partners. \nWe’ll then use everything we’ve just learned to try out some harnesses! You will tie one of the harnesses you already know\, with guidance available for adding additional structure if needed based on the discussed qualities of a suspendable harness\, and considering placement and tension alongside your rope bottom. \nOnce you have something you’re ready to try out\, we will load test the harness to see how the structure moves under tension\, troubleshooting any issues or undue discomfort. We’ll have time to re-tie using what we learned\, or try a second harness that you know if you were satisfied with the first. In the end\, you will have a structured\, safely suspendable harness that you know how to tie and load\, as well as knowledge on how adjust for different bodies. \nThis class is for partner suspension or self-suspenders. Space is limited based on hardpoints\, so there are two types of tickets: \n\nHardpoint tickets (get one per rigger/self suspender)\nRope bottom tickets (get one per rope bottom)\n\nPrerequisites: Riggers/self-suspenders should bring to the class the ability to tie: \n\nOne upper body harness (arms in or out)\nOne lower body harness (hip harness\, booty basket\, futomomo\, thigh harness\, etc.)\n\nYou will also need: \n\nRope kit (you’ll need 4+ ropes likely) with at least one suspension worthy upline rope.\nSafety cutting tool\n\nOptionally\, your suspension ring/rig\, carabiners\, etc. (available to borrow if you don’t have any) \nStudio location will be provided to ticketholders.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/anatomy-of-a-harness-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T034903Z
CREATED:20260905T032551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T034903Z
UID:715-1790100000-1790107200@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Keeping the Tension: Deep Dive on Rope Handling
DESCRIPTION:Rope\, just like any flexible material\, can often seem to take on an attitude of its own. Especially when learning to tie\, it’s easy to encounter a frustrating number of flow-disrupting knots\, jams\, twists\, pinches\, and blisters. \nIn this rope handling class\, we’ll begin with targeted drills designed to help you work with your rope’s natural movement rather than against it. We’ll focus on healthy finger hooking\, running end management\, and smooth tail pulls in a variety of common situations. \nFrom there we’ll learn additional techniques and tips to achieve proper tensioning\, even wraps\, centered stems\, and clean\, tight frictions. Finally using a simple harness pattern as a framework to practice all these skills together and build your confidence\, fluidity\, and control so your rope starts feeling like a partner in your scenes rather than an obstacle. \nSelf tie or partner tie \nNo prerequisites \nSupplies: \n\n2+ ropes\nCutting tool\n\nClass is 6-8pm with and hour of open tie after. $20 per person. We recommend you bring something comfortable to sit on if you’d like (we will have chairs)\, layers in case you get chilly. Enter the building through the Norseman Distillery entrance.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/keeping-the-tension-deep-dive-on-rope-handling/
LOCATION:Altr Gallery\, 451 Taft St NE Ste 22\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260905T034833Z
CREATED:20260905T032318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T034833Z
UID:713-1790532000-1790541000@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Suspension Part 3: Shapes & Transitions
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Ethaerial\, Katabound\, and Bondage Cupcakes in a 2.5 hour suspension lines workshop. We recommend you bring 8 hanks of rope\, something comfortable to sit on if you’d like (we will have chairs)\, layers in case you get chilly.  Address will be given to participants closer to the date. \n 
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/intro-to-suspension-part-3-shapes-transitions-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260905T032900Z
CREATED:20260905T032900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T032900Z
UID:717-1791568800-1791576000@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Connective Rope with Anoxia and Kasm: Tying sensually
DESCRIPTION:What makes rope feel intimate? Beyond patterns and technique\, sensual tying emerges through attention\, pacing\, responsiveness\, and the subtle ways we communicate through touch and movement. This class explores how to create rope that feels connective\, immersive\, and emotionally charged without relying on complexity or performance. \nPre-requisites: \nHumans planning to tie for this class must know a non-collapsing single column. Humans planning to bottom for this class should have some body awareness\, and the ability to communicate their needs when tied. This class does not require extreme flexibility or strength. \nThis class is not adapted for self-tying. Please register as a tying pair. \nEquipment: \n\n1-3 ropes\nCutting tool\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation to be provided to ticketholders prior to event.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/connective-rope-with-anoxia-and-kasm-tying-sensually/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T033104Z
CREATED:20260905T033104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T033104Z
UID:720-1791640800-1791651600@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Movement Rope with Anoxia and Kasm
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour\, hands-on class that distills the core principles of movement-informed tying—drawing inspiration from contact improv\, social dance\, and theater—to help rope practitioners explore rope as a shared\, responsive experience. We’ll focus on attunement\, connection\, and movement fluency\, introducing foundational techniques for incorporating improvised and intentional motion into your tying. Through guided drills\, partnered exercises\, and simple floorwork\, you’ll learn how to use your body to listen\, communicate\, and shape your tying in a way that prioritizes presence and play. This class centers on “yes-and” tying\, where curiosity leads and the rope follows. \nPrerequisites (for both people in a pair): \n\nFamiliarity with each other as tying partners\nAn arms-out chest harness that works for you both\nKnowledge of common rope risks and risk mitigation strategies\nPhysical ability to stand or sit for long periods of time\, and have basic standing balance\n\nEquipment: \n\n4-6 piece rope kit\nCutting tool\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation will be given closer to the event date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/introduction-to-movement-rope-with-anoxia-and-kasm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260905T033407Z
CREATED:20260905T033407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T033407Z
UID:722-1791655200-1791666000@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Deepdive on Torsions: Understanding the Spine in Suspension with Anoxia and Kasm
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\n\n\n\nGet nerdy about anatomy\, and learn about the biomechanics of torsion. This class will cover how to get in and out of torsions\, how to prepare and protect your body\, and offer some hands-on exercises to understand torsions more deeply. We’ll explore how factors like height\, harness\, body position\, and load point affect the torsions we can create. This class is a combination of lecture\, demo\, and hands on tying. \n  \nClass Prerequisites: \nFor folks tying: \n\nMust be able to tie a suspendable upper-body harness (ideally in a timely manner)\nMust be able to tie a suspendable thighs-together structure (can be a simple double-column\, or a mermaid/willow tie\, etc etc)\nMust be able to tie a suspendable single column tie\nMust know top and bottom lock-offs for uplines on a single point\nMust be able to assess and solve for nerve issues in your choice of harnesses\nMust be able to communicate with your tying partner in suspension\n\nFor folks being tied: \n\nMust be experienced in rope suspension\nMust be able to sustain multiple 20-30 minute sequences\nMust be able to safely twist in your spine to both sides\nMust be able to assess risk of muscle strain or injury in your body\nMust be able to assess and solve for nerve issues in your choice of harnesses\nMust be able to communicate with your tying partner in suspension\n\nPre-reqs are non-negotiable\, and students who do not demonstrate proficiency in the required tied structures will be asked not to suspend. \n  \nClass Materials: \n\nRopes for your suspendable upper and lower body ties (likely 3-8 ropes)\nRopes for your uplines (at least 3)\nRigging materials for single-point suspension (this can be a ring\, rigging plate\, carabiners\, etc)\nSafety shears or another appropriate cutting tool\nAnything else you might want for class (water\, blanket\, snacks\, note taking tools)\n\n\n\n\nLocation to be provided to ticketholders prior to event.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/deepdive-on-torsions-understanding-the-spine-in-suspension-with-anoxia-and-kasm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T034538Z
CREATED:20260905T033644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T034538Z
UID:724-1791712800-1791723600@bluesprucekinbaku.com
SUMMARY:Improvised Harnesses with Anoxia and Kasm
DESCRIPTION:This class explores the art and structure of improvised harnesses — creating intentional\, creative designs beyond standard forms. We’ll dive into how to predict and manage load\, assess risk and safety\, and apply foundational structural principles to support both function and aesthetic. Students will learn to make thoughtful\, informed choices about tension\, line placement\, and body balance\, developing a deeper understanding of how structure can shape experience. This class emphasizes creativity\, adaptability\, and structural awareness as tools for expressive\, interesting\, functional rope. \nPre-requisites: \nFor folks tying: \n\nMust be experienced tying a variety of suspendable upper and lower body harnesses\nMust know top and bottom lock-offs for uplines on a single point\nMust be able to assess and solve for nerve issues in your harnesses\nMust be able to communicate with your tying partner in suspension\n\nFor folks being tied: \n\nMust be experienced in rope suspension\nMust be able to assess and solve for nerve issues in your choice of harnesses\nMust be able to communicate with your tying partner in suspension\n\nPre-reqs are non-negotiable\, and students who do not demonstrate proficiency in the required tied structures will be asked not to suspend. \nEquipment: \n\nRopes for your harnesses (likely 3-8 ropes)\nRopes for your uplines (at least 3)\nRigging materials for single-point suspension (this can be a ring\, rigging plate\, carabiners\, etc)\nSafety shears or another appropriate cutting tool\nAnything else you might want for class (water\, blanket\, snacks\, note taking tools)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation will be given to ticketholders prior to event.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/improvised-harnesses-with-anoxia-and-kasm/
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