Every class is taught in a welcoming, consent-focused environment with the instructor involved throughout hands-on practice, and can be tailored to your group's experience level. TheDuchy has taught at events including Rubber Ball, Naughty Revival, C.O.P.E., Winter Wickedness, and Bound in Boston. The classes below are the ones we teach most often — if you're looking for something that isn't listed, reach out and let's talk about it.
Foundations of Rope Bondage / Rope 101
Beginner2.5–3 hours
A foundational, hands-on introduction covering safety, negotiation, risk management, rope handling, and style. Fundamental knots and ties are demonstrated and then practiced with the instructor involved throughout.
What you'll cover
- •Core knots: overhand, half-hitch, lark's head, and square knot
- •Single and double column ties, including load-bearing variations
- •Crotch rope, stirrup heel tie, and a rope leash
- •The Shinju chest harness and the Somerville bowline
- •A box tie with flexibility modifications
- •Rope coiling and storage
- Rope to bring
- One 15 ft rope minimum; one 15 ft plus one 30 ft recommended. Larger builds: add a second 30 ft piece.
- Format
- Demonstration, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on practice.
BDSM 101 / 102
Beginner
A fast-paced overview of core BDSM topics, built around a structured framework for planning and running an encounter.
What you'll cover
- •Finding, meeting, and vetting potential partners
- •Negotiation, scene setup, aftercare, and post-scene processing
- •Bondage and sensation implements
- •Training concepts for D/s and S&M dynamics
- •An overview of contracts
- Rope to bring
- No rope needed — just a curious mind. Class notes are provided.
- Format
- Lecture with room for discussion.
In 60 Seconds… Speed Bondage
Beginner and up
Five knots and rapid-capture techniques focused on quick application and inescapable restraint.
What you'll cover
- •Three Prusik-knot variations — frame securing and rope handcuffs
- •A rope-only device that tightens one way only
- •A one-handed wrist and ankle knot
- •A Hojojutsu-based arm binder / chest harness applied in under a minute
- Rope to bring
- 15 ft minimum; 30 ft total (two 5 ft and two 10 ft pieces) to build the speed-bondage tool.
- Format
- Demonstration, practical lecture, and hands-on practice.
Rope Fashion: Corsets
Beginner–Intermediate
Design and create personalized rope corsets — patterns, stability, and variations. The focus is on concepts and practical knowledge rather than finishing a full corset in class. Prior rope handling experience is required.
What you'll cover
- •Rope wrapping patterns around the body
- •Stability patterns — the corset's "boning"
- •Rope extension methods
- •Garter and shoulder-strap options
- •Integrating a corset with an existing chest harness
- Rope to bring
- One 30 ft piece plus one more to learn the concepts. For a full corset: four 30 ft pieces (or two 50 ft, or one 100 ft) plus two 10 ft pieces.
- Format
- Mostly lecture and demonstration with hands-on experimentation.
Chest Harness Theory & Practice
Beginner
A series of chest harnesses that reveals the theory connecting them — so you can design custom harnesses for a specific purpose rather than memorizing one pattern.
What you'll cover
- •The Bikini harness, Shinju, RopeFairy's Caress, and Pentagram (Star) harness
- •Custom rope-bra design principles
- •Rope extension techniques
- •Style elements (Dom-points) and tidy rope management
- Rope to bring
- At least two ~30 ft pieces; an optional third 30 ft (or 15 ft) piece adds flexibility.
- Format
- Demonstration, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on practice.
Flogger Forge — Giving Old Rope New Life
Beginner to Advanced
Turn retired rope into impact toys. A crafting class on repurposing — bring cuttable rope and make your own project to take home.
What you'll cover
- •Building a Simple Flogger
- •Building Zoe's Zipper Slapper
- •An overview of the Flogger Forge resources for designing your own
- Rope to bring
- Simple Flogger: ~26 ft, best with 5/16"–3/8" rope. Zoe's Zipper Slapper: 20–30 ft of 1/4" rope.
- Format
- Demonstration, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on practice.
Giddy-Up! Ties for Pony Play
Intermediate
Five techniques and knots for pony-play scenes — restraint, control, and the role-play elements that bring a scene to life. Completion of a 101-level class and existing rope handling experience are required.
What you'll cover
- •Two crotch-rope variants — one pressure-based, one containment-focused
- •A rope-based bit gag
- •The Dragonfly harness — a modified rope armbinder
- •A heel-keeper tie
- Rope to bring
- Two 15 ft plus one 30 ft minimum; for a complete pony outfit, six 15 ft plus two 30 ft pieces. A short (~6") rod helps structure the bit gag.
- Format
- Demonstration, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on practice.
Book a class
Want to bring a class to your event, group, or convention — or have something in mind that isn't listed here? Get in touch and we'll plan it together.
