About this event

• Please purchase "Rope Jam" ticket if only coming to tie.

• Please purchase "Drawing Ticket" if coming for life drawing (you can still partake in rope jam after 9:30)

Life Shibari figure drawing workshop is going to be led by artist, Stevie Laney. Open to all levels. We will be joined by 2 life drawing models and their tying partners

- If you are an experienced artist, this is your opportunity to enjoy capturing the moments at your pace.

- If you are more a beginner artist, we will have Stevie provide guidance.

- Purchase tickets under legal name.

- Proof of identity is required at the door. NO exceptions!

This event will be in place of June’s Pinion.

- We will not be offering our 101/102 classes.

- The event will include BOTH life drawing and a rope jam for those who are not interested in participating in the drawing aspect.

- Life drawing will be set up around one the corner rigs.

- Other than where the chairs will be placed, the rest of the space will be available for rigging & floor work.

SCHEDULE:

- 7 PM. Doors close at 8 PM (unless an exception is approved)

- 7:30 -9:30: Guided Life Drawing

- 7:30-11 PM:Rope Jam. Artists are welcomed to stay around for unstructured drawing of tying humans.

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

Guided Life Drawing 7:30-9:30 PM

- Session 1 is "gestures" and is designed for the attendees to warm up their muscles and their brains. This session is about drawing rough shapes quickly. No time for details. This is highly dynamic. Lots of transitions. Each position is held for 30 seconds to one minute. Typically 10-12 transitions.

- Session 2 is slightly more static poses for 2 to 4 minutes each position. This is still dynamic and often intense on the person in rope. 5 to 7 transitions, often making the final two poses the longer four minute holds. The purpose of this session for the attendees is to allow them to get line weights worked out in their shapes and start working in some shading.

- Session 3 Is typically a partial suspension or complex a floor tie. The goal here is to give the attendees 20 minutes to really sketch in some detail and good shading. All sessions but especially this session is prefaced with the safety and comfort of the person in rope. It could be one 20 minute hold or two 10 minutes hold with a break in the middle to reset. Or four 5 minute sittings.

Rope Jam 7:30-11 PM

- NOTE: This is not a k*ink but a Shibari & art event. It’s open to anyone 18+ in the art community. No kink play, no bottoms nudity allowed

- BYOB for those drawing 21+ only.

- Dry and sober rules apply if your are participating in the Rope Jam portion of the event.

- If you are new to tying at The Nest, please read rules and waiver.

MATERIALS:

- Please bring what you’re most comfortable drawing with.

- We are providing models, guidance and space.

- You bring the art materials

PHOTOGRAPHY for rope jam only. Photography rules for the drawing will be covered at the event:

- You are welcome to take photos of your antics. Please gain specific, EXPLICIT consent of everyone in frame, including when, how, and where the photo is to be shared. If posting to IG, please tag @TheOwlsNestGroup

REFUNDS:

Unfortunately, tickets are not refundable or transferable if you are not able to attend.

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