L.E.A.P.

Workshops & Classes

Join us for our In Person Learn, Explore, Apply & Play series.

Participants will leave these workshops with a better sense of self, a better connection with their partner and a wider perspective of Japanese inspired rope bondage or other BDSM/kink education and skills. Scroll for current class listings below.

Learn techniques related to a variety of BDSM/Kink/Fetish play. Each week classes alternate focus between Shibari/Rope & BDSM/Fetish.
Explore with your partner and other participants with consent.
Apply your skills in our supportive space.
Play You are welcome to stay and enjoy our venue after the class.

If you are trying to sign up for one of our Livestream L.E.A.P. classes/workshop, do it at www.ObligeRope.org/LEAP-Livestream

Sign Up for a Class.

Classes offered most Thursday’s 6 – 11 p.m. $25 per person. (“Special LEAP Class” will appear on other days see below)

For Shibari/Rope classes, Basics and Fundamentals Starts at 6:15pm
BDSM/Kink Workshops start with social hour at 6:00
Formal Instruction will be 7:00 – 8:45/9:00 p.m.
9-11 p.m. will be open time to apply, hone your skills plus you can stay and play

Recordings of Past LEAP Class HERE

Upcoming Class Schedule:

October 8th LEAP Open House - with Corktown Health (Tickets are $1.00 HERE)

Join us for our first (of hopefully many) Open House / Office Hours!
This night is for anyone who wants to learn more about Oblige, meet Corktown Health (https://corktownhealth.org/), or simply be in community. We're hosting it because:
- Our owners and staff are usually so busy running events that we rarely get the chance to really connect with and get to know you.
- Many people who haven't been to Oblige yet want to see the space before committing to a class, party, or workshop.
- Many of our regulars are just looking for a chance to be together and connect.
This evening holds space for all of that and more.
At the very least, come get tested! Corktown Health will be with us offering free STI screening, and you can learn more about the services they provide to Detroit's LGBTQ community.
Schedule
6:00 PM: Doors open. The first hour is for arriving, touring the space, and socializing. If this is your first visit, please try to arrive close to 6:00 so we can welcome you, give you a tour, and help you settle in.
7:00 PM: Welcome. Serene_X and Flynn_Racer will say a few words, introduce the Oblige staff, and talk about what Oblige is all about. Corktown Health will share the work they're doing in Detroit and how to access their services.
7:00–9:00 PM: Meet & AMA. We'll all be available for one-on-one conversations, so ask us anything about Oblige or just come get to know us. During this time, Corktown Health will have a separate, private area for confidential rapid screening for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis.
9:00 PM: Space opens. No play is permitted before 9:00. After that, the space is open for attendees to explore and use as they like.
Cost: $1. The small fee helps us plan for headcount. All attendees must register on our website.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Intro/AMA 7:00-9:00
STI Screening 7:00-9:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00

October 15th Shibari/Rope Bondage -“Rescue and Recovery” - with Serene_X & GoldenCourtney (Paul & Courtney)

Wrapping up our "Suspension Series," we dive into part 4 with @Serene_X and @GoldenCourtney.
Things that can, have, and will go wrong in rope suspensions. It’s not all about the rope, special bottoms perspective focus/considerations for being in rope when it becomes “too much”. Along with some most common suspension rope mistakes.
Smart folx learn form their mistakes, wise folx learn from other’s mistakes. Join SereneX and GoldenCourtney as they share their mishaps, total fuckups in rope, and talk on the rescue and recovery plans for when shit goes sideways.
This class with be a co-presented lecture, demo, “see and do” (tie along)
For beginners or refreshers, basics and fundamentals ties will be covered in the 6:15-7:00 portion of the event.
This class will require 5-8 hanks of 8-10m rope. No partner required.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Basics & Fundamental Rope 6:15
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
Paul (@Serene_X on Fet Life | https://www.instagram.com/serenex_detroit on IG)
He/Him
“Sadist”, “Rope top”, “Kinky fucker”, Self Proclaimed BDSM Enthusiast, Halfway Decent Human (for a sadist), Founder and Co-operator of @Oblige Rope Boutique since 2020.
Paul has been playing with Japanese inspired erotic rope bondage for over 15 years and a BDSM/Kink/Rope educator for the past 4 years. Paul and his partner @GoldenCourtney regularly teach on BDSM/Kink subjects related to Water Sports, Floggers, Fire Play, Squirting, and dozen of rope bondage related classes.
Paul finds fulfillment in providing space for others to explore and grow. He seeks joy in every opportunity with his partner, creating fun everywhere they go. Though a heavy edge player, consent modeling, risk awareness and accessibility are the core of all his classes.
Courtney (GoldenCourtney on Fet Life) She/her, Rope Bottom, Masochist, Submissive, Service Submissive, Edge Player
“In world filled with suffering we can’t control, it is exquisite to play with suffering we can.”
The psychological, emotional, mental, and physical challenges directly inform Courtney’s experience and the place she speaks from. Vulnerability is at the forefront of her intention and “whys” in BDSM/Kink education with a deep understanding of human fallibility. Being vulnerable in the simplest of terms is honesty and willingness to share that honesty. It’s been her vehicle to live a life that is in alignment and cohesive. It has afforded her the most change, growth and authentic experiences, fostering profound connections to herself, her partner, and the community. She strongly believes we all desire to feel connection, to be seen and acknowledged, and to know love. That these internal feelings and desires are universally shared.
Having enjoyed many different incarnations in this life, it’s her current place that she has found her propose, her calling, and her peace as venue operator at Oblige. BDSM/Kink offers an arena to explore facets of ourselves and others that is unmatched, helping facilitate that is a huge gift. It is with great honor that she has been given the privilege to teach and perform alongside her partner @serene_x since 2021. She does so in service to the Rope/BDSM/Kink community that has given back to her tenfold.

October 22nd BDSM/Kink Special LEAP -“Cigars: Play and Protocol” - with ChiefDaddyJokes & liosami (Nick & Lisa)

In this cigar skill share, participants will learn the art of incorporating cigars into their BDSM play. Discover how to enhance the visual and sensory experience, from using the cigar as a prop to exploring the sensation of ash on the skin. We'll cover a range of techniques for bringing cigars into erotic play, along with how to build your own rituals, from the cut and the light to the shared smoke, that give your scenes intention, anticipation, and meaning.
You don't need a humidor full of premium sticks to get started. We'll walk through budget-friendly cigars and accessories that deliver a great experience without the aficionado price tag, so you can explore without a big upfront investment.
Attendees will also learn the safety precautions for using cigars in a kinky setting, including proper handling and care, ventilation and smoke considerations, and how to lower risk when incorporating them into scenes. Whether you're a seasoned cigar aficionado or new to the world of BDSM, this class offers a unique and exciting way to explore kink, sensation, and ritual.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
ChiefDaddyJokes (He/Him)
Sadist · Deity · Primal · Dominant
ChiefDaddyJokes brings a unique blend of intensity and intimacy, weaving connection, emotional awareness, and presence into his Dominant style. Passionate about diversity and inclusion, he celebrates all body types and human backgrounds in classes on topics such as Inclusive Shibari, High Protocol, Cigar Play, Impact, Predicament Play and did he mention his favorite High Protocol. Always a student first, his growth mindset fuels the knowledge he shares.
He offers skills and experiences in the spirit of community—fostering exploration, empowerment, and authentic connection.

November 5th BDSM/Kink Special LEAP -“Enhanced Negotiation Techniques” - with FerventLight (Autumn)

Enhanced negotiation techniques are a set of methods that can be used to engage in interaction with high-value individuals. This class will provide a model to empower you in building your own negotiation system so that you can foster a foundation of intentional trust and safe space into play with partners. We’ll explore a variety of considerations and techniques designed to both elicit from and share information with your intended interactive partner(s), which can add intention and depth into your negotiations for all types of interaction.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
Presented by
https://fetlife.com/FerventLight

November 12th Shibari/Rope Bondage -“Top to Toe: Face & Foot Rope” - with @PersuasivePeach & @anyette

So you put your harnesses on, now what? This is where the fun really begins for PersuasivePeach and Anyette.
In this class, we’ll explore the sensory additions of tying toes, feet, and face, and how these areas can add something new to your existing rope practice. We’ll be demonstrating these additions through partial suspensions, but you can participate at whatever level you’re comfortable with.
Please come prepared with a basic chest harness and futo/thigh cuff. We’ll quickly go over both, but they won’t be the highlight of the evening.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Basics & Fundamental Rope 6:15
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
@PersuasivePeach is a rope switch, edge player, and collared submissive (MDD’s the lucky one) based in Northwest Ohio. With a little over four years in the scene, she’s taught or supported classes on breath play, cold branding, caning, sensory deprivation, cigar play, and- of course- rope.
She leads the monthly Toledo Area Tied Up rope class, where she helps participants build skill, confidence, and connection through hands-on learning and thoughtful challenge. Peach enjoys exploring the edges of comfort and control, and she’s passionate about helping others find their own rhythm in rope, whether they’re flying or staying grounded.
@Anyette (she/they) is a submissive rope bottom from the Detroit area with an affinity for play that evokes discomfort and distress, and she believes that the best way to explore those thoroughly and safely is through transparent and efficient communication.
Anyette’s will be covering concepts like active bottoming in rope, embracing intentional discomfort, and how to establish efficient communication with your rope top so you both feel safe and connected (even when things get a little uncomfy – intentionally, of course)