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

Up Coming Class Schedule:

May 29th-31st Gote Immersion Weekend

May 21st: BDSM/Kink Class- Psychology of kink- “Finding Your Why”: with Autumn

The psychology of kink focuses on understanding some of our underlying needs BDSM, Kink, Fetish Play. Needs like safety, control, trust, or stress relief—that drive “non-normative”, sometimes sexual, sometimes not, desires. Often transforming pain, humiliation, degradation, or cake into pleasure. "Finding your why" involves exploring childhood influences, fantasies, or unmet emotional needs, and utilizing tools like self-reflection, F.A.F.O. and open communication to differentiate between healthy expression\exploration, and compulsion, self destructive behaviors.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
Autumn (FerventLight on FetLife)
SoPoRA(solo-poly relationship anarchist)
Non-Binary Trans Femme of Center, accepted pronouns are They/She.
Reiki Master, Tantrika, Path of the Quadishti level I graduate.
I realized I haven't posted many pictures here since Jan 2022...So many good memories, I may have to start catching up.
For those into this:
Scorpio Sun
Capricorn Moon
Libra Rising
ENFP and Enneagram 4W5.

June 4th: BDSM/Kink Class- Hypnokink 101- with H-ST

Do you like to play mind games with someone? Don’t you wish that you could play with someone’s mind to make them do all sorts of fun things? Want to know what Hypnokink is all about? Learn all the basics in this class, from negotiating pre-scene and the importance of safety, to mythbusting misconceptions about hypnosis and hypnokink, to some fun demonstrations. You can also be sure to get your questions answered as well in this 101 class!
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
H-ST has had a fascination with psychology for as long as they could remember. So much so that they joined the kink community (online initially) in October of 2021. Joining the irl community in May of 2022, H-ST’s interest in hypnokink/erotic hypnosis was their main drive. They have helped out with A2TNG and at the end of January 2024 they became a board member for the group. They also run the Wandering Mindgazers currently, the local hypnokink group. When H-ST went to Charmed!2024 , they had a desire to teach locally in their community. H-ST has been a subject for since January of 2022, and has been a hypnotist (becoming an hypnoswitch also) since January of 2024. Meeting many different people to learn, grow, and evolve has been such a blessing, and teaching is a way that they would like to give back.

June 11th : Rope/Shibari Workshop- “Torture Through Constraint” with Peach & anyette

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate | Solo or Partnered
What happens when one rope is enough? This class examines torture through constraint, fatigue, and intentional denial using a single continuous rope. By limiting materials, we sharpen awareness of the body, breath, and the slow accumulation of discomfort over time.
Participants will explore how posture, stillness, and micro-adjustments can transform simple structures into intense experiences. The focus is not on elaborate ties, but on how presence, pacing, and choice shape sensation.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Basics Mini Class 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)

June 18th: BDSM/Kink Class- Relationship Anarchy & Power Exchange - with Rhapsody

Relationship Anarchy fits a lot of different kinds of relating under its umbrella. But what about power and authority exchange? Can you be a Dom or a sub and also a Relationship Anarchist? Absolutely! Let's talk about how!
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
Rhapsody_In_Blue has been an active part of MI fetish and kink culture for the last 9 years. She is a venue owner, educator, community builder, advocate, and semi professional pain in the ass. She enjoys clever conversation, solving complicated problems with creative people, and craft cocktails. She is constantly practicing her communication skills and karaoke performances. Accepts bribes in the form of stickers, coffee, and donations to her Lansing based kink venue The Gallery.

June 25th: Rope/Shibari Workshop- “Body Bamboo” with Midnight_Shibari & I_am_her

Adding bamboo lashing to your rope ties can create a new unique sensation of structure and constraint while increasing the versatility of your scenes. In this class, we’ll explore how to incorporate bamboo for structure, stability, and creative expression. We’ll be demonstrating how to attach bamboo poles to various locations on the body as well as specific uplines that can be used for partial suspensions. Having a partner for the class is encouraged, but not mandatory. Many of the ties can be self-tied.
Level: All levels

Prerequisites/Tools: basic rope safety knowledge; 4+ hanks of 25-30ft rope; safety shears or similar rope cutting tool
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Basic Class 6:15-7:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
Midnight Shibari
JJ (he/him)
A medical professional and long-standing member of the Michigan kink community with over a decade of experience. Based in the Detroit area, he has served as both an educator and performer of Shibari, presenting at events such as Boundless 2024 at Oblige and the Summer Michigan Rope Conference (SMIRC).
Combining his medical expertise with his passion for rope, Midnight emphasizes safety, informed consent, and body awareness in every class. His teaching often explores both the intensity and artistry of sadistic and torture-style ties, as well as more technical forms and suspension sequences. He acknowledges that rope and BDSM always carry some risk—but through mindful, safety-focused techniques, he helps participants explore their limits with confidence, care, and plenty of room for laughter and connection.

Special LEAP

June 27th:Special LEAP Class - “Kinbakuartistmiki” style 101:

This is a special class presented Miki and Mirmirr from Baltimore, Maryland. They are in town for a unique shibari performance the same night as this class. Plus their Neo-ipponnawa Workshop

Very rarely do we see shibari/kinbaku artists that have taken their passion to the point of creating their own unique style.
Neo-ipponawa by Miki (FetLife: @young_miki or IG: @kinbakuartistmiki) come from his years of experience studying in Japan with kinbaku greats Murasaki Haruan (Yukimura Ryu) & Tenma Haru (Tenma Ryu) and more.
Neo-ipponawa derived from Japanese Ipponnawa and Newaza techniques. This style is a living medium that fosters creativity, collaboration, and the development of a unique rope connection between different partners.Kinbakuartistmiki and MirMirrr approach rope by prioritizing safety, care, and connection.
In this introductory course, we will discuss our rope philosophies, Japanese style-influenced rope bundling that incorporates rope handling techniques, and learn one key pattern in Kinbakuartistmiki's style.
Prerequisites:
All student levels welcome. This class is designed for tying pairs though there is still lots of value to be had for individuals auditing the class. Attendees should bring notebooks and 2-3 hanks of 5mm-6mm natural fiber rope at 8-10 meter in length.
For all genders, body types, and experience levels!
Schedule:
Doors at 11:00AM
Class 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Space will remain open until 3:00PM to enjoy as you like
More about our presenter
Kinbakuartistmiki
Background: Performer & musician for 28 years. Began cultural and artist exchanges with Japan since 2008. Discovered Shibari / Kinbaku in Japan in 2013-2014. Began studying Shibari / Kinbaku in 2016. Studied in Japan with Murasaki Haruan (Yukimura Ryu), Kasumi Hourai, Tenma Haru, Iroha Suzuki and Akane. Additional Mentor: Shodo aka way of calligraphy via Mastered Artist & Performer Setsuhi Shiraishi. Began teaching in Baltimore in 2022.In recent years, works include: Art Exhibition, Performances, Discussions Demos, Workshops, Shibari Life Drawing, Play Parties and more.
Regular touring collaboration staff:
Mirmirrr (Lead teaching assistant)
Ni Xin (Performance partner)
Hideo Rakudou (Shakuhachi)
@young_miki on fetlife
@kinbakuartistmiki on IG
Mirmirrr
Rope bottom based in the USA. When joining the kink community several years ago, they were immediately enamored by rope and have been bottoming for rope since.
Additionally, they enjoy self tying and occasionally topping for rope. They like engaging with others in the Shibari & Kinbaku community and now assist in classes taught by Kinbakuartistmiki in Baltimore and recently began performing together.
@mirmirrr on fetlife