Courses for New Doms

[nick_massar]

Hi all

im uk based, is there anywhere that does courses for new Dom’s from h&s through to ropework, or any that people would recommend 

[Deleted Member]

There are shibari workshops in nearly all major cities these days. As for a Dom course you may be better off finding a pro Dom/me who offers sessions. Other than that there's plenty of self learning you can do if you're willing to do the reading and reaserch yourself.

[Deleted Member]

Oh and if you reply want to take the plunge... go sub to another Domme. Nothing teaches like being in the receiving end.

[ey****]

in terms of rope - I'd recommend looking for ***r rope workshops

They're kind of a group way of learning but as such it keeps costs down and is a good way to make friends.   However, a downside to these is especially in the days of covid you're often expected to turn up with your own rope partner for the day.  

I was at the BBB in Birmingham on Sunday - and honestly, there were so many opportunities if someone was new.  There was an impact play demo (which was about the same as most impact play demos - but simple and to the point and with information people should know) there were also meet and greets upstairs with Rascal Rope (who is a rope expert - he does smaller workshops/bookings to learn aimed at one-on-one or small groups but of course, this means the price is a little higher) and also Mistress Diana Von Rigg who, well, there's lots to pick her brains on.

So events like that carry a lot of opportunity.  

[nick_massar]

Eyemblacksheep, that sounds like what I’m looking for, I have applied to join a couple of clubs to attend when I get the chance in the meantime.

[ey****]

10 minutes ago, nick_massar said:

Eyemblacksheep, that sounds like what I’m looking for, I have applied to join a couple of clubs to attend when I get the chance in the meantime.

if it helps, they're the third Sunday of the month - I have no idea what's on at the next one (which would be Oct 17 I believe) and probably wouldn't be able to attend - but that kinda idea on what goes on could be a way to find opportunity. 

[nick_massar]

Thanks will check up on it

[TheBookCollector]

3 hours ago, eyemblacksheep said:

in terms of rope - I'd recommend looking for ***r rope workshops

They're kind of a group way of learning but as such it keeps costs down and is a good way to make friends.   However, a downside to these is especially in the days of covid you're often expected to turn up with your own rope partner for the day.  

I was at the BBB in Birmingham on Sunday - and honestly, there were so many opportunities if someone was new.  There was an impact play demo (which was about the same as most impact play demos - but simple and to the point and with information people should know) there were also meet and greets upstairs with Rascal Rope (who is a rope expert - he does smaller workshops/bookings to learn aimed at one-on-one or small groups but of course, this means the price is a little higher) and also Mistress Diana Von Rigg who, well, there's lots to pick her brains on.

So events like that carry a lot of opportunity.  

I know a rope rascal who is in the west mids, i didnt knoe he was teaching now, but if its the same person hes a very good and id recommend him as a teacher.

[TheBookCollector]

Dont BBB normally put up workshops on thier website a week or two before the event, im sure the event listing on fetlife also has the same information

[nick_massar]

Thanks Im now following the twitter of the ones suggested

[TheBookCollector]

Nottingham has a fairly.big rope community, i think thats where christian red is based who runs.classes,

id suggest joinging fetlife to find out when his next sessions are. Not all ***r rope groups advertise events on other sites, and may have rules to keep people safe.

Another rope person of note is Esinem, who does a lot of training videos but you.have to pay for them.

In london you have Anatomie studio who do courses, but with hotels and travel will be expensive.

[nick_massar]

Nottingham is a stones throw for me, I will join fetlife thanks

[Deleted Member]

Can I mention Mark Varley? He has rope tutorials on his site and is very helpful on Fetlife. Based in Cambridge.

[nick_massar]

Thanks the more I find the easier it will be for me to get some experience n knowledge to ensure I do things safely

[TheBookCollector]

Rope bondage is not just about tying its also about knowing where nerves are, so i suggest reading the Rope bottoming guide by clover, its a free pdf download just google.it.

Really there are just 4 basic knots you need to know these are : a single column, double column, x friction and l friction. Everything else is just a series of these, until you.get to doing suspensions, then its about harnesses (using the affore mentioned knots) and uplines.

[nick_massar]

Thanks, it’s important to me it’s done right