Bottoms Up!
Discussions & knowledge exchange for rope bottoms
While there are many workshops and events aimed at helping riggers to develop technical skills and learn to tie better, we often hear from bottoms that they wish that there were more events specifically for them. Which is why we decided to host Bottoms Up! An event aimed specifically at rope bottoms, where we can discuss our experiences, share our knowledge & learn from each other.
The key thing here is not acquiring technical skills, but rather to learn from each other's lived experiences, and leaning into our soft skills as bottoms. We believe that there is an important social aspect to “doing rope”, which is something we cherish, and which we believe is crucial to improve our safety. This is why we want to encourage meeting other rope bottoms, making new friends and strengthening existing connections. We hope to host this event more often and foster a sense of community.
Topics will be decided by the participants on the day of the event as time allows, but might include things such as:
Dealing with frustrations in rope
Objectification of rope bottoms in the rope scene
How your relationship with your rigger impacts your bottoming experience
What bottoms can do to reduce the risk of injury & improve their own safety
Consciously bringing emotions into play and allowing for emotional vulnerability
Feeling your body and trying to understand the difference between "good" & "bad" pain
Giving and receiving feedback
The discussions will be led by @SarahCalanthe and @tasteofdinner, who both have 4+ years experience as a rope bottom, with different riggers in different styles. They will be accompanied by several other bottoms with a variety of experience and different backgrounds. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in the discussions, to ask questions and share their own experiences & knowledge.
Requirements
This event is aimed at rope bottoms and switches, though rope tops are welcome to attend as well to listen and learn. This event is open to everyone, regardless of whether or not you have been to one of our events before.
This event does not teach technical skills. No rope is required.
Tickets: €20 per person
Tickets are non-refundable. However, for this event you are able to sell your ticket to someone else who wishes to attend. Please send us a message with the nickname of the person you have sold your ticket to, so we can update the guest list.
Practical info
Doors will be open for entry from 12:30 to 13:30. You are able to leave at any time, but entry outside of this time is not possible.
Our venue is located a 5-minute walk from Weesp train station. The exact address is shown on the ticket.
Our gorgeous rope space is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building. Blankets, cushions and yoga mats are available to use. There is a changing room where you can leave your coat, shoes & bags, and a toilet on each floor.
Unfortunately, there is no elevator and access to the space is only via stairs.
Parking near the venue is free on Sundays.
Please note that this event will take place in the bamboo room on the 3rd floor of our venue, simultaneously to day 2 of the Strappado Immersion workshop taking place on the 2nd floor. It is not possible to attend both of these events at the same time.
This event will be held in English. Participants are encouraged to ask for clarification if something is unclear, in which case the hosts will try their best to provide additional explanation in English or Dutch.
We will be providing free tea, coffee, lemonade, and some nibbles.
Rules for this event
Be excellent to each other.
Please leave your shoes, ego, and quarrels at the door.
Please put everything (mats, blankets, pillows, etc.) back where you found them & tidy up after yourself.
Be mindful of the neighbours. Please keep your noise levels down in the stairways and outside the venue, and make sure to close the entrance door behind you when you come inside.
No alcohol & drug consumption inside the venue. If you appear clearly inebriated, we may refuse access or ask you to leave.
Taking pictures is not allowed during this event.