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:

July 10th:Rope/Shibari Special LEAP -“Introduction to Hashira ” - with Mr_Arrow & subzq (SPECIAL LEAP TICKETS HERE)

Hashira Shibari is the Japanese inspired rope bondage art of tying someone to an upright post, beam, or column. Translating to "pole or pillar binding," this advanced technique restricts movement by pressing the partner against a stationary surface, creating deep immobility, intense weight distribution, and strong erotic tension.
Before modern ceiling suspensions and bamboo rigs, tying to architectural pillars (or hashira) was the standard method of choice in historic Japanese homes. The post can act as a rigid anchor point to achieve kneeling, seated, standing, or partial suspension scenes.
This session will start by explaining the concept of a hashira and how to prepare a vertical pole for rope play / suspension by creating a variety of pole hard points. We will explore standing and seated ties, and will conclude by teaching the “classic” hashira suspension, where the bottom is upright with their back tied to the pole.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
We are fortunate in Detroit to have such an enthusiastic and devoted BDSM/Kink/Rope community. So much so it allows us to attract literal world class educators and performers. This weekend our friends Mr_Arrow & subzq will be presenting a Special LEAP class as part of their “Hashira Shibari Immersion Weekend”. Ticket for this class are available a la carte below.
Mr_Arrow and subzq2 are rope and kink educators. Mr_Arrow is the creator of the “Dungeon Pole” style of dungeon furniture, which we believe is the first free-standing, portable vertical pole designed for kinky play that is strong enough to perform suspension. Details at https://dungeonpoles.com/resources.
They have also written a collection of essays about kink and D/s, informed by their 24/7, M/s relationship as a longtime married couple. Available for free at https://dungeonpoles.com/power_and_love.

July 16th: BDSM/Kink Class- “Decorative Needle Play” with Rooskie

Getting back to ALL the things we love to explore at Oblige. While needle play is something we have covered several times here this class offers a different and purposeful take on sharps play. One where intention and precision matter.
Join Rooskie as he shares his experience and technique with decorative needle play. Class will touch on safety, technique, negotiations, tools, intentional design elements, and body placement when “engaging” with needles and stencils.
This class will be in-person only
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
https://fetlife.com/Rooskie69

July 23rd: Rope/Shibari Workshop- “Intro to suspension: Equipment, Suspension Physics, Uplines” with Flynn & emmie

Intro to suspension: Equipment, Suspension Physics, Upline attachments, and upline lock offs for partial suspension
Starting your rope journey? so many different equipment options, I will go through the needed elements, and some information to assist your exploration and purchases. Then we discuss the Physics of suspension and mechanical advantage.
Follow-along, Demo and Do upline discussions, lock off functions,and exploring the various upline attachments and their applications, and the various upline lockoffs and their applications.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Basic Class 6:15-7:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
Flynn (He/Him)
(@Flynn_Racer on Fet Life | @flynn_racer on IG)
Flynn Racer is a seasoned kink educator with over fifteen years of shibari experience, beginning his journey through the lens of artistic photography. As the co-owner and co-operator of Oblige Rope Boutique, he blends creative expression with technical precision, offering students a thoughtful, intentional approach to rope and connection.
Beyond rope, Flynn is deeply passionate about pipe and mechanical bondage, a love directly inspired by his career in structural engineering. His engineering background fuels his fascination with innovative restraint design, shaping the uniquely hands-on, problem-solving nature of his classes. A dominant, a daddy, and an ever-curious kinkster, he has taught a wide array of shibari, bondage, and BDSM classes across the community. Whether instructing newcomers or seasoned practitioners, Flynn brings a genuine desire to keep learning and to help others grow alongside him.

July 30th: “Bonus Thursday BDSM Play Party” - On the 5th Thursday of every month we skip class and through a Pizza & Play Party (THIS IS NOT A CLASS)

Intro to suspension: Equipment, Suspension Physics, Upline attachments, and upline lock offs for partial suspension
Starting your rope journey? so many different equipment options, I will go through the needed elements, and some information to assist your exploration and purchases. Then we discuss the Physics of suspension and mechanical advantage.
Follow-along, Demo and Do upline discussions, lock off functions,and exploring the various upline attachments and their applications, and the various upline lockoffs and their applications.
Doors/and Pizza @7:00
“Stay & Play” until Midnight

August 6th: Rope/Shibari Workshop- “LIFT OFF” with Paul & Courtney (Part of our Intro to Suspension Series)

Part of our Intro to Suspension Series
Getting in the air with Paul and Courtney
Using basic harness, attachments and up line, we will be look at the fundamentals involved in beginning to come off the ground.
After class Oblige staff will be on hand to assist and help you get the most out of this class experience.
You do not need a tying partner to perform all the content covered.
This will be a lecture, demo, see and do workshop.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Basic Class 6:15-7:00
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.

August 13th: BDSM/Kink Class- “Caregiver/littles 101”with Rose_of_Kali & EyesOfTheMoon

October 2nd BDSM/Kink Special LEAP -“Point, Shoot, Play” - with Knot_head & Bodacious_Minx (SPECIAL LEAP TICKETS HERE)

To kick off their “Please Flash Me!” Weekend photography & lighting intensive, Knot_head and Bodacious_Minx will be presenting a basic fetish photo hacks workshop. No prerequisites required. Just a cellphone and some play. This class is open to any skillset and is being offered as an a la carte option for those that want to step up their fetish photo skill but are not attending their full weekend.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
knot_head:
Metered, cinematic lighting... rigged with nylon.
Although he began with Japanese style rope, he quickly gravitated to the simple, strict, positional Western style bondage concepts of artists like Robert Bishop, John WIllie, Claire Adams, and Jay Edwards. Creating challenging predicaments is still his favorite.
Exploring kink also rekindled a love of photography. Collaborating with Pro photographer Coner for AardvarkFetish, allowed him to gain new skills and the chance to polish them in practice. It became his new mission to change the culture of kink events to include QUALITY photography opportunities. Whether shooting a performance, running a lighting workshop, or hosting a photo room, bringing better photography to kink has become his passion.
He continues to learn and grow as an artist, with influences ranging from Norio Sugiura to Frank Frazetta, and Bunny Yeager to Ridley Scott.
Now, as a professional vanilla and kink photographer for well over a decade, he continues to work with kinksters of all demographics to show how fun and easy it can be to get quality shots of their play, performances, and art concepts with whatever gear they have, in almost any setting.
Bodacious_Minx:
Kinky lover of all things bondage, Bodacious_Minx is a rope switch with nearly a decade of experience in the rope bondage community. She is experienced in all aspects of rope as a rigger, bottom, and self suspender. Her dedication to create a safe and inclusive space where boundaries are explored without fear or judgment allow for a fun and educational environment for all. With influences ranging from John WIllie and the Kitan Club to Scooby Doo, ensure that she never runs out of creative, sexy fun.
With a background in graphic design, fabrication, and fashion; both pre and post production allow her to scratch a creative itch. Working professionally, in studio and on location, over the years has given her the chance to collaborate with a wide variety of kinksters. In addition to her expertise in post production, her creativity in rigging, posing, costuming and setting a scene are instrumental in taking a concept from imagination to a finished image.

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

See Past LEAP Class HERE

Are you interested in little play? Do you really not understand why people do this? Are you beginning to grow a CG/l relationship? Come ask a CG/l player.
This class is intended to provide nuanced, consent-focused education about CG/l, age play, and ABDL dynamics by creating personal connection, addressing assumptions, and giving a framework for safe, consensual play. This class is for anyone interested in learning more; whether you practice, want to explore, or find yourself around CG/l (which is more likely than you might think!). Your presenters @ Rose_of_Kali and @Eyesofthemoon will dive into definitions, dispell misconceptions, and lay a framework for safe play in this particular niche.
All experience levels welcome
Solo or Partnered
This class will be presented in lecture/discussion style format
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
Rosie is a queer, poly, neurodivergent kinkster and a sadomasochistic, submissive-leaning switch of 10 years. They entered their local kink scene in 2023, and have found there are infinite ways to grow, connect, and play. They can always be found laughing or exploring kink theory in conversation with their friends!
Rosie loves to attend classes that dive deep into power dynamics, energy play, and the psychology of kink. They thrive at events that center community connection with other kinksters, such as High Protocol evenings where they get to embrace their service heart and desire for vulnerability.
For Rosie, participating intentionally in kink is about self exploration, heightening connection, and cultivating internal freedom from oppressive systems with their community.
Rosie's approach to education is centered on inclusion, consent, and co-learning. They believe that the best way to learn is to teach, and the best way to teach is to learn!
(they/them, Fetlife: @rose_of_kali)
Kit (she/her) is a second generation polyamorous human who engages as a little in a DD/lg style relationship with her dominant, life partner, and coparent. She began exploring kink in 2020 and engage with the local community in 2022.
Kit is a service submissive local to the Metro-Detroit scene with a research and theory based approach to education. Her aspiration is to continue increasing the amount and quality of bottom inclusive kink education. Kit is also on the board of @BOE_TNG and is a passionate supporter of safe and comfortable spaces for young kinksters to connect and learn. Her [kink resume](https://fetlife.com/EyesOfTheMoon/posts/11375940) and list of classes taught is available on her fetlife @EyesoftheMoon

August 20th: Rope/Shibari Workshop- “Rope Safety 2.0: Body Awareness + First Aid for Nerve Injuries” with Midnight Shibari

This class is in addation and in preperation for “Roped In” - A Rope Bottoming Intensive

Rope Safety 2.0: Body Awareness + First Aid for Nerve Injuries
In this class, @Midnight_Shibari will give details into the nerves commonly at risk throughout the body as well as visual demonstration. Attendees will have the opportunity to take what we go over and search for areas of risk on your own body as everyone’s anatomy is a little different with varying nerve sensitivities. We’ll then go over different safety checks that can be used and which nerves they test for, so you can better identify where the issue is and can adjust the rope quicker. The last part of class will focus on what happens if a suspected nerve injury occurs and what current medical literature suggests is beneficial.
All levels welcomed
Prerequisites/Tools:basic rope safety knowledge
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.

August 27th: BDSM/Kink Class- “Skin in the Game: Understanding & Building Risk Profiles” with Xeno & Serena

Kinksters talk a lot about “risk profiles,” but what does that actually mean?
Most of us don’t list our risk profile in our Fet “about me” section, and during negotiation we tend to focus on interests, limits, and boundaries rather than discussing risk directly. Yet every person has a unique risk profile, whether they’ve consciously examined it or not.
In this class, we’ll explore what a risk profile is and how understanding it can help us make more informed decisions about play. We’ll also discuss factors and considerations that contribute to individual risk.
Attendees will learn how to identify potential risks, consider strategies for risk mitigation, and evaluate their personal tolerance for those risks.
Whether you’re new to kink or have years of experience, this class will provide a framework for better understanding your own relationship with risk, building your “risk profile,” and for having more meaningful conversations about risk with others.
Doors/Social Hour at 6:00
Formal Class at 7:00
“Stay & Play” 9-11:00
Xeno is your friendly neighborhood sadist. His favorite kinks include rope, knives, rough body play, and raw vulnerability – generally, with a heavy emphasis on pain. As a presenter, he values inclusivity and adaptability, and strives to make his classes work for the attendees, rather than the other way around. He has enjoyed planning, hosting, and presenting at various events since 2016, and is currently a member of the Board of Education TNG Committee. As a strong advocate of direct communication and critical thinking about risk profiles, he strives to promote responsible play at all intensity levels. (Pronouns: he/they, FetLife: @_MrNobody)
Serena is sweet as can be! So, naturally, she paired up with a sadist to strike a perfect balance. She entered the community in early 2021, and quickly discovered her home here. Since then, she's spent her time fostering friendships, serving the community, learning all the kinky things, and exploring her interests. In general, she’s drawn to bottoming and dabbles in topping, but her love for receiving mean rope remains constant and true. She is a member of the Board of Education TNG Committee and has previously served on the Board of Directors for the Board of Education. (Pronouns: she/they, FetLife: @ser0tonin_)

L.E.A.P.

Workshops & Classes

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

Sign Up for a Class.

Recordings of Past LEAP Class HERE

Up Coming Class Schedule:

See Past LEAP Class HERE

Oblige

Rope, Kink, Art Boutique