OhioSMART Ties: Tying Different Bodies: Perspectives from the Right Side of the Slash

The purpose of this class is to gain a better understanding of the basics of negotiation, communication, safety and risk assessment of tying different bodies from a rope bottom's perspective. Connective rope and strategies for achieving connection will also be discussed.

Presenter Bios:

@BriannaBunnii

Brianna Bunni is a Covered Leather girl, POC Queer, fem, Leather, Switch flagging black, grey, fuschia and red on both sides and purple on the right side! She is the first Person of Color to hold the Title of Ms Route 66 Leather 2024 and she is Ms Atlanta Eagle 2022 ! Her mission is to be a part of the representation, education, and empowerment of QTBIPOC individuals within the Leather and Kink communities because visibility is important! She has and continues to collaborate with local queer organizations and individuals to host educational, safe, fun spaces for queer people to meet and enjoy!

@OkieNawa:

OkieNawa (or Okie) is Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2000 and was the first openly identified heterosexual and person of color to compete and win that title. He competed at International Mr.Leather 2000 later that year. In 2005 he had the honor of serving as the inaugural Mr. Great Plains Olympus and later captured the title of International Mr. Olympus 2006, which made him and his sash wife Lady Raven the first ever BIPOC International Mr. and Ms. Leather titleholders. Okie helped to produce Oklahoma Drummer and Leather Sir from 2000 to 2004. He was the executive producer of Oklahoma Leathersir and boy from 2004-2006 as well as being the regional producer for South Central Leather Contests from 2006-2007. Okie has written over 77 articles for various leather publications, one of the most notable is titled "Why Old Guard" under the pen name "David Masterson". He has studied kinbaku (AKA shibari) in Tokyo Japan. Okie helped to found the following groups: Kinbaku OKC in 2003, Kinbaku KCMO in 2008, Rope Bite KCMO in 2018 and the Kansas City Rope Collective. He has presented, judged or performed at over 100 BDSM, Leather or Rope events around the US, Canada and Tokyo since 1999. He has helped to raise over $80,000 for many different causes such as: The Leather Archives and Museum, The Winds House, The Leather Literary Project, Hurricane Katrina, AIDS/HIV, Greenwood community (where the Tulsa Race Massacre happened) and battered women's' shelter located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa Oklahoma. For the last few years, he has taken on the role of mentor, and spends time mentoring a few, but being a resource to others. You can find more information here!

Class Information:
Rope/Gear: 4 hanks of rope Jute or MFP (7-8 meters or 25-30 feet, 5-6 mm in diameter or 1/4 of an inch in diameter), some to share if needed.
Safety: Shears/Cutting Tool
Class Type: Hands On, Tie Along, Bringing a tying partner will be helpful for the practical hands on part of the class.
Class Setup: Mat/Ground Area
Remember to bring: A good attitude, willingness to learn and share, and comfy clothes.

Schedule:
2:00 PM: Registration Open
2:30 PM: Registration Closes
5:00 PM: Class Ends

Please note: We share our facility and parking lot with another club. On busy nights, a parking attendant in a safety vest may be present to direct your vehicle to park in a specific location. Please respect and follow the attendant's directions, thank you.

Please email info@ohiosmart.org with your name and DOB if this is your first event at least one hour prior to the event!

Must bring Your photo ID