About Us

Brighton Rope offer LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodivergent led and centred rope bondage classes and events. Including classes from beginner level to suspension transitions, monthly rope jams and occasional performances and other events.

We aim to create an environment where people of all identities and bodies can feel safe to explore vulnerability and intimacy. We are passionate about consent, emotional and physical safety, and we believe that anyone (18+) can tie and be tied. As long as you follow our principles of mutual respect and consideration, you are welcome.

Although rope bondage isn't a therapy, we passionately believe that learning how to hold and be held and explore vulnerable emotional states in a trauma-informed way can be therapeutic. This is in the same way that cuddling your friend, partner dancing or mindful movement can be therapeutic. We make no claims about rope as a healing practice.

The Japanese-informed rope bondage we offer is derived from shibari/kinbaku, which developed in the mid 20th century in Japan and was adapted and evolved by Japanese and Western practitioners. Our training is influenced by Japanese bakushi (restraint experts), however we do not adhere to any specific school of rope, but draw influences from biomechanics, grounding techniques and theatre.

Our hope is to enable a shared experience, in which the boundaries and needs of both rigger and rope bottom are honoured, and the rope bottom feels safe and cared for whilst exploring their desires and capabilities.

Meet our Team

  • Quartz

    THEY/THEM

    Quartz is a queer, neurodivergent, disabled rope switch, performance artist, and teacher. They love blending Japanese-informed rope bondage with somatic and biomechanic techniques. They are interested in the grounding effect rope can have on the senses, and in the healing power of trauma-informed, properly negotiated touch. Quartz aims to make rope accessible for people of all body types and health needs.

    Check out Quartz’s website for artistic collaborations, performances, private rope classes and tying sessions.

  • Peach

    THEY/THEM

    PeachyRopes is Quartz’ 24/7 dominant and a bottoming teacher for Brighton Rope. They are a fat, disabled AuDHDer, and are passionate about trauma-informed rope/kink for survivors and marginalised people.

  • Scorpio Venus

    SHE/HER

    Blending her passion for somatics and movement practices with rope play, Scorpio Venus enjoys self-tying as well as switching. She believes that rope bondage is a great tool for self discovery, emotional expression and body awarness. When tying in partnership, Scorpio Venus enjoys the depth of human connection and the variety of dynamic play that rope can offer.

  • Ropey Revolver

    SHE/HER

    She combines her love of rope with art for photoshoots, using a mixture of shibari and macrame techniques to create beautiful designs on the human body. She also enjoys exploring meditation and restraint through self-tying and suspension.

    Check out Ropey’s website for photoshoots and private rope classes.

  • Amethyst

    SHE/HER

    Amethyst is a trans lesbian and bottoming skills teacher. She’s been an avid bottom since 2019, and has learned a myriad of lessons that she’s keen to pass on to you!

    Rope is a two-way street and Amethyst wants to make you aware of the power you have while being tied and to help you be as safe as you choose to be.