Coming from San Francisco I have been to bunch of kinky classes and All Tied Up is as good as it gets. They cover safety and try to scare you off a bit. They introduce you to the excitement, sensuality and playfulness of rope as well as basic ideas and techniques. The first course introduces you to broad rope concepts but it also teaches you some skills that you could be mastering for years. While focused on rope there is also enough coverage of general kink skills: negotiation, styles, etc., to get you started or take you further. Just as importantly, All Tied Up can be a warm and helpful community with plenty of events and people to take your new interest in rope as far as your heart desires. You have to show up and put some work into it but whether you are looking for just a taste or a college level experience All Tied Up is a good group. A lot of thought and love has obviously been put into the courses and the community.

All Tied Up 101 was a great way to start learning about rope kink and art. I felt engaged the minute I walked in with brilliant instructors that made it a blast to learn. A great hands on approach that felt safe and comfortable. They supplied rope and found someone to pair me up with so we could try what we’ve learned.

The intro and safety course that I attended at the Saturday morning meeting was very thorough. I learned a lot of things that I hadn’t even thought of before. Dan makes the 3 hour class really fun. I liked his teaching style a lot, especially how he walked us through a few basic ties.

I can’t say enough good things about All Tied Up’s Safety and Introduction class. Rope always seemed very daunting to me, but Dan and Renee created a comfortable space to learn about the actual risks while making it approachable. They addressed so much more than just the rope and ties! It is definitely a path that you can follow to as much community and connection as you are looking for. Plus, they’re funny and engaging. The class is long, but the time flew by. I will definitely be back to learn more from them!

I’m a middle-aged, vanilla-but-curious guy who went to one of their introduction and safety sessions. It was the first kink event I had ever attended.

They did an exemplary job of making things friendly, welcoming, and nonjudgmental. A wide variety of body types attended, and it was very clear that everyone was welcome. There was a thorough presentation on ethics and consent, with frank and open discussion of some subtleties, and emphasis on how clear consent is both necessary and fun. I was especially fond of the male instructor’s clarification about why a beginner’s enthusiasm could potentially lead to trouble, and how a “no” really needn’t be seen as a personal rejection.

The actual rope skill lesson involved single and double columns and a basic chest harness. Rope was provided for those of us who didn’t have it (along with advice on what kind and how much to get). The instructions were quite clear. One more instructor to help check work, solve problems, and answer questions probably would have helped a little, but nobody had any significant problems. And it was a lot of fun! I was impressed at how effectively they taught these three basics. My partner and I have been able to practice them at home, continuing to learn.

It’s probably also worth mentioning that the rope work was pretty hot. 😉

Nice job! We’ll be returning for a 101 class.

This was my first time at a kink event and I’m glad I got the courage to go. I brought a friend too, so that helped. Everybody was super friendly. The lesson part was incredible, super helpful. Then we’re taught three ties. That got me, and I’m super excited to keep attending the next events.

It was absolutely our pleasure and honor to be in your class. We talked about it all the way home (and pretty much all of yesterday) and decided we’d both like to take it again in order to retain even more. I like the way the class is designed and we really appreciated the focus on all the aspects of rope including the involvement of the mind, other senses, negotiations, vetting, drop, emotional attachments, the physical nervous system, etc. I believe there was a healthy fear instilled in order to make people aware of the realities of the risks they’re taking without discouraging their practice. Your approach, in general, was tactful and non-threatening

I can’t describe meaningful it was for me to take the intro class with ATU. I had some minimal experience with kink about 16 years ago, and unfortunately, it wasnt very good. But I kept looking over the fence into kinkland. ATU was a safe place to learn about not only rope tying, but also about what kink is. And what it isn’t. Everyone was super welcoming, the instructors and assistants are knowledgeable, informative, clear and easy to understand and to relate with. I felt at ease. I have fallen in love with rope and would recommend the classes, and the group to anyone, regardless of experience with kink.

I’ve been to a few classes now. All of the instructors are knowledgeable and excited which comes through in their teaching. The learning doesn’t stop in the class as ATU is a community of supportive individuals, all willing to answer questions and share what they are doing. Very happy I found this group!

Dan, Renee and Rob do an excellent job putting together intro/safety, 101 and 201 level classes. They are warm and welcoming. As instructors Dan and Rob are patient and happy to share a wealth of knowledge. I look forward to their events every month and my only criticism is that I wish they were held every week in order to practice and learn more.