Growly's style focuses on a two way connection between top and bottom, with communication a key element to developing effective partnerships in order to create successful rope experiences. An engineering background has led him to favour functional, minimal styles: where every movement has meaning and purpose. Workshops aim to cultivate LGBTQ*, poly & kink-friendly, explicit-consent aware environments, following my own code of conduct. To book Growly, please mail [email protected]
Beginner - No partner required
Intro to rope - terminology, what, why, basic safety Single Column (Somerville bowline) Futomomo Double Column Adding a rope Laddering
Beginner - No partner required
Basics of column ties: what makes a good column tie, why it matters Somerville Bowline Slipped Somerville Double Column Somerville Jack-Opal Hoju Single Column Inline Single Column Inline Hoju Cuff
Beginner - Partner required
Knotless karada, showing basic structure, and capabilities to use as a base to affix other ties to. Crotch rope discussions Adaptations for body types / genitalia present etc
Beginner - Partner ideal
Basic structural chest harness (suspension worthy) Attachment points for other ties Adaptations for body types / genitalia present etc
Beginner-Intermediate - Partner required
Description of hoju, why, how it differs. Making a hoju fast rope / hayanawa Basic Hoju diamond harness Transition to hog tie with a hoju cuff
Beginner-Intermediate- Partner required
Structural 2TK, Osada or Gorgone style Discussion of components and frictions used First rope / upper wrap / X-friction Second wraps / half-moon Kannuki 閂
Beginner-Intermediate - Partner required
Munter hitches Flow and tension (rigger finger, and techniques) One-rope from arm Cow Hitch, Half Hitch, Round Turn
Beginner-Intermediate - No partner required
Structured, 2 rope harness as a platform for floorwork Attachment points 3rd rope for suspension comfort
Beginner-Intermediate - No partner required
Spiral and Minimal Gorgone's diamond Discussions of use (to chest, to suspend from)
Beginner - Partner required
Shin rope, stomach rope, crotch ropes Discussions on increasing / changing effects (bottle caps, positioning) Pressure points, pokey sticks, tourniquet effects
Advanced - Partner required - small group / 1-1 only
Introduction to suspension Hangars and attaching to harnesses. Upline management Tie-offs and securing a line Hardpoint discussion Inversion and dynamics Jams and twists and falls
Group Workshop
Longer form workshop focused on rope handling to control speed and power, whilst playing with the effects that variations bring to a scene. An introduction to functional yet minimal components as part of a toolkit. Combining these techniques to form a floor-work and playtime optimised, brutalist 2 rope TK / box tie.
Built to your needs
A workshop or 1-1 time Focus entirely based on your needs and wishes
Want to book me for a session? Looking for something a bit special? Need for a rigger for photography? Require some advice or guidance, or just want a chat?