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Peer Rope & Play Night
Photo Gennady Kurushin, 2024
Learn ropes and play in Helsinki
Peer Rope & Play Night
Peer Rope - Casual space for peer-learning, play & connection
Are you completely new to rope or already experienced? Peer Rope is a welcoming event for all skill levels. You can come alone or with others, to learn, share your skills, play or simply just hang out and observe. There is no pre-planned program, the participants create the event together.
We encourage everyone to share knowledge, ask questions, experiment, learn from each other and play in a relaxed environment. Above all, Peer Rope is a meeting place for rope people.
Play night - Event focused on play
Play Night is dedicated to play. This event offers space to focus on your own play without teaching or instruction. We encourage everyone to play in ways that feel true to them, quiet or intense, solo, partnered, or in groups. You are welcome to join with a plan or without. This event is not recommended for complete beginners.
Peer rope: Every Friday, 19:00–23:00 (except last Friday of each month.)
Play night: Last Friday of each month, 19:00–23:00
Location: Esitystaiteen keskus, building number 6, Puhdistamo, 2nd floor, Sali 1, Helsinki. Click here for directions.
Capacity: Limited to about 35 participants.
Registration: No pre-registration required—first-come, first-served.
Age Requirement: You must be 18 or older to attend.
Admission Prices
Peer Rope & Play night:
Single entry: 6 €
5-entry card: 25 €
10-entry card: 40 €
Intro Class: 6–15 € (includes entry to Peer Rope)
Payment Methods: Cash & bank transfer
All funds go directly towards organising events and covering venue rental fees. Note that our events are run by volunteers
Fall Program 2026
Peer Rope & Play Night
There is no pre-planned program. Participants are encouraged to engage with the themes in ways that feel relevant to them, through teaching, discussion, or play. Participation in the themes is always optional. Beginners are welcome at Peer Rope, but Play Night is not recommended for complete beginners. Please check the space guidelines.
September
4.9. Season Opening
The season begins without a specific theme! Come share your own ideas, hang out, teach, learn, and meet new people!
11.9. Hands front Harness + Photography & Drawing
How do you create an upper-body tie with the hands tied in the front? How does the position of the hands affect the experience of the person being tied? Come share your favorite hands front harnesses or learn from others!
During this night photography is allowed in the tying space. We also encourage drawing! Bring your camera or drawing materials and let your creativity flow. Please follow the photography guidelines.
18.9. Spotting
Spotting could refer to someone supervising, guiding or protecting someone from injury. A spotter is ready to step in if needed. But when is spotting needed in rope bondage? Come discuss, share and learn!
25.9. Play Night - Quiet Night
This space is dedicated to play! We encourage everyone to engage in play that looks and sounds like them. At Play Night there is no teaching, so everyone is given space to focus on their own play. Come with a plan or without one, alone, with someone, or in a group. Not recommended for beginners. Please respect the quiet theme and keep the noise to a minimum. Play sounds are welcome, but please save louder play for another evening.
October
2.10. Bratting
How can you make the rigger's job as difficult as possible, while staying safe? How do you push the right buttons? And how to train your own brat? Come play, share, and embrace your inner brat! Please remember that bratting should always be negotiated beforehand.
9.10. Photography & Drawing
During this night photography is allowed in the tying space. We also encourage drawing! Bring your camera or drawing materials and let your creativity flow. Please follow the photography guidelines.
16.10. Senses & Sensory Deprivation
How does the rope feel like in the body and mind? What happens when the senses are limited? Come explore, share, and learn how sensory play and sensory deprivation can be used in rope bondage.
23.10. Body handling
What different ways are there to move another person's body? How can we do it safely and with control? What emotions arise from moving someone else, or from being moved? How can we use body handling as part of our rope session?
30.10. Play Night
This space is dedicated to play! We encourage everyone to engage in play that looks and sounds like them. At Play Night there is no teaching, so everyone is given space to focus on their own play. Come with a plan or without one, alone, with someone, or in a group. Not recommended for beginners.
November
6.11. Futomomo
Futomomo is a tie in which the lower leg is bound against the thigh or buttocks. There are so many different variations of it so come learn together and share tips!
13.11. Chaos & Improvisation + Photography & Drawing
What if you didn't focus on tying a specific pattern or harness? What if there wasn't a clear destination? What happens when chaos and improvisation take over?
During this night photography is allowed in the tying space. We also encourage drawing! Bring your camera or drawing materials and let your creativity flow. Please follow the photography guidelines.
20.11. Self-Tying
Self-tying is a great way to learn how rope feels on your own body and a way to practice tying independently. For many, it’s also an important form of self-expression and so much more. You’re warmly welcome to share experiences, teach, ask questions and learn more about self-tying.
27.11. Play Night
This space is dedicated to play! We encourage everyone to engage in play that looks and sounds like them. At Play Night there is no teaching, so everyone is given space to focus on their own play. Come with a plan or without one, alone, with someone, or in a group. Not recommended for beginners.
December
4.12. Season end
Let's celebrate the season together! Enjoy an evening of rope, socializing and treats. Feel free to bring something to share! No separate program is planned for the evening, but you are always welcome to suggest your own ideas.
Peer Rope & Play night guidelines
General Information
One organiser is available throughout the evening.
The first aid kit is located at the window, safety scissors on top of it.
The loan ropes are not suitable for suspension.
Use the suspension points only if you know how. Ask for help if needed. Rings and bamboo are available in the space.
No genital play, but crotch rope is allowed.
Wear at least underpants. Clothes are required in the lobby.
Photography
Photography is only allowed during theme nights specifically dedicated to photography.
On photography and drawing nights, it is possible to capture rope scenes in the tying room through photos and drawings. Bring your own camera or drawing materials and let your creativity flow. Please note that all photography and drawing must follow the rules of the space.
You may only photograph or draw people who have given their explicit consent. No other people or anyone else’s belongings may appear in photos or drawings.
Consent always applies separately to photography and drawing.
Do not share photos or drawings anywhere without the permission of all parties involved. Discuss and agree in advance where and how the material may be published or used.
Photography- and drawing-related rules are always reviewed together in the opening circle.
Space Usage
One side of the space is more focused on peer learning, while the other side is for play.
Give everyone space when they are negotiating, playing, or doing aftercare.
Do not reserve spots if you are not actively tying.
Clean the mat after use with the cleaning spray and a wipe.
Lobby
Non-Rope conversations we ask you to have in the lobby, not in the tying space.
We have materials related to negotiation and nerves on the coffee table. If you are new or tying with a beginner, we recommend going through them.
Event ending
The light signal is at 22:30, indicating that the event ends in half an hour.
You can help us by participating in the cleaning and carrying the things in the storage.
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