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Peer Rope & Play Night
Photo Gennady Kurushin, 2024
Learn ropes and play in Helsinki
Spring season 13.2. - 24.5.2026!
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 one. Play Night is not a teaching space, but a night for those who want to focus on play at their own pace.
This event is not recommended for complete beginners.
Spring Program 2026
Peer Rope & Play Night
Since there is no pre-planned program, we encourage all participants to draw inspiration from the themes in their own way. You can engage with a theme by teaching, discussing, or tying in ways that feel relevant to the topic. Participation in the themes is always optional.
Regardless of the theme, beginners are always welcome at Peer Rope. Please note, that Play Night is not recommended for complete beginners. Be sure to check the space guidelines.
February
13.2. Valentine’s Day & Plush Toys
We’re starting the season softly! What kinds of things can you do with plush toys and rope? Come explore together. We encourage you to bring your own plush toys (or pillows). You’re also welcome to simply come and show off your favorite plushies!
20.2. Photography & Drawing
On this photography and drawing night, it’s possible to capture rope scenes in the tying space 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 these rules.
27.2. 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 or instruction — instead, everyone is given space to focus on their own play. You’re welcome to arrive with a plan or without one, alone, with a partner, or in a group.
Play Night is not recommended for complete beginners.
March
6.3. Senses & Sensations
How does rope feel in the body and the mind? Come explore senses and sensations through rope in many different ways. The night may inspire sharing techniques, exercises, or perspectives on enhancing sensations in rope work.
13.3. Floor Ties (Note: Studio 2)
This week, we are all tying on the floor! We ask everyone to stay on the floor for the entire night: suspensions are not allowed. Floor tying offers a versatile and accessible foundation for rope work. Let’s explore the wide world of floor play together and remind ourselves that the main goal of tying doesn’t have to be suspensions.
20.3. Self-Tying + Photography & Drawing
Self-tying is a great way to learn how rope feels on your own body and a practical way to practice tying independently. For many, it’s also an important form of self-expression, self-care, sensuality, or meditation. You’re warmly welcome to share experiences, teach, ask questions, and learn more about self-tying.
On this photography and drawing night, it’s also possible to capture rope scenes 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 these rules.
27.3. 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 or instruction — instead, everyone is given space to focus on their own play. You’re welcome to arrive with a plan or without one, alone, with a partner, or in a group.
Play Night is not recommended for complete beginners.
April
3.4. Pain & Suffering
Rope offers many possibilities for exploring pain and suffering. Join us to talk about pain and safety, and to share tips for playing with delicious pain.
10.4. Bottoming
Let’s talk about rope bottoming! What skills does a rope bottom need? You’re warmly welcome to share your experiences, ask questions, and learn more about bottoming in rope.
17.4. More Than Two + Photography & Drawing
How does rope adapt to group dynamics with more than two people? Come explore ties that involve more than two participants. The evening may include sharing experiences, experimenting, asking questions, or feeling inspired to teach how rope can be done in larger groups.
On this photography and drawing night, it’s also possible to capture rope scenes 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 these rules.
24.4. 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 or instruction — instead, everyone is given space to focus on their own play. You’re welcome to arrive with a plan or without one, alone, with a partner, or in a group.
Play Night is not recommended for complete beginners.
May
1.5. Vappu – Fun Games & Play with Rope
Rope can be light, playful, and creative. This night we’re looking for inspiration for fun rope games and playful activities. Do you have a rope game you’d like to share? Want to discover new ideas or simply try out what others have come up with?
8.5. Topping
Let’s talk about rope topping! What do you enjoy about topping? Have you encountered challenges or important lessons along your topping journey? Come chat, share, and learn together with other rope tops, switches, and anyone interested in the topic.
15.5. Hip Ties + Photography & Drawing
This week we focus on hip ties! The evening offers space to explore different ties built on and around the hips, their sensations, functionality, and versatility. Come experiment, develop, learn, teach, or find inspiration.
On this photography and drawing night, it’s also possible to capture rope scenes 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 these rules.
22.5. The end of the season
Come celebrate the season and its closing with us. There’s no specific theme for the night, just come spend a lovely evening with fellow rope people. There will be treats available, and you’re welcome to bring something to share as well!
Weekly Peer Rope & Monthly Play night
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.
Important Information
Peer Rope & Play Night Guidelines
Event Details
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 Peer Rope events and covering venue rental fees. Note that our events are run by volunteers.
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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