Shibari is the way

09/01/2026

ROPE TIP MONDAY: Pay Attention to What the Rope Is Telling You.

When we're first learning to tie, most of our attention tends to go toward remembering what comes next.

Where does this rope go?
Which knot comes next?
Did I do that correctly?

But as we become more comfortable with the fundamentals, we can start paying attention to something else:
What is happening in our hands?
How easily is the rope feeding?
How much friction are we creating?
Has our tension changed?
Are our wraps sitting where we intended?
Did something shift when we moved?

Learning rope isn't only about memorizing a sequence of steps.
It's also about developing familiarity with the material we're working with—and noticing when something doesn't feel or behave the way we expected.

That awareness comes with repetition.
Slow down.
Pay attention.

And give yourself time to actually learn your rope. 🖤

08/26/2026

📺 Well… that got weird.
Channel Static has officially disappeared back into the airwaves.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, performed, created, supported, and willingly stepped inside our broken broadcast with us. 🖤
We told you things were going to get strange.
We weren't kidding.
And if you missed this one?
You have two very good opportunities to avoid making that mistake again.
🩸 October 17 — Bloodlust: A Vampiric Experience
🎃 October 30 — Fright Night
Channel Static was only the beginning.
October is going to be something else entirely. 🪢🖤

08/25/2026

🎃 FRIGHT NIGHT HAS INVADED Halloween Express Spokane! 🎃

We’re excited to announce that Halloween Express Spokane is helping us spread the darkness this spooky season.

While you’re hunting for the perfect costume, stop by and grab a flyer for Sh***ri is Flow: Fright Night, coming to the Knitting Factory Spokane on October 30th!

And there’s an even bigger reason to pay them a visit…

🎟️ Halloween Express will be giving away TWO TICKETS to Fright Night!

Sh***ri. Flow arts. Haunting performances. Horror. And a full night built for the darkest time of the year.

Huge thank you to Halloween Express Spokane for supporting local performance art and helping us bring Fright Night to an even bigger stage this Halloween.

08/25/2026

ROPE TIP MONDAY: Slow Down.

One of the easiest habits to develop when we're excited about learning rope is rushing toward the finished tie.

We want to remember the next step.
We want the wraps to look right.
We want to get to the interesting part.

But sometimes one of the best things we can do for our rope is simply slow down.

Pay attention to how the rope is moving through your hands.

Look at your placement.
Notice your tension.
Communicate with the person you're tying.

And don't be afraid to stop, adjust something, or start part of the tie again.
Speed comes with familiarity.
Good habits come from practicing intentionally. 🖤

You don't have to race toward complicated rope.
Give yourself permission to learn.

08/17/2026

ROPE TIP MONDAY: Communication Is Part of the Tie

Learning knots matters.
Learning placement matters.
Learning tension matters.

But knowing how to tie doesn't replace knowing how to communicate with the person you're tying.

Communication starts before the first rope goes on and continues throughout the experience.
Check in.

Pay attention to changes in comfort, movement, breathing, and response.
Ask questions when you need to.

And create an environment where either person can communicate that something needs to change.

Good rope isn't just about creating a beautiful finished tie.
It's about how we get there together. 🖤
Technique gives us tools.

Communication helps us use them intentionally.

08/16/2026

I’m curious about something.
If you’ve seen our shows or events pop up on Facebook but haven’t made it out to one yet, I’d love to know what’s held you back.
The dates or times?
Not knowing what to expect?
Not having someone to go with?
Feeling nervous about coming into a new space?
Accessibility?
The types of shows we’re doing?
Or honestly, you just haven’t felt interested enough to go?
There’s no wrong answer, and I’m not going to try to convince you otherwise in the comments. 😂
I spend a lot of time thinking about what we put on stage, but I also want to understand what the experience looks like from the other side.
So if you’ve thought about coming but haven’t, what’s been the biggest thing stopping you?
And if you’d rather not put your answer publicly, you’re completely welcome to message me privately.

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