Parker & Juniper

Parker RopeBoi (they) is a queer, non-binary rope enthusiast who has presented rope workshops and performances across North America and Europe since 2009 and hosts the monthly Queer Rope Social in New York City.cJuniper Quinn (she/they) is a bubbly rope switch who harnesses a deep sense of connection to her body and to her partners when tying.cParker and Juniper delight in using rope for pain, pleasure, and silliness, and creating predicaments, organized chaos, and interesting shapes in the air and on the ground. They enjoy experimentation, physical and mental challenges, and crafting experiences that affirm and attend to each person's individual body.

Social Media: Instagram @parkerropeboi @juniperquinn_

Parker & Juniper's Workshops


Hogties for Every Body

This hands-on rope workshop will cover hogties that can be adjusted to various body geometries, different ranges of mobility/flexibility, and personal preferences. Participants in this workshop will learn to tie hogties step-by-step, learning details of tension and placement. People being tied will learn how to determine which hogtie variations are best for your body. People tying will learn how to gauge and adjust a hogtie to be most suitable for a tying partner's specific body. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback. Applications of the ties in rope floorwork will be demonstrated.
You can attend this workshop with or without a partner. If you are seeking a workshop partner, there will be an opportunity (though no guarantees) to pair up with someone else at start of the workshop. Observers are also welcome.


Rope Chest Harness Fundamentals

In this workshop, participants will learn how to tie (and/or how to be tied) in sustainable, functional rope chest harnesses from experienced rope practitioners Parker RopeBoi and Juniper Quinn in an inclusive, body-positive environment. Workshop will include demonstrations, step-by-step hands-on tying instruction, opportunities for individual feedback, and information about risks and safety issues. All experience levels welcome! Basic experience with rope basics, a square knot, and a Somerville bowline single-column tie are helpful for this class. You can attend this workshop solo or with a partner. Participation in any parts of the workshop is entirely optional and should be done only with full, ongoing consent. Some hands-on parts of the workshop are most effective with a partner. If you attend solo, you are welcome to try to partner up with another solo participant at the start of the workshop.


Tension & Intention

Rope can produce a variety of sensations from gentle to rough and from sensual to torturous. It can wrap around the body like a comforting embrace. It can tighten and constrict into immobilizing restraints. It can gently glide onto the skin like a light massage. It can tickle or tingle. It can bite and scratch into the skin like talons. Rope can knock you off balance, and it can make you feel centered. Rope can make you feel grounded, and it can bring you to the ground. In this workshop, Parker RopeBoi & Juniper Quinn will share some of our favorite techniques for wielding rope with intention and control, and using rope to communicate many different sensations and emotions. People experience different rope sensations physically as well as mentally and emotionally, informed by our unique personal histories. People have different preferences, sensitivities, limits, expectations, and associations regarding rope in its many variations, and it's helpful to reflect on these things for oneself and to communicate about it with rope partners. No prior rope experience needed. All experience levels welcome! You can attend this workshop solo or with a partner. Participation in any parts of the workshop is entirely optional and should be done only with full, ongoing consent. Some hands-on parts of the workshop are most effective with a partner. If you attend solo, you are welcome to try to partner up with another solo participant in the workshop. You also can just observe instead of doing the hands-on activities, if you prefer.


Tying Below the Knee: Ankle Rope, Shin Rope, Toe Rope!

Ankle ties - precision and purpose in wrap placement, wrap angling, & knot placement ,3 different structures/positions of single-column ankle ties, tying choices for different purposes, including body position and degree of force, including applications in suspension risks and safety precautions.
Calf & Shin ties - calves as anchor points, risks & safety precautions, including nerves, calf & shin ties for sustainability, comfort, or "torture"
Toe rope - multiple specific toe rope techniques/ties, materials for toe rope & other microbondage, incorporating toe rope into larger rope ties & rope scenes, risks and safety precautions
You can attend this workshop with or without a partner. If you are seeking a workshop partner, there will be an opportunity (though no guarantees) to pair up with someone else at the start of the workshop. Self-tying participants are also welcome. Observers are also welcome. Please tie within your skill level.
If you plan to tie in the workshop, you should know how to tie a Somerville bowline single-column tie, which you can learn here: https://vimeo.com/623775535