KP's Rope Bottom Exploratorium is a concept created by wrappedinstring focusing on getting people into rope and promoting bottom-led education for rope bottoms.
Rope Switches are tying the public in simple taster ties (arms-front harness, futo, body bamboo spread bar, etc.) and educating about the bottom's experience, accessibility options, adjustments, and more during the tie. Groups move from station to station, with 3-5 people per group getting tied at each station. Risks are discussed at the beginning of the class and as such it is required that all attendees are present for the risk discussions.
There is no tying instruction at the Exploratorium! Do not come expecting to be led through how to tie a harness. This is an experiential class, designed to help you learn more about your own body, wants, and needs in rope.
Rope Bottom Guides often accompany the groups. These people are excellent resources for connecting with the local community, answer questions, help you advocate for yourself at each station, and help with untying and facilitating each group.
The Exploratorium usually lasts about 2-3 hours. The schedule:
0:00-0:20 - Introduction to the event, Introduction of Switches and Guides, Discussion of risks
0:20-0:25 - Meet & Greet between group of attendees & Guides
0:25-0:45 - Station 1
0:45-1:05 - Station 2
1:05-1:25 - Station 3
1:25-1:45 - Station 4
1:45-2:00 - Collective discussion & debrief