Devil Mask Studio
Los Angeles, CA
Rope For Every Body
- Intensives
- Private lessons
- Workshops
- Jams
Devil Mask Studio
Los Angeles, CA
Rope For Every Body
More about Devil Mask Studio
Devil Mask Studio is a queer-owned rope studio in the heart of Los Angeles. Located inside a turn-of-the-century department store, the studio features soaring ceilings, natural light, plants, and a custom-built suspension frame.
Adjacent to the Pershing Square Metro station, the studio is intimate, focused, and built to support sustainable learning. Small class sizes allow for direct feedback, hands-on support, and meaningful progression over time.
We offer drop-in classes, intensives, virtual classes, rope jams, private lessons and sessions for everyone from the rope-curious to seasoned performers refining transitions. Our goal is simple: help you tie like YOU.
With 45+ years of combined teaching experience, Andrew, Nora, and Melissa draw from shibari, Western bondage arts, sports science, anatomy, and somatic theory to create education that is technically informed, consent-forward, and deeply human.
Whether dipping a toe in or deep in your practice, there’s a place for you here.
The Team
Nora | ordinals
(they/them)C.E.O. & Instructor
Nora Last (they/them) is a queer switch, cheesemonger emeritus, and the Big Boss of Devil Mask Studio. You’ll most frequently see them behind the desk, running registration from our nerve center. Nora brings over a decade of experience to the studio, having taught across North America about the intersections of rope, embodiment, neurodiversity, and kink. Their work has been strongly shaped by collaboration with a number of educators, most importantly Ojipan, GoodMostTimes, and Hedwig.
Andrew | ojipan
(he/him)C.O.O. & Instructor
Andrew (he/him) has lived in DTLA for over fifteen years, many of them teaching rope. Andrew is a founding member of The Devil Mask Society, our COO, and the tying instructor for Studio Series classes. He’s probably got his headphones in so you’ll have to speak up.
Melissa | goodmosttimes
(she/her)C.F.O & Instructor
Melissa (she/her) is a longtime educator, founding member of Devil Mask Society, and the studio’s CFO. If you enjoy our sparkling water dispenser, Melissa is the one to thank.
Accessibility
While our building is ADA-compliant, that can mean a lot of different things. Please check the Visiting Us page on our website or get in touch if you have specific physical access questions.
Physical space
- Accessible parking nearby
- Elevator access
- Lowered suspension points
- Seating with backrests
- Step-free entrance
- Wide doorways / hallways
- Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Sensory experience
- Breaks encouraged
- Clear reporting or support pathways shared
- Low-scent environment
- Neurodiversity-affirming
- Trauma-informed
- Quiet or low-stimulus area available
Financial accessibility
- Sliding scale or reduced-cost options
- Community or scholarship spots
- Loaner ropes available
Community Safety
We take community safety seriously. While studios operate independently, we uphold clear expectations around consent, accountability, and care.
If something feels off, you can use our reporting system. All concerns are reviewed thoughtfully.
