House of Knotty
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House of Knotty

Seattle, United States

Seattle’s gay owned and operated shibari studio. We host monthly begginer, intermediate, and advanced rope classes. If you're looking for events and play parties we offer monthly rope jam and brunch.

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Queer-ownedBDSMBeginner-friendlyFat-affirmingHashira / vertical postTrans-affirming
  • Workshops
  • Private lessons
  • Jams
  • Intensives
  • Play parties

More about House of Knotty

The House of Knotty is Seattle's gay owned Shibari studio. Classes and events are fully inclusive to all genders. There are monthly begginer, intermediate, and advanced classes. We host a monthly rope jam and a monthly community brunch.

Other community events and partnerships includes:

RopeLab Seattle, Hashira Hotties, Fist Forward Fisting events, Impact 206, and Cock Church.

The House of Knotty is a sex positive venue and unapologetically gay. That smell is poppers and fisting lube.

The team

  • Shawn Story (Shibari Shawn)

    (he/him)

    Instructor

    Shibari Shawn is a gay rope artist from Seattle. He has been doing rope since 2016 and teaching in the Seattle area since 2021.

Accessibility

Physical space

  • Accessible parking nearby
  • Elevator access
  • Lowered suspension points
  • Seating with backrests
  • Step-free entrance
  • Wide doorways / hallways

Financial accessibility

  • Sliding scale or reduced-cost options
  • Loaner ropes available
  • Work trade or volunteer discounts

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.

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