The Empty Space
Austin, TX
The [_] Space is a queer, femme, POC-owned rope and BDSM education studio rooted in exploring the many forms of intimacy. In this space, we grow intentionally engage with vulnerability as a practice.
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Intensives
- Online sessions
- Performances
- Live drawing
- Play parties
The Empty Space
Austin, TX
The [_] Space is a queer, femme, POC-owned rope and BDSM education studio rooted in exploring the many forms of intimacy. In this space, we grow intentionally engage with vulnerability as a practice.
The [_] Space is a queer, femme, POC-owned rope and BDSM education studio rooted in exploring the many forms of intimacy. In this space, we grow intentionally engage with vulnerability as a practice.
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More about The Empty Space
An empty space is full of possibility.
It asks nothing of you except your presence. It can become a classroom, a dance floor, a place of quiet reflection, an afternoon spent laughing with friends, or an evening that changes the way you understand yourself. We chose the name because we believe people deserve spaces that don't tell them who to be. Instead, they invite exploration.
This Austin based studio is rooted in the belief that intimacy is a skill that should be practiced, refined, and nurtured throughout our lives.
For us, rope has always been about much more than rope.
It is about learning how to communicate honestly before touch begins.
Our classes emphasize technical excellence alongside relational excellence. We want students to leave with stronger skills alongside stronger communication and relationships, deeper self-awareness, and greater confidence navigating intimacy in all its forms.
Thank you for helping us fill the space.
The Team
S.Bliss
(Any/All)Co-Founder, Facilitator, studio cat
Shakti Bliss is a pleasure activist and conscious kink educator based out of Austin, Texas. Her work explores trust, communication, empowerment and embodied presence through the tools of BDSM, bondage, movement and community/educational spaces. Bliss has been in ropes publicly since 2016 and began tying with her own hands consistently by 2019. She is devoted to vulnerability, intentional connection, and the quiet ceremonies we create through the body.
Miss Kim Lee
(she/her)Co-Founder, Facilitator
“I want our Space to be a reprieve from the world. I want folks to be able to come and rest and meditate and focus their mind on what they need. Let this Space give folks the opportunity to harness their mental powers so they can tackle their goals when they leave.”
Accessibility
Physical space
- Accessible parking nearby
- 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
- Neurodiversity-affirming
- Trauma-informed
Financial accessibility
- Sliding scale or reduced-cost options
- Community or scholarship spots
- Loaner ropes available
- Work trade or volunteer discounts
Official Studio Partner
The Empty Space is a trusted Studio Partner of Shibari Study, helping bridge online learning with in-person rope education.
Learn more about our partners