Classes marked “New to Rope” are explicitly designed to be welcoming and accessible for complete newcomers. Absolutely no prior experience, knowledge of knots, or specific flexibility levels are needed to join. We focus on foundational safety, basic rope handling, and building comfort in a supportive environment.

Pre-requisites: none.

Classes you can attend: Thursday Beginner Classes and Course 1.

Classes marked “Beginner Plus” serve as the bridge between your first introduction and more confident tying. To get the most out of these sessions, you should already know how to confidently tie a basic single column tie. Typically, students are expected to have completed at least one Thursday evening foundational class or the entirety of Course 1 before progressing to this level (or any equivalent).

Pre-requisites: Practical knowledge of a single column tie, or previous attendance at a Thursday evening class / Course 1.

Classes you can attend: Course 2 and any evening classes specifically designated as “Beginner Plus.”

Classes marked “Improvers” are aimed at students who can independently construct structurally sound, stable harnesses. At this stage, the expectation is that students have regularly attended structured classes or received formal tuition. You should possess a solid, working understanding of rope mechanics—specifically placement, tension control, basic anatomy, and fundamental risk mitigation. If you’ve completed Course 2 you fall perfectly into this tier.

Pre-requisites: Demonstrated knowledge of structural harnesses and basic safety/anatomy.

Classes you can attend: Course 3, Course 4, and standard intermediate evening classes.

Classes marked “Advanced” are aimed strictly at more experienced riggers and models who are either comfortable to proficient in suspension. Sometimes workshops will require proficiency will full suspensions and transitions, and sometimes basic knowledge of partial suspensions is enough. Specific event requirements will be detailed further in individual workshop descriptions.

The expectation is that students have received tuition on safely tying suspension lines, confident in tying secure, load-bearing harnesses, and possess a decent understanding of how the human body reacts in suspension, including understanding risk and nerve anatomy.

Pre-requisites: Advanced knowledge of suspension (either partial or full suspension).

Classes you can attend: Advanced Masterclasses, Masterclass series, and high-level intensive workshops.