Himboy
Studio Kink will be hosting Himboy at Studio Kink Sydney in May 2026 with a selection of workshops.
About Himboy
Himboy (he/they) is a trans gender fluid human living, performing and teaching on unceded Wurundjeri country in Naarm/Melbourne, and around Australia. From sensual shibari, to camp and energetic circus rope, to the downright dirty, he is a versatile performer, using his lived experience and queer love to inform his work. Inspired by many different styles, he practices a rope agnostic approach to his teaching and is able to provide informed advice around a range of styles from traditional Shibari to circus style self suspension and everything in between.
Himboy has been in and around the rope community, and an active member of the broader kink scene since 2016. In 2020 Himboy co-founded Melbourne Community Rope, a queer led not-for-profit teaching collective of rope educators, and in 2022 founded Himboy Events. His previous performance credits include Sexpo Melbourne 2022/2023 as one of their first trans-masculine performers, Northside Bizarre, Tomboy @The Laird, Tomboy After Dark, Demasque Magazine, Gay Life Drawing, Shibari Lounge, Unicorns World Pride and Homo Club World Pride. Since 2022 he has produced a range of sell out performance and life drawing events around Naarm in collaboration with The Motley Bauhaus.
Pretzeled Pets - Bondage and Rope for Pet Play
Saturday 23rd May from 10:30am to 12:30pm
$50pp - includes a hanky or tenegui to take home with you!
Class Description
Welcome to Pretzeled Pets, a class to explore elements of bondage within pet play, using rope, and anything else you might bring along with you (cuffs, scarves, etc are all welcome!). Drawing on 8 years of rope education experience, and 10 years in the pet play scene, Himboy has distilled down the essentials of skill and safety knowledge to a class where we can turn ourselves or our partners into pretzeled pets. Whether you come on your own and self tie, with a friend, or with your entire pet polycule, you'll be able to practice each aspect of this class.
Class will include
A couple of basic bondage ties to restraint your partner in creative ways that are befitting of pet play, including the classic 'puppy tie', how to use socks to create paws/mittens, and a basic hogtie.
How to use scarfs, hankies and hoods during bondage play to safely create a de-humanised space for pets, and how to use elements of SM to heighten that space (RSPCA approved!).
How to negotiate bondage and rope scenes, and safety points to explore
during scenes how we manage consent non-verbally, or in an altered headspace like sub space.Playing with sex and pet play, and adjustments we might make for fluid play when bondage is involved.
How we can manage aftercare including how to give feedback after play.
Pre-requisites/class requirements
Tying knowledge: no knowledge pre-requisites.
Equipment: at least 3-4 pieces of rope (any type), safety shears/cutting device, any bondage equipment you'd like to workshop (hankies, gags, etc).
Communication knowledge: the ability to clearly communicate boundaries throughout the class (if you are wearing a hood or muzzle, please make sure you can communicate through it!).
Switching is welcome! Self tying for these classes is possible but a spotter is required, so come in a pair with a friend or be willing to pair up on the day.
Clothing: no penetrative toys (e.g. tails) but ears, hoods, etc are all welcome.
Playful Predicaments (Bamboo)
Saturday 23rd May from 1pm to 4pm
$75pp - includes a piece of bamboo to take home with you!
Class Description
Ever wanted to play with predicaments and bondage but unsure where to start? Experienced already and wanted to add some extra sadism to your tool kit? Come along to Playful Predicaments, an open level floor/partials optional class at Studio Kink.
This class is ideally suited to partnered participation workshop, as many of the exercises and techniques are designed to be explored collaboratively. Solo attendees are still welcome, however some activities may need to be adapted depending on class numbers and pairing availability.
Class will include
Introduction to Shibari as a tool for creating playful physical and mental predicaments using bamboo on the floor (with suspension lines optional).
3-4 exercises and ties that explore predicament bamboo play over the entire body intermediate levels.
Negotiation practice and collaborative tying tips and tricks.
Education for rope bottoms in developing body awareness in rope, learning the intricacies of receiving rope and bamboo together, and learn what they can bring to ties.
Pre-requisites/class requirements
Tying knowledge: non-collapsing single column tie.
Equipment: At least 4-6 pieces of rope, shears/safety cutting device (if participating in suspension elements - suspension worthy carabiners and sling).
Communication knowledge: the ability to clearly communicate boundaries throughout the class, some experience with rope play as a top/bottom.
Clothing: please wear clothes that you would be comfortable playing in (good for movement).
Switching is welcome! Self tying for these classes is possible but a spotter is required, so come in a pair with a friend!
Introduction to Self Suspension (101)
Sunday 10th May from 12pm to 4pm
$120pp
Class Description
Introduction to Self Suspension (101) is a basic self suspension class. With knowledge of a single column tie, or having previously attended a beginners rope class, participants will build knowledge of uplines, equipment safety before exploring some self suspension and partials low to the ground. Most importantly, students will work on understanding and building their own risk profiles around self suspension, considering gear and relative skill levels.
All self suspension will require an individual spotter, and as such, students will learn to spot for each other and take turns on points. Participants must bring their own rope, safety/cutting implement, and rated carabiners or a suspension ring.
Please be aware that self tying can be physically and/or emotionally demanding, so it is suggested that you bring snacks, drinks and any other aftercare needs.
Class will include
Introduction to self suspension as a tool for creating playful moments to connect with yourself and your body.
introduction to uplines.
introduction to equipment safety for suspension.
Education around developing body awareness in rope, movement, safety and connection to the self.
Introduction to spotting (all students will spot for each other throughout the class to get some practical experience).
Who are the classes for?
Anyone over the age of 18 that wants to explore rope as a tool for play no matter the background of rope school or experience.
Self-tiers of any size/shape/ability (all ties have modifications for the top and the bottom).
Anyone interested in rope somatics and nerdy rope things.
Pre-requisites/class requirements
Tying knowledge - non-collapsing single column tie (Rope 365 has a great tutorial if you need a hand/refresher)
Without a non collapsing single column tie that can be tied consistently and with good tension, there is no guarantee participants will get into the air. This is a non-negotiable pre-requisite.
What to bring to class
4-6 lengths of rope or more (ideally jute, but whatever you are comfortable with), rated carabiners or suspension ring, sling, cutting implement, drink bottle, notebook.
Please DM Himboy if you need recommendations for places to buy carabiners, slings, etc.