Rope Fundamentals Weekend: Nerdery & Harnesses

Quick Info

When: 15. November 2026, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Where:

KARA

Format: workshop

Who can join:

LGBTQIA+ & Friends

Constellation: solo, paired, groups - all constellations welcome (everyone needs a ticket)

Language: English

What to know: Single column tie, rope safety, wrapping & unwrapping

What to bring: Ropes (or borrow ours), comfortable clothes that are not too slippery, paper & pen

Questions:
Message us via info@karada-house.de

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Tickets

If our reduced tickets (low income & hardship) are sold out or still too expensive, write to info@karada-house.de. No one's left behind.

This is the Sunday single ticket event. For buying a full weekend ticket, go to the weekend event.

Sunday is for the rope nerds (or for anyone ready to become one). Today we dive into the mechanics behind stable, comfortable, body-friendly tying. We’ll explore how to apply rope with intention, how to create structures that fit real bodies, and how to make your tying smoother, safer, and more efficient.

You’ll learn counter tensions, ladder structures, your first frictions, and how to wrap with flow and consistency. These building blocks are what allow harnesses to hold their shape. We’ll also cover ergonomics and hand techniques, like hooking and pulling rope, so you can tie for longer without soreness or strain.

With these tools in place, we’ll begin tying simple harnesses and, more importantly, understanding why they work. You’ll get a clear picture of the core components (anchors, stems, wraps, frictions, and cinches) and start recognizing the logic behind shibari structures. This modular thinking becomes the foundation for everything that comes after.

Take Aways:

Double column tie

Rope handling & ergonomics

Tension, counter tension & ladders

Intro to harnesses: anchors, stems, wraps, frictions, cinches

Frictions: Half hitch, full stop, munter hitch, in-line single column tie

One rope harnesses: chest harness, futomomo, box tie

Facilitator

Ceci Ferox
(they/them)

Ceci is a queer, non-binary, and fat sexologist. They are a huge sex nerd with a special interest in shibari and have been teaching bondage and BDSM for 10 years. At Karada House, Ceci facilitates workshops, does sex and couples therapy, and supports strategic and day-to-day admin work. They also regularly take on the role of official house awkward and can be found doing weird little dances in the...

Learn More

http://www.ceciferox.fi

More Information

Practical info
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You can come alone or with a partner. You can tie yourself or your partner. Alternatively, you can partner up with another participant.

You can but do not need to bring any ropes as we will provide workshop ropes for you.

You can also spontaneously come by on the day and purchase a ticket online right up to the beginning of the class if there is space left.

Note:

The class starts at 12 pm sharp. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier so we can process your ticket and welcome you. Once the class has started we do not allow entry. You cannot transfer your ticket to another class. If you are not sure you can come, please purchase your ticket on the day as soon as you are absolutely sure you can make it.

Karada House Rope School
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Our curriculum is divided into three main levels – Rope Fundamentals, Rope Structures, and Rope in the Air – and a multi-level Rope Lab, each happening monthly. In addition, we organize one-day level-ups, evening community events, and weekend intensives with international teachers to keep your rope game growing in all directions.

After this workshop, we recommend repeating any topics you need more practice with in our Rope Fundamentals classes, or continuing with learning harnesses in the Rope Structures classes. You will also have the skills to have some fun at the Rope Lab.

Read more about our rope school here.

Who is this event for?
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LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender.

Friends describe people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer space and its marginalized community.

When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgement to and are respectful of everyone's self-expression and do not assume, presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people's chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender-straight privileges.

Friends don't have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all proactively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.

What kind of accessibility can I expect/should I be aware of?
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Ground floor location with 3 steps at the entrance – a wheelchair ramp is always available

A bell on ground level for people who need support with the stairs is available

Accessible bathroom and no thresholds throughout the space

Parking directly in front (please message if you want to use the spot)

Chair seating, cushions, mats, couches available

Fidget toys, visual clocks, quiet areas to retreat to available

Psychological first aid tools available

Workshop is held in spoken English, German available upon request

Karada House is a sober space

Please do not wear perfume

Need more support? Message us at info@karada-house.de

What about the space's hygiene and safety rules regulations?
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Please do not attend if you are feeling sick.

The indoor areas will be constantly aired and two HEPA-14 filters will be running the entire time. We also have outdoor areas that are open during warmer days when it is not raining.

We provide hand and surface disinfectant, please make ample use of it.

All appliances, surfaces, blankets, etc. will be disinfected on a regular basis and before and after every class. Blankets, towels, etc. will be washed after every use.

For workshops that require a partner, we encourage you to bring a person from your household, safe(r) Covid-19-bubble, etc. Working with someone you do not know is possible but at your own risk.

We reserve the right to carry out mandatory Covid tests for large events. In case of testing positive you cannot enter the event and we need to ask you to leave for the sake of safety for the other participants.

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