Intro to Shibari

Intro to Rope Bondage is the first step for people interested in learning to tie with each other.
The emphasis of this course is to accompany the participants on their path into a joyful and safe practice of rope bondage, Shibari/Kinbaku. We go through basic techniques, knots & frictions, safety and consent, movement, communication, and artistic representation. Participants will be able to tie with each other in a joyful and interesting way. We understand each class as directed at both, the person in ropes as well as the person tying.
Contents

1st Friday per month: Single & Double column ties. The basic knots
2nd Friday per month: Frictions and Hitches. How to keep the ropes in place
3rd Friday per month: Upper body ties with multiple ropes – “Takate Kote”
4th Friday per month: Lower body ties – Hip harnesses
5th Friday per month: Wild card

All classes contain various aspects of safety and consent for shibari and other play.
This class is a great opportunity to try out these techniques. Solo participants are welcome, and we encourage you to pair up with others or join an existing group. However, please note that active practice for solo participants cannot be guaranteed.
Participants of the intro to rope series have free access to the open jam directly after the class.