BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:422590@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20261115T102959Z DTSTART:20261115T110000Z DTEND:20261115T170000Z SUMMARY:Rope Fundamentals Weekend: Nerdery & Harnesses DESCRIPTION:Quick Info\\nWhen: 15. November 2026\\, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm\ \nWhere:\\nKARA\\nFormat: workshop\\nWho can join:\\nLGBTQIA+ & Friends\\ nConstellation: solo\\, paired\\, groups - all constellations welcome (ev eryone needs a ticket)\\nLanguage: English\\nWhat to know: Single column tie\\, rope safety\\, wrapping & unwrapping\\nWhat to bring: Ropes (or bo rrow ours)\\, comfortable clothes that are not too slippery\\, paper & pe n\\nQuestions:\\nMessage us via info@karada-house.de\\nAdd to calendar:\\ nGoogle Calendar\\n/\\niCal / .ics file\\nTickets\\nIf our reduced ticket s (low income & hardship) are sold out or still too expensive\\, write to info@karada-house.de. No one's left behind.\\nThis is the Sunday single ticket event. For buying a full weekend ticket\\, go to the weekend event .\\nSunday is for the rope nerds (or for anyone ready to become one). Tod ay we dive into the mechanics behind stable\\, comfortable\\, body-friend ly tying. We’ll explore how to apply rope with intention\\, how to crea te structures that fit real bodies\\, and how to make your tying smoother \\, safer\\, and more efficient.\\nYou’ll learn counter tensions\\, lad der structures\\, your first frictions\\, and how to wrap with flow and c onsistency. 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. \\nWith 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 af ter.\\nTake Aways:\\nDouble column tie\\nRope handling & ergonomics\\nTen sion\\, counter tension & ladders\\nIntro to harnesses: anchors\\, stems\ \, wraps\\, frictions\\, cinches\\nFrictions: Half hitch\\, full stop\\, munter hitch\\, in-line single column tie\\nOne rope harnesses: chest har ness\\, futomomo\\, box tie\\nFacilitator\\nCeci Ferox\\n(they/them)\\nCe ci is a queer\\, non-binary\\, and fat sexologist. They are a huge sex ne rd 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 wo rk. They also regularly take on the role of official house awkward and ca n be found doing weird little dances in the...\\nLearn More\\nhttp://www. ceciferox.fi\\nMore Information\\nPractical info\\n+\\nYou can come alone or with a partner. You can tie yourself or your partner. Alternatively\\ , you can partner up with another participant.\\nYou can but do not need to bring any ropes as we will provide workshop ropes for you.\\nYou can a lso spontaneously come by on the day and purchase a ticket online right u p to the beginning of the class if there is space left.\\nNote:\\nThe cla ss starts at 12 pm sharp. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier so we can proc ess your ticket and welcome you. Once the class has started we do not all ow entry. You cannot transfer your ticket to another class. If you are no t sure you can come\\, please purchase your ticket on the day as soon as you are absolutely sure you can make it.\\nKarada House Rope School\\n+\\ nOur 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 te achers to keep your rope game growing in all directions.\\nAfter this wor kshop\\, we recommend repeating any topics you need more practice with in our Rope Fundamentals classes\\, or continuing with learning harnesses i n the Rope Structures classes. You will also have the skills to have some fun at the Rope Lab.\\nRead more about our rope school here.\\nWho is th is event for?\\n+\\nLGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstrea m sexual orientation and/or gender identity\\, meaning: lesbian\\, gay\\, bisexual\\, pansexual\\, transgender\\, non-binary\\, genderqueer/fluid\ \, queer\\, intersex\\, asexual\\, aromantic\\, agender.\\nFriends descri be people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aw are and respectful of the necessity\\, needs\\, and boundaries of a queer space and its marginalized community.\\nWhen you consider yourself a fri end you show acknowledgement to and are respectful of everyone's self-exp ression and do not assume\\, presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people's chosen pronouns. You remai n 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 con cern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of het erosexual and gender-straight privileges.\\nFriends don't have to be perf ect. None of us are. We request that we all proactively work and strive t o be good friends and allies to marginalized people.\\nWhat kind of acces sibility can I expect/should I be aware of?\\n+\\nGround floor location w ith 3 steps at the entrance – a wheelchair ramp is always available\\nA bell on ground level for people who need support with the stairs is avai lable\\nAccessible bathroom and no thresholds throughout the space\\nPark ing directly in front (please message if you want to use the spot)\\nChai r seating\\, cushions\\, mats\\, couches available\\nFidget toys\\, visua l clocks\\, quiet areas to retreat to available\\nPsychological first aid tools available\\nWorkshop is held in spoken English\\, German available upon request\\nKarada House is a sober space\\nPlease do not wear perfum e\\nNeed more support? Message us at info@karada-house.de\\nWhat about th e space's hygiene and safety rules regulations?\\n+\\nPlease do not atten d if you are feeling sick.\\nThe indoor areas will be constantly aired an d two HEPA-14 filters will be running the entire time. We also have outdo or areas that are open during warmer days when it is not raining.\\nWe pr ovide hand and surface disinfectant\\, please make ample use of it.\\nAll appliances\\, surfaces\\, blankets\\, etc. will be disinfected on a regu lar basis and before and after every class. Blankets\\, towels\\, etc. wi ll be washed after every use.\\nFor workshops that require a partner\\, w e 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 y our own risk.\\nWe reserve the right to carry out mandatory Covid tests f or large events. In case of testing positive you cannot enter the event a nd we need to ask you to leave for the sake of safety for the other parti cipants.\\nRelated Events\\nShort Bamboo Restraint Systems\\n15. Nov 2026 \\, 1:00 pm\\n(R)open Stage – Performances by the Community\\, for the Community\\n15. Nov 2026\\, 8:00 pm\\nRope for Absolute Beginners\\n16. N ov 2026\\, 7:00 pm\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/europe/germany/berlin/events/ rope-fundamentals-weekend-nerdery-harnesses-2026-11-15 LOCATION:KARA\\, Perleberger Straße 59 URL:https://www.gayout.com/europe/germany/berlin/events/rope-fundamentals-weekend-nerdery-harnesses-2026-11-15 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR