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SUMMARY:Rope for Absolute Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Quick Info\\nWhen: 23. November 2026\\, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\
 \nWhere:\\nKARA\\nFormat: workshop\\nWho can join:\\nLGBTQIA+ & Friends\\
 nConstellation: solo\\, paired\\, groups - all constellations welcome (ev
 eryone needs a ticket)\\nLanguage: English\\nQuestions:\\nMessage us via 
 info@karada-house.de\\nAdd to calendar:\\nGoogle Calendar\\n/\\niCal / .i
 cs file\\nTickets\\nIf our reduced tickets (low income & hardship) are so
 ld out or still too expensive\\, write to info@karada-house.de. No one's 
 left behind.\\nWelcome to the world of Japanese style rope bondage\\, fri
 end! It’s wild and fun out here and we are thrilled to be your point of
  entry.\\nThis weekly class is designed for anyone who would like to lear
 n about Japanese-inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku whether you see yo
 urself in the role of the person tying or being tied. We firmly believe t
 hat everyone\\, even if you wish to be tied\\, should know the absolute b
 asics of this craft.\\nWhat we do\\nWe talk about what the heck is Japane
 se inspired rope bondage and why we call it “inspired”.\\nWe show you
  the tools are we using and tell you why they are designed the way they a
 re.\\nWe talk about why people love to tie/get tied and what happens if y
 ou tie/get tied?\\nWe show you the fundamental principles of shibari and 
 first techniques you can immediately use\\nWe talk about the history of s
 hibari\\, give you pointers on anatomy\\, psychology and safety\\nWe will
  tie ourselves\\, other people (if you and they want to) and actually tak
 e time to try stuff out and play\\, play\\, play\\nThis class is suited f
 or\\nall kinds of bodies (abled and non-abled)\\, all gender expressions\
 \, all kinds of sexualities (including people on the ace-spectrum)\\, all
  kind of brains (neurospicy or neurotypical\\, affected by trauma\\, etc.
 )\\npeople coming solo or bringing a partner (or group)\\, people who onl
 y want to tie their own bodies as well as people who want to tie/get tied
  by others\\nFacilitator\\nRenée de Sans\\n(she/her)\\nRenée is a visua
 l artist whose work focuses on the body as a site of narrative\\, emotion
 \\, and presence. She explores identity\\, gender\\, and vulnerability\\,
  drawing on her experience as a trans femme. Her practice combines aesthe
 tic precision with attunement to sensation and emotional nuance\\, transf
 orming personal and shared vulnerability into moments of connection and r
 esonance.\\nIn her rope work\\, she...\\nLearn More\\nhttp://www.renedesa
 ns.net\\nMore Information\\nDo I need to bring ropes?\\n+\\nYou do not ne
 ed 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.\\nWhen should I 
 arrive?\\n+\\nThe class starts at 7 pm sharp. Please arrive 15 minutes ea
 rlier so we can process your ticket and welcome you. Once the class has s
 tarted we do not allow entry. You cannot transfer your ticket to another 
 week. 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.\\nWhat happen
 s next?\\n+\\nIf you like what you are being taught\\, we recommend pract
 icing a little bit so you can start to develop some muscle memory. Once y
 ou feel ready to explore more\\, you are very welcome to our Rope School!
 \\nWho is this event for?\\n+\\nLGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of n
 on-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity\\, meaning: lesbi
 an\\, gay\\, bisexual\\, pansexual\\, transgender\\, non-binary\\, gender
 queer/fluid\\, queer\\, intersex\\, asexual\\, aromantic\\, agender.\\nFr
 iends describe people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identitie
 s who are aware and respectful of the necessity\\, needs\\, and boundarie
 s of a queer space and its marginalized community.\\nWhen you consider yo
 urself a friend you show acknowledgement to and are respectful of everyon
 e's self-expression and do not assume\\, presume or project non-consensua
 l ideas onto others. You actively request and use people's chosen pronoun
 s. 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 awar
 eness of heterosexual and gender-straight privileges.\\nFriends don't hav
 e 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.\\nWhat k
 ind of accessibility can I expect/should I be aware of?\\n+\\nGround floo
 r location with 3 steps at the entrance – a wheelchair ramp is always a
 vailable\\nA bell on ground level for people who need support with the st
 airs is available\\nAccessible bathroom and no thresholds throughout the 
 space\\nParking directly in front (please message if you want to use the 
 spot)\\nChair seating\\, cushions\\, mats\\, couches available\\nFidget t
 oys\\, visual clocks\\, quiet areas to retreat to available\\nPsychologic
 al first aid tools available\\nWorkshop is held in spoken English\\, Germ
 an available upon request\\nKarada House is a sober space\\nPlease do not
  wear perfume\\nNeed more support? Message us at info@karada-house.de\\nW
 hat about the space's hygiene and safety rules regulations?\\n+\\nPlease 
 do not attend if you are feeling sick.\\nThe indoor areas will be constan
 tly aired and two HEPA-14 filters will be running the entire time. We als
 o have outdoor areas that are open during warmer days when it is not rain
 ing.\\nWe provide hand and surface disinfectant\\, please make ample use 
 of it.\\nAll appliances\\, surfaces\\, blankets\\, etc. will be disinfect
 ed on a regular basis and before and after every class. Blankets\\, towel
 s\\, etc. will be washed after every use.\\nFor 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 possi
 ble but at your own risk.\\nWe reserve the right to carry out mandatory C
 ovid 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.\\nRelated Events\\nRope Fundamentals Weekend: Nerder
 y & Harnesses\\n15. Nov 2026\\, 12:00 pm\\nShort Bamboo Restraint Systems
 \\n15. Nov 2026\\, 1:00 pm\\n(R)open Stage – Performances by the Commun
 ity\\, for the Community\\n15. Nov 2026\\, 8:00 pm\\nhttps://www.gayout.c
 om/europe/germany/berlin/events/rope-for-absolute-beginners-2026-11-23
LOCATION:KARA\\, Perleberger Straße 59
URL:https://www.gayout.com/europe/germany/berlin/events/rope-for-absolute-beginners-2026-11-23
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