This workshop is based on building a 360°-transition sequence while focusing on modifying harnesses to different needs and bodies, creating play, and reading body language. Ceci will guide you through different exercises aimed at giving your tying and bottoming skills a broad boost. The workshop will include Ceci’s arms front chest harness and modifications for different bodies and uses. You will learn how and when to inject more play and connection to demanding suspensions, and how to make space for reading non-verbal communication. This workshop is soft and hard skills all in one package, building knowledge on how to tie rope, bodies, and people.
Event Details
Date & Time: November 11-12, 2023, 11 pm – 6 pm (on Sunday the class will end at 4 pm), lunch breaks are included
Format: workshop
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & Friends
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: You are fluent in tying suspension-worthy harnesses and managing suspension lines. You have been practicing suspensions under the supervision of a teacher if you are tying, and have been suspended more than once if you are getting tied. You are able to efficiently communicate boundaries, and possible problems and ask for help when needed (in both roles). You understand the risks of suspensions and know how to check for nerve impingements and other relevant issues.
What to Bring: A full set of ropes for suspension, note-taking supplies, snacks, and anything you need to help keep your nervous system regulated (stim toys, blanket, fluffy socks..).
Solo or Partnered: partnered
Price: 288 Euros per pair for the entire weekend
What we will teach/offer you
. Ceci’s arms front chest harness
. Modifications on harnesses for different bodies
. A 360 transition sequence
. How to read bodies in suspension
. How to play in suspension
Safety Concept & Regulation
Please consult our safety concept and regulations for this event here.
Accommodation
If you are coming to join this workshop from outside of Berlin, we can offer you a sleepover at the space for 10 Euros per person and night. If you are interested, please email us via info@karada-house.de
Accessibility Note
The workshop is held in spoken English. The space, KARA, is on the ground floor but has three steps to enter the house. A ramp for wheelchairs is available at all times. There is also a parking space available right in front of the door if needed. KARA has an accessible bathroom available. There are no thresholds in the entire house. The garden is only partially accessible at the moment. During the workshop, we will sit on the floor. Sitting in a chair can also be provided. Adaptations for physical needs will be shown and can also be provided upon request. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance please message us at info@karada-house.de beforehand.
Who is this event for?
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 describes 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 safe(r) 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 pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
Model @nanaquinn_backup and photographer @samjamsen (insta)
