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Introduction to Self-Suspension

13. April 2024, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Welcome to suspending yourself! It’s a fun way to play with ropes but also one that can be a bit tricky.

René de Sans loves to suspend herself and will show you all the tricks and tips that will make this practice fun and accessible. Together with René you will take your first steps, learn about uplines, safety, and how to tie yourself in sustainable ways (yes including the dreaded “tying behind your back stuff”). We will also look at motivations, intentions and how you can get the sensation that you are looking for out of your tie.

Modifications for all body types and pain tolerances will be made, so come join us and explore yourself.

 

Event Details

Date & Time: April 13th, 2024, 11am – 5pm (lunch break included)

Format: Workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level:  You are confident with your single and double-column ties and can fluently tie your preferred frictions. You can control your rope tension. You can set boundaries when workshop contents exceed your resources and abilities.

What to Bring: 5-8 ropes (depending on your body size and pain threshold). If you are worried about being able to lift yourself, bring one or two carabiners and one 10-meter rope (optional).

Solo or Partnered:  solo

Ticket: Price is per person

 

Accessibility Note

The workshop is held in spoken English. German can also be provided. 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. 

 

Mandatory Covid-19 rules

If you would like to inform yourself about other safety measures we have in place, please consult our Covid-19 measurements here.

 

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,

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.

Facilitator

Renée de Sans (she/her)

Renée is a visual 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 aesthetic precision with attunement to sensation and emotional nuance, transforming personal and shared vulnerability into moments of connection and resonance. In her rope work, she...

Learn More

http://www.renedesans.net