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Let’s Think about Thinking – An Exploration of Mental Models for Collaborations in Rope

26. February 2025, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

I like you. You like me. We both like rope. It should be easy for us to tie together…right?

Except sometimes it isn’t. Sometimes (despite our best efforts and intentions) communication within a rope partnership just doesn’t click.

This is the story of us (Amnesia Jane and Viking). Five years into our tying collaboration, we finally realized how much we were breaking each other’s brains.

Join us as we share what this has taught us about negotiation, thinking, perseverance, and compassion.

 

Event Details

Date & Time:  February 26th, 2025, 7 pm – 10 pm CET, Berlin time

Format: workshop (virtual)

Audience: LGBTQIA+ & Friends

Minimum Knowledge Level: single column tie, basic frictions

What to Bring: rope for tying

Solo or Partnered: useful for anyone in a collaborative rope partnership (everyone needs a ticket)

Class recording: yes

This class will be recorded (only the facilitator, not the participants) and is available for ticket holders for 14 days after the event.

 

Accessibility Note

The workshop and discussion are held in spoken English with automated captions in English which are provided by Zoom. Communication within the class can be had via chat but also people can come on mic and speak. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance, i.e. someone reading out the chat, etc, 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.

 

What else to know

Before purchasing a solidarity ticket, please check here if you are eligible for one.

Facilitator

Amnesia Jane (they/she)

Amnesia is a tall, fat, muppety human who has been exploring the world of rope since 2017. With experience in tying, being tied, and self-tying, Amnesia specializes in dubious suspensions for the sake of science. Deeply skeptical of the word <em>“can’t,”</em> they are dedicated to discovering adaptations and modifications that make suspensions accessible for all bodies. Guided by curio...

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Viking (they/them)

Viking was told 15 years ago that they were too fat to be tied and have since dedicated themself to proving rope can be empowering to experience, especially when you don’t fit the “societal norm”. As a sadomasochist switch, they love how deep you can go with someone you respect, trust and are a little afraid of!

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