A robust, resilient, and versatile variation on a TK-type tie designed to load from front, side, or back, and to sustain multiple transitions while keeping shape. This class will go into technical detail about building the structure including how to shift tensions away from some areas while applying the tie. We will also look at suspending and transitioning with it, and tips and tricks for working with upper body ties in general. The class has a technical focus, but will also look at techniques to move, maneuver, and engage your partner while tying.
The class will not have specific breaks to practice, but material will be shown such that participants can tie along in segments.
Event Details
Date & Time: November 18th, 2024, 7 pm – 10 pm CET
Format: hands-on workshop & demonstration
Minimum Knowledge Level: You should be able to tie a suspensionable TK-type upper body tie on the first try without major structural flaws. This harness positions the hands behind the back, and while it can be adapted to a body harness (to be briefly discussed in class) the focus of the class is on the ‘original’ version with hands behind the back.
What to Bring: yourself, ropes, safety tools
Solo or Partnered: any constellation, works
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
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