
Quick Info
- When:
- 8. August 2027, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Where:
- KARA
- Format:
- workshop
- Who can join:
- LGBTQIA+ & Friends
- Constellation:
- solo, paired, groups - all constellations welcome (everyone needs a ticket)
- Language:
- English
- What to bring:
- Ropes (or borrow ours), paper & pen, water bottle, snacks, lunch
- Questions:
- Message us via info@karada-house.de
- Add to calendar:
- Google Calendar / iCal / .ics file
Tickets
If our reduced tickets (low income & hardship) are sold out or still too expensive, write to info@karada-house.de. No one's left behind.
Sunday is for the rope nerds (or for anyone ready to become one). We dive into the mechanics behind stable, comfortable, body-friendly tying. We’ll explore how to apply rope with intention, how to create structures that fit real bodies, and how to make your tying smoother, safer, and more efficient.
You’ll learn counter tensions, ladder structures, your first frictions, and how to wrap with flow and consistency. These building blocks are what allow harnesses to hold their shape. We’ll also cover ergonomics and hand techniques, like hooking and pulling rope, so you can tie for longer without soreness or strain.
With these tools in place, we’ll begin tying simple harnesses and, more importantly, understanding why they work. You’ll get a clear picture of the core components (anchors, stems, wraps, frictions, and cinches) and start recognizing the logic behind shibari structures. This modular thinking becomes the foundation for everything that comes after.
Take Aways:
- Double column tie
- Rope handling & ergonomics
- Tension, counter tension & ladders
- Intro to harnesses: anchors, stems, wraps, frictions, cinches
- Frictions: Half hitch, full stop, munter hitch, in-line single column tie
- One rope harnesses: chest harness, futomomo, box tie
Facilitator
More Information
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 describe 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 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 proactively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
- Ground floor location with 3 steps at the entrance – a wheelchair ramp is always available
- A bell on ground level for people who need support with the stairs is available
- Accessible bathroom and no thresholds throughout the space
- Parking directly in front (please message if you want to use the spot)
- Chair seating, cushions, mats, couches available
- Fidget toys, visual clocks, quiet areas to retreat to available
- Psychological first aid tools available
- Workshop is held in spoken English, German available upon request
- Karada House is a sober space
- Please do not wear perfume
- Need more support? Message us at info@karada-house.de
- Please do not attend if you are feeling sick.
- The indoor areas will be constantly aired and two HEPA-14 filters will be running the entire time. We also have outdoor areas that are open during warmer days when it is not raining.
- We provide hand and surface disinfectant, please make ample use of it.
- All appliances, surfaces, blankets, etc. will be disinfected on a regular basis and before and after every class. Blankets, towels, etc. will be washed after every use.
- For 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 possible but at your own risk.
- We reserve the right to carry out mandatory Covid 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.

