Events

In Shibari, we often see floor tying, partial suspensions, full suspensions, hashira or floating bamboo. Tying to furniture is less explored. In this workshop and demonstration, Naoko will share: - The emotional impact of being tied to a table - Ties that focus on exposure and/or feeling of tight binding - Traditional aesthetics in Table...

Kani Shibari (蟹縛り), also known as the “crab tie”, is a traditional form of bondage in which the wrists and ankles are tied together, usually with legs spread apart for exposure and shame play. In this workshop, Naoko will explore: - The background and feelings of Kani Shibari - The relationship between M-shape and Kani...

Understanding our motivations for Shibari is essential, not only to show you the path forward, but also to find suitable partnerships. There is a pethora of different styles and approaches, in the end what is most important is not in knowing them all, but in following what suits your desires the most. This round table...

You are invited to join us for a foundational rope class centered on the essentials of power dynamics in Shibari. This class will explore the basics of rope work, with a strong emphasis on negotiation and mutual agreement before any rope is applied. In Shibari, power exchange is a thoughtfully crafted, consensual experience in which...

Amaya’s journey of learning Shibari in Costa Rica has been an intense path of personal growth and a confrontation with the country’s social realities. As a fat, pansexual woman, she has faced significant challenges in an environment often shaped by sexism and heteronormativity, where judgmental looks and comments are almost daily occurrences. For her, practicing...

Lief and Icky will do a negotiation, performance, and then debrief live! Lief’s experience in theatre and Icky’s background in ballet create a unique performance energy. Their queer approach to the traditional rope dynamic brings a new insight into what rope bondage is and what it can look like. They’ve had the opportunity to perform...

The Global Rope Jam is a tradition of Queerope and this year - for the first time - we will celebrate it online but also live in our house! Join us for live music by Ghost Acres and a guided session for the first 30 minutes by Sophia Rose. The rest of the evening we...

This after-care session follows the tradition of the former Queerope conferences. After 5 days full of workshops, discussions, performances we offer this space for after-care. Let's talk about the things and emotions that came up for you. Let's reflect on the conference. Let's take this time to be together one last time before we go...