Events

When doing rope, you can become caught up in patterns and harnesses and forget about the person you are tying with. In this class you will find ways to consensually invade each other’s personal space and learn how your partner’s body does (and does not) move   Details: Format: Presentation & demonstration Minimum Knowledge Level:...

This warm up session offers guided exercises to experiment with the feelings and subtleties of positioning, emotions, and movements of being opened and closed. Find new possibilities, play with curiosity and be inspired by one another. We will explore the interplay between restriction and freedom, compression and expansion, and the feelings that come with them....

"Chiaki's Shibari Experience and Future Prospects," offers an insightful journey through Chiaki's personal experiences and growth within the world of Shibari, the traditional Japanese art of rope bondage. Details: Format: Presentation  Minimum Knowledge Level: N/a What to Bring: None Solo or Partnered: both  Class recording: No  

Sometimes suspension is a challenge: the model is heavier than the rigger, adrenaline is an obstacle to having fun, the time needed to unlock the lines and go down is scary, and having so many things to take care of... During this workshop we will show you a way to create the pattern for the...

Where pony play meets Shibari. In this workshop, we will explore the nuances of power dynamic, body manipulation and objectification, particularly when the rigger is much smaller in size to the model.   Details: Format: Lecture/Presentation/Demonstration Minimum Knowledge Level: SCT, DCT, basic frictions What to Bring: 5-8 full-length ropes and short pieces bit gag if...

What do you get when you combine a global pandemic, rope addiction, distance, and two self-tying humans with access to hard points? You get Zoom ties! Join us (Kasia and Amnesia Jane) for a live session in which we demonstrate how we create hilarious, collaborative, and rewarding ties with each other even when we’re not...

What is the body in rope? Is it a revelation or a revolutionary act? If so, for whom, and in what ways? Join Caritia for this warm-up session to explore and share thoughts, ideas, and experiences about rope and the body. Together, we'll examine these themes within the context of our political climate and the...

In this workshop, we’ll explore the deeper meaning of connection through Shibari, moving beyond technique to focus on forming authentic bonds with our partners. Gombé will guide participants in discovering the joy of truly connecting, offering insights into how respect, openness, and empathy can deepen our Shibari practice. This isn’t about following set patterns, but...

Welcome the fear and struggle! This workshop explores how we can craft more intense, sadistic, and sometimes frankly bizarre predicaments and crueler ties with rope. There will be some demonstrations to inspire you, as well as discussions to explore how we can approach this type of play. Every person has different limits, limitations, and motivations,...

A performance showing our way to tie together : yes the technic, yes the challenging ties, yes the pain or discomfort, but also the laugh and the tenderness.   Details: Format: Performance Minimum Knowledge Level: – What to Bring: – Solo or Partnered: Solo Class recording: Yes This class will be recorded (only the facilitator,...