Art of Shibari - Shibari Basics 0 (LGBTQIA+ & Friends)

Participants are invited to attend alone, as this workshop is offered as a solo practice  – spaces are limited to 12 participants only.

What do you need to know

This course is aimed at complete beginners. You will be shown the basics of shibari:

– how to hold and handle a rope,

– basic terminology,

– how to tie a single & double column tie

– how to work with tension & counter tension.

This workshop is designed as an easy and chill entry point. After 2-3 visits to Basics 0 you will be ready to join our Basics 1 course.

What to bring:

– towel

– A minimum of 1 rope. Practice ropes can be provided if you do not have ropes.

– Comfortable clothing that you can move in

What else to know:

This workshop will fall within the present guidelines of Covid 19. Pre-registration only. Restricted number of 12 participants. Everyone must be fit and healthy when entering the space.  No food or snacks will be provide, everyone must provide their own. Toilets are available, the shower is not.

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,

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 expressions 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.