Art of Shibari - Shibari Basics 1 (LGBTQIA+ & Friends)

This class is for folks to come in pairs to practice with and will offer tools and techniques to encourage, as well as inspire on going practice. Space is limited to 6 pairs only.

For Basics 1 participants will be encouraged to practice through drills and study the essential basics for tying in this beautiful rope style. Everyone is welcome to attend this space to learn new skills or improve on previous ones. Participants are advised to repeat this workshop several times and to have built good muscle memory.

What we will teach:

– rope terminology,

–  single column & double column

–  flute & ladder tie

– principles of tension & counter tension

–  safety protocols

– rope care & maintenance

–  anatomy basics

–  health, self & after care

– one rope practice

What you need to know in order to participate:

– singles & double column ties

– some knowledge of tension & counter tension

What to bring:

– towel

– safety equipment

You need minimum of one to three ropes, so you can follow and do all of the exercises.

What else to know:

The price is per pair.

This workshop will fall within the present guidelines of Covid 19. Pre-registration only. Restricted number of 12 participants (6 pairs). 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.