Constructing Hip & Leg Harnesses

This workshop will give you a deeper knowledge of how hip and leg harnesses work: different options for constructing them, considering body shape and body positions, safe rope placements, and loading the harnesses in suspension.

We will work with options from minimalistic to overtied, and find good fits for any type of body. This workshop is especially suitable for bottoms who are fat, have injuries, or have other specific considerations around the waist, hip, and leg area. It is possible to self-tie in this workshop.

Please note that there are no suspension points in the space, so we will only be working on the harnesses outside of suspension. This workshop is not suitable for beginners.

Event Details

Date & Time:  January 8th 2023, 11 am – 6 pm (1-hour lunch break in between)

Format: workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: you have experience in tying harnesses and you have a solid practical understanding of the frictions and techniques needed for tying them (frictions like X, L, and half moon, proper rope handling and tension, basic suspension safety), you are able to co-operate on building harnesses with your partner if you are attending partnered. You are able to express boundaries and make informed negotiated decisions.

What to Bring:  5 ropes, paper, and pen, water bottle, and snacks. The person getting tied needs to wear non-slippery form-fitting clothes on the hips and legs.

Solo or Partnered:  solo or partnered (each participant must purchase a ticket)

Price: 60 Euros per person

What we will teach you

· Demonstrations of harnesses and lecture content

· Labbing with your partner or on yourself to find the best fit

· Group conversations

Mandatory Covid-19 rules

All visitors and participants must wear an FFP2 mask at all times.

If you would like to inform yourself about other safety measures we have in place, please consult our Covid-19 measurements here.

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 acknowledgment 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 pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.