Rope Basics: 4 Week Rope Introduction

Join us to walk your very first steps in learning Japanese-inspired rope bondage within a closed group setting.

This 4-week-course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge whatsoever and gives more structure and time to learn than our drop-in classes.

Each week Caritia will encourage you to develop your skills, ground yourself in the fundamentals of tying and being tied, to then collaborate with the others within the group to practice, build muscle memory, and find inspiration on your rope journey.

Event Details

Date & Time:  Every Friday, May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th,  2023, 7 – 10 pm

Format: workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: none

What to Bring:  1-3 ropes, towel, or blanket (we can provide workshop ropes if you have none, you can also buy ropes from us)

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

Price: 100 Euros per person for the entire course of 5 weeks

What we will teach you

– basic techniques (i.e. single column tie, double column tie)

– basic knots and frictions

– history of rope bondage in all its messy glory

– health, safety, negotiation

– intention and how to tie with someone in an embodied, connected way

– first little ties and patterns

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.

Accessibility Note

The workshop is held in spoken English. The space, Auryn, is on the ground floor but has two thresholds and a non-accessible bathroom. During the workshop, we will sit on the floor. Sitting in a chair can also be provided. Workshop ropes will be provided. If you wish to tie on another person, you can do so but you do not have to. Everything can be tied on yourself or on chairs etc. Adaptations for physical needs will be shown and can also be provided upon request. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance please message us at info@karada-house.de beforehand. 

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-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.