Rope Basics: Absolute Beginner Extended

Join us to walk your very first steps in learning Japanese-inspired rope bondage (shibari/kinbaku).

This class is designed for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge, as well as those who wish to run over the basics knowledge again until the accumulated muscle memory is there.

Caritia will encourage participants to find their way of tying and to use physical cues integrated with (self) body-based knowledge to highlight possibilities for creative play and grounded ways to recall what has been learnt.

There will be short breaks offered throughout the workshop

Event Details

Date & Time:  July 24th, 2021, 11.00 am – 2.00 pm

Format: workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: none

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

Solo or Partnered:  All constellations welcome ( everyone must buy a ticket)

What we will teach you

– how to hold and handle a rope,

– basic terminology,

– how to tie a single & double column tie

– how to work with tension & counter tension

– basic health and safety

– boundaries and intention

Safety Concept

You need to bring proof of testing (not older than 24 hours), or proof of vaccination in order to be let inside.

Hand disinfectant provided in multiple places. All surfaces are disinfected and will be disinfected in between use.

Space is limited to give more space for everyone.

We frequently air the space and also use fans for more circulation.

You must wear a mask at all times.

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, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender.

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.