Rope Beginnings - Next Steps in Your Journey

Join us to take your next steps into learning Japanese-inspired rope bondage within a closed group setting.

This weekend intensive course is designed for those who have learned some of the basics and want to take their rope skills forward, in a space that gives more structure and time to learn than our drop-in classes.

René de Sans will be your guide and teacher and will encourage you to develop your skills, ground yourself in the fundamentals of tying and being tied, build muscle memory, and find inspiration on your rope journey.

Event Details

Date & Time:  June 8th & 9th, 2024, 11 am – 5 pm (one-hour lunch break)

Format: Workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: single-column tie, basic wrapping, basic friction or two (any kind!)

What to Bring: 2-4 ropes, towel, or blanket (we can provide workshop ropes if you have none, you can also buy ropes from us)

Solo or Partnered: both, the ticket price is per PERSON. 

The content of this workshop will most likely include (but is not limited to!):

– rope handling

– further skills in wrapping, tensioning & counter tension

– more frictions, and when/where to use them

– understanding the basics of what makes a harness useful for suspension

– tying on the floor, exploring body positions, tension, and release

– health and risk awareness in rope

– Tying and thinking creatively

– One rope exercise for connection and flow

– Breath, space, intention

Mandatory Covid-19 rules

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. German can also be provided. The space, KARA, is on the ground floor but has three steps to enter the house. A ramp for wheelchairs is available at all times. There is also a parking space available right in front of the door if needed. KARA has an accessible bathroom available. There are no thresholds in the entire house. The garden is only partially accessible at the moment. During the workshop, we will sit on the floor. Sitting in a chair can also be provided. 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 describe 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 proactively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.

What else to know

Before purchasing a solidarity ticket, please check here if you are eligible for one.