Rock-climbing is another practice that deals with ropes, with weight, with positions, with gravity; a practice that has evolved over decades if not centuries and that has the advantage of being supported by technology and public support. Why not looking at that practice and pick up some of its knowledge? In this workshop, Barkas, a licensed ACMG* top rope (not rope top) instructor and climbing route setter will be introducing techniques and tools from rock climbing that add not only possibilities for rope bondage but also puts certain topics into context and fact checks some of the myths circulating in the world of rope bondage.
A special focus will be on techniques and technologies that add to accessibility of suspensions. We will look at some toys from the climbing world that help with safe, smooth, and body diverse suspensions. No prior knowledge necessary but basic suspension experience advantageous to gain the most of this workshop.
*Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Event Details
Date & Time: October 30th, 2024, 7 pm-10 pm CET (Berlin time)
Format: workshop (virtual)
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: No prior knowledge necessary but basic suspension experience advantageous to gain the most of this workshop.
What to Bring: –
Solo or Partnered: both (each participant needs a ticket)
Class recording: Yes. The recording will be made available after the live class for 14 days
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.
Accessibility Note
The workshop and discussion are held in spoken English with automated captions in English which are provided by Zoom. Communication within the class can be had via chat but also people can come on mic and speak. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance, i.e. someone reading out the chat, etc, please message us at info@karada-house.de beforehand.
What else to know
Before purchasing a solidarity ticket, please check here if you are eligible for one.
Photo: Valentina
