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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260513T190000
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SUMMARY:Kink is Political: Work
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of International Workers’ Day\, our May session will be about the concept of “work.” Pushing against cultural norms within BDSM and kink scenes that have historically been structured to distance BDSM and kink from sex work\, we’ll inquire what it means to understand what we do within the context of work. Along the way\, we’ll discuss sex work\,  professionalization in the rope scene\, and the legacy of Wages for Housework.  \nAbout this series\nKink is Political is an online discussion with Addie Tahl\, Georg Barkas\, Andrea Rimon\, and occasional special guests. Participants are invited to join a discussion during which we unite critique with an emphasis on the practical and day-to-day issues and challenges of kink\, intimacy\, and relationships. \nFocusing on concepts central to BDSM\, leather\, rope\, and sex-positive communities\, it interrogates widely adopted approaches and commonly held notions. It aims to understand the politics of kink beyond the language of sexual liberation and politics of sexual liberalism\, both frames that have proven insufficient in addressing widespread harm\, a rising international tide of sex-negativity and reaction\, or in guaranteeing that the most marginalized can sexually flourish. \nKink is Political is an examination of the contexts and consequences of how we talk about and understand gender and sexuality. It is a forum to think about how kink spaces and practices operate\, what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we can use to build something better.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/kink-is-political-work/
CATEGORIES:kink,community,politics,psychology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260426T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
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SUMMARY:First Aid for Kink & Rope
DESCRIPTION:This class covers first aid fundamentals for the most common situations kinksters might encounter\, as well as worst-case scenarios.\nWe will also discuss specific information and considerations for professionals doing paid session work with clients. \nWhat we will cover\n\nlegalities\nbasic anatomy (circulation\, oxygen\, sugar\, nerves\, etc) and conditions that can affect these (bleeding/clotting disorders\, asthma\, diabetes\, etc)\nfluid safety (brief discussion of blood and body fluid stuff)\nplanning\, prevention\, preparation!\ncommon minor injuries (aftercare for scrapes\, bumps\, sprains\, bruises\, and infection prevention)\nmore serious injuries/conditions (fainting/falling injuries\, head and neck injuries\, life threats)\nwhen to involve emergency services\, and how to handle that conversation\nmedical questions worth asking of clients/people not well known to you\nwhatever else comes up\n\nThis will be a hybrid class: live and in-house at Studio Allegory\, Vancouver and virtual via Karada House. The tickets you purchase here are for the virtual class.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/first-aid-for-kink-rope/
CATEGORIES:shibari,kink,community,health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260429T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20260129T142253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T161540Z
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SUMMARY:Stormy Tying - Ranboo Style Series
DESCRIPTION:Ranboo\, literally translated means stormy\, overwhelming\, wild. \nAbout 10 years ago\, Barkas developed Ranboo as a way of rejecting a static and often seemingly boring practice of rope bondage. A wild dance while tying with each other is the result.\nRanboo is characterized by a large amplitude of variation of distance\, speed\, and intensity\, paired with an element of surprise. It is not a set of patterns or a “visual goal” but a way of interacting\nwith your partner(s) through rope\, a specific interview type\, if you want. \nIn this 3-parts workshop series\, Barkas will accompany the participants through the principles\, applications\, and variations of Ranboo\, while keeping a strong focus on safety. \nDisclaimer: The highly dynamic nature of ranboo comes with the potential of greater risk for injuries. We strongly recommend participants watch the series in order and only practice exercises from the latter parts if they are proficient in the basic techniques. \nPart I Introduction (April 22nd\, 2026\,  7-10 pm CET)\nIn the introduction\, we will get to know the key terms of ranboo and get familiar with movement and techniques to safely tie in this style. \nPart II Next Level (April 29th\, 2026\,  7-10 pm CET)\nWe increase the pace and variation of distance and apply the principles learned in Part I to some standard patterns. \nPart III Floor & Air (May 6th\, 2026\,  7-10 pm CET)\nRanboo on the floor is challenging due to various aspects. In this part\, we use these challenges to further familiarize participants with the concepts developed in the previous parts but on the floor. Some challenges of ranboo that appear on the floor are similar when we go into suspensions. Other challenges are added. We go through a suspension and see how ranboo affects the way we can tie in the air. \n 
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/stormy-tying-ranboo-style-shibari/
CATEGORIES:shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260429T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20260129T135005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T163221Z
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SUMMARY:Reinterpreting Shibari - Floor Work
DESCRIPTION:It has been 10 years since the passing of Yukimura Haruki\, who is still regarded as the main instance when it comes to tying on the floor. His style of tying\, often called aibunawa or caressing rope\, followed a very distinct approach to rope and the goal of a scene and his followers mostly adhere to a relatively narrow interpretation of his teachings. \nIn this workshop series\, Barkas will depart from what they have learned under Yukimura Haruki and explore different avenues of tying on the floor.\nTo take the myth of a process-oriented Shibari scene seriously we will focus on the notion of emergence in tying. How can we tie on the floor in a way that the future remains unknown? How can this container be open enough to adapt to a situation rather than an outcome? \nThis class is geared towards people who have already some experience with floor work but want to break free from a too narrow view on the possibilities. \nApril 1st\, 2026\, 7-10pm: Setting up the container\nKey concepts through the lens of emergence.\nMovement on the ground: Elephant\, Archimedes\, & Peter Pan \nApril 8th\, 2026\, 7-10pm: Variation of contexts\nDoes floor work need to be caressing? Does it need to be sexualized? Does it need to be slow? Does it need to be codified in patterns? \nApril 15th\, 7-10pm: Suspended floor work \nSuspensions close to the ground\, either partial or full\, add a whole category of possibilities to the game that is based on emergence. \nBarkas studied under Yukimura Haruki for almost 4 years during their regular trips to Japan. In 2015\, Barkas received the name Harutsuyu by Yukimura Haruki. Although they are not a licensed Yukimura-ryu instructor\, Barkas’ teachings of floor work have contributed to a wider spread of and access to Yukimura’s style in North America and Europe.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/reinterpreting-shibari-floor-work/
CATEGORIES:shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
LOCATION:https://karada-house.de/events/reinterpreting-shibari-floor-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20260210T143748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T144420Z
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SUMMARY:Kink is Political: Suffering
DESCRIPTION:This Easter month\, we’ll interrogate the Christian underpinnings of kink and BDSM aesthetics by turning towards the concept of “suffering.” We will read Emannuel Levinas’ essay “Useless Suffering” alongside discussions of seme in Japanese rope bondage. We’ll ask: what are the political implications of connecting beauty\, meaning\, and suffering? What would a tying\, kink\, or BDSM practice look like that takes a starting point that suffering has no intrinsic meaning or value? \nAbout this series\nKink is Political is an online discussion with Addie Tahl\, Georg Barkas\, Andrea Rimon\, and occasional special guests. Participants are invited to join a discussion during which we unite critique with an emphasis on the practical and day-to-day issues and challenges of kink\, intimacy\, and relationships. \nFocusing on concepts central to BDSM\, leather\, rope\, and sex-positive communities\, it interrogates widely adopted approaches and commonly held notions. It aims to understand the politics of kink beyond the language of sexual liberation and politics of sexual liberalism\, both frames that have proven insufficient in addressing widespread harm\, a rising international tide of sex-negativity and reaction\, or in guaranteeing that the most marginalized can sexually flourish. \nKink is Political is an examination of the contexts and consequences of how we talk about and understand gender and sexuality. It is a forum to think about how kink spaces and practices operate\, what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we can use to build something better.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/kink-is-political-suffering/
CATEGORIES:kink,community,politics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20260129T123119Z
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SUMMARY:Kink is Political - Ambiguity
DESCRIPTION:Kink is Political is an online discussion with Addie Tahl\, Georg Barkas\, Andrea Rimon\, and occasional special guests. Participants are invited to join a discussion during which we unite critique with an emphasis on the practical and day-to-day issues and challenges of kink\, intimacy\, and relationships. \n\n\n\nFocusing on concepts central to BDSM\, leather\, rope\, and sex-positive communities\, it interrogates widely adopted approaches and commonly held notions. It aims to understand the politics of kink beyond the language of sexual liberation and politics of sexual liberalism\, both frames that have proven insufficient in addressing widespread harm\, a rising international tide of sex-negativity and reaction\, or in guaranteeing that the most marginalized can sexually flourish. \n\n\n\nKink is Political is an examination of the contexts and consequences of how we talk about and understand gender and sexuality. It is a forum to think about how kink spaces and practices operate\, what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we can use to build something better. \n\n\n\nThis month’s topic: Ambiguity\nIn March’s session\, we’ll turn towards our experience of “ambiguity.” Against approaches to sex and kink that forefront clarity and transparency\, we’ll think through what value ambiguity has and what the active production and appreciation of ambiguity might bring to the table. Looking towards both the literary critical and our experiences of the everyday\, we’ll weigh the problems and poetic affordances that ambiguity presents in a culture so deeply concerned about security and liability mitigation. 
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/knk-is-political-ambiguity/
CATEGORIES:kink,community,politics,psychology
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LOCATION:https://karada-house.de/events/knk-is-political-ambiguity/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20251011T151538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T121558Z
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SUMMARY:Kink is Political – Welcomeness
DESCRIPTION:Kink is Political is an online discussion with Addie Tahl\, Georg Barkas\, Andrea Rimon\, and occasional special guests. Participants are invited to join a discussion during which we unite critique with an emphasis on the practical and day-to-day issues and challenges of kink\, intimacy\, and relationships. \n\n\n\nFocusing on concepts central to BDSM\, leather\, rope\, and sex-positive communities\, it interrogates widely adopted approaches and commonly held notions. It aims to understand the politics of kink beyond the language of sexual liberation and politics of sexual liberalism\, both frames that have proven insufficient in addressing widespread harm\, a rising international tide of sex-negativity and reaction\, or in guaranteeing that the most marginalized can sexually flourish. \n\n\n\nKink is Political is an examination of the contexts and consequences of how we talk about and understand gender and sexuality. It is a forum to think about how kink spaces and practices operate\, what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we can use to build something better. \n\n\n\nThis month’s topic: Welcomeness\n\n\n\nIn February’s session\, we’ll discuss the concept of “welcomeness” as it appears in sexual harassment law in the United States. We’ll ask: how might the concept of welcomeness help us think through the assumptions of a consent standard? How do we deal with cases where asking for consent may in and of itself be an aggression or cause of harm? What are the ways that “welcomeness” falls short\, and provides cover for pervasive sexual harm?  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/kink-is-political-welcomeness/
CATEGORIES:politics
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LOCATION:https://karada-house.de/events/kink-is-political-welcomeness/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20251011T151538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T135448Z
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SUMMARY:Kink is Political – Consent?!
DESCRIPTION:Kink is Political is an online discussion with Addie Tahl\, Georg Barkas\, Andrea Rimon\, and occasional special guests. Participants are invited to join a discussion during which we unite critique with an emphasis on the practical and day-to-day issues and challenges of kink\, intimacy\, and relationships. \n\n\n\nFocusing on concepts central to BDSM\, leather\, rope\, and sex-positive communities\, it interrogates widely adopted approaches and commonly held notions. It aims to understand the politics of kink beyond the language of sexual liberation and politics of sexual liberalism\, both frames that have proven insufficient in addressing widespread harm\, a rising international tide of sex-negativity and reaction\, or in guaranteeing that the most marginalized can sexually flourish. \n\n\n\nKink is Political is an examination of the contexts and consequences of how we talk about and understand gender and sexuality. It is a forum to think about how kink spaces and practices operate\, what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we can use to build something better. \n\n\n\nThis month’s topic: Consent?!\n\n\n\nIn January’s session\, we will turn to one of the most central concepts in kink and sex positive discourse: consent. Drawing on Ariel Ajeno’s essay “After Consent\,” the discussion will historicize the concept\, chart its political limitations\, and gesture towards other practices and political formations that might point the way to a better\, more revolutionary sexual politics. Along the way\, we’ll ask: is consent necessary or sufficient for sex to be non-injurious\, let alone good? What makes consent possible? What political work does consent do? What are the differences between the way consent is understood as a practice and as a standard? What does it mean to think “After Consent?”  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/kink-is-political-consent/
CATEGORIES:politics
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LOCATION:https://karada-house.de/events/kink-is-political-consent/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20251011T151538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T210428Z
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SUMMARY:Kink is Political – What is “Politics”?
DESCRIPTION:Kink is Political is an online discussion with Addie Tahl\, Georg Barkas\, Andrea Rimon\, and occasional special guests. Participants are invited to join a discussion during which we unite critique with an emphasis on the practical and day-to-day issues and challenges of kink\, intimacy\, and relationships. \n\n\n\nFocusing on concepts central to BDSM\, leather\, rope\, and sex-positive communities\, it interrogates widely adopted approaches and commonly held notions. It aims to understand the politics of kink beyond the language of sexual liberation and politics of sexual liberalism\, both frames that have proven insufficient in addressing widespread harm\, a rising international tide of sex-negativity and reaction\, or in guaranteeing that the most marginalized can sexually flourish. \n\n\n\nKink is Political is an examination of the contexts and consequences of how we talk about and understand gender and sexuality. It is a forum to think about how kink spaces and practices operate\, what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we can use to build something better. \n\n\n\nThis month’s topic: What is “Politics”?\n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll collectively ask “What is Politics?” Mamana will join Barkas\, Addie\, and Andrea Rimon to reflect on Karada House’s widely shared “Kink is Political” infographics five years later. Along the way\, we’ll chart out a vision for the series and discuss what it means to have a politically inflected kink practice.  \n\n\n\nGuest: Mamana\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/kink-is-political-what-is-politics/
CATEGORIES:politics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20251028T143217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T120521Z
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SUMMARY:The Rope Knows When You’re Afraid of It
DESCRIPTION:Effective rope handling can make the difference between a good and a fantastic rope scene. There are two ways of looking at efficiency when tying\, one with relation to time and one with relation to control. \nIn this two part class series\, we will be working on ways to handle ropes and bodies in ways that allow for the person tying being and staying in control of the ropes during all kinds of different situations\, be it free form ties\, close floor work sessions\, or structured suspensions. \n\n\n\nWhat We Will Cover\n\n\n\n\n“Don’t break your knuckles” – Rope handling basics for every level\n\n\n\n“Tying as movement” – translating frictions and wraps into a movement of the other\n\n\n\n“Sabaku” – A movement that is beautiful because it’s efficient.\n\n\n\n“Attention is more important than tension” – How to show the person in ropes that it’s about them and not the tie.\n\n\n\n“About not tying the air” – Suspensionline management that doesn’t leave the person in ropes alone.\n\n\n\nAnd more…
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/the-rope-knows-when-youre-afraid-of-it/
CATEGORIES:shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
LOCATION:https://karada-house.de/events/the-rope-knows-when-youre-afraid-of-it/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20251029T120608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T110727Z
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SUMMARY:Consent – An Overdue Critique
DESCRIPTION:The concept of consent is omnipresent in the rope world and beyond. And for good reasons. Obviously\, we want to ensure that we don’t harm each other or get harmed in any way\, and consent seems to be the best possible modality to reduce the risk of harm. \n\n\n\nOver the last decade and even before that\, practitioners of rope and kink started to realize that the concept does not come without problems. Therefore\, in order to save the concept and thus\, ourselves\, adjectives have been added to the concept\, such as enthusiastic\, freely given\, risk aware\, and many more. It seems as if almost yearly\, a new maneuver gets spread in the hope that finally\, we can be safe. \n\n\n\nWhat We Will Do\n\n\n\nThis class by Emmy and Barkas is not another such attempt but rather a discussion of the problems that arise with the concept itself and all the adjectives. Where does consent come from\, why is it impossible and still absolutely necessary? What are the principles\, what are the societal problems and how can we navigate the impossibilities of consent without just giving up. \n\n\n\nEmmy (she/they) is cofounder of Studio Allegory and teaches kink and intimacy. Her background in comparative contract law enables her to distinguish between cliches of consent and how it is actually formulated. \n\n\n\nBarkas (they/them) is cofounder of Studio Allegory and teaches kink and intimacy since 2011. They published several articles in international magazines as well as the monograph “Archaeology of personalities – a linguistic approach to erotic rope bondage”.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/consent-an-overdue-critique/
CATEGORIES:politics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
LOCATION:https://karada-house.de/events/consent-an-overdue-critique/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20251009T100201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T103709Z
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SUMMARY:Kink is Political – Community\, Culture\, and Social Character
DESCRIPTION:Kink is Political is an online discussion with Addie Tahl\, Georg Barkas\, Andrea Rimon\, and occasional special guests. Participants are invited to join a discussion during which we unite critique with an emphasis on the practical and day-to-day issues and challenges of kink\, intimacy\, and relationships. \n\n\n\nFocusing on concepts central to BDSM\, leather\, rope\, and sex-positive communities\, it interrogates widely adopted approaches and commonly held notions. It aims to understand the politics of kink beyond the language of sexual liberation and politics of sexual liberalism\, both frames that have proven insufficient in addressing widespread harm\, a rising international tide of sex-negativity and reaction\, or in guaranteeing that the most marginalized can sexually flourish. \n\n\n\nKink is Political is an examination of the contexts and consequences of how we talk about and understand gender and sexuality. It is a forum to think about how kink spaces and practices operate\, what works\, what doesn’t\, and what we can use to build something better. \n\n\n\nThis month’s topic: Community\, Culture\, and Social Character\n\n\n\nIn our first session\, we’ll inquire into how the structure of our organizations and broader community infrastructure shapes our culture and what we do. We’ll start from the example of the rope scene and move on to broader kink and sex positive communities. Along\, the way\, we’ll ask: Who does trying attract? What do different kinds of tying pedagogy teach us about ways of being in the world? What are the consequences of participating in practics so built around private space? Is there something authoritarian built into the ways that we gather?  
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/kink-is-political-1/
CATEGORIES:kink,politics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251022T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250813T144959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T105759Z
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SUMMARY:Architectures of Kinbaku
DESCRIPTION:Kinbaku scenes are built first and foremost around  people. But also around the rope structure as well as the position and last but not least\, the purpose of the scene. \nIf we look at tying from the perspective of how they are constructed and if we acknowledge that everyone has their own view on tying\, their own set of aesthetics\, purposes\, and longings\, we can look at it in a similar way as we would with the different houses and districts of a city.In this workshop series\, we will explore how we can each build our own house by using different materials\, tools\, and techniques for creating rope scenes that are special and unique. \nPart I: The Introduction\nIn this part we will dive into the metaphor of “architectures” in Kinbaku and how to use it. We will also get to know tools\, materials and techniques that come with thinking and working shibari/kinbaku within the frame of this metaphor. \n\nPart II: The Poetics of Space\n\n\n\nLet’s walk through a house (metaphorically!); what can it tell us about our rope scenes? Let’s walk through a city (metaphorically!); what can it tell us about different schools and moods of Shibari/Kinbaku? \n\n\n\nPart III: Who wants to Live in a Townhouse?\n\n\n\nIn this session\, we will explore your own architectural style of Shibari/Kinbaku.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/architectures-of-kinbaku-2025/
CATEGORIES:shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250421T143225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T110936Z
UID:10000009-1757761200-1757872800@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Addie & Barkas: Experimental Kinbaku
DESCRIPTION:For Addie and Barkas experimental kinbaku means exploring ways of tying with each other that don’t rely on cliches of tradition\, sexuality\, or psychology. \nIn this weekend intensive\, we will develop different approaches to Kinbaku by stepping into a dialogue with other forms of interpersonal interaction. We will implement contexts of intimacy\, communication\, power\, art\, movement\, and politics into our practice of tying and experiment with an arrangement of techniques that allows us to learn more and different things about each other. \nThis workshop is following an “all levels” approach\, which means that we encourage practitioners at any stage of their learning to participate. Switching absolutely welcome but for time reasons\, not every exercise can be done by both. \nTopics we will cover in this intensive workshop\n\nPreparations and introduction\nBasic concepts of experimental systems\nContexts of Kinbaku\nTying with each other rather than tying each other. Communication\nThe personal is political. Tying as a statement beyond the private encounter\nLet’s not forget the joy of tying\n\nNote: Participants of this workshop automatically have free entry our performance evening INTIMATE SESSIONS that includes a session with Addie and Barkas. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/experimental-kinbaku/
LOCATION:KARA\, Perleberger Straße 59\, Berlin\, 10559\, Germany
CATEGORIES:shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250907T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250907T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250607T110001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T112356Z
UID:10000040-1757259000-1757266200@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:The Single! The Column! The Tie!
DESCRIPTION:Single column ties are the first structure most people learn\, the starting point to many ties\, the foundation of suspension lines\, one of the most pervasive elements of rope play… yet they are hardly ever the centre of teaching attention. This class approaches single columns from a variety of directions – finger techniques to tie them more efficiently while maintaining balance\, tricks for tying them with gusto and while playing\, tweaks to make them sit or behave in particular ways\, and a plethora of other tips\, tricks\, fun\, and geekery. Back to basics\, with flare!
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/sct/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250906T113000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250606T124250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T113653Z
UID:10000031-1757152800-1757158200@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Intimate Session: Addie & Barkas
DESCRIPTION:This series allows rope facilitators to show participants how they approach intimate sessions\, away from modes of teaching or performing. Come and witness an improvised intimate moment amongst people who do rope (pretty well). We will blur the lines of the private and the public\, the curated and the improvised. After the session\, there is time for a little chat\, Q&A and/or just sharing thoughts\, dreams and wishes. \nFormat: intimate session
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/intimate-session-addie-barkas/
CATEGORIES:shibari
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250603T121731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T114412Z
UID:10000015-1757066400-1757073600@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Technically A Suspension
DESCRIPTION:This is a class in opposition to the often high pressures and demands of suspension\, where the goal is to find ways to leave the ground without adding complication\, physical strain\, or pretentiousness. Perhaps we get off the ground for a moment\, or a cm\, or partly supported on a body/furniture\, or using a pulley\, or making a rope hammock\, or only if the person in ropes flexes to lift off… it totally counts! This class touches on accessibility topics – what are suspension methods that don’t require hand/grip strength? How can we add extra supports for sore bodies\, or suspend without constricting certain areas? Bring questions and queries\, there will be time to lab out special requests! \nWorkshop partner: Barkas
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/technically-suspension/
CATEGORIES:shibari
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250904T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250904T143000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250606T111140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T115025Z
UID:10000022-1756992600-1756996200@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Rope is Political Lunch Talk: Rope + philosophy =
DESCRIPTION:Next year will mark 10 years since Archaeology of Personalities was published. It introduced the concept of “the interview” as a metaphor in rope bondage to a wider audience and is still the only book that discusses rope bondage through the lens of western philosophical tradition. How do we think about rope today\, compared to 10-ish years ago? Let’s talk about rope\, philosophy\, and writing about rope and philosophy now and then. \nOf course you do not have to have read the book to join\, it will still most certainly be of great value! \nFormat: lunch talk
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/rope-philosophy/
CATEGORIES:shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250813T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250509T110606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T120906Z
UID:10002245-1755111600-1755122400@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Fuck this Shit – a Guided Dissociation with Ropes
DESCRIPTION:While a lot of thought and energy and practice and so on and so forth can be put into tying\, we are also all facing challenges in our everyday lives that are less and less bearable. Ropes can also be used to forget about all that shit out there\, all the fascism\, the economy\, the obliteration of human rights\, the climate\, and everything else that is bleak. It’s not a failure to just want to stop for just a moment. \nWhat happens at this guided dissociation?\nIn this guided dissociation\, we will be building a palace in our minds and with our ropes. We will meander through gardens and participate in lustful banquets\, we will fly over landscapes and meet with creatures who we might want to engage with or just watch from a distance. \nIn this journey\, narrated and guided by Barkas\, participants are invited to turn their brains off for a couple hours\, take a rope and either on themselves or with someone else\, just escape into a fantastic world.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/dissociation/
CATEGORIES:shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250727T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250803T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250528T154937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T161522Z
UID:10002253-1753642800-1754258400@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:It’s Not the TK’s Fault if it’s Boring or Unsafe
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Takate Kote\, short just TK\, and its variations is one of the most tied structured patterns in the rope world. No matter if hands in the front or in the back\, if you tie a stemless TK or one with a stem\, whether you have Kannukis or not\, the TK is for sure a tie that has led to countless arguments amongst those who tie it regularly as well as against those who refuse to tie it for this or that reason. \nA standout quality of the TK is the fact that it is comprised of basically all fundamental techniques used in Shibari. Learning the TK isn’t limited to just learning a pattern but rather it allows to comprehend most of what is needed to tie with each other\, from proper tensions and placements\, all kinds of frictions and hitches\, as well as basic anatomy and rope handling. \nWe will not only demystify the Takate Kote but we will also look into the intricacies of it. We will work on it from the ground up and participants will get a picture as complete as possible about the advantages and disadvantages of various TK’s. What is it for\, when can we use which and what are the compatibilities and incompatibilities between different variations of the TK. \n  \nPart 1 (July 27th\, 2025\, 7-10pm CET)\n– Myths and monsters – why it’s not the TK’s fault if it’s boring or unsafe.\n– Principles of the TK – actually grounded in physics and not in tradition.\n– Complete structure of a TK \nPart 2 (August 3rd\, 2025\, 7-10pm CET)\n– Variations with hands low or high\n– Variations of the so-called “3rd rope”\n– Attachment points for suspensions and variations to support more up-line points. \nNote:\nThis hybrid class can be visited via zoom AND in person. The in-person class is located at Studio Allegory in Vancouver\, Canada. The class will be recorded and in-person participants will be shown how to avoid being in the recording if they choose to not be in the recording. All participants (online and in-person) will get access to the recording of the class for 30 days after the end of the class. Please be aware that an online ticket is not valid for an in-person participation. The online part is hosted by Karada House\, the in-person part is hosted by Studio Allegory. \n  \nEvent Details\nDate & Time: July 27th & August 3rd 2025\, 7 pm-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nFormat: tie-along workshop (hybrid) \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: English \nMinimum Knowledge Level: Single column tie plus a basic understanding of frictions and hitches (half- and munter hitches). \nWhat to Bring:  if you want to tie along you need ropes\, safety gear\, space\, a partner and skills for thorough negotiation. This is a “tie-along” class. During demonstrations\, participants are encouraged to tie along if they choose to. Switching is encouraged between exercises \nSolo or Partnered:  both (each participant needs a ticket) \nClass recording: Yes. The recording will be made available after the live class for 30 days \n  \nWho is this event for?\nLGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity\, meaning: lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, pansexual\, transgender\, non-binary\, genderqueer/fluid\, \nFriends 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. \nWhen 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. \nFriends 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. \n  \nAccessibility Note\nThe 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. \n  \nWhat else to know\nBefore purchasing a solidarity ticket\, please check here if you are eligible for one.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/not-tks-fault/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250702T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250723T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250509T104342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T161510Z
UID:10002244-1751482800-1753308000@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Urawaza – and Other Tools for Communication in Ropes
DESCRIPTION:  \nUrawaza (裏技) are the techniques in the back\, the ones that an outside observer barely notices\, those secret tricks. Urawaza applied to Kinbaku in the proper way can have an immense effect on the person in ropes. They are at the intersection between tying skills and communication techniques. They are the reason why it is more important to ask the question how to tie rather than what to tie. \nIn this 3 part workshop series\, Barkas is working with the participants on different tools that help actually grasping this ominous term “communication”. \n  \nPart 1: Introduction (July 2nd\, 2025\, 7-10pm) \nIntroduction to the topic: What is communication (if it’s not exchange of information)? What the hell is an urawaza? How can they help us in rope bondage? \nPart 2: Urawaza (July 16th\, 2025\, 7-10pm) \nCommon Urawaza as shown on some standard ties. “If a TK is boring it’s not the TK’s fault”. \nPart 2: Create your Own (July 23rd\, 2025\, 7-10pm) \nCreate your own Urawaza. A guide towards developing your own style of tying. \n  \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: July 2nd\, 16th & 23rd\, 2025\, 7 pm-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nFormat: workshop (virtual) \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: English \nMinimum Knowledge Level: Basic understanding of some of the most common patterns and knots in Kinbaku advantageous but not mandatory. \nWhat to Bring:  if you want to tie along you need ropes\, safety gear\, space\, a partner and skills for thorough negotiation \nSolo or Partnered:  both (each participant needs a ticket) \nClass recording: Yes. The recording will be made available after the live class for 14 days \n  \nWho is this event for? \nLGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity\, meaning: lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, pansexual\, transgender\, non-binary\, genderqueer/fluid\, \nFriends 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. \nWhen 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. \nFriends 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. \n  \nAccessibility Note \nThe 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. \n  \nWhat else to know \nBefore purchasing a solidarity ticket\, please check here if you are eligible for one. \n  \nPhoto: Roser
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/urawaza/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250604T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250603T114952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T161528Z
UID:10002255-1749033000-1749038400@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:A Shoulder to Tie On
DESCRIPTION:Arms-behind-the-back positions are common in bondage but many people find them difficult to get into or uncomfortable to maintain for a number of reasons: tight shoulders\, rotator cuff issues\, muscle or fat density\, hypermobility\, spine or shoulder alignment\, blood flow\, etc. This class explores two shoulder-friendly techniques for bringing the arms behind the back\, working with the person’s body ergonomics. \nworkshop partner: Barkas \n  \nFormat: workshop \nMinimum knowledge level: single column tie \nparticipants: as many as fit \nWhat to bring: A rope\, may or may not use it \nConstellations: Everything goes \nAccessibility: Class aims to provide tools\, no need to be able to bring arms together
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/a-shoulder-to-tie-on/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250326T172635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T161351Z
UID:10002147-1747249200-1748469600@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Ropes and Sex with Barkas & Addie
DESCRIPTION:  \nBarkas and Addie usually teach with the goal of separating the practice of rope from inherent expectations or assumptions of sexual contact. But that does not mean that they do not practice and enjoy sexual rope as well! \nThis 3-part-workshop-series will focus on rope techniques for sex and ideas on how to sexualize ropes. We will not only look at ways of queering approaches to rope and sex (however you define and practice it) but also engage in a deconstruction of sex\, sexuality\, intimacy\, and eroticism in the context of ropes. \nContent warning: this series is explicit. \n  \nPart I: DECONSTRUCTION\nMay 14th\, 2025\, 7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \n  \nPart II: ROPE BASICS FOR SEX LIKE EVERYONE IMAGINES SEX\nMay 21st\, 2025\, 7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \n  \nPart III: QUEERING SEX AND ROPE\nMay 28th\, 2025\, 7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \n  \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: May 14th & 21st\, & 28th\, 2025\, 7 pm-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nFormat: workshop (virtual) \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: English \nMinimum Knowledge Level: Single column tie. Basic frictions. \nWhat to Bring:  if you want to tie along you need ropes\, safety gear\, space\, a partner and skills for thorough negotiation \nSolo or Partnered:  both (each participant needs a ticket) \nClass recording: Yes. The recording will be made available after the live class for 14 days \n  \nWho is this event for? \nLGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity\, meaning: lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, pansexual\, transgender\, non-binary\, genderqueer/fluid\, \nFriends 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. \nWhen 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. \nFriends 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. \n  \nAccessibility Note \nThe 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. \n  \nWhat else to know \nBefore purchasing a solidarity ticket\, please check here if you are eligible for one. \n  \nPhoto: Roser
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/ropes-and-ex/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250225T171737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T161306Z
UID:10002116-1746039600-1746050400@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Poetics of Rope Bondage
DESCRIPTION:Poetics of rope bondage takes the participants on a journey through the contexts of tying and how we can use them to improve our tying as well as our understanding of tying. In a narrative\, specifically created by Barkas for a new pedagogy of rope\, concepts like aesthetics\, patterns\, suspensions\, and floorwork are deconstructed through exercises that convey ideas rather than recipes. \nContents include: \n– “The city of Kinbaku” and why tourist attractions are distracting\n– Technology vs Science. Why it’s not the pattern’s fault if it’s boring\n– Textbooks vs poetry. Why you’ll never understand your partner. \n  \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: April 30th\, 2025\, 7 pm-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nFormat: workshop (virtual) \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: English with a lovely Austrian accent \nKnowledge level: single-column tie and basic understanding of some upper body ties \nWhat to bring: ropes if you want to tie along \nSolo or partnered: all constellations welcome\, everyone needs to buy a ticket \nClass recording: yes\, will be available for 14 days to the participants of the conference \n  \nWho is this event for? \nLGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity\, meaning: lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, pansexual\, transgender\, non-binary\, genderqueer/fluid\, \nFriends 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. \nWhen 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. \nFriends 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. \n  \nAccessibility Note \nThe 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. \n  \nWhat else to know \nBefore purchasing a solidarity ticket\, please check here if you are eligible for one.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/poe-tics/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250402T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20250203T120721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T161234Z
UID:10002086-1743620400-1744840800@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Contexts of Kinbaku – a Tour through Styles\, Meanings & Metaphors of Rope Bondage
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this 3 part online series\, Barkas will present important aspects of ropes that go beyond mere rope techniques or a specific style. We will discuss the differences between important styles and schools of rope and their compatibilities and incompatibilities. We will also learn about learning\, teaching\, and sharing rope skills. The goal of this workshop series is to give participants a better overview of the contexts of rope bondage as a tool to help them navigate more confidently through a thicket of opinions and myths. \n  \nPart I: Prologue\nApril 2nd\, 2025\, 7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nIn the first part of this 3 part series\, we will explore different styles of rope bondage and measures of distinguishing them. We will discuss compatibilities and incompatibilities. Simple exercises to help find your style \nPart II: Community\, Sharing\, Teaching\nApril 9th\, 2025\, 7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nIn this part\, we will work on ways of building and maintaining local communities that deserve the name. Differences between sharing and teaching\, working with conflict\, and navigating differences in rope bondage. \nPart III: Epilogue\nApril 16th\, 2025\, 7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nIn this last part\, we will explore the interaction between rope bondage and other fields. How can rope bondage be used to face the world? Intimacies\, connections\, and influences. \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: April 2\, 9\, 16\, 2025\, 7 pm-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nFormat: workshop (virtual) \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: English \nMinimum Knowledge Level: Single column tie. Basic frictions. \nWhat to Bring:  if you want to tie along you need ropes\, safety gear\, space\, a partner \nSolo or Partnered:  both (each participant needs a ticket) \nClass recording: Yes. The recording will be made available after the live class for 14 days \n  \nWho is this event for? \nLGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity\, meaning: lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, pansexual\, transgender\, non-binary\, genderqueer/fluid\, \nFriends 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. \nWhen 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. \nFriends 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. \n  \nAccessibility Note \nThe 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. \n  \nWhat else to know \nBefore purchasing a solidarity ticket\, please check here if you are eligible for one. \n  \nPhoto: Roser
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/contexts-of-kin/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20241220T104940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T161148Z
UID:10002039-1741287600-1742508000@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Spatial Awareness for Kinbaku
DESCRIPTION:Rope Bondage exists in space and time. We need to necessarily tie somewhere but this somewhere is not obvious. Every point in space implies a time\, a situation\, as well as an orientation\, which\, in turn implies a direction. \nIn this workshop series we will look at the different spatial and temporal aspects of tying. The questions arising are not as philosophical as they seem. \nThis is a hands-on workshop series with plenty of down-to-earth tips and tricks for tying. We explore what it can mean to tie on the floor\, to tie standing up\, to suspend. We will move around in space and we will see how the session changes when we pick a different direction of the tie. We also check out the advantages of a heightened spatial (and temporal) awareness for technical aspects of rope bondage. All three parts include tips and tricks for rope handling and technique. \n  \nPart 1 (March 6th\, 2025\, 7-10pm CET) \nSpace and Time as a question for the practice of rope bondage. \nMovement and stillness as intentions. \nPart 2 (March 13th\, 2025\, 7-10pm CET) \nThe main situations of rope bondage: sitting\, standing\, flying. \nPart 3 (March 20th\, 2025\, 7-10pm CET) \nTowards a better tying session. Picking the space and the time\, and the reason for tying. \n  \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: March 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, 2025\,  7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nFormat: workshop & discussion (virtual) \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: English \nMinimum Knowledge Level: Single column tie and curiosity. \nWhat to Bring:  ropes\, a partner if you want to tie along \nSolo or Partnered:  all constellations are welcome (each participant needs a ticket) \nClass recording: Yes. The recording will be made available after the live class for 14 days. \n  \nAccessibility Note \nThe 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. \n  \nWho is this event for? \nLGBTQIA+ 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. \nFriends 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. \nWhen 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. \nFriends 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. \n  \nWhat else to know \nBefore purchasing a solidarity ticket\, please check here if you are eligible for one. \nPhoto: Roser
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/spatial-awareness/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250301T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250301T194500
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20241229T120454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T161205Z
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SUMMARY:Why Security? – A Critical Journey into the Foundations of Intimacy
DESCRIPTION:The discourses that accompany intimacy\, kink\, and sexuality are taking several concepts for granted and mark them as needs\, as these inescapable\, biologized authorities that we are bound to obey. Security/safety is one of those concepts that we are not allowed to question. Everyone needs safety in a kink space and everyone strives for security in relationships\, right? If not\, there must be something wrong. \nThis workshop investigates the concept of safety and security and offers not an escape but the possibility to rethink to what extent these concepts are needed. \nThis event is part of the “Queer Intimacies Conference – Re-Thinking & Queer(ing) Sex\, Kink\, and Intimacies 2025” Conference and can be purchased as a solo event or part of our day or full conference tickets.  \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time:  March 1st\, 2025\, 5.45pm – 7.45 pm CET (Berlin time) \nFormat: discussion/workshop/intervention (virtual) \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: English \nMinimum knowledge level: – \nWhat to bring: pen & paper \nClass recording: yes\, the recording will be available for 30 days to the conference participants. \n  \nAccessibility Note \nThe 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. \n  \nWhat else to know \nAfter your successful ticket purchase\, you will be sent an email with the Zoom login data for this event. \nIf you cannot afford this event\, please check the ticket option “solidarity” for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock\, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/qi25-security/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20240830T174032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T160923Z
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SUMMARY:“Stormy” Tying – Ranboo Style Series
DESCRIPTION:Ranboo\, literally translated means stormy\, overwhelming\, wild. \nAbout 10 years ago\, Barkas developed Ranboo as a way of rejecting a static and often seemingly boring practice of rope bondage. A wild dance while tying with each other is the result.\nRanboo is characterized by a large amplitude of variation of distance\, speed\, and intensity\, paired with an element of surprise. It is not a set of patterns or a “visual goal” but a way of interacting\nwith your partner(s) through rope\, a specific interview type\, if you want. \nIn this 3-parts workshop series\, Barkas and Addie will accompany the participants through the principles\, applications\, and variations of Ranboo\, while keeping a strong focus on safety. \nDisclaimer: The highly dynamic nature of ranboo comes with the potential of greater risk for injuries. We strongly recommend participants watch the series in order and only \npractice exercises from the latter parts if they are proficient in the basic techniques. \n  \nPart I Introduction (January 8\, 2025\, 7-10 pm CET) \nIn the introduction\, we will get to know the key terms of ranboo and get familiar with movement and techniques to safely tie in this style. \n  \nPart II Next Level (January 15\, 2025\, 7-10 pm CET) \nWe increase the pace and variation of distance and apply the principles learned in Part I to some standard patterns. \n  \nPart III Floor & Air (January 22\, 2025\, 7-10 pm CET) \nRanboo on the floor is challenging due to various aspects. In this part\, we use these challenges to further familiarize participants with the concepts developed in the previous parts but on the floor. Some challenges of ranboo that appear on the floor are similar when we go into suspensions. Other challenges are added. We go through a suspension and see how ranboo affects the way we can tie in the air. \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: January 8\, 15\, 22 2025\,  7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nFormat: workshop & discussion (virtual) \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: English\, translation into German can be provided \nMinimum Knowledge Level: Active participants\, i.e. those who would like to tie along or try the exercises immediately\, should be able to tie a single/double column tie and have some knowledge about different frictions\, as well as suspension experiences for that corresponding part. None of that is a threshold for participation in general and participants of all levels are welcome.\nWe strongly recommend not to tie along when you are not proficient in the underlying rope techniques. \nWhat to Bring:  ropes (the techniques covered work well for natural fiber rope\, and synthetic will behave differently. This series is not suited to tying with synthetic rope)\, a partner\, suspension point if you want to tie along in Part III \nSolo or Partnered:  both (each participant needs a ticket) \nClass recording: Yes. The recording will be made available after the live class for 14 days. \n  \n  \nWhat else to know \nAfter your successful ticket purchase\, you will be sent an email with the Zoom login data for this event. \nIf you cannot afford this event\, please check the ticket option “solidarity” for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock\, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/stormy-ranboo/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20240830T174909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T160923Z
UID:10001890-1730919600-1731535200@karada-house.de
SUMMARY:Critical Thinking and Intimacy – Laboratory
DESCRIPTION:In kink and intimacy education\, we are often confronted with the same disadvantages that any unquestioned pedagogy comes with. A lack of critical thinking is not the fault of the participants but rather the product of normative structures and mechanisms that are similar in many different educational contexts. \nThis two-part workshop focuses on one particular educational tool – the question. We will look at questions from various perspectives and work on establishing not only a toolbox of questions but also a culture of questioning. \nPart 1 (November 6th\, 2024\, 7-10pm CET) \nIntroduction and presentation of a case study. We will look at an exemplary content from kink and intimacy. What is a question? What is critical? What is critical thinking? \nPart 1 (November 13th\, 2024\, 7-10pm CET) \nWe will have a closer look at what questions can do\, what they are\, and how we can work with them in the context of kink- and intimacy education. \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: November 6th & 13th 2024\,  7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nFormat: workshop & discussion (virtual) \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: English \nMinimum Knowledge Level: – \nWhat to Bring:  curiosity \nSolo or Partnered:  all constellations welcome (each participant needs a ticket) \nClass recording: Yes. The recording will be made available after the live class for 14 days. \n  \n  \nWhat else to know \nAfter your successful ticket purchase\, you will be sent an email with the Zoom login data for this event. \nIf you cannot afford this event\, please check the ticket option “solidarity” for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock\, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/critical-lab/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241030T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T001410
CREATED:20240901T193611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T160935Z
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SUMMARY:What Rope People Can Learn From Climbers
DESCRIPTION:  \nRock-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. \nA 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. \n*Association of Canadian Mountain Guides \n  \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: October 30th\, 2024\, 7 pm-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \nFormat: workshop (virtual) \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: English \nMinimum Knowledge Level: No prior knowledge necessary but basic suspension experience advantageous to gain the most of this workshop. \nWhat to Bring:  – \nSolo or Partnered:  both (each participant needs a ticket) \nClass recording: Yes. The recording will be made available after the live class for 14 days \n  \nWho is this event for? \nLGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity\, meaning: lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, pansexual\, transgender\, non-binary\, genderqueer/fluid\, \nFriends 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. \nWhen 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. \nFriends 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. \n  \nAccessibility Note \nThe 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. \n  \nWhat else to know \nBefore purchasing a solidarity ticket\, please check here if you are eligible for one. \n  \nPhoto: Valentina
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/rope-climbers/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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