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SUMMARY:Your Consent Sucks
DESCRIPTION:The reality is that many of the frameworks people use for consent\, the ones meant to keep us ‘safe’ or to mitigate risk in kink/rope sessions\, have major gaps or simply don’t work for a lot of people. Whether it’s because of neurospicy brains\, the exchange of money for services\, exchanging money for services\, trauma\, or simply the impossibility of remembering someone’s 3 page list of soft/hard limits and boundaries… the truth is most consent and negotiation scripts don’t function in real life. So\, what do we actually do instead? Let’s talk about it with some nuance\, an roundtable discussion bringing together different personal and professional approaches and perspectives on consent and negotiation\, and how we might approach intimacy in play in ways that actually work for the people involved.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/vqr26-sucks/
CATEGORIES:shibari
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LOCATION:https://karada-house.de/events/vqr26-sucks/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251203T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260518T142903
CREATED:20240830T174032Z
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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:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241002T220000
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SUMMARY:Intimate Ropes
DESCRIPTION:  \nThere is no doubt that rope can be intensely intimate. But what does that mean? How can we find an understanding of the correlation between rope bondage and intimacy and use it to explore other ways of encountering each other through the medium of rope? In this workshop series\, we will take you on a journey through deconstructing intimacy and ropes and we will offer a possibly new way of approaching each other. \nThis is in interactive workshop. We will ask participants to add their thoughts and experiences\, though\, there is no need to participate in this way.. \n  \nPart I: What is intimacy? What is rope?\nSeptember 18 th\, 2024\, 7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \n  \nPart II: Approaching the other. Setting up rope scenes that allow for more variety and exploration.\nSeptember 25th\, 2024\, 7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \n  \nPart III: We are intimate with ropes. What now? Thoughts and exercises to learn from sessions.\nOctober 2nd\, 2024\, 7-10 pm CET (Berlin time) \n  \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: September 18\, 25 and October 2nd\, 2024\, 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: Valentina
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/intimate-ropes/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T142903
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SUMMARY:Rope Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:  \nA workshop about the intimate possibilities of tying on the ground. In this class\, we look specifically at the intersection of communication\, position\, and a new way of looking at intimacy itself.\nWhat can be communicated\, from where\, how\, and to what end? \nPartner: Emmy \n  \nFormat: hands-on workshop \nMinimum knowledge level: single-column tie \nMaximum amount of participants: as many as fit \nWhat to bring: 3-6 ropes\, safety equipment \nConstellations: partnered \nAccessibility: We are on the floor\, adjustments can be made
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/qr24-dialogues/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240913T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T142903
CREATED:20240814T130445Z
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SUMMARY:Performance: Observations
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo observe means to watch over\, to note\, to heed\, to look to\, to attend to\, to guard\, to regard\, or to comply with.\nIt comes from ob – “in front of\, before” together with servare – “to watch or keep safe” \nBut the observer is not just outside and without influence on the observed. We observe each other and the audience observes us as well as we observe the audience. \nPartner: Emmy \n  \nFormat: performance \nMinimum knowledge level: – \nMaximum amount of participants: – \nWhat to bring: – \nConstellations: – \nAccessibility: We will be sitting on the floor. Other options can be arranged
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/qr24-performance-barkas-emmy/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240913T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240913T170000
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CREATED:20240814T142626Z
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SUMMARY:Rope Handling for Communication
DESCRIPTION:  \nRope bondage suffers from an arbitrary separation of tying skills and communication skills. This workshop seeks to break through that border by exploring how they need each other to the point of being indistinguishable. \nPartner: Emmy \n  \nFormat: hands-on workshop \nMinimum knowledge level: single column tie and some basic frictions \nMaximum amount of participants: as many as fit \nWhat to bring: 2-5 ropes\, safety equipment \nConstellations: all constellations welcome \nAccessibility: – \n 
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/qr24-rope-handling/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240911T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T142903
CREATED:20240814T111956Z
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SUMMARY:Approaches
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn the beginning is always that moment of a first. A first glance\, a first touch\, a first tie. A greeting\, if you will. In this opening class\, we will be looking at those first moments of any rope session. We will dissect our approaches to each other and establish possibilities for new and exciting beginnings. \nPartner: Emmy \n  \nFormat: hands-on workshop \nMinimum knowledge level: single-column-tie \nMaximum amount of participants: as many as fit the space \nWhat to bring: 1-2 ropes \nConstellations: all constellations welcome\, partnered exercises \nAccessibility: We will sit on the floor and also stand and walk around but there are also more accessible options
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/qr24-approaches/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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