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SUMMARY:Kasumi Hourai – Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Kasumi Hourai is coming to Berlin to teach her unique traditional Japanese rope bondage style. Kasumi–san’s wabi–sabi concept\, style\, and variation is continually evolving and heavily influenced by a profoundly traditional upbringing with aesthetic roots in ikebana/kadō (flower arranging) and sadō/chadō (tea ceremony). She brings a refined\, haunting aesthetic\, combining elements of Japanese culture with Kinbaku as kyokuero (eroticism) and ku (suffering). Kasumi started her studies with Akechi Denki and continued her studies with Naka Akira. She has been tying for over 25 years at this point. \nIn order for you to dive deeper into her style\, we are offering two 2-day workshops. In January 2025\, Kasumi will teach the foundations of her style. On 18-19 October 2025\, Kasumi will return and build up on what has been learned in January diving into the aspects of connection and control which integrate and are inspired by the Japanese at of Ikebana. You can visit the January and October workshops separately\, however\, we strongly recommend participating in the first workshop to get the most out of the second. Karada House is offering a 10% discount if you purchase both classes together at once. \n  \nFoundations is a weekend-long workshop that will bring your rope practice back to some fundamental parts of classical Japanese rope bondage for an in-depth inquiry about all its little details. We will start by talking about the meaning and purpose of classical vs. modern Japanese rope bondage from the viewpoint of Kasumi Hourai. Then we will go into the intricate depths of classic Takate Kote structures and other patterns and variations such as hip harnesses. Day 1 will culminate in suspension work and semenawa floor play. The second day will go deeper into classic patterns and tying. We will explore little variations of the TK\, and work with Hishi (diamond) and Ashi( side) patterns and sequences.. At the end of the two days all participants will tie their partners in a community tying session. \nBy purchasing a ticket to this weekend’s workshop\, you are also on the guest list for Kasumi’s performance on Friday\, January 17th\, 2025. \nThere are also limited spaces for private sessions or lessons on January 21st\, 2025 available. \nModel for this Workshop: Tamandua \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: January 18-19\, 2025\, 11-6 pm (lunch break included) \nFormat: Workshop \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: Japanese with simultaneous English translation \nMinimum Knowledge Level:  \nFor the ones tying / riggers: \n– good understanding of fundamental techniques and concepts in Shibari / Kinbaku.\n– you must be able to tie a solid gote suitable for suspension\, in any style.\n– basic understanding of suspension line management\n– good understanding of rope safety\n– you must be open to exploring traditional Japanese concepts \nFor the ones getting tied / models: \n– you must feel comfortable being tied in a gote\n– you must have some prior experience in suspensions\n– a good understanding of safety in Shibari\, especially the difference between nerve compression and blood circulation loss\n– you must be open to expressing\, communicating\, and exploring vulnerabilities in rope\n– You must be open to exploring traditional Japanese concepts\, including with erotic context and ideas of suffering \nPlease note that switching is not possible due to time constraints and a cumulative teaching style. \nWhat to Bring:  \n– Jute ropes (at least 10-14 lengths of ropes\, 5-6mm in diameter). We also suggest having varying lengths of ropes (some longer and shorter ones are always helpful)\n– Safety shears or any other suitable cutting tools\n– Notepad and a pen\n– Comfortable clothing\n– Snacks and drinks\n– Aftercare items\n– Respect\, kindness\, and an open mind 🙂 \nTicket: 450 Euros. Price is per PAIR \n  \nApplication process \nPlaces in this workshop are very limited so we are working with an application process. \nWe suggest applying as quickly as possible as we will work on a rolling basis. This workshop primarily centers on LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized people but is open to Friends as well. \nWe can provide financial assistance in the form of installment payments that can be somewhat customized to your needs. We are also offering one full scholarship (100% waived workshop fees) to a pair of LGBTQIA+ or other marginalized people in need. Please only apply for this scholarship if you have no other means.  \nIf you would like to participate\, please email us (info@karada-house.de) a short application telling us about \n1) your and your partner’s rope journey \n2) reasons/intentions to participate in this workshop \n3) provide photographic or video evidence showing you can fulfill the minimum requirements \n4) let us know if you need financial assistance via installment payments and how many installments would work for you  \n5) let us know if you are applying for the scholarship \n6) let us know if you want to book accommodation in the house (tell us how many people\, how many nights) \n7) let us know if you want to book the January workshop or both workshops (January and October) for a discount. \n  \n  \nMandatory Covid-19 rules \nIf you would like to inform yourself about other safety measures we have in place\, please consult our Covid-19 measurements here. \n  \nAccessibility Note \nThe workshop is held in spoken Japanese with live translation into English. 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. \n  \nAccommodation: \nFor people coming to this workshop from out of Berlin\, we can offer you accommodation in our space (mattress\, bed linens\, cushions\, bathroom\, shower\, and kitchen) in the common area. If you are interested\, please message us at info@karada-house.de \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.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/kasumi-foundations/
LOCATION:KARA\, Perleberger Straße 59\, Berlin\, 10559\, Germany
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SUMMARY:Kasumi Hourai & Tamandua Performance Night: Snow Woman
DESCRIPTION:Kasumi Hourai is coming to Berlin to teach her unique traditional Japanese rope bondage style. Kasumi–san’s wabi–sabi concept\, style\, and variation is continually evolving and heavily influenced by a profoundly traditional upbringing with aesthetic roots in ikebana/kadō (flower arranging) and sadō/chadō (tea ceremony). She brings a refined\, haunting aesthetic\, combining elements of Japanese culture with Kinbaku as kyokuero (eroticism) and ku (suffering). Kasumi started her studies with Akechi Denki and continued her studies with Naka Akira. She has been tying for over 25 years at this point. \n  \nThis performance night is Kasumi at her best. Reduced to essential\, Snow Woman will tell a tale of shibari with horror-inspired undertones. \nSlow music and candlelight will warm our hearts until the snow woman comes… \n  \nNote: If you have purchased a ticket for the weekend workshop\, you are automatically on the guest list for this event. \n  \nEvent Details \nDate & Time: January 17th\, 2025\, 8-10 pm \nFormat: performance \nAudience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS \nLanguage: Japanese with simultaneous English translation \nMinimum Knowledge Level: – \nWhat to Bring: – \nTicket: 25 Euros. Price is per person \n  \nMandatory Covid-19 rules \nIf you would like to inform yourself about other safety measures we have in place\, please consult our Covid-19 measurements here. \n  \nAccessibility Note \nThe performance is held in spoken Japanese with live translation into English. 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. \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.
URL:https://karada-house.de/events/kasumi-snow-woman/
LOCATION:KARA\, Perleberger Straße 59\, Berlin\, 10559\, Germany
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