Renée de Sans
Renée is a visual artist whose work focuses on the body as a site of narrative, emotion, and presence. She explores identity, gender, and vulnerability, drawing on her experience as a trans femme. Her practice combines aesthetic precision with attunement to sensation and emotional nuance, transforming personal and shared vulnerability into moments of connection and resonance.
In her rope work, she engages both perspectives — being tied and tying others — combining technical skill with the subtle dynamics of trust, touch, and dialogue. She treats ropes as a medium for presence, emotional intensity, and storytelling. Through workshops, performances, and visual projects, she aims to create spaces where bodies of all identities can explore connection, play, and self-expression.
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Edge & Play: Erotic Rope Exploration
How can ropes awaken desire, tension, and playful challenge? The gag, the hair pulled back, the rope that tightens when you move. This class explores the erotic, teasing, mischievous side of rope. We'll play with the elements that heighten sensation and shift the charge between two people — gagging, hair restraint, crotch ropes, predicaments —...
Open, beautiful, and vulnerable. Tie using your choice of chest harness with single column ties and a futomomo to explore one of the most intense suspension positions - kata-ashi, with one leg up. Practice control and intention — and discover the psychological impact of exposing the body with purpose. You will also learn how to...
Rope for Absolute Beginners
Welcome to the world of Japanese style rope bondage, friend! It's wild and fun out here and we are thrilled to be your point of entry. This weekly class is designed for anyone who would like to learn about Japanese-inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku whether you see yourself in the role of the person tying or being...
Rope for Absolute Beginners
Welcome to the world of Japanese style rope bondage, friend! It's wild and fun out here and we are thrilled to be your point of entry. This weekly class is designed for anyone who would like to learn about Japanese-inspired rope bondage/shibari/kinbaku whether you see yourself in the role of the person tying or being...
Rope in the Air: Solo
Self suspension is a great way to play and practice. This class is dedicated specifically for solo fun in the air. We will teach you self-tying tricks for the air and explore whatever shapes you wish - from chill M-shapes to the intense brain teaser of how to get face down. Without forgetting solo suspension...
Dive into the world of TKs and other arms-behind ties. This class covers wrap placement, cinching, and body safety for a classic gote-style tie, including strappado possibilities. Foundation knowledge for those planning to move into the air. Rope Structures Take your fundamentals and start building stronger, more supportive structures. We explore specific harness types, styles,...
Rope Fundamentals: Simple Harnesses
Start tying bodies! Learn foundational single-rope harnesses including an arms-free chest harness and a futomomo leg tie. You’ll use techniques like single column ties, counter tension, half hitches, and full stops. If there’s time, we’ll explore a one-rope box tie. Great for beginners ready to practice on partners or themselves. Rope Fundamentals Start here if...
Japanese inspired rope bondage or shibari comes in many different styles, both in Japan and outside. This class is your introduction into understanding the key differences of styles like Akechi , Naka, or Yukimura Ryu. We will also continue exploring modular thinking by learning what happens after the basic blueprint. Rope Structures Take your fundamentals...
Things are about to get deep. In this class we will explore shapes that create exposure and are meant to be enjoyed slowly like a fine wine. These shapes can be challenging, but also easy to get out of if it all gets too much. The vertical positions of the M-shape and Kata-Ashi leave the...
Rope Lab: Three Dimensional Rope
This is our experimental shibari playground for all skill levels. Each month explores a new topic — from shame and semenawa to performance, advanced movement, or creating chaotic harnesses. This is our space for exploring the more expressive, playful, connective, and artistic sides of shibari. Open to all levels with foundational knowledge. Bring your curiosity,...











