In this class, I propose to deconstruct the traces of the term security in our (polyamorous) relationships and ask why we are clinging on to a concept that is in many ways problematic. An alternative concept will be established. This event is part of the "Love is Polytical" 2024 Conference for Ethical & Intersectional...
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Georg Barkas
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What is identity? Who am I and if yes, why? What are we doing when we identify as? In this workshop, we take a path to a different understanding of identity by deconstructing the terms involved. The promise of identity becomes a model of ourselves as malleable and we can thus create an identity...
In this class, we will take a general look at the big terms of kink and sexuality with a focus on ropes and we will see how we can reshape our views on them. This class is not about destroying modes of relating to each other but rather opening up those modes such that there...
In this class, we will deconstruct the concept of intimacy and look for a new way of relating to each other with the help of ropes. Not the patterns and techniques are experimental but what they are used for is. Details: Format: discussion, lecture & demonstration Minimum Knowledge Level: - What to Bring: -...
In 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...
Barkas 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! This 3-part-workshop-series will focus on rope techniques for sex and ideas on how to sexualize ropes....
In this weekend workshop, Barkas and Addie will be taking the participants on a journey that goes way beyond mere tying. In various sections, we will be looking at the fine details of advanced rope techniques challenging ideas about tying and being tied as well as pushing participants beyond their usual skill set, while encouraging...
In this 2 part workshop, we will establish a solid foundation for handling rope efficiently, safely, and smoothly. Proficiency in rope handling is necessary to soften the focus of the tying part and instead concentrate on the person in ropes. This does not mean that one has to be perfect and free of mistakes...
In 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...
Rope is Political is a series of discussions held during the Queerope Berlin 2024 conference. In this session, we discuss how rope, kink, and intimacy are suffering from the unquestioned use of unquestioned big terms. We will pick some examples and deconstruct them together. Format: discussion Minimum knowledge level: participants: What to...
Rope 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. Partner: Emmy Format: hands-on workshop Minimum knowledge level: single column tie and some basic frictions Maximum amount of participants:...
To observe means to watch over, to note, to heed, to look to, to attend to, to guard, to regard, or to comply with. It comes from ob - “in front of, before” together with servare - “to watch or keep safe” But the observer is not just outside and without influence on the...