
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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Rope for Absolute Beginner
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 Beginner
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 Beginner
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 Fundamentals: Moving Bodies
Rope isn’t static — people move, and so should your tying. Learn to guide and follow movement through levers and spirals. Practice safely helping your partner transition between positions like sitting to standing, or moving limbs mid-tie. Rope Fundamentals Start here if you’re new to rope, want a solid foundation of shibari skills, or...
Rope Fundamentals: Rope Handling
This class focuses on the physical dance between your hands and your rope. You'll learn essential finger techniques like the hook and scissors grips, master smooth wrapping for better flow, and explore counter tensions and ladder wraps to keep things snug and functional. We’ll also talk about ergonomics, so your body moves efficiently and comfortably...
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 Lab: Play & Connection – TBA
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 the mythical “3rd rope” in TKs. We rotate between two themes, always bringing new inspiration to your rope practice. Open to all levels with foundational knowledge. Bring your curiosity,...
What makes a harness… a harness? This class introduces modular thinking. Learn about structural components like stems, wraps, frictions, and cinches, and apply them to simple ties. You’ll build on your understanding of how and why harnesses are constructed, not just how they look. Rope Fundamentals Start here if you’re new to rope, want a...
Rope Structures: Arms Front Harness
Ceci’s arms-front harness offers comfort, adaptability, and clean aesthetics. You’ll learn how to construct it while focusing on body geometry, balance, and connection. A great transition harness for those moving toward suspension or more demanding floor work, as the focus is more on the body being tied and tailoring, than using specific frictions. Rope Structures...
Rope Fundamentals: Moving Bodies
Rope isn’t static — people move, and so should your tying. Learn to guide and follow movement through levers and spirals. Practice safely helping your partner transition between positions like sitting to standing, or moving limbs mid-tie. Rope Fundamentals Start here if you’re new to rope, want a solid foundation of shibari skills, or need...
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...













