with Mie Neko & Catherine
Welcome to the "Fun with (Half) Booty Basket" workshop! In this session, we will deconstruct the booty and half booty basket ties to understand how to secure them in sustainable ways for our models in various positions and situations. We will explore these strong patterns and experiment with different shapes in the air. As we will be limiting the body's range of movement and applying compression, we will also examine techniques for effortlessly manipulating a body while it is tied. Get ready for some in-depth exploration of these patterns and fascinating integrations in our tying.
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TK or Other Chest Harness: The harness must be load-bearing from the back. The model should be comfortable in this tie and familiar with it, while the riggers should be able to tie it efficiently.
Fluent Suspension Line Handling: Proficiency in managing suspension lines is required.
The model should be accustomed to suspension and able to distinguish between blood flow restriction and nerve issues.
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Regular
170€ per couple / 320€ when booked together with “Sensual Force.”Supporter
190€ per couple / 350€ when booked together with “Sensual Force.”Low-Income
150€ per couple / 290€ when booked together with “Sensual Force.”Two day tickets also include entry to Mie Neko’s performance on Saturday Night.
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Mie Neko, a rope switch from Germany, began her rope journey in 2017. Since 2020, she's expanded into teaching and performing at national and international events, alongside hosting her own workshops, rope jams, and kinky festivals.
Her tying style melds body manipulation, power dynamics, semenawa, and a soft yet precise approach. Drawing from her dance background and extensive involvement in the kinky community, she incorporates various influences, styles, and perspectives into her rope work.
In her teachings, she's committed to sharing her expertise as a smaller rigger, emphasizing bottom education, safety, and the art of establishing emotional connections through ropes.
Catherine began her journey with Shibari over four years ago and has since developed a practice that blends physical artistry with deep emotional exploration. With a 15-year background in ballet, her approach to rope modeling is shaped by a profound body awareness and a love for aesthetics. Much like in ballet, she is mostly interested in the interplay of strength and softness, and to the grace found in moments of intensity and vulnerability.
Catherine is drawn to explore beauty in suffering, embracing discomfort and confronting hard emotions rather than turning away from them. She sees an incredible power in surrendering to what is difficult, allowing pain to transform into something meaningful and beautiful. Through this process, she invites herself and her partner to step into an honest, raw connection that goes far beyond the physical act of tying.