When: 17th - 18th October. 11am - 6pm both days.
Where: Daruma, Neukölln, Berlin - Our full address sent to you automatically after booking.
Language: English
Tickets: €150 regular / €130 low income / €170 supporter. Price is per person for the whole weekend
The schedule for all of our upcoming step 1, 2 & 3 courses can be found here.
Learn the building blocks of rope. No experience, no partner and no rope of your own needed.
Can’t make it to our 6 week evening courses? Learn shibari in Berlin at this beginner-friendly weekend workshop.
This weekend intensive offers a complete introduction to Japanese-inspired rope bondage in an immersive, hands-on format - perfect for absolute beginners or for returning students wanting to refresh their basics before moving on to more advanced classes.
Over two full days, you’ll learn the essential foundations of tying and being tied, combining clear technical instruction, creative exploration, and connection-focused exercises that make shibari accessible, engaging, and fun.
While regular weekly practice is ideal for building confidence and muscle memory, this intensive format offers a unique chance to:
immerse yourself deeply in the fundamentals all at once
experience a broader range of techniques and creative exercises
gain an overview of what shibari has to offer — from structure to play
You’ll learn:
how to tie basic knots, frictions, and simple harnesses
rope handling and tensioning skills
anatomy, body mechanics, and safety awareness
connection, flow, and communication through rope
a short overview of the history and philosophy of shibari
By the end of the weekend, you’ll have a solid foundation to continue your rope journey - whether through our Step 2 course, further weekend workshops, open practice sessions, or self-directed exploration.
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None. This workshop is suitable for people who have never tried shibari before, and for those who have but want a refresher on the basics.
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You are welcome to come alone or partnered. Participants who come alone are encouraged to partner up with another solo-participant to practice the ties on each other. If you don’t want to switch (both tie and be tied), or you aren’t comfortable with the idea of practicing with new people, then we would recommend coming with a partner.
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You don’t need to bring your own rope as ropes will be available at the studio to borrow or buy!
Please wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. We recommend avoiding hard, inflexible fabrics (like denim) and avoiding any hard items such as belts or underwires on the body.
Important: Tickets are per PERSON (not per couple).