A six-week course for people who already have a few basics, and want to move towards whole ties and scenes.
When: Every Monday, 28th September - 2nd November, 8.15pm - 10.15pm
Where: Daruma, Neukölln, Berlin - Our full address sent to you automatically after booking.
Language: English
Tickets: €170 regular / €150 low income / €190 supporter. Price is per person for the whole 6 week course.
The schedule for all of our upcoming 6 week courses can be found here.
Our Step 1, 2 and 3 courses form a pathway from the very beginning of your shibari practice through to the basics of suspension. Each runs over six weeks with the same group throughout - regular, structured practice that goes deep rather than broad, giving you a firm grasp of the rope bondage basics, time to build muscle memory, and a group of people you get to know well enough to keep practising with.
Shibari for Beginners+: Structures (Step 2)
Step 2 builds on the content of the Step 1 course, deepening and expanding on what you’ve already learnt. By the end of the course, participants should have a wider range of technical elements in their rope tool kits, a deeper understanding of common safety issues, and should be able to construct a range of floor ties, and use them in play.
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Participants should already be familiar with all of the content in the step 1 course. If you have learned the basics of shibari elsewhere, you are welcome to join step 2. You should already be familiar with tying some simple harnesses that use the following elements: single column tie, straight and counter tensioned wrapping, basic frictions: nodome, half hitch, x-friction, half moon friction, kannuki/cinch, double column tie, larkshead (joining ropes).
You should also have a basic understanding of how to check for nerve issues, how to control your tension and how to handle your rope efficiently.
If you are unsure whether or not you have the level for this course, please feel free to contact us.
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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).
Please double check that you select the correct start date when booking below.