In true Daruma fashion, this event came about entirely by accident. We coincidentally scheduled two FLINTA events on two consecutive days, and thought “Great! Let’s make a whole weekend of it. We need more FLINTA time.”
Tickets for the whole weekend are 110€ per person, and will be released first. After that we will release any remaining tickets for individual events. Space is limited (we will not be selling more tickets for this event than we would for our average workshops/jams in the way that ‘festival/conference’ formats sometimes do).
The one exception to this is the Ropes for Sex event on Friday night, which we realise you will likely want to attend with a partner you already have a more intimate connection with. If you are buying a full weekend ticket, but plan to attend with someone who is only coming for this one event, please contact us to arrange this.
Note: FLINTA stands for Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Non-binary, Trans and Agender. This weekend event is exclusively for those who identify as FLINTA.
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with Asimira & Olivia
Friday 29th November, 19h - 23.30h
This evening will explore integrating ropes into sexual play. We will start with a 2 hour workshop to give you ideas and inspiration for play. After this, the evening will continue into a play party that will allow you to explore intimacy in a FLINTA-only setting. Please bring a blanket or towel, safer sex supplies and your favourite toys: in the workshop we will cover options for incorporating dildos and vibrators.
You must attend this workshop with a partner. If you wish to sign up for the full weekend, but attend with a partner who wants to come to only this workshop, please contact us.
Available as part of a full weekend ticket first — 35€ per person when individual tickets are released.
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with Ann Antidote & Lun Ário
Saturday 30th November: 10.30h-14h
In this workshop, we will look into methods for safely and effortlessly moving bodies bigger than our own weights and shapes. Rather than commanding your model to move or needing to develop stronger muscles, we will rely on simple and practical aspects of centuries-old physical concepts, such as levers and the mechanics of (vaguely) rigid bodies, to enable all bodies to move softly.
Ann Antidote, your featherweight moderator of 1,58m, is very often the smallest and lightest person in the room and hence mostly ties and moves people much heavier and bigger. Ann Antidote will share tips and tricks to safely move your model and save everybody’s backs and joints. You don’t need a degree in Physics for this workshop (even if, fun fact, your moderator has one).
This hands-on class focuses on practical information, technique, tricks, adaptations and safety. Ann Antidote will not focus on specific shapes or harnesses but instead will demonstrate moving techniques—with and without rope—using mostly quick and dirty, minimalistic ties. It is recommended that riggers can tie basic frictions as well as single and double columns. While intended for people who are usually smaller (in weight or size or both) than the person they are tying, people of every size and weight can benefit from this workshop, or at least their backs, joints and overall energy and motivation level can.
Ann Antidote teaches in a friendly, non-hierarchical way, and the scope and rhythm of the workshop are adapted to meet the needs and speed of every person or constellation. The workshop is a non-salacious, diversity-centered event for adults and based on explicit consent. The exercises and approach can and will be adapted to specific bodies, mobility/possibilities (or lack thereof), minds, needs, health and comfort of the participants. You are welcome to join as team of 2, or alone (and find a practice partner at the workshop). There will be time for switching.
Please contact Ann for questions about the workshop and/or if you have needs for a safeR and more pleasant participation.
Available as part of a full weekend ticket first — 35€ per person when individual tickets are released.
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With Mercia & Asimira
Saturday 30th November, 16h - 19h
Finding new rope partners, friends and community.
Finding friends and community within the rope scene can be challenging—finding new rope partners even more so. Our wish is to break down the barriers of shyness, fear of rejection, and social awkwardness. We want to make it easier for you to meet new people, find someone to tie with and enjoy an exciting evening.
And who knows; maybe it leads to long lasting rope connections!
To do this we will facilitate an event to meet new people and tie in super-quick sessions in the afternoon, followed by an unpartnered rope jam where you can tie with the people you just met, have a nice conversation in the corner – or perhaps just reconnect with people you’ve known for a long time.
We will start with a few ice-breaker exercises and conversations in smaller groups. We encourage you to express what you’re looking for within a community and in a rope partner so you can figure out if your needs are a match. Are you looking for someone to practice your skills with, or attend workshops together? Are you looking for someone for rope play dates—and if so, what kind of play are you interested in? Are you looking for a friend to attend jams, performances and other social rope events with?
After a little break we will give opportunity to tie each other in quick sessions and switch partners several times. You will have the possibility to talk to, maybe tie with and get to know new people – or just sit happily in the corner and watch.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
We are looking forward to welcome you – Mercia & Asimira.
Pre-requisites: This is for everybody that knows how to tie a single column tie at least. We want to specifically create an atmosphere where beginners and more experienced people feel welcomed and get the chance to connect with other people – to potentially find their forever rope partner <3 (this sentence is intended to sound cheesy and should not be taken completely seriously)
Available as part of a full weekend ticket first — 25€ per person when individual tickets are released.
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Saturday 30th November, 19h - 23.30h
Following on directly from the rope speed dating event, the unpartnered rope jam is a chance for you to tie with people you’ve just met, or reconnect with people you’ve not seen in a while.
We ask you to come without pre-arranged tying plans, and see what happens in the moment!
Available as part of a full weekend ticket first — 10€ per person when individual tickets are released.
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Sunday 1st December, 11h - 14.30h
In the first half of this workshop, Ann Antidote will focus on chest flattening and compression. In the second half, Ztella will look at how rope can be used to emphasise chest and breast tissue.
Chest Binding with Ann Antidote
Together we will study the construction and possibilities of chest harnesses which can be (and are!) used for chest flattening or compression. Depending on your objectives, these harnesses can tap into the many possibilities of gender-euphoria, gender-bonding, compression, sensation, playfulness, empowerment, geekiness or just plain fun, and can add another harness to your bag of rope-wizard tricks. This is a hands-on workshop focused on providing you with new techniques, tricks, mindsets, improvisation tools, aesthetics, adaptations and safety information. With a friendly, non-hierarchical approach, the workshop's scope and pace are adjusted to suit the needs and rhythm of each individual and constellation. Exercises and approach can and will be adapted to specific bodies, mobility/possibilities (or lack thereof), minds and general needs, health and comfort of the participants. Previous experience tying basic knots and rope frictions is recomended, but not a must (in which case bring some patience with you, as things might take longer). You are welcome to join as team of 2, or alone (and find a practice partner at the workshop). There will be time for switching.Breast Emphasising with Ztella & Shirin
In this workshop, Shirin and Ztella will teach a variety of methods for intentionally highlighting and accentuating breasts with rope. Participants will learn decorative patterns that can be used independently or incorporated into existing harnesses, such as TKs and Strappados. The class will also cover practical tips and techniques for ensuring these harnesses are more secure, comfortable and sustainable. This class is suitable for people with any amount of tissue on their chests and any gender identity. Maybe you always want to highlight this part of your body, maybe you're just curious to try it once, or maybe you want to learn how to tie this way for others—whatever your goal, this workshop will guide you through the techniques to do so.
Available as part of a full weekend ticket first — 35€ per person when individual tickets are released.
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Sunday 1st December, 15h-11.30h
Finish the weekend off with a free space to tie, share, relax and enjoy each others company.
We’ll start with a slightly higher energy space for chat and skill exchange, and as the evening draws on we’ll dim the lights a bit for some more focussed tying time.
We ask that you bring a dish of vegan food to share so we can all eat together: we will email participants separately to coordinate this to make sure we have some variety in the kinds of food (sweet vs savoury / meals vs snacks, gluten free etc.)
Available as part of a full weekend ticket first — 10€ per person when individual tickets are released.