Events
Predicaments
with Mie Neko
A predicament in Shibari describes a situation in which the tied person can choose between several body positions, each of which brings its own challenges or forms of strain. The goal is not necessarily pain, but rather to create a playful balance between different options and their consequences.
Study Group: with Ztella
This study group delves into the complexities and creative possibilities of rope bondage through Ztella's detailed, structured approach to shibari. The classes emphasise the mechanics and logic behind ties while creating space for personal expression and connection.
D*rty Words: Verbal Skills and Mndf*ckery
with William
Let’s open up the space of verbal interaction, using words, our language and our tone to create deeper impact within our scenes.
Strings & Stings: Rope for Impact
with William
The nervous system loves a cocktail of sensations, not to be left in a monotone drone of play. In this workshop, we will be exploring sensational pathways to light up the neurons and elevate the blood flow.
The Ordeal Path: Scene Building in Role and Narrative Arch
with William
Every great story contains a complex set of circumstances and a not so complicated arch, a rise and fall (Descent), or fall and rise (Ascent). This workshop is a space in which to explore our own self identity, our desires, our perceived and true challenges and to face them bravely head on, to go into the darkness fearfully but willingly.
Study Group: with Ztella
This study group delves into the complexities and creative possibilities of rope bondage through Ztella's detailed, structured approach to shibari. The classes emphasise the mechanics and logic behind ties while creating space for personal expression and connection.
Open Practice: All Levels
This open practice session is an opportunity for you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from one of our in-house teachers. You are very welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, or from other classes, or things that you are developing yourself.
Hip Harness Lab
with Gestalta
A practical, hands-on deep dive into the hip harness: understand different types of hip harness structure, how they work, and why.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Active Bottoming
with Joan von Brook & Nikoleta Ginger
In this workshop, we will explore active bottoming through a combination of floorwork and suspension. We will look at body mechanics, positioning, weight shifts, and tension management, exploring how to influence the tying while remaining responsive and allowing the interaction to unfold naturally. In suspension, we will focus on how to work with the support the rope provides, recognize unnecessary tension, and find more sustainable and responsive positions.
Playful Floorwork & Partials
with Joan von Brook & Nikoleta Ginger
The floor is not merely a place to start before suspension, and a partial is not simply a step towards something bigger. Both can become a playground for movement, interaction, and creative rope practice.
Needles and Rope
with Sallie and NoxKnot
In this workshop, we will discuss risks specific to combining ropes with needle play, provide our perspective on best practice regarding safety and hygiene, offer ideas for scene building, and provide a walk-through demonstration and guided exercises. Participants who have taken the Intro to Play Piercing workshop or who have demonstrable experience in sharps use and management will have the opportunity to pierce as part of the exercises, though alternatives will be offered to practice without piercing.
Tension Ropes
with Peter Soptik & Sansei
Tension ropes is a very simple concept that’s usually only mastered by the most advanced riggers. They shape the body and create unique movements. The ropes pull the model in different directions, removing all possibilities of movement. This resembles the broken shapes of ikebana.
Tough Love
with Peter Soptik & Sansei
Semenawa is not just about pain, nor simply about sadomasochism. There is something deeper in it: a way of experiencing the connection between two people through rope, intensity and vulnerability. In demanding, uncomfortable, and sometimes painful positions, we touch not only the body but also the soul.
Study Group: with Ztella
This study group delves into the complexities and creative possibilities of rope bondage through Ztella's detailed, structured approach to shibari. The classes emphasise the mechanics and logic behind ties while creating space for personal expression and connection.
Towards Suspension: Uplines, Partials and Crafting a Rope Session (Step 3)
6 week course | Uplines, Partials and Crafting a Rope Session
Designed for those who are ready to start learning (partial-)suspensions. This closed-group format fosters a supportive learning environment, allowing you to build connections with peers at a similar skill level.
Towards Suspension: Uplines, partials & crafting a rope session (Step 3 - Weekend Intensive)
2 Day Workshop | Uplines, Partials and Crafting a Rope Session
Designed for those who are ready to start learning (partial-)suspensions.
Open Practice: All Levels
This open practice session is an opportunity for you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from one of our in-house teachers. You are very welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, or from other classes, or things that you are developing yourself.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Hashira Floor Play
with Ztella & Moir
Hashira-tying has a reputation for being technical, risky, and a little static, which can make it feel like it’s only for experienced practitioners. By working on and with the floor, this class takes a different approach and becomes more accessible, more playful, and (we think) a fair amount hotter. We’ll explore how to use these two perpendicular surfaces together, how they offer support, how they challenge, and how to move fluidly between them.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
From Aibunawa to Semenawa: As the Water Shapes the Rocks
2 day workshop | with Red Lily & Ziggi
Challenge and rethink traditional shibari norms by exploring the space between Aibu and Seme, from minimalism to maximalism, and develop your own expressive approach to rope.
Open Practice: All Levels
This open practice session is an opportunity for you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from one of our in-house teachers. You are very welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, or from other classes, or things that you are developing yourself.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Towards Suspension: Uplines, Partials and Crafting a Rope Session (Step 3)
6 week course | Uplines, Partials and Crafting a Rope Session
Designed for those who are ready to start learning (partial-)suspensions. This closed-group format fosters a supportive learning environment, allowing you to build connections with peers at a similar skill level.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Open Practice: All Levels
First Wednesday of every month
This open practice session is an opportunity for you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from one of our in-house teachers. You are very welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, or from other classes, or things that you are developing yourself.
Introduction to Hashira: Techniques for Tying (in)to Upright Objects (Level 1)
2 day workshop | with Ztella & Moir
Tying to a hashira can be restricting like almost no other way of tying; when tied effectively, hashiras offer unparalleled opportunities for intimacy, dominance and eroticism.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Towards Suspension (Step 3)
Uplines, Partials and Crafting a Rope Session
A 6-week shibari course designed for those who are ready to start learning (partial-)suspensions. This closed-group format fosters a supportive learning environment, allowing you to build connections with peers at a similar skill level.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Open Practice: All Levels
This open practice session is an opportunity for you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from one of our in-house teachers. You are very welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, or from other classes, or things that you are developing yourself.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Open Practice: All Levels & Hashira
This open practice session is an opportunity for you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from one of our in-house teachers. You are very welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, or from other classes, or things that you are developing yourself.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Gestalta's Study Group
This study group is an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Gestalta’s personal rope style; their techniques, thought processes and aesthetics, and receive feedback and coaching on both the minute details and overarching principles of shibari from a practitioner with more than 16 years of extensive experience on both sides of the rope.
Open Practice: All Levels
This open practice session is an opportunity for you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from one of our in-house teachers. You are very welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, or from other classes, or things that you are developing yourself.