The goal of this class is to facilitate regular, structured shibari practice, that aims to go deep rather than broad, helping you to develop a really firm grasp of the basics, build muscle memory, and get to know other participants.

You are free to come alone or partnered. Much of the content of this class can be tied on your own body, but you are welcome (and encouraged) to partner up with another solo participant if you feel comfortable to do so. You don’t need your own rope, as ropes will be available at the studio to borrow, or buy!

Each week, we take an ‘element’, a building block that can be used to construct other more complex ties, and look at it from several different perspectives, so that you learn to recognise and use it in many contexts within shibari.

You will learn why and how each technique works, how to move and control the rope fluidly and efficiently, and how to tie with an appropriate tension.

The content of this class rotates regularly, so you do not necessarily need to attend all of the sessions consecutively. We always assume that there will be at least a few people in the room who have never touched a piece of rope before, so you can start at anywhere in this cycle.

Week 1: The single column tie in different places, basic wrapping and rope handling.
Week 2: Counter tension - different methods, and applications.
Week 3: Nodome & half hitch
Week 4: x-friction & half-moon friction r3
Week 5: Putting different elements together to construct your first upper body harness, and understand how and why it works.
Week 6: Consent! How does this work in rope
Week 7: Body handling. How do you move the body of the person you’re tying? How do you move your own body?
Week 8: Double Column Ties and Cinches
Week 9: One rope play
Week 10: Hojo cuff and yuki fix

You can continue attending the step 1 class for as long as you need in order to feel confident with all of the content, before moving into the Floorwork (step 2) class.

Pricing & Payment Options

• 20€ per person (drop in price).

• Flexible 5 card passes are available for 90€ regular / 75€ low income / 100€ supporter (use any time within 3 months)

• Flexible 10 card passes are available for 150€ (use any time within 6 months)

If you prefer to pay via bank transfer or paypal rather than using the payment options in the booking system below please get in contact.