Shibari Basics workshop: The First Rope
Bondage can be exciting, seductive and intimate. During this workshop we will dive into the Japanese tradition of rope bondage: shibari. Our focus will be on technical skills.
Technical basics for beginners
Japanese bondage (shibari) is beautiful to see and intense to experience. During this workshop, Butterfly will teach you how to safely and creatively capture your partner.
You will lay the groundwork for your own practice and development, to play with rope. Looking at the complete basics, like:
material
safety
anatomy
basics knots
communication
This workshop is suitable if you have never (been) tied before, but also if you want to refresh your knowledge.
Bondage skills
You’ll learn a number of basic knots and ties with which you can experiment and combine endlessly.
We look at which materials are suitable: which types of rope, possible accessories that come in handy.
Butterfly discusses anatomy and safety: what risks should you avoid, what do you pay attention to during your scene, what signals from the body should you take seriously, what about nerves and any physical risks, how do you check during the interaction if your partner is okay?
Practical information
This workshop will be taught in English or Dutch, depending on the participants.
When? Sunday 10 September, 11:00-14:00
Where? Awananda, Kanaalweg 84a, Utrecht
Who? This workshop is for duo's, so bring a partner you like to touch :-)
Ticket? 125,- per couple
You will recieve an e-mail with all practical information latest 2 weeks prior to the event.
* Read the Terms & Conditions before you buy a ticket.
Atmosphere of the workshop
Butterfly makes an effort to be an inclusive teacher. No matter your age, gender, orientation, body type - everyone is welcome. She understands you might be nervous or excited taking part in a workshop like this. So at the start of the workshop we will create a safer space together, in the group. Usually, people feel really safe and relaxed within the first hour. So even when you're hesitant, come and join us!
What others say about this workshop
Marco (43): “The Shibari Basics'workshop was the first time I ever tried bondage. From the first minute onward, I felt Butterfly's passion for bondage and her drive to convey this passion to others. Her way of teaching is very hands-on. First she demonstrated, after which we could practice ourselves. We recieved lots of personal tips while doing so. This method was very pleasant, because it gave me a lot of time to practice and try out, so I could learn a lot in a short amount of time. Butterfly is the most inspiring when she talks about "connective bondage". For her, the basis of bondage is not the knots and ties but the intimacy and connection through the rope. After she demonstrated her style of tying, you know what you want to do when you grow up: play with rope. A lot."