Masterclass shibari
Take a next step to master shibari
Would you like to further develop your bondage skills and really go in-depth? The masterclasses will be a great way for you to learn more. These classes are aimed at people who have already acquired some basic knowledge of shibari. You receive tuition in a group of 3 couples, which means you receive a lot of personal feedback and are closely supervised. This goes for both the person tying and the person being tied. So you and your partner get the maximum out of this class!
You are welcome in Butterfly's well-equipped bondage studio in Utrecht, The Netherlands. This light, clean studio has a soft floor and sufficient suspension points and bamboos. Three couples can practice shibari simultaneously.
Would you like to further develop your bondage skills and really go in-depth? The masterclasses will be a great way for you to learn more. These classes are aimed at people who have already acquired some basic knowledge of shibari. You receive tuition in a group of 3 couples, which means you receive a lot of personal feedback and are closely supervised. This goes for both the person tying and the person being tied. So you and your partner get the maximum out of this class!
You are welcome in Butterfly's well-equipped bondage studio in Utrecht, The Netherlands. This light, clean studio has a soft floor and sufficient suspension points and bamboos. Three couples can practice shibari simultaneously.
Masterclasses summer 2019: 17 & 18 August
Masterclass Partial Suspensions, Satuday 17 August
Deze masterclass vindt plaats in Nederlands of Engels, afhankelijk van de deelnemers. This masterclass will be taught in either English or Dutch, depending on the participants.
This masterclass will focus on partial suspension: on technique, on positions, and on aesthetics. Adding the extra element of gravity to a bondage session makes the experience more challenging and intense. It also gives more possibilities than just working on the floor.
Level of this masterclass
You are required to have steady basic knowledge and experience in shibari. The person being tied should be fit enough to be tied and suspended. The person tying should be able to tie a solid chest harness of box-tie (takate kote), a suitable hip harness and basic suspension lines. In case you haven’t done any suspensions in a long time, this masterclass is suitable as a refresh. In case you suspend regularly, you will get new challenges and inspiration from Butterfly. Everyone will be instructed on their own level. This workshop can be a step towards full suspension.
Content and exercises
We will focus on how to create nice postures and positions on which you can vary, inspired by Butterfly’s creative way of working with rope. We’ll also take a look at clean suspension lines and safety, and at some anatomy and how to adjust ties to different body types. You’ll get a lot of knowledge that you can take home, so that you can continue to experiment.
Practical information
Bring your own rope and suspension gear
Saturday 17 August, 15:30-19:00 in Utrecht
95 euros per couple (or take part in both masterclasses 17&18 August for 180 euros)
Deze masterclass vindt plaats in Nederlands of Engels, afhankelijk van de deelnemers. This masterclass will be taught in either English or Dutch, depending on the participants.
This masterclass will focus on partial suspension: on technique, on positions, and on aesthetics. Adding the extra element of gravity to a bondage session makes the experience more challenging and intense. It also gives more possibilities than just working on the floor.
Level of this masterclass
You are required to have steady basic knowledge and experience in shibari. The person being tied should be fit enough to be tied and suspended. The person tying should be able to tie a solid chest harness of box-tie (takate kote), a suitable hip harness and basic suspension lines. In case you haven’t done any suspensions in a long time, this masterclass is suitable as a refresh. In case you suspend regularly, you will get new challenges and inspiration from Butterfly. Everyone will be instructed on their own level. This workshop can be a step towards full suspension.
Content and exercises
We will focus on how to create nice postures and positions on which you can vary, inspired by Butterfly’s creative way of working with rope. We’ll also take a look at clean suspension lines and safety, and at some anatomy and how to adjust ties to different body types. You’ll get a lot of knowledge that you can take home, so that you can continue to experiment.
Practical information
Bring your own rope and suspension gear
Saturday 17 August, 15:30-19:00 in Utrecht
95 euros per couple (or take part in both masterclasses 17&18 August for 180 euros)
Masterclass Creative Suspension & Transitions, Sunday 18 August
Deze masterclass vindt plaats in Nederlands of Engels, afhankelijk van de deelnemers. This masterclass will be taught in either English or Dutch, depending on the participants.
This masterclass will focus on creative and original suspensions, and changing the positions and postures of the person in the rope (so called transitions). We will take a deeper look at how to sculpture and manipulate the body to make beautiful poses, that are both elegant and challenging. Butterfly will guide you through her way of working with shibari: experimental, spontaneous and taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of the person in the ropes.
Level of this masterclass
You are required to be experienced in shibari and suspensions. The person being tied should be fit enough to be tied and suspended. The person tying should be able to tie a solid chest harness of box-tie (takate kote), a suitable hip harness, solid suspension lines, and have at least some experience suspending a partner. No matter your skill level, you will get new challenges and inspiration from Butterfly. Everyone will be instructed on their own level.
Content and exercises
We dive into ways of tying where the bodies and creativity guide us, and the rope is a means to shape the body in rope into different forms. Butterfly will help you see new possibilities, make snap decisions in the moment, while taking into account anatomical possibilities of the different body types. You’ll get a lot of knowledge that you can take home, so that you can continue to experiment.
Practical information
Bring your own rope and suspension gear
Sunday 18 August, 15:30-19:00 in Utrecht
95 euros per couple (or take part in both masterclasses 17&18 August for 180 euros)
Deze masterclass vindt plaats in Nederlands of Engels, afhankelijk van de deelnemers. This masterclass will be taught in either English or Dutch, depending on the participants.
This masterclass will focus on creative and original suspensions, and changing the positions and postures of the person in the rope (so called transitions). We will take a deeper look at how to sculpture and manipulate the body to make beautiful poses, that are both elegant and challenging. Butterfly will guide you through her way of working with shibari: experimental, spontaneous and taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of the person in the ropes.
Level of this masterclass
You are required to be experienced in shibari and suspensions. The person being tied should be fit enough to be tied and suspended. The person tying should be able to tie a solid chest harness of box-tie (takate kote), a suitable hip harness, solid suspension lines, and have at least some experience suspending a partner. No matter your skill level, you will get new challenges and inspiration from Butterfly. Everyone will be instructed on their own level.
Content and exercises
We dive into ways of tying where the bodies and creativity guide us, and the rope is a means to shape the body in rope into different forms. Butterfly will help you see new possibilities, make snap decisions in the moment, while taking into account anatomical possibilities of the different body types. You’ll get a lot of knowledge that you can take home, so that you can continue to experiment.
Practical information
Bring your own rope and suspension gear
Sunday 18 August, 15:30-19:00 in Utrecht
95 euros per couple (or take part in both masterclasses 17&18 August for 180 euros)
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