Shibari Speed Date (for all levels)
Get to know other Shibari fans
Make friends to tie and practice with
This event is for you if:
You are interested in Shibari (tying or getting tied)
You want to get to know more people who share your interest
You want to make new friends to practice or play with
Mind you: the focus of this event is friendship.
Finding someone to also date could happen, but is not the focus.
What to expect?
During this afternoon you will meet many different participants through short interactions: both talking to each other as well as by tying together. The tying or getting tied will be in a fun and light way, so you can experience how you feel around each other.
Expect fun exercises that are in a group, in trio’s and in duo’s.
You are always free to choose to participate or to skip a round. We want to encourage everyone to respect their own boundaries, and follow their desires and curiosity.
The program
Group introduction and a 20 minute intro into Shibari techniques (you will learn to tie a basic knot to start with)
Shibari rope games: each exercise you will tie with several different people, so you have short interactions with different people in the group
Social break to chat
Rounds of matchmaking and short freestyle tying
Boundaries and desires
During the entire event you are free to participate by tying or getting tied (active participation) or to decide to watch (passive participation).
We encourage everyone to respect their own boundaries, and follow their desires and curiosity.
You can participate in your own tempo.
Atmosphere of the event
This event will be friendly, social and fun. There will be humour and experimentation.
Butterfly makes an effort to be an inclusive facilitator. No matter your age, gender, orientation, body type - everyone is welcome. She understands you might be nervous or excited taking part in a event like this. So at the start of the gathering we will create a social container 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!
Practical information
This event will be hosted in English or Dutch, depending on the participants.
when: Saturday 15 March, 16:00-19:00
where: Awananda, Kanaalweg 84, Utrecht
who: come solo or with a friend
ticket: EARLY BIRD 44,- per person / REGULAR 55,- per person
When you buy your ticket, you’ll also recieve a pdf document with all the practical information, about what to bring, what to wear, etc.
* Read the Terms & Conditions before you buy a ticket.
Have any questions? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.
What others say about this event
“I had a great time at the Shibari Speed Date. It was structured well with a moment to get into the right mindset/rest and a bit of introduction. I met several people with whom I have been in touch afterwards.
What I really liked was the opportunity to leave compliments and contact details (anonymously) to another person via envelopes. That makes it less daunting than doing it face to face and is fun to look at afterwards. In addition, I also noticed that there was good attention to safety and intervention when necessary.”
- Mirja (44)
“Fun and playful event to get to know new people. The way it was set up was very inclusive, easy-going, and accessible for all types of people. Total beginners and experienced rope enthusiasts. In the past, I've done two beneficial and fun workshops with Butterfly which were more about the technique and body handling, which led me to try this type of event. Great for meeting new people in a playful, positive, and non-committal way.”
- Dana