Shibari Basics XL workshop day:
‘The Start’ workshop + ‘Tying the upper body’ workshop (combo)
Bondage can be exciting, seductive and intimate. During this full workshop day we will dive into the Japanese tradition of rope bondage: shibari. Our focus will be on technical skills.
A special day: you will learn all the basics for beginners
Japanese bondage (shibari) is beautiful to see and intense to experience. During this workshop day, Butterfly will teach you how to safely and creatively capture your partner.
Good to know: you can only join the full day, and not just 1 of the 2 workshops.
This is what the day looks like
10:30-11:00 Arrival and landing time
11:00-14:00 First workshop: ‘The Start’
14:00-15:30 Lunch time (free to go outside)
15:30-18:30 Second workshop: ‘Tying the upper body’
‘The Start’ workshop
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?
‘Tying the upper body’ workshop
You will learn new ways to tie your partner up: several rope structures on the upper body. We tie the torso with and without arms included. Here’s a few examples of what we will go through during this workshop:
A one rope box-tie, the "takate kote" (arms bent, tied behind the back)
A chest harness with the arms free
Ways to tie up the arms separately
PLUS: we always adjust the bondages to the possibilities and limitations to your specific body. So even if you have an injury, you’re welcome to join!
We will also look at:
How to use and influence the breath
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
When? Saturday 1 June 2024, 11:00-18:30
Where? Awananda, Kanaalweg 84a, Utrecht
Who? This workshop is for duo's, so bring a partner you like to touch :-)
Ticket? 219,- per couple (that is 55,- per person per workshop)
This workshop will be taught in English or Dutch, depending on the participants.
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."