Shibari Basics: Solo & Switching Shibari workshop
Learn the basic Shibari techniques, with or without a partner. You can come alone or with a friend or lover.
You don’t need any experience with Shibari to join this workshop!
This workshop is for you when:
You don't have a rope partner, and would like to learn how to tie solo.
You are a duo/couple and you both want to learn to tie, so you can switch roles when playing at home.
You want to get tied, but first want to learn the basics and safety. So you can assess your playpartner's skills.
You get tied already, but also want to understand the technique and get more insight into safety.
You want to tie yourself up, just for the fun of it!
Technical basics: solo or partnered
Japanese bondage (shibari) is beautiful to see and intense to experience. During this workshop, Butterfly will teach you the basics of shibari technique.
The first half of the workshop, you’ll learn the basics knots and frictions by tying your own body.
The second half of the workshop you can either practice tying and getting tied with another participant, or continue practicing on your own body. Both are very beneficial to your learning process.
What you will learn
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
Bondage skills
You’ll learn a number of basic knots and ties with which you can experiment and combine endlessly.
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?
Practical information
when: Sunday 15 June 2025, 11:00-14:00
where: Awananda, Kanaalweg 84, Utrecht
who: solo or duo
early bird ticket: 59,- per person
regular ticket: 65,- per person
This workshop will be taught in English or Dutch, depending on the participants.
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. Please read this carefully!
* Read the Terms & Conditions before you buy a ticket.
Have any questions? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.
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
“We really liked the Solo & Switching Shibari workshop! The safe setting Butterfly created was very nice. Impressive how she can explain the basic techniques in a calm and understandable way. Now first time to practice and then we will definitely come back for another workshop!"
- Erik
“What a nice, considerate and connected workshop! In one morning you will be taught and practicing all kinds of techniques and principles of Shibari. Butterfly and her team create a safe space in which everyone is invited to play and practice with rope. Because you can choose to practice solo or with a partner, there is room for everyone. An absolute must for beginners in the field of Shibari!”
- Jaco