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Shibari Basics: Solo & Switching Shibari workshop

  • 84A Kanaalweg Utrecht, UT, 3533 HG Netherlands (map)

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.

  1. The first half of the workshop, you’ll learn the basics knots and frictions by tying your own body.

  2. 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 March 2025, 11:00-14:00
where: Awananda, Kanaalweg 84, Utrecht
who: solo or duo
early bird ticket: 59,- per person (until 14 Febr)
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.


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!


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