This workshop is for absolute beginners. For those who want to get a taste of Japanese bondage and experience what Shibari aka Kinbaku is all about at Shibari Lounge in Antwerp.

In this 5-hrs workshop BeShibari and Shibarista Jess will guide you in discovering the aesthetics and basic techniques of this intimate form of rope play. They both have a wealth of experience and will show you how to tie safely, with a focus on the experience you have with your (rope-) partner. After this lesson you will be able to tie some basic patterns, with attention on interaction, technique and aesthetics.

The Introduction to Shibari workshop will cover:

• a bit about the origins of Shibari/Kinbaku

• safety aspects when tying

• characteristics of different types of rope

• the importance of negotiation prior to starting your play

• how to do a basic (wrist) tie (‘single column tie’)

• playing with one rope - ichinawa/iponnawa

• how to communicate and interact with your partner while tying

• how to join two ropes

• basic frictions to start building patterns

• some much used basic shibari patterns

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Registration:

Price of the workshop is 150€ per couple. (drinks and snacks included)

​Registration is per couple only. Switching during the workshop is allowed.

If you are single and want to attend a workshop: we cannot provide you with a rope partner. Please try to find a partner at our Shibari Night, other rope events or put an ad on social media.