From Zero to Patterns and Play (2-Day Workshop)

A hands-on introduction of all fundamentals that couples new to rope need to safely enjoy intimacy in Japanese rope bondage. After a brief introduction to safety, you will explore the qualities of contact and communication through the rope. We teach you good rope handling and introduce a few basic principles on which you will already learn “real” patterns for play with your partner. Don’t be afraid, there are no complex knots or difficult patterns to memorise.

This workshop is for couples (of all ages and gender constellations) who are (absolute) beginners in Japanese-inspired bondage and want to learn simple principles to engage effectively, aesthetically, and playfully to find intimacy in the rope play together. This is a practical workshop: you will tie and get tied a lot.

There are no prerequisites. Absolute beginners are welcome. Perfect also for those who want to refine their basics with precision and style. Come as you are – just bring an open mind and curiosity.

Bring along: comfortable, flexible clothing and ropes, when you already have. We will also have ropes prepared for you to try out.

• learning and practicing the first basic principles of Kinbaku
• being able to apply them safely in private play or at a Jam
• gaining a good foundation for further workshops
• shifting the focus from technique to a shared experience
• shaping bodies by the rope to create emotions
• mastering intention based consent negotiation

• understanding your responsibility
• developing positive communication pattern in ropes
• getting familiar with a rope impact and learning to enjoy it
• becoming aware of your emotional and physical limits
• mastering intention based consent negotiation
• unlearning common myths about being a rope bottom

General remarks on safety * Consent and communication between the partners * Different qualities of contact * The basis: wrapping, frictions, and square knot * Handcuffs * Simple, effective and beautiful patterns for arms and legs * Upper body bondage * Basics of Gote / Box-Tie * Basics of floor work * Effective methods for moving and controlling the partner * Forming the body: expansion, compression and torsion * Influencing feelings and moods through position * Introduction to the game of shame or pain * Historical aspects * Materials

We will emphasize movement, control, (non-verbal) communication, emotional and physical limits, as well as consent. The goal is for you to be able to create beautiful shared moments in ropes.