THE ART OF BINDING WITH ROPES…
…—known in Japanese as Shibari or Kinbaku—is a fascinating physical practice that offers a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Shibari shares many similarities with dance, yoga, and meditation, and possesses both a performative and a deeply moving aesthetic dimension. The binder and the bound can shape their encounter in many ways—through a trusting interplay of power and submission, through empathetic communication and mutual devotion, and through deep connection and intensity. It’s an exciting physical art form well worth exploring!
A BONDAGE JAM…
…it works a bit like a milonga in tango. People come together to tie ropes, enjoy sessions, practice, exchange ideas, or simply watch and gather their first impressions and experiences. There is no set structure; participants are free to interact with one another respectfully and openly, get to know each other, and tie ropes together.
The studio is equipped with nine suspension points—one of which has a bamboo pole—so that suspension training can also be done.
We welcome every visitor, from the curious to the professionals.
SCHEDULE
Bondage Jam:
2:30–7:30 p.m. (all)
HOSTS
TBD
LANGUAGES
German, English
Choose your ticket price based on your own assessment.
With our Low(er) Income Tickets, we want to give low-income individuals the opportunity to attend our events.
We cordially invite high earners to make it with a higher contribution possible for us to make this offer.
With that in mind, we thank you in advance for your solidarity.
For people with particularly low incomes, there are usually additional options available for even lower prices.
Please don't hesitate to write to us and ask any questions. We'd love to have you join us!
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 30,00
Low(er) Income Tickets
I - CHF 20,00
II - CHF 10,00
III - CHF 5,00
High(er) Income Tickets
I – CHF 40.00
II – CHF 50.00
III – CHF 60.00
Please also note all the additional information below.
FURTHER INFORMATION
ENTRANCE
Enter through the garden and the large red door leading to the studio. Please take off your shoes outside and carry them, along with all your belongings, through the studio into the kitchenette and changing room. You should only bring into the studio the items you actually need for bondage. Drinks are only allowed in the studio if they’re in sealable bottles.
There are no set arrival times for the Bondage Jams open to everyone—you can come and go whenever you like. Please note the set arrival times for the WINTA and the QUEER Bondage Jams, as well as for the Newbie Intro, where we’ll start together.
DRESS CODE
Rope bondage is bodywork with close body contact and at a bondage jam the atmosphere is a very important aspect. Already for hygienic reasons, but also for aesthetic considerations, we ask you not to participate in street clothes. We recommend at least yoga-style clothing, but even better: it can also be more fanciful, maybe fantastic or weird weird or in your own particular way comfortable – there are no further restrictions to your well-being and creativity. It's also nice to feel the ropes on your skin, therefore clothing is generally optional.
MATERIAL
Please bring all the materials you need for bondage yourself—ropes, safety scissors/cutters, carabiners, and rings. There are always one or two bamboo poles hanging on site. We also have a few practice ropes for beginners. However, everyone should generally have their own equipment.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT
Gender identity, sexual orientation, age or membership of often marginalized groups such as BBIPoC, migrants, refugees, LGBTQIA*, disabled people, etc. are not criteria when registering and selecting participants. This means that, in principle, everyone is equally welcome and we endeavor to do justice to the respective constellation and different needs, but our resources are limited. If you have any questions in this regard, please contact us.
We expect you to act with care, be communicative, prioritize consent, and be mindful, and we encourage you to respect your own boundaries and take personal responsibility.
Hate speech will not be tolerated. Please bring “Candy Speech” with you.
We reserve the right to ask participants to leave the workshop if their behavior is harmful or overly problematic, and we reserve the right to do so without explanation—though we will likely try to explain it. The workshop fees would then be refunded in full. Any further claims are excluded.
You can read more about this topic here.
PRICES AND IF SOLD OUT
With our Low(er) Income Tickets, we want to give low-income individuals the opportunity to attend our events. We warmly invite those with higher incomes to help us make this offer possible by contributing a bit more. With that in mind, we thank you in advance for your solidarity.
For PEOPLE WITH PARTICULARLY LOW INCOMES, there is usually the option of even lower prices. Please don't hesitate to write to us and ask. We'd love to have you join us!
Is the event sold out on the ticketing platform? Contact us! There may be a waitlist or another way for you to attend after all.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are free of charge up to eight weeks before the start of the course, up to four weeks before the start of the course a cancellation fee of 20% of the course fee is due, up to two weeks before the start of the course a cancellation fee of 50% is due. Later cancellations and refunds of participant fees are not possible. However, participants can find substitute participants who will take the booked places. In case of cancellation by the organizer, the course fee will be refunded in full. Further claims are excluded.