– Please note the current COVID-19 regulations – see below. –
– Please note the current COVID-19 regulations – see below. –
The Japanese art of bondage is a fascinating body practice. Shibari has much in common with dance, yoga and meditation and offers a wide range of intense physical, mental and emotional experiences. This makes rope bondage probably one of the most diverse and, in its performative and aesthetic dimension, also one of the most visually appealing practices in the field of BDSM. Increasingly, shibari is also being perceived beyond the erotic scene as an art form in its own right.
This workshop focuses on the basics of tying up with ropes in the Japanese style. In addition to basic and improvisation techniques, classical patterns and the various safety aspects, we will also look at body awareness and posture, as well as interaction and communication between the partners. In doing so, we discover how the bound and the bound can shape their encounter in many ways, in trusting play with power and submission, in empathic communication and mutual surrender, in deep connection and intensity.
The course, which begins on Friday—see SHIBARI BASICS – INTRO DAY —is also suitable for beginners. It’s also possible to book just Friday as a trial day. Those who already know the basics can start on Saturday instead. And it’s possible to attend only Friday and Saturday.
SCHEDULE
Fri, Jan. 21, 2022 - 5:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Sat, Jan. 22, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES
German, English
Some of the days can be booked separately:
Why so many awards? See below…
FRIDAY
Suitable for beginners
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 150,00
Soli tickets
I - CHF 135,00
II - CHF 120,00
III - CHF 105,00
Supporter Tickets
I – CHF 165.00
II – CHF 180.00
III – CHF 195.00
FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Suitable for beginners
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 380,00
Soli tickets
I - CHF 345,00
II - CHF 310,00
III - CHF 275,00
Supporter tickets
I - CHF 415,00
II - CHF 450,00
III - CHF 485,00
SATURDAY ONLY
for people with basic experience – single-column tie, simple leg and chest restraints, some experience with restraints
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 260,00
Soli tickets
I - CHF 235,00
II - CHF 210,00
III - CHF 185,00
Supporter tickets
I - CHF 285,00
II - CHF 310,00
III - CHF 335,00
FURTHER INFORMATION
NOTES ON THE EVENT
Singles, couples, and all other types of relationships are welcome to sign up.
We’ll be switching roles—that is, the exercises will be repeated so that all participants get to experience both tying and being tied up. Couples who do not wish to switch roles may remain in their assigned roles. Please let us know when you register if this applies to you.
The goals of our events are collaborative learning within the group, supporting shared processes, and personal development. Couples and all other types of partnerships or arrangements are welcome, but you should be aware and open to the fact that the courses are not designed as partnership experiences and that we address each person as an individual. For example: To ensure that all participants are equally included, we usually work with randomly assigned partner combinations during the exercises. This means that there will be both same-sex and opposite-sex pairings. Participants should generally be open to working with any person and any body. Exceptions can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Gender identity, sexual orientation, age, etc., are not criteria for registration or participant selection.
We expect you to act with care, be communicative, consent-oriented, and 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 our decision. Workshop fees would then be refunded in full. Any further claims are excluded.
We do our best to accommodate different needs, but our resources are limited. Please contact us if you have any questions.
You can read more about this topic here.
– ENGLISH –
Singles, couples, and people in all other types of relationships can register.
There is role-switching, meaning the exercises are repeated so that all participants experience both tying someone up and being tied up. Couples who do not wish to switch roles may remain in their assigned roles. Please let us know when registering if this applies to you.
The goals of our events are to learn together as a group and to support both collective processes and personal development. Couples and any other types of partnerships or group dynamics are welcome, but please be aware—and open to the fact—that the courses are not designed as partnership experiences and that we address each person as an individual. For example: to ensure that all participants are included equally, we typically use random partner pairings in the exercises. Thus, both same-gender and mixed-gender pairings are likely to occur. Participants should generally be open to working with anyone and any body. Exceptions can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Gender identity, sexual orientation, age, etc., are not criteria in the registration process or the selection of participants.
You are required to act with care, communication, consent, and caution, and are encouraged to honor your boundaries and personal responsibilities.
Hate speech will not be tolerated. Please bring “candy speech.”
We reserve the right to ask participants to leave if their behavior is harmful, and we reserve the right to do so without explanation—though we will likely try to explain. Workshop fees will then be fully refunded; further claims are excluded.
We do our best to accommodate different needs, though our resources are limited. Contact us if you have any questions.
Read more about this here.
PRICES & SELL-OUT / PRICES & SELL-OUT
As a result of the corona crisis, many people - and also luhmen d'arc and the serrat(u)s - had significant financial losses, while others were earning well and could continue to draw their salaries. We would like to give low-income earners the opportunity to continue attending our events with the Soli-Tickets. For the upcoming events, we cordially invite high earners to support the low earners, luhmen d'arc and the serrat(u)s with a higher contribution and thank you in advance for your understanding and solidarity. We are very much looking forward to future joint courses and events.
For PEOPLE WITH PARTICULARLY LOW INCOME - students, artists etc. - there may also be the possibility of even lower prices on request.
Is the event sold out on Eventfrog? Write to us! There may be a waiting list or another way to participate after all.
– ENGLISH –
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, many people—including luhmen d'arc and the serrat(u)s—suffered significant financial losses, while others were earning well and were able to continue receiving their salaries. We would like to give low-income earners the opportunity to continue attending our events with the Soli-Tickets. For the upcoming events, we cordially invite high earners to support low earners, luhmen d'arc, and the serrat(u)s with a higher contribution, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and solidarity. We are very much looking forward to future joint courses and events.
For PEOPLE WITH PARTICULARLY LOW INCOME—students, artists, etc.—there may also be the possibility of even lower prices upon request.
Is the event sold out at eventfrog? Write to us! There might be a waiting list or another possibility to participate.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are free of charge up to eight weeks before the course begins; up to four weeks before the course begins, a cancellation fee of 20% of the course fee applies; and up to two weeks before the course begins, a cancellation fee of 50% applies. Later cancellations and refunds of course fees are not possible. However, participants may find replacement participants to take their reserved spots. If the organizer cancels the course, the full course fee will be refunded.
– ENGLISH –
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 may find substitute participants to take their reserved spots. In the event of cancellation by the organizer, the course fee will be refunded in full. Further claims are excluded.
COVID-19 REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES / COVID-19 RULES & PROCEDURES
The 2G+ rule currently applies to all of our events. Only people who can provide a valid certificate proving that they are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19—and who have also recently tested negative—may attend. Why? Currently, in Switzerland, public sporting and cultural events are subject to a general requirement for a COVID certificate as well as the 2G rule—that is, the requirement to prove with an official COVID certificate that one is either vaccinated or has recovered from COVID-19—and there is also a general requirement to wear a mask. The mask requirement may be waived if an event implements the 2G+ rule—that is, if access is restricted to people who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 and have also recently tested negative, and who can present a corresponding certificate. A recent negative test result does not need to be presented if it can be verified that the full vaccination, booster shot, or recovery occurred less than 4 months ago. We do not consider wearing masks at our events to be practical, which is why we have opted for the 2G+ rule.
Therefore, please attend our events only with valid certificates that confirm your 2G+ status. Anyone who does not have one and/or cannot present it at the event will be turned away.
For events where masks are not required, the authorities mandate that the contact information of all participants be collected for the purpose of contact tracing, if necessary. This information is collected when tickets are booked through Eventfrog and is required for both ticket booking and event attendance. The collected data will be deleted 14 days after the event.
Attendees are also asked to notify the event organizer as soon as possible if they experience symptoms typical of COVID-19 or test positive for SARS-CoV-2 within 10 days of the event.
These regulations are in line with the currently applicable measures announced by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health. This list of measures is frequently updated depending on the pandemic situation. We, too, will adjust our regulations accordingly as needed.
– ENGLISH –
The 2G+ rule currently applies to all our events. Only people who can prove with a valid certificate that they are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 and have also recently tested negative may participate. Why? Currently, there is a general requirement for a COVID-19 certificate at public sporting and cultural events in Switzerland, as well as the 2G rule—the requirement to prove with an official COVID-19 certificate that one is either vaccinated or has recovered—and the requirement to wear a mask. The mask requirement may be waived if the 2G+ rule is in effect at an event, i.e., if access is restricted to people who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 and also have a current negative test result and can provide an appropriate certificate. A current negative test result does not need to be presented if there is evidence that the full vaccination, booster shot, or recovery occurred less than 4 months ago. We do not consider wearing masks at our events to be appropriate, which is why we have opted for the 2G+ rule.
So please only attend our events with valid certificates proving your 2G+ status. Anyone who does not have them and/or cannot present them at the event will be turned away.
For events where masks are not required, the authorities require that the contact information of all participants be recorded for the purpose of contact tracing, should it become necessary. This is done when booking tickets through Eventfrog and is mandatory for both ticket booking and event attendance. The collected data will be deleted 14 days after the event.
In addition, visitors are asked to notify the event organizer as soon as possible if they develop symptoms typical of COVID-19 within 10 days after the event or if they test positive for SARS-CoV-2.
These regulations are in line with the currently effective measures announced by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health. This list of measures is frequently updated depending on the pandemic situation. For our part, we will also update the regulations accordingly.