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 is also suitable for beginners with the entry on Friday - see SHIBARI BASICS - INTRO DAY. It is also possible to book only Friday as a taster day. If you already know the basics, you can also start on Saturday. And it is possible to attend only Friday & Saturday or only Saturday. Sunday is independent of Saturday but cannot be attended. We recommend the whole package, it's worth diving in completely!
SCHEDULE
Fri, 16/09/2022 - 5pm-10:30pm
Sat, 17/09/2022 - 11am-10pm
Sun, 18/09/2022 - 11am-7pm
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 would like to thank you in advance for your support.
For people with very low incomes, there are usually additional options available for even lower prices.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. We'd love to have you join us!
Some of the days can be booked separately:
FRIDAY
Suitable for beginners
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 150,00
Low(er) Income Tickets
I – CHF 135.00
II – CHF 120.00
III – CHF 105.00
I Supporter Tickets – CHF 165.00
II – CHF 180.00
III – CHF 195.00
SATURDAY
for people with basics - single column tie, simple leg and chest bondage, some bondage routine
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 260,00
Low(er) Income 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
FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Suitable for beginners
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 380,00
Low(er) Income 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 & SUNDAY
for people with basics - Single Column Tie, Simple Leg and Chest Bondage, Some Bondage Routine
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 410,00
Low(er) Income Tickets
I - CHF 370,00
II - CHF 330,00
III - CHF 290,00
Supporter tickets
I - CHF 450,00
II - CHF 490,00
III - CHF 530,00
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Suitable for beginners
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 540,00
Low(er) Income Tickets
I – CHF 490.00
II – CHF 440.00
III – CHF 390.00
Supporter tickets
I - CHF 590,00
II - CHF 640,00
III - CHF 690,00
Please also read all further info below, too.
FURTHER INFORMATION
NOTES ON THE EVENT
Singles, couples, and people in all other types of relationships are welcome to sign up.
We will switch roles, meaning 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 group dynamics 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 involve all participants equally, we usually work with random partner combinations during the exercises. This means that both same-sex and opposite-sex combinations will occur. Participants should generally be open to working with every person and every body. Exceptions can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
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."
We reserve the right to ask participants to leave the workshop if their behavior is hurtful or problematic, and we reserve the right to do so without explanation—though we will likely try to explain. 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 larger amount. With this in mind, we thank you in advance for your solidarity.
For PEOPLE WITH VERY LOW INCOMES, there are usually even more affordable options available. Please don’t hesitate to contact 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 waiting list 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.