Shibari – Kinbaku
The art of binding the body with ropes is a fascinating practice. Shibari or Kinbaku—as rope bondage is called in Japanese—has much in common with dance, yoga, and meditation, and offers a wide range of intense physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Shibari is arguably one of the most diverse practices in the BDSM community and, in its performative and aesthetic dimensions, also one of the most visually appealing. Shibari is increasingly being recognized beyond the erotic scene as a distinct art and performance form in its own right.
The Workshop Series
The five parts of the SHIBARI BASICS series—the INTRO DAY and theFLOORWORK I & II and PARTIAL SUSPENSION I & II workshops—complement each other, and it definitely makes sense to take them in this order. However, that’s not a requirement. You’re welcome to start with FLOORWORK II or PARTIAL SUSPENSION I —even as a beginner—as long as you attend the INTRO DAY on the Friday before; then you can make up the other classes later. The only exception is PARTIAL SUSPENSION II, for which PARTIAL SUSPENSION I is a mandatory prerequisite.
Floorwork I & II
These workshops focus on the basics of Japanese-style rope bondage. In addition to basic and improvisational techniques, classic patterns, and various safety considerations, we also explore body awareness and posture, as well as interaction and communication between partners. In doing so, we discover how the binder and the bound can shape their encounter in diverse ways—through a trusting interplay of power and submission, empathetic communication and mutual devotion, and deep connection and intensity.
SHIBARI BASICS – FLOORWORK I & II sind beide in Kombination mit dem Einstieg am Freitag – dem INTRO DAY – auch für Anfänger:innen geeignet. Es ist auch möglich, nur den Freitag als Schnuppertag zu besuchen. Wer die Basics schon drauf hat, kann auch erst am Samstag beginnen. Und es ist möglich, nur Freitag & Samstag oder nur den Samstag zu besuchen. Der Sonntag ist unabhängig vom Samstag aber nicht besuchbar. Wir empfehlen das ganze Paket, es lohnt sich, ganz einzutauchen!
SCHEDULE
Fri, Jan 20, 2023 - 5pm-10:30pm
Sat, Jan 21, 2023 - 11am-10pm
Sun, Jan 22, 2023 - 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 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!
Some of the days can be booked separately:
FRIDAY
Suitable for beginners
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 165.00
Low(er) Income Tickets
I - CHF 145,00
II - CHF 125,00
III - CHF 105,00
I Supporter Tickets – CHF 185.00
II – CHF 205.00
III – CHF 225.00
FRIDAY, SATURDAY
Suitable for beginners
PRICE PER PERSON
CHF 410,00
Low(er) Income Tickets
I - CHF 370,00
II - CHF 330,00
III - CHF 290,00
I Supporter Tickets – CHF 450.00
II – CHF 490.00
III – CHF 530.00
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Suitable for beginners
PREIS PRO PERSON
CHF 570,00
Low(er) Income Tickets
I - CHF 520,00
II - CHF 470,00
III - CHF 420,00
Supporter-Tickets
I – CHF 620,00
II – CHF 670,00
III – CHF 720,00
SATURDAY
for people with basics - single column tie, simple leg and chest bondage, some bondage routine
PRICE PER PERSON:
CHF 275.00
Low(er) Income Tickets
I - CHF 250,00
II - CHF 225,00
III - CHF 200,00
I Supporter Tickets – CHF 300.00
II – CHF 325.00
III – CHF 350.00
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
for people with basics - Single Column Tie, Simple Leg and Chest Bondage, Some Bondage Routine
PREIS PRO PERSON
CHF 440,00
Low(er) Income Tickets
I - CHF 400,00
II - CHF 360,00
III - CHF 320,00
Supporter-Tickets
I – CHF 480,00
II – CHF 520,00
III – CHF 560,00
Please also read all further info below, too.
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 involve all participants equally, we usually work with randomly assigned partner combinations during the exercises. This means 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 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 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. No further claims are permitted.