Interested in Shibari but unsure of where and how to begin? Join us on a Saturday to learn more about this practice, and decide whether it’s something you’d like to pursue. We will teach some beginner-level content and give you a sense of why we love rope! No pre-requisites – come as you are! Experienced practitioners are also welcome to come hang out.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Taster jams are focused on creating a safe and educational space to explore rope among our space holders with peers which isn’t tuition-based. This means lower commitment while you figure out whether rope is for you and how you would like to progress with it. For these gatherings the focus is on creating a calm and social atmosphere where you can have fun in a low-pressure environment.
In a general context, a “beginner” refers to someone who is starting to learn or do something for the first time. It is commonly used to describe individuals who are new to a particular activity or skillset. Beginners usually are at the initial stage of acquiring knowledge, gaining experience, and developing basic skills in a chosen area who may seek guidance, instruction, and practice to progress from the novice stage to a more advanced level of proficiency in their chosen pursuit.
We call these Taster Jams as we want to give beginners a taste of rope, whilst still having an encouraging space for those who have tied before to practice and deepen their skill.
There may be some entry-level tuition for basic knots and at the same time space for experienced folks to tie if they do not want to participate in the tuition component. We encourage attendees to get input on their technique from more experienced riggers and bottoms.
EMBODIMENT
Embodiment Rope Space is a welcoming and safe(r) space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. We practice rope and shibari communally and host occasional workshops for upskilling the community. Rope/Shibari is never safe, there are only ways to do it more safely.
Absolute beginners and experienced rope practitioners are welcome. Rope Jams are spaces where you can come and practice Shibari in a peer-to-peer setting. Switching is allowed and encouraged. In this jam we will have some rope instruction in the first hour, thereafter the floor will be open for peer-to-peer learning and having fun together. Any skill levels are welcome. If you do not have a partner(s) to attend with, you may have to self-tie or enquire with other participants to pair up. Class rope will be available for use for free on the day if you do not have your own rope.
Events start promptly at 19:00. Please DM us via Instagram if you are running late. Doors open at 18:45 and are closed at 19:05. We will be strict about this because late-coming can be very disruptive to those in the space. Pre-booking is essential (cash on the night is available by arrangement via Instagram DM). Please have your tickets ready to be scanned on arrival.
We have limited treated rope from Sudo Jute for sale and safety shears. Non-alcoholic drinks (Coke, water, tea, coffee) will also be for sale.
Come dressed however you like – comfy, sexy, sporty, fetish. As long as your booty is covered, you are welcome here.
