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At this beginner-friendly rope class, we will be learning about wrapping the body in playful or constrictive ways with a variety of lacing techniques – this forms part of the fundamental ties that will up your restrictive tying game.
Get tickets online on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/296513-shibari-rope-class-lgbtqia-only-lacing-the-body-frictions-wraps-and-lacing-for/
Embodiment Rope Space at its core, and as part of our ethos, is a queer first space for rope, Shibari, and education. Within the framework of our space’s identity, we are committed to acknowledging our responsibility in South Africa by enhancing accessibility for individuals within and around our community.
If you are curious about Shibari but not sure of where and how to begin, join us to learn more about this rich, diverse and fascinating practice. We will teach some beginner-level content, a basic understanding of rope bondage and give you a sense of why we love rope so much! No pre-requisites – come as you are! Experienced practitioners are also welcome to come hang out, practice and share some skills.
Please do not purchase tickets for someone else without their knowledge or consent. Shibari is a practice that involves physical and emotional vulnerability, and it’s important that people make an informed choice to attend. Surprising someone with a ticket, even with good intentions, can lead to discomfort or distress. We encourage open communication and informed decision-making to ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone.
FOR WHO?
The LGBTQIA+ community encompasses a diverse and inclusive group of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and other sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. The “+” at the end of LGBTQIA+ acknowledges the diversity within the community and encompasses identities that may not be explicitly mentioned in the acronym. This can include individuals with non-binary gender identities, pansexual individuals, genderqueer individuals, and more.
For our LGBTQIA+/Queer Jams, our primary objective is to remain faithful to our foundational principle of maintaining a space directed and managed by queer individuals, focused on the practice of rope-related and Shibari activities. This environment allows people to confidently and freely engage in exploring this medium alongside their peers and community members. Thus, these Jams exclusively welcome participation from members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
You are welcome to come solo, with a friend or partner, or as part of your polycule. Absolutely no prior experience with rope is necessary when joining in! We will have members of our team available on the night to answer questions if you have any as well as other community members you can connect with.
We want to emphasize that discrimination or invalidation of any individual’s identity, including but not limited to denying the validity of transgender identities, those who are bisexual, or even questioning, goes against the principles of inclusivity and respect that we uphold. We believe in the importance of unity within the LGBTQIA+ community and promoting understanding among all its members.
What is a friction? A very simple answer is: the action of rope wrapping around rope creates friction. In this class we will explore various frictions used in Shibari to tie the body.
There will be 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.
The class will be split into two groups, and you can choose which one you would like to join:
101: Fundamental Frictions – reverse tensions, half hitches, munter hitches, etc
201: More Applied Frictions – thigh and calf binder, Futomomo, etc
We hope that a mixture of 101 and 201 students in this class will help inspire beginners on where they can take their practice once they have solidly nailed the fundamentals! Shibari is a practice that requires skills refinement and muscle memory – we hope that the 201 level students will enjoy this opportunity to practice and improve their skills!
Events start promptly at 19:00. Please DM us via Instagram if you are running late. Doors open at 18:40 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.
** Rope is never safe, and we always attempt to practice it safe(r). By coming to and participating in this event, you acknowledge the risks involved in this activity. We recommend attending one of our Shibari Bondage Basics Workshops we host every 2 months as rope jams are not a replacement for formal tuition. We also urge all participants who have completed the Basics Workshop but haven’t tied in a while to refresh their memory with this free rope 101 material: https://ropestudy.com/courses/101/ **
Get tickets online on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/296513-shibari-rope-class-lgbtqia-only-lacing-the-body-frictions-wraps-and-lacing-for/
