A very simple concept with roots in “the floating worlds” and pleasure houses of 17th century Japan. This romantic fantasy of lustful objectification, bondage, exposure and “submission” shapes what a lot of us think of as Shibari or Erotic Rope Bondage.

In this workshop:

@Serene_X & @GoldenCourtney will talk plainly about these roots, the myths around shibari and the realized fantasy that have evolved today.

Together we will tie and explore a few of the shapes derived from what we think of as the origins of Shibari.

With this discussion and these exercises we will bring in our own world views and fantasies around the fetishization of “Japanese” Rope Bondage.

This class will require 3-8 hanks of 7-10m rope and you do not need a tying partner to perform all the content covered.

This will be a lecture, demo, see and do workshop. Expect to leave with a new tie or two and some new ideas for spicy time.

Rope Basics Refresher / Social Hour: 6-7

Formal Class: 7-8:45(ish)
Stay & Play until 11:00

Learn, Explore, Apply, & Play. LGBTQIA+ and friends welcomed