Workshop 1 (Introduction to Shibari)

WORKSHOP 1 (INITIATION)

Class content:

• Didactic and informative material with additional explanation in person and in writing.

• Explanation about materials used to make Shibari (ropes, cutting tools, etc)

• Keys to understand and work on consensus and communication during the practice of Shibari. 

• Technical safety keys and minimization of accidents for the people who tie and those who are tied. 

• Review of the anatomy of Shibari models in writing and face-to-face review. 

• Explanation and demonstration of a non-collapsible knot, all the basic frictions to the most complex ones. 

• Demonstration and explanation of the single column tie and double column tie, how to do them efficiently and exercises applying them. 

• Work of fluidity and movement of the strings and body.

To attend this class:

• No previous experience is necessary. 

• You need your own strings. 

(You can buy in the space by notifying in advance or on our website and if you book the class first, you can get a discount on your purchase of materials)

Specifications of this workshop:

• This workshop is compatible and recommended to serve as pairs (two people) in which one person takes the role of being tied, and another person takes the role of tie, it is also for those people who want to serve as individuals.

• This workshop is also available virtually, via Zoom, for those who do not reside in Barcelona, cannot access the space, or for other reasons that prevent attending in person. The virtual entrance also has the participation of the people who assist it online, receiving corrections, asking online, and requesting a repetition or extended explanation. Access to the class by Zoom is sent 24 hours before the class time and the class is recorded for those who cannot attend the live time and will be in the cloud for 15 days.

• People who attend this workshop in person have to follow the protocol established for face-to-face events in relation to Covid-19. Consult our covid-19 policy and send us an e-mail if you still have any questions.