KinkyGeeks Self-Bondage Workshop

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The Date: Day02 - 20:00

Duration: 1h workshop + 15min Question Time

Language: English, Questions and Input in German possible

What is this workshop about?

In this workshop you will get an introduction to the art of Bondage and Shibari, by learning about tying yourself with a piece of rope.

You will get some theoretical input, as well as instructions to try out some steps by yourself.

There will be NO patterns and no structural form to follow. You will NOT learn how to suspend yourself.

Topics:

Greeting and Introduction

Basic knowledge about rope and safety

First practice

“Why do people tie?”

Second practice

Got interested? We share some resources you can check out for yourself.

At the end there will be a possibility to leave anonymous feedback.

After the workshop you have some time left to ask questions about the topic in general.

Who is this workshop for?

The idea behind this workshop is to give you a quick overview why people tie, how to make the first steps with rope and what being tied can feel like.

No knowledge is necessary. Interested people are welcome and the main focus, but if you know how to tie already: feel free to join and work on your free form tying.

Everybody can be tied and tie themself. You do not need to be flexible or sporty.

What do I need to attend?

Essential for watching:

Audio output

Essential for participating:

Minimum of 1 rope (hemp, jute, cotton, nylon,...)

1x rope cutter, safety scissor, … (something to cut rope in case of emergency)

Comfortable (floor) space

Comfortable clothing

Optional:

Water & Snacks

Relaxing soundtrack

If you enjoy pain: chopstick, bottle caps

Who is presenting this workshop?

ChouBelle is a sadomasochistic software developer and queer rope artist. She has been doing rope since 2014 and focuses on selfTying, as well as developing ties that work on multiple body types. She ties other humans to connect and communicate with in special ways and does SelfTies as a form of meditation and relaxation.

FAQ

Can I do the same ties on my partner?

This workshop is designed for people tying themselves. But tying someone is not very different and most techniques can be adapted for this purpose. Because the main focus of this workshop is NOT tying other people, questions of this matter will only be answered after the workshop time.

Is it possible to just watch?

Feel free to join and take a look at the workshop.

Participating is optional :)

Feel free to join anytime, or no time.

Will this workshop be recorded?

Sorry, this workshop will not be recorded.

Feel free to join and take notes.

Can I prepare myself?

Check your audio and video set up if you wanna use it.

Go to the toilet before the workshop starts ;) later you will be too tied up.