Bordeaux workshop – Beginner and Advanced

During the weekend 24/25 April I’ll be in Bordeaux for a 2 days workshop kindly hosted by Eveil des incosciences.

you can get this opportunity till 10 April!!! for booking and info ask to contact.eveil@gmail.com

Friday 24 April : from 18h30 to 23h00, Beginner workshop:

In this workshop I will introduce you to the fascinating world of the japanese bondage aka shibari/kinbaku.
Starting with the simple but important rules of safety, through the history of this discipine, I will show you the difference between the ropes and  how to choose it. A large part of the workshop will be dedicated to the principal tecniques and to the practique of them.

Program:

– single column and double columns tie

– how to tie arms/legs together or to a bed post

– agura shibari (legcrossed position)

– futomomo shibari (leg bended tie)
if the level of the class will permit it, I would also like to introduce a simplified gote shibari (2 rope arm behind back tie).
requirements: For this workshop are not requested any particular skill. About rope you will need about 3x8m hemp/jute/linen ropes.

dresscode: comfortable and skin thight clothes. possibly a mat for the ties on the ground.

Saturday 25 April : from 14h00 to 19h00, advanced workshop

This workshop is dedicated to people that have already had some experience with shibari, in particular is required a basic knowledge about a simple 2 rope gote.

The aim of this workshop is to give you the tecnical skills to allow you to perform a full suspension in complete safety
Program:

– 3 ropes takate kote/gote shibari (arm tied behind back tie, suitable for suspension)

– Hishi takate kote/ gote shibari (arm tied behind back tie diamond shape, suitable for suspension)

– how to attach a suspension line and exercises to do for work in safety.

– hipharnes tie

depending on the level of the class I could assist you during a semi or full suspension.

requirements: basic knowledge of simple 2 rope gote. minimum 6x8m hemp/jute/linen ropes.

dresscode: comfortable and skin thight clothes

If you need ropes I would be glad to sell some to you but I need to know it in advance, so drop me some line at Andrearopes@gmail.com