In this class we focus on the bare bones of suspension technique and purpose.
Suitable for students who are new to the subject of suspension work, but not new to tying in general. Or, for students of rope with a bit more experience, who nonetheless have an interest in Tamanduas particular style of kinbaku, wishing to sharpen their skillset under the guidance of his and Brikis guidance.

Tamandua and Briki will teach the most important principles of upline/suspension usage, and how it interacts with rope structures (harnesses etc), and with the body itself in a experiential as well as anatomical sense.
The weekend will be heavy on technical explanations and drills. Despite this, we aim to incorporate them into pleasurable explorations of concepts throughout as well.

Taking this workshop is also highly recommended if you wish to attend more advanced classes from Tamandua in the future, including majority of all international intensives offered.

TOPICS

• What does an upline do? Understanding uplines as a tool for control and effect.

• What makes a tie suspendable? Focus on proper tension and placement when tying harnesses and single column for a suspension scene

• Basic suspendable versions of some of Tamanduas common patterns - TK/gote, tengu, futomomo, legs together harness

• Technical drills for safely attaching and locking, lifting and lowering lines with ease

• Surrender, resistance and flow - perspectives on being in ropes

• Introduction to common shape categories: gyaku ebi (facedown backbend), torsions, M-shape (spread leg), face up

• General safety: nerve damage, efficiency vs solidity, risk evaluation
  

  PREREQUISITES FOR ATTENDING

  Be able to, with ease, tie a single column tie which does not collapse or open when pulled. Please practice a lot before the workshop!
  Be able to tie some kind of solid harnesses on the floor. Meaning the ropes should not loosen or shift placement on the skin when the models position is changed (ex from crouching to stretching out). Neither should they cause onbvious circulation loss or pain.
  
  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Some basic familiarity with how suspension works, as showed and explained by a teacher or experienced student of shibari.
  This is to ensure everyone in the group has some basic references for understanding the instructions well.
  If you do not have this, please contact an instructor or rope group near you for advice prior to the event.

  
  BRING

• A kit of jute ropes sold for the purpose of shibari/kinbaku, so called single ply, around 6mm thick.
  Minimum 7 ropes of standard length (ca 7,5-8 meters) and 1 cut into a couple of shorter bits.
  Ropes from hardware stores, boat shops, or sex shops intended for bedroom bondage are generally not well suited for this type of tying.

• Safety shears

• A climbing sling or extra long rope to put up as your suspension point

• 4 carabiner OR 1 ring and 2+ carabiner

  
  
  HOW TO APPLY

  Application is done by sending an email to tamanduaengstrom@gmail.com or via the contact form here https://www.tamanduakinbaku.com/contact
  
  Please include a simple introduction of yourself and your partner which in short summary describes your experience with shibari such as where you have been learning from and if you have any experience with suspension or TK prior.
  Ideally also include a couple of pictures of your tying from the past 6 months. These do not have to be impressive at all, any images will do.
  
  Payment info and exact address will be given once your spot is confirmed.
  
  PRICES PER COUPLE
  
  Standard 300€‎
  
  250€‎ Low income (meaning those who are struggling to afford the class)
  350€‎ High income (for those who can easily afford it)