Learn the fundamentals of how to tie and get tied.
Starting from introduction level and progressing through some of the fundamental skills of kinbaku, also known as shibari - Japanese originated style of rope bondage.

This class will run every Thursday evening from 19.00-22.00 throughout January for a small group of maximum 10 students.
A rare opportunity to learn the basics of shibari from Tamandua, one of the most experienced shibari instructors in Europe, within the setting of a small focused study group. This means you get to develop your tying with regular personalised feedback and training, together with a set group of other students at Tamanduas private space.
The format allows that you get to meet and exchange with shibari students of a similar experience level as yourself.
Because of the shared format, it is a significantly cheaper option than one-on-one private tuition.


Some things we will learn:

• What is shibari or kinbaku? - Terms and principles. As well as some insight into the background of the art of tying and how the practice looks like today.

• Single column - the essential knot to start every tie

• Wrapping and counter tension - the building blocks of any tie

• Tension, friction, and flow - the basics of application

• A number of simple specific ties (patterns, shapes) step for step

• Exploring and practicing skills learned via improvisation exercises.

Each class is 3 hours long for 4 Thursdays in a row (total of 12 hours)

Requirements:
You do not need any prior experience or skills to apply to be part of this group. Only the willingness to commit to attending all of the 4 Thursdays to ensure everyone is keeping up with the content.
This is a LGBTQI-friendly space and the classes are led by a member of the LGBTI-community. Nonetheless, students of any sexual orientation, identity, background, or body type are most welcome to apply as long as there is a willingness to contribute to a respectful and supportive atmosphere.

Proof of covid vaccination is neccesary to attend. As is a negative covid test takenbefore each occasion! A free and fast testing center is located by the nearest U-bahn.

Partnering for classes:
The format is so that you do not need a partner to apply - everyone attends as a ‘single’ and we partner up within the group as we go. That means that everyone attending should ideally be comfortable switching (both tying and getting tied) with people you get to know at the class so that everyone gets equal chance to practice the excersises.
If you have any questions or worries concerning this format please let me know and I will do my best to help figure out how to make it work for you and for the group.

You are welcome to take the classes together with a friend or partner, but it is good if you are open to also splitting up for exercises at least occasionally.


When
19.00-22.00 every Thursday of January 2022 (6/1, 13/1, 20/1, 27/1)

Where
Berlin, Germany. Area Friedenau/Steglitz

Price
150 euro per person.

How to apply
Please send an email to Tamanduaengstrom@gmail.com with a short description of yourself.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions before applying.

Your spot will be confirmed once the booking fee has been paid (minimum half of the total fee).