Shibari Classes Level 1
These classes are designed for absolute beginners, for those who have no experience and who want to learn the very basics of tying and getting tied, no requirements.
The programme of the classes
- 3/1 Playful rope
- 7/2 Magic rope
- 7/3 X-frictions
- 4/4 One rope ties
- 2/5 Cross-legged ties
- 6/6 Asymmetrical ties
Information about the class
Shibari is the term generally used to define Japanese rope bondage. Although it has many similarities to Western bondage (the B of BDSM), Shibari is centred around the dynamic between partners and creates a scene of play where ropes are leading the player. The practice is rooted in eroticism but evolved outside Japan apart from sexual also to artistic practices and community building.
The classes are designed for all levels but especially for beginners to give a point of entry and start the journey with ropes. They will give everyone the tools to get started in their practice safely, no matter which role they prefer to take on, tying or getting tied; switching is permitted and encouraged.
The event lasts 3 hours of which 2 hours are dedicated to class and 1 hour to free tying, a ‘rope-jam’ where one can practise, tie for fun and socialise and mix with other participants. The topic of each class is different every month and will be announced beforehand.
Bio of the teacher: Eileen aka Asiana is a kinky switch with a passion for Japanese rope bondage (shibari). She’s the founder of RopeLounge and has been teaching shibari for over 10 years in Amsterdam. The aesthetics and Japanese approach to tying have a great appeal to her. Generally she likes the more challenging way of tying and enjoys seeing her partners suffer in her ropes. From an educational point of view she likes to focus both on the technical part for safety reasons and the playful part for fun.
IG: @eileen.ropelounge
Policy
Tolerance, open-mindedness, and empathy are critical values of this class. As long as you are committed to Shibari, it is a tool to connect different bodies, experiences, and generations from oldest to youngest.
We do not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia, or sexism in the space of Lola Lieven. In each class there will be at least one person responsible for holding space and who is knowledgeable about the protocols if discomfort occurs for someone. Don’t hesitate to speak to the space holding person in any circumstance.
We facilitate cross-cultural and transpersonal spaces. Being a neighbourhood venue, we stand for our streets and neighbours. We are aiming to center LGBTQI+ racialised people and our neighbours in our venue, hence we provide support and a 20% community discount for those who consider themselves part of these groups. For receiving the code, write an email to aysenur@lolalieven.nl
Things to keep in mind
Rope will be provided in the class, however if you have your own ropes bring them, 2-3 ropes of 8 metres will be enough for the level 1 classes. Ropes (natural or red colour) can be purchased from Rope Lounge, during the classes, payment in cash.
Coming without a partner is fine. You will be matched with someone else coming alone in the class and participants are encouraged to switch i.e. to tie and get tied.
Refund policy
Tickets can only be reimbursed if cancelled no later than 24 hours before the start of the class and cannot be transferred to the next one because of logistical difficulties. Send an email to aysenur@lolalieven.nl if experiencing difficulties with the refund.
Volunteers
Volunteers must arrive at 17:30, set up the mats, make tea, organise the space, make it cozy and check the tickets. At the end of the class volunteers will clean the mats, and put them away properly. They also collect the glasses and cups. Volunteers receive 25% discount on tickets. For each class there is one volunteer.
You can reach the space holding person at Lola Lieven through aysenur@lolalieven.nl
Join the whatsapp group for connecting to the community, exchanging rope related topics, activities, and meetups.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KrESIusVfmbKTVNFe7skfa
