This is a floor-based workshop mixing rope techniques and movement/embodiment practices.
Gorgone and her model will discuss and demonstrate the importance of posture, movement, body language and spatiality in a rope session.
How you choose to place yourself around your partner, finding your points of balance and imbalance, exploring each other's centre of gravity and being intentional about how you move your own and your partner's body will greatly affect the mood of your rope scenes.
Everyone's body and mobility is different, so it is important to explore and develop your own language. This class doesn't aim to tell you what to do or not to do, but rather to invite you to explore this communication tool and find what works for you and your partners.
Shibari can be highly technical and intricate but before losing ourselves in the fancy techniques, we should remember that bondage can also be a sensual, playful and emotional practice.
It is not about "rope - on the body" but about "the body - in rope
Gorgone
(she/they) is a French rope switch and co-founder of Shibari Study.
Their method and approach to rope is deeply influenced by their interest and personal practice of conscious movement together with 10+ years of intense professional experience on both sides of the rope.
Their teaching is directed to both riggers and models, guiding them into developing active, conscious and efficient partnerships in order to create safer and more successful rope experiences.
She takes time to deconstruct everything she teaches, from the most basic to the most complex ties, and always addresses both the rope’s and body’s mechanics of a tie or position. Her pedagogy focuses on encouraging and developing technical autonomy, freedom and creativity in the student’s practice while maintaining a fundamental background of safety, knowledge and awareness.
With Gorgone you will not only learn the ‘how’ but also the ‘why’ behind each tie so you can adapt or modify a harness or position to each new partner and situation and fully incorporate it into your own unique practice.
The heart of Gorgone's tying and teaching is the idea that Shibari is not about "rope - on the body” but about "the body - in rope".
For whom is this workshop?
This is a partnered/couples only, not solo participants.
The workshop offers valuable information for both model and rigger.
Switching rolls during the workshop is not allowed.
All levels, styles and dynamics are welcome.
What to bring?
Your own set of ropes, at least 4 to 5 full length (8 meters) and 2 half length.
We will be practicing on the floor, we have yoga matts, blankets and pillows but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
If you like to take notes: a notebook and pen.
Comfortable clothes in which you can move freely, tank tops or shorts are ideal, or any yoga/sport clothes.
A bottle of water (leak proof) and some snacks.
A pair of sandals/flip flops to get to the toilet, since they are not directly inside the studio.
Important
Iridescent Studio is a queer led organisation and in our events we do not tolerate racism, discrimination, sexism, homophobia or transphobia.
During the entire workshop we do not allow the use of any mobile or electronic devices to record the content of the workshops.
Tickets
Tickets per couple:
Early Bird Tickets 180€
Regular tickets 200€
You are able to join to each workshop by independently or with a a Weekend Ticket
Before you book this ticket , be sure to have the skills required for Fly Strong Workshop!
Weekend Ticket 450€
Event’s door closes 10 min before we start, after this, no entry will be granted.
Please read carefully our Term & Conditions page
Location
The studio is located in Amsterdam west, Doctor Jan van Breemenstraat 1.
You can get here by bike, or from Central Station by Tram 13, the stop is Adm. Helfrichstraat.
If you decide to drive to us, here is a link for a parking space just besides the studio.
In our experience the Mobypark platform gives better rates and has several options in the neighbourhood.
Language:
All our workshops and events are taught/guided in English.
Need Ropes?
If you need ropes you can find Shibari Ropes at Mail & Female, this link gives you a 10% discount on your first purchase.
We advise to get both ropes and rope butter and treat them before the workshop for them to be softer and easy to use.
Questions?
We understand that this kind of event can be a bit overwhelming for some, and we are more than willing to help you if you need any support to make your workshop experience nicer. Please do not hesitate to mail us if you have any physical limitations, mental health issues or special needs.