Fluency with the body allows for storytelling. In a fun and carefree environment, we will cover the core positions of our practice and undertake exercises to understand your partner's body.
Play is at the heart of this practice and will open up areas for creativity and exploration.
We will explore mindful movement focusing on listening to your partner and tuning into their natural rhythm.
When we feel in sync with our partners, movement becomes intuitive. It then becomes possible to modulate the quality of touch to communicate an emotion or feeling with each gesture.
The gestures and movements created will act as phrases and will be used to weave a non-linguistic narrative
Our approach emphasizes consent, communication, and mutual respect with a focus on using consent as a tool for compassion.
This one-day workshop has been co-devised by Conor and Eveline and presents a personal and intimate look into their approach to rope at the intersection of performance and romance. Regularly using themes of tenderness, anticipation and longing, their practice pairs the performative aspects of play with dynamic and considered movement. This workshop will explore the theatre of movement and how body manipulation and somatic composition are essential to unlocking and exploring the juicy, hypnotic emotional landscapes of rope.
The workshop will be predominantly floor-based, using just a few ropes to explore the nuances of this emotional landscape.
Conor Aphilia (he, they, his)
Shibari-focused SWer, educator, and the owner of Aphilia Studio in London. His practice integrates rope as an extension of his broader k1nk interests, using it to explore nuanced and often challenging emotional and physical states. Regularly working with beginners and those new to the practice, his body-centric and intentional approach is shaped by professional experience, ensuring that each encounter is a dialogue rather than a predetermined experience. For Conor, Shibari is a tool for physical communication, where aesthetics, compositions, and patterns are guided by the needs of the scene and the individuals involved. His work prioritizes safety, exploration, and the creation of new emotional spaces in which people can navigate their experiences with excitement and care.
Informed by the techniques and aesthetics of Japanese masters, Conor has developed an inclusive style that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. His years of study have led to a distinctive blend of Western and Eastern influences, further shaped by his background in design. This evolving approach to rope play transcends traditional boundaries, celebrating diversity and fostering deeper connections through sensuality, trust, and artistic expression.
Eveline
Drawn to the beauty and perversion of struggle, Eveline was captivated by Shibari—a language of tension, control, and surrender that spoke to her in ways nothing else could. Her six years in the kink scene have been a journey of exploration, transformation, and deep connection, with rope becoming the most profound expression of her desires. With a background in dance, movement is instinctual, and in rope, she doesn’t just endure—she moves, plays, and breathes within the constraints. Her performances are a delicate balance of resistance and release, sensuality and suffering, where each tie speaks of longing, defiance, and the raw vulnerability of surrender.
For whom is this workshop?
This workshop is not suitable for absolute beginners; fluency in single-column and the basics of rope handling are minimum requirements.
Riggers learning together with their model, no switching rolls during the workshop.
The workshop offers valuable information for both model and rigger.
What to bring?
Your own set of ropes 5 to 7 full length 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.
Comfortable clothes in which you can move freely, tank tops or shorts are ideal, or any yoga/sport clothes.
If you like to take notes: a notebook and pen.
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.
Please note that if your skills do not meet the requirements for certain workshop exercises, our facilitator may ask you not to participate in those activities for safety reasons. It is your responsibility to ensure your skill level is suitable, and we encourage you to contact us in advance if you have any doubts or concerns.
Event’s door closes 10 min before we start, after this, no entry will be granted.
Please read carefully our Term & Conditions page
Tickets
Tickets per Couple:
Early Bird Tickets 180€
Regular tickets 200€
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.
Or if you have any other questionsn regarding this event, the required level or any other information, do not hesitate to drop us an e-mail, we are more than glad to help!