– All Corona regulations are lifted in Switzerland – see below. –
With the SHIBARI MASTERCLASSES we present excellent contemporary shibari artists from Europe
and beyond to the advanced shibari community in Zurich. For this issue of the series we are
very glad to again invite TAMANDUA from Berlin, his approach being “a mix between more
’classical’ erotic japanese semenawa (tormenting rope) and the wildly deconstructed
styles of some European riggers” together with his rope partner Briki from Stockholm.
This weekend Tamandua – joined by partner Briki – will come to Zürich for a suspension and play-focused rope workshop on Saturday & Sunday. They will teach a mix of fairly simple and challenging ways of tying based on some of Tamandua's currently most frequently used ties.
On Friday – which can serve as a good intro to the rest of the weekend but can also be booked separately, open to anyone with any experience in tying and/or getting tied - Tamandua & Briki will focus on the body in ropes, thus approaching tying more from the rope bottom perspective and to create more body awareness for both, rigger and model.
On saturday & sunday – suitable for people with an intermediate up to an advanced experience level – each day will start with guided improvisation based exercises. This gives us time to bond with our partner and rope, while practicing what can be described as some of the more subtle, or intuitive skills relating to our tying. Before the lunch break these will be a pattern run through and technical practice of a suspendable harness: Tamandua’s hands-in-front harness on day 1 and his preferred way to tie Takate Kote on day 2.
In the afternoons we work on longer, complex full suspension shapes using the harnesses from the morning. These require a certain level of commitment from both rigger and model and can be rather challenging. To contrast these challenges there will also be the opportunity to learn a more straight forward, minimalist tie in the same afternoon.
see also www.tamanduakinbaku.com
and Tam’s Instagram-Account
Briki, a rope switch with deep knowledge of the body, originated in yoga and contemporary dance. The last few years, she has worked in the borderlands between performance art and the rope community. She is interested in power exchange, bottomhood, objectification, and the beauty of rope. In her rope life she is searching for sublime border states and sadomasochistic cooperations.
check Briki’s Instagram-Account
Impressions of Tamandua’s work:
– SCHEDULE –
Fri, 25.02.2022 - 17-22 h
Sat, 26.02.2022 - 10:30-18 h
Sun, 27.02.2022 - 10:30-18 h
– LANGUAGES –
English
(Übersetzung ins Deutsche
u. U. auf Anfrage möglich)
The course(s) are bookable as follows – participation only as couples:
– FRIDAY –
Body in Ropes
(basic experience level)
PRICE PER COUPLE
CHF 220,00
Soli-Ticket
CHF 190,00
Supporter-TIcket
CHF 250,00
– SATURDAY & SUNDAY –
Suspension & Play
(intermediate & advanced)
PRICE PER COUPLE
CHF 550,00
Soli-Ticket
CHF 470,00
Supporter-TIcket
CHF 630,00
– FRIDAY, SATUR- & SUNDAY –
Body in Ropes + Suspension & Play (intermed. & adv.)
PRICE PER COUPLE
CHF 690,00
Soli-Ticket
CHF 590,00
Supporter-TIcket
CHF 790,00
PLEASE ALSO REGARD THE NOTES ON THE PRICES BELOW!
For further information on the course requirements please read below.
FURTHER INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS
• The Friday workshop is suitable for anyone with any experience in tying and/or getting tied.
• On Saturday and Sunday though, the level is only suitable for people of intermediate experience and up, who have received tuition in basic suspension techniques, and TK prior to the workshop. Both riggers and models need to know how to recognise signs of nerve damage starting and how to avoid it. As well as understanding how to make and lock suspension lines safely.
If you are unsure about your skill level and whether this workshop is suitable for you, please contact Tamandua or the organiser Matís d'Arc with your questions. We may advice on certain preparatory practice or tuition before attending if needed.
WHAT TO BRING
• at least 8 regular length jute ropes and 2-4 shorter bits of various lengths (you will need it!)
• 1-2 cloths which can be used as blindfold or gag.
SCHEDULE
Day 1
• Improvisation based exercise
• Suspendable harness - technical focus
• LUNCH
• Minimalist tie for pain play
• Complex suspension using harness
Day 2
• Improvisation based exercise
• TK suspension - technical experiment
• LUNCH
• Complex suspension using TK
• Minimalist suspension for play
PRICES & WHEN SOLD OUT
As a result of the Corona crisis, many people - and Tamandua and luhmen d'arc - suffered significant financial cuts, while others were earning well and could continue to draw their salaries. We would like to give low-earners the opportunity to continue to attend our events with the Soli-Tickets. For the upcoming events, we cordially invite high earners to support the low earners, Tamandua and luhmen d’arc with a higher contribution and thank you in advance for your understanding and solidarity. We are very much looking forward to future joint courses and events.
For PEOPLE WITH PARTICULARLY LOW INCOME - students, artists etc. - there may be the possibility for even lower prices upon request.
Is the event sold out at eventfrog? Write us! Maybe there is a waiting list or another possibility to participate.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are free of charge up to eight weeks before the start of the course, up to four weeks before the start of the course a cancellation fee of 20% of the course fee is due, up to two weeks before the start of the course a cancellation fee of 50% is due. Later cancellations and refunds of participant fees are not possible. However, participants can find substitute participants who will take the booked places. In case of cancellation by the organizer, the course fee will be refunded in full. Further claims are excluded.
CORONA RULES & PROCEDURES
Since 17 February 2022, all regulations relevant to our events that were introduced due to the Corona pandemic have been lifted in Switzerland (Not so in Germany!). There are no longer any access restrictions in Switzerland with regard to the status of being vaccinated, recovered or tested. There is no obligation to wear a mask.