About the class 

Our improvers classes are aimed at folks making their way through our Discover Shibari series and looking for extra support and revision along the way. In this November midweek session, Fred & Anna will be reviewing side suspensions (as we teach in Course 4). This class is ideal for those who have completed course 4 and want to go over this shape - it for anyone who is already suspending and want to spend a dedicated evening perfecting technique - those at the start of their suspension journey are also welcome as long as you know how to lock off suspension lines.

Please note this class is not suitable for total beginners and is mainly aimed at those who are working their way through our foundation series. We will expect participants to know how tie and suspend from a structural harness. We will also expect models/bottoms to be comfortable in suspension and know how to assess nerve/circulation issues.

You'll be able to ask questions, tweak details and try things out to suit you.

The class will be limited to 12 couples.

The session is not suitable for complete beginners.

Who teaches this class?

This session will be led by Fred Hat & Anna.

Below is Anna and Fred's combined bio:

Fred and Anna met and fell in love in 2013 and have been tying with each other ever since. They have celebrated 10 years of tying together in May 2023.

Ex-academics with a passion for rope technique, Fred and Anna's rope journey has been influenced as much by their Japanese teachers as well as by various European innovators and can be classed as somewhat "fusion" in style. This means they enjoy leaning into the more classical aspects of the practice including classic shapes and ties, but with a modern and practical flavour.

Although their focus is mostly on their local community at Anatomie, over the years their love of rope has taken them all over the world to perform and teach, they've also created rope work for various international publications, including fashion magazines and music videos.

Although they both tie outside their relationship, they teach from the perspective of a romantic couple that has lived through the ups and downs of a long term relationship in rope. In the classroom as well as on stage, Fred and Anna offer a modern and down-to-earth approach to tying, led by Fred’s nerdy sadistic inclinations punctuated by moments of tenderness and humour.

Who can come to this class? Are there pre-requisites?

This class has prerequisites for riggers and rope bottoms/models – please make sure you meet these before booking to avoid disappointment on the day:

The class is not for complete beginners. This class is aimed at improvers who want to further their knowledge. This will be particularly useful for previous attendees of our Discover Shibari series. We will expect participants to know how to fully suspend from a structural harness (preferably a TK). We will also expect models/bottoms to be comfortable in suspension and know how to assess nerve/circulation issues.

What should I bring and what do I wear?

We have ropes you can use during the class and we have a communal kitchenette, fridge and microwave. Tea and coffee are free but you should bring your food and snacks (we have plates and cutlery you can use). People usually wear comfortable clothing like yoga or dance attire. We advise against loose fitting clothing and also jeans can sometimes feel a bit restrictive to move around in and difficult to tie on.

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