Have you attended at least one Thursday beginners class? This is for you!

About the class 

Our Beginners + classes are aimed at those who have done a few Thursdays and looking for a little bit of progression. These sessions are also suited to those who have completed Courses 1 or 2 and looking for an opportunity to review some of the things we teach. In this November session Anna and partner (TBC) will be going over basic backbends (or hogties) on the floor. We'll focus on the TK with some variations thrown in and offer simple body techniques to get enjoyable shapes for everyone.

Please note this class is suitable for beginners, and ideal for those who have attended at least one Thursday evening jam with us.

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

The class will be limited to 12 couples.

Who teaches this class?

This session will be led by Anna Bones with model (TBC).

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 suited to beginners. This class is aimed at improvers who want to further their knowledge. We recommend you have attended at least one Thursday evening class before attending this event. This class especially well suited to folks who have done Course 1 or 2 of our Discover Shibari foundations series.

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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Please note that tickets can only be refunded or transferred up to 7 days before the event after which they become non-refundable. If you are unable to attend within 7 days, please join the 'Ticket Exchange' channel on our Discord server.