This course will be taught by Mouse (@mouseinrope) and MJ (@kinkandcuddles), and it will run from 11:30 to 17:30 on the weekend of January 25-26th.

Discover Shibari is Anatomie’s signature 4 part shibari progressive series, offering a modern and practical approach to rope bondage. The series will take you from complete beginner to proficient at full suspension over the duration of 4 weekend long courses. We offer a relaxed and non-dogmatic environment for you to discover shibari at your own pace.

Course 1 is aimed at complete beginners who want to familiarise themselves with the foundational techniques in shibari rope bondage. The course covers everything from safety and communication to the basics of rope handling and body manipulation, as well as the most fundamental ties used in this style of rope.

These include:
- The single column tie & double column tie
- Joining rope
- Basic frictioning
- Basic ties such as: “bunny ears”, the “futomomo” and the “Takate Kote” among others

Soft skills will also be covered throughout, including information about bottoming in rope, playing with rope (including navigating consent), and cultivating lasting and healthy ropey relationships.

Who teaches this class?

Mouse (she/ her/ it) has a passion for teaching beginners and improvers the more fluid, less technical side of rope. Basing her teaching in body manipulation, movement and connection, she is leaning into her role as a rope educator, and enjoys creating safe learning spaces that help others to access connections and feelings through rope. Mouse is a staunch advocate for body and racial diversity in the rope and kink scenes, and will die on the Rope-is-for-Everyone hill.

MJ (they/ she) has been part of the Anatomie team since 2021 and is a psychosexual and relationship therapist. An ex primary school teacher, MJ always said they wouldn’t quit teaching when they quit teaching. And here they are: finding their feet teaching shibari and sex ed to adults, as opposed to teaching maths to 11-year-olds. It’s infinitely more fun!

Mouse and MJ have been tying together regularly since September 2021 and have a playfully chaotic, sadomasochistic approach to rope.

Schedule

Doors open at 11am
Class runs from 11:30 to 5pm with a 30 min lunch break 
Doors close at 5:30pm

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

There are no pre-requisites for this course. This class is open to all levels and complete beginners. No rope needed. No experience needed. Switching is allowed throughout the class (tying and being tied).

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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For our Code of Conduct see here.

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