Drawn to Rope - Shibari life drawing

Join London's original Shibari Life Drawing community, running since 2014!

July guests: Lara (@bleach.temple) & Nyx (@diy_nyx)
September guests: Fred and Anna! (Drawn to Rope anniversary edition)
November guests: TBA.

👉 Our events deal with adult themes. You must be 18+ to join.

🎨 What is drawn to rope

Since 2024, every other month we run a life drawing evening called ‘Drawn to Rope’, in collaboration with our artist friend InkyLayla. The event pre-dates Anatomie as we’ve been running it since 2014 in various London venues before finding our permanent home. For this reason this event is a staple of the studio!

👉 For more information about Drawn to Rope including photo gallery here.

📘 What to Expect

The event runs from 7pm to 10pm - we usually open the space at 6:30pm for folks to set-up and settle in. We provide some materials (paper and drawing/painting materials) but you are also invited to bring your own. There is a mix of levels in terms of drawing ability, some novice enthusiasts and also some more expert folks.

The event is split in two halves with a 20 min break in the middle. Every event we welcome different tying pairs and we try to provide variety in terms of rope styles, dynamics, bodies, genders etc. Poses range between 30 seconds and 15 minutes - poses are short due to the nature of rope (it's tough!) - and you'll be able to draw a variety of floor and suspension poses.

The photo policy varies between guests and will be revealed on the day.

🪢 our next guests (JUly)

Unique and tender intimacy exploring the mutual exchange of joy in Shibari and questioning the masculine dynamics of power. Nyx and Lara explore the tension of connection. Dancing with mischievous tenderness, refreshing playfulness, and the suspense of suspension. We invite rope and body to tell stories never heard before.

🏠 About the Space

How to find us and what's in the area here.

What you will find:

• Large fully-matted and shoe free space — people sit on the floor, with the performing pair in the centre of the room
• Upstairs lounge for chatting, relaxing or watching from a distance — with a small library
• Private entrance & cloakroom
• 2 all gender bathrooms
• Brightly light space
• Brand new AC units — the room is kept at a very comfy temperature 
• Fully accessible street level venue
• Femme-friendly, queer friendly and trans inclusive space
• Some materials provided (paper included)

Take a peek at the space before joining — full gallery here.

🕓 Schedule

• Doors open: 6:30pm
• Tying starts around 7:00pm
• Break around 8:30pm
• Second tying set around 9:00pm
• Doors close: 10:30pm

Timings may vary.

👚 What to Bring 

We provide some materials (paper and drawing/painting materials) but you are also invited to bring your own. You are welcome to bring drinks and food - we have a small kitchenette with fridge and microwave. We also offer free teas and coffee.

🔴 photo & recording device policy

• Photos and videos are permitted only with explicit consent of everyone being captured — including staff and teachers.
• No photos of the general public.
• No photos with faces in the background.
• Smart glasses are strictly forbidden in the space at all times.

We reserve the right to ask you to put smart glasses away, delete footage, or leave the venue if we see people being recorded or photographed without consent.

❤️ Please note

For our Code of Conduct, see here.

🪢 Flexible Memberships

Join often? Our 6-month Flexible Membership gives you 12 credits for free Jam entries or 10% off other events. Purchase memberships on on ticketing website. Use your code at checkout.

🎟️ Refund policy

Tickets can be refunded or transferred up to 7 days before the event for events priced under £20, and up to 14 days before for events over £20. After these periods, tickets become non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend within 7 days, please join our ‘Ticket Exchange’ channel on Discord to offer your spot.

💸 Financial help available – click here to learn more.