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Limited to 4 tying pairs~

You've learned some basic rope bondage ties—ready to learn to combine them in hot ways? Want to move your partner smoothly from one position to another with connection and flow?

Come learn how with Jonathan & Sappho at Portland Shibari Salon

In this three-hour workshop, we'll explore: 

• Hot, effective ties to place your partner into beautiful restraint positions on the floor, and move them smoothly & safely from one position to another.
• By the end of the class, you'll have learned a basic kata/form you can use to do a beautiful & sensual multi-position floorwork progression with your partner, and use as a template for creating your own hot, individual scenes.
• Rope Handling Skills for tying your partner fluidly & smoothly

We'll examine also anatomy & safety issues associated with rope bondage, and discuss the important issues of consent & negotiation.

This workshop is appropriate for all genders, sexual orientations, and body types! Please wear clothing suitable for tying and being tied in. No nudity, please.

Prerequisite: People tying should be able to easily and reliably tie a secure, non-collapsing single-column tie in a timely and accurate fashion. You should also be able to tie basic rope bondage ties such as a chest harness or TK/Box Tie in a timely and accurate fashion. People being tied should feel comfortable communicating about rope tightness or discomfort with your partner, and be comfortable sitting and lying on the floor while being restrained.

Please bring:

• (4-5) 26'-30' lengths of soft rope, about 6mm/1/4" in diameter,
• (2) 13'-15' lengths of soft rope, about 6mm/1/4" in diameter

Need Some Rope? We have high-quality jute bondage rope for sale that can be delivered to you at start of the workshop. Please contact us for details.

This workshop will be limited to 4 tying pairs.

Due to the limited size, early registration is recommended. No refunds or credit will be issued within 7 days of the event.

Please note that proof of vaccination is required to attend this event. 

About the Educators:

International rope artist Jonathan (Seattle Shibari)performs on stage, ties for photoshoots, and teaches the art of Japanese-style rope bondage. Jonathan has taught numerous sold-out workshops, and teaches & performs internationally. He holds a high-level teaching license awarded to him by Kinoko Hajime of Tokyo, Japan, and works to spread appreciation for this beautiful art via his website, SeattleShibari.com.

Sappho is an unabashed lover of rope who brings expertise in Latin dance forms and a spirit of sensual inquiry to her kinbaku. She and Jonathan have taught & performed together for several years in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Sappho combines a methodical analysis of physical movement with a deep knowledge of neuro-anatomy in her approach to rope bottoming, and loves to share this knowledge with others.Together with Jonathan, she directs the Portland Shibari Salon.