Portland Shibari Salon Presents Shibari 101: Rope for Everyone
a workshop with Jonathan & Sappho

Shibari is more than a beautiful & sensual art form; it is the invisible connection between two people made visible.  Come learn the fundamentals of Shibari in a fun, supportive environment with Jonathan & Sappho at Portland Shibari Salon!

In this three-hour workshop, we'll explore the fundamentals of Shibari. Expect quality instruction in:

• Consent, Communication, and Safety
• Rope Handling Skills
• Foundational Shibari Ties and Knots
• Ideas for Rope Play

We'll also examine anatomy & safety issues associated with rope bondage, and learn tips & tricks for tying your partner smoothly. Each tying pair will receive a handout to accompany the workshop.

Prerequisite: None. This workshop is appropriate for all genders, sexual orientations, and body types. To ensure plenty of attention to each student, this workshop is limited to 6 tying pairs.

Please bring:

• (2) 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 Rope? We have quality jute rope kits available for sale that can be delivered to you at start of the workshop. Please contact us for details.

To ensure plenty of attention to each student, this workshop is limited to 6 tying pairs. 

About the Educators:

International rope artist Jonathan Ryan (Seattle Shibari) performs on stage, ties for photoshoots, and teaches the art of Shibari worldwide. He has taught & performed for sold-out audiences in 15 countries and 24 cities, including Paris, Rome, Tokyo, Barcelona, London, Shanghai, Los Angeles, & many more. As an educator, he draws on 20 years of professional work in education, specializing in curriculum design and differentiating instruction for diverse learning styles.

Jonathan has been deeply involved in Japanese cultural arts for more than 40 years, and holds a high-level shibari instructor license awarded by his teacher Hajime Kinoko of Tokyo, Japan. Jonathan’s personal style of rope combines his knowledge of body movement principles, psychology, and rope art to create his distinctive style of tying. His website is 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 in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. 

As a doctor specializing in neuro-anatomy, Sappho expertly combines her professional knowledge of the body with a dancer's awareness of physical movement. She is passionate about sharing this knowledge with others. Together with Jonathan, she directs activities at the Portland Shibari Salon.

For Jonathan & Sappho, rope is more than a beautiful & sensual art form; it is the invisible connection between two people made visible.

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Please note that that this is small curated event, and therefore no refunds or credit will be issued within 14 days of the event