When: Sun. 25 Sep. 2022
Start time: 10:00 – 16.00
Level: Intermediate
Location: Shibari Lounge, Antwerp
Price: €140 / couple
In the weekend of September 24/25 RopeMarks will host two workshops in the Shibari Lounge, Antwerp. For those who don’t know RopeMarks: Bob is a professional rigger of 23+ years who is at home in kinbaku (traditional Japanese bondage) like no other. He is known for his vast knowledge and creativity and in his workshops he inspires you to understand what you are doing to shape your own play. His model Spring likes to challenge him in a playful way and shares her experience & tips as a model.
Please sign up with the partner you’ll be tying with. You can sign up here!
The Workshop
Sometimes we do it for the pretty picture, sometimes we just do it for the kinky play and the sex! If that also applies to you, you are in the right place in this workshop. We all know the hogtie, of course, but how can you use kinbaku even more to create a sexy scene? Anything is possible on the floor as well as with the use of suspension points. In this workshop we focus on fun and creative ties where you as a rigger can divide your attention between technical knot work and sexy times with your model. Anyone who wants can add sadistic elements, we do, but that is not mandatory. Together you will find the right balance and variation between nice and sexy pain.
The practicalities
Please come as a rigger and bunny couple.
Bring at least 8 pieces of rope, 8m in length, 6mm thick.
Please also see our FAQ.
If you need rope, follow this link: https://ropemarks.com/rope/
This workshop will be held in the Dutch language, but if needed we switch to English.
Should you like to participate but need a partner (model of rigger) please see our FAQ.
I want to participate
Great! To reserve your spot, follow the link to the site of Shibari Lounge, they are handling the registrations.
https://www.shibarilounge.com/events/workshop-dirty-ties-by-ropemarks-nl
If you want to beat the queue for participating in future events consider subscribing to my mailing list. Subscribers get first opportunity to participate in our events.
Questions?
We have compiled a list, FAQ, of the most common questions. Is the answer to your question there?
When you register for one of the RopeMarks workshops you purchase a ticket for a couple. A couple can be any combination of two people of any gender.
For Japanese style bondage the general consensus is to use rope that is approximately 8m long. This is not a hard number (something we will address in our workshops) and you can vary as needed. If you tie a bigger body you might have benefit to use a slightly longer rope (8-8.5m) and if you tie a small body you might benefit from a shorter rope (7.5-8m), ymmv.
We do not prohibit switching during the workshop but we do not recommend it. Our workshops are generally not set up with the time to do the ties twice. When switching is possible we will specifically mention this in the workshop description.
Our workshop are designed for, occasion, couples only. The combination of the couple, MF, MM, FF, is of no concern. If you like to participate but need a partner, model or rigger, the internet offers ways to connect you. One way that we know we know that works is to place an advertisement in the “Bondage partners Nederland” or “Bondage workshop matchmaking” group on FetLife. If you don’t know FetLife it’s the Facebook for kinksters.
If you need rope, follow this link: https://www.ropemarks.com/rope/.
Please order at least one week in advance. I need a few days to prepare your rope and I might not be able to to do this last minute.
It is not possible to borrow rope. You need to bring your own ropes to the workshop.
If you need rope, follow this link: https://www.ropemarks.com/rope/.
Order at least one week in advance. I need a few days to prepare your rope and I might not be able to to do this last minute. Please make sure you are well prepared!
For every workshop a different number of ropes is needed, please read the workshop description.
In general, the more advanced you get, the more ropes you will want, and very often need, to use. When you enter the rope-suspension arena even more ropes are needed and wanted.
Some numbers that I found that work are:
4 ropes = beginners set
8 ropes = intermediate set
12 ropes = advanced set
15 ropes = you have elevated to the supreme level 🙂
Having a few shorter pieces rope in your rope-kit can come in handy, ie. 2m and 4m.
If your question is not in the workshop text or our FAQ please send a mail to workshop@ropemarks.com
Who’s RopeMarks?
RopeMarks (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) a.k.a Bob Roos started studying and specializing himself professionally in Japanese rope bondage (shibari, kinbaku) in 1999. Over his career he studied under the lineage of the late Akechi Denki (明智伝鬼) and Naka Akira (奈加あきら) in the land of the rising sun. RopeMarks’ work reflects the traditional techniques taught by these leading nawashi’s but is vastly complemented with his own distinct and unique style.
RopeMarks is recognized as the leading Dutch specialist in the field of Japanese rope bondage. In the world-wide kinbaku scene RopeMarks is a house-hold name of very good reputation.
RopeMarks has been teaching Japanese rope bondage around the globe, from Europe to the USA and all the way to the country of origin, Japan.
Using the name RopeMarks Ryū he provides real, fun, hands-on, courses, classes, lessons and workshops in Japanese rope bondage (aka shibari or kinbaku) worldwide.
RopeMarks Ryu | RopeMarks Shop | Mailinglist | Contact | RopeMarks
Leave A Comment