Introduction to SHIBARI

Join us for this immersion into shibari

In this workshop, you will learn everything you need to start your shibari journey including key tips and advice for a more ethical and safe(r) practice.

What you will learn:

The historical context and evolution of shibari
The most common materials used
Consent, power dynamics and negotiation
Basic knots
Frictions
Technical skills for intentional tying
Demonstrations and examples of simple ties and basic adaptations for different needs and bodies.
Rope safety

No prior knowledge or materials are required

we will provide ropes and all the materials you need for the workshop.

Ropes will be available for sale upon request!

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21st June 2025

Event details:

Date & Time: 21st June 1:30pm - 6:30pm

Audience: all bodies welcome

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing for movement and sitting. eg. yoga / sport / dance attire. We advise against loose fitting clothing and jeans
snacks, teas to have during the break.
Ropes if you have any you want to bring - this is not necessary

Solo or Partnered: singles, partners, groups welcome (everyone needs a ticket)

Location: stoke newington, london- exact location will be shared upon payment of deposit

Important information:

Venue is wheelchair accessible

We have an anti abuse policy. Any discimination, hate speach, behaviour of opression will not be tolerated in any way.
Ropes will be on sale at £22 each (ready to use- treated vegan jute rope- jbo free 6mm x 8m)
refunds will not be given 2 weeks before the event

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In collaboration with:

Lila Tavata (she / her)

Lila began her shibari journey in France ten years ago and has since trained with various international instructors (Gorgone, Bingo, Naka, Hua Hua, Tamandua, and Kasumi Hourai, among others).

Over time, she felt that there was a lack of politicization and gender perspective in shibari, and she struggled to find riggers to tie with.

This led her to explore her rigger side further, and today, she teaches workshops and organizes spaces where she integrates her knowledge as both a model and a rigger, expressing her personal perspective in the practice of ropes.