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Kinbaku 201: Tengu & Teppo Shibari

**SOLD OUT** To be placed on the waiting list for this workshop, please email Jonathan at jonathan@seattleshibari.com

The Tengu Shibari ('Goblin Tie') & Teppo Shibari ('Rifle Tie') are hot, evocative rope bondage techniques for both floorwork and suspension. Come learn how to do them beautifully and with confidence!

In this three-hour workshop, we'll take a detailed look at the Teppo Shibari & Tengu Shibari, focusing on various arm positions, precise rope placement and tension, & several types of frictions. We'll also examine anatomy & safety issues associated with this tie, and learn tips & tricks for tying fluidly & with connection. Finally, we'll take a look at some of the possibilities around 'using up' the remaining rope in decorative ways (kazari).

Prerequisite: You should come to this course with prior, solid familiarity in basic rope bondage skills, especially the single-column tie. It is definitely appropriate for all genders, sexual orientations, and body types!

To ensure personal attention to each participant, class size will be limited to 16 people. Due to the small class size, early registration is strongly recommended.

Clothing & Equipment: Please bring 3-4 25'-30' pieces of bondage rope, 5-6mm in diameter, and a blanket or yoga mat to sit & tie on. You should wear clothing comfortable to tie in.

Hemp or Jute rope is recommended. Its also helpful to have some shorter lengths of rope in your kit. Short on rope? Well have a bit extra on hand to loan out to students.

All sexes, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations and identifications are most welcome!

About the Instructor: Jonathan (Seattle Shibari) is Seattle-based rope artist who ties for photoshoots, performs onstage, and teaches Japanese-style rope bondage. He works to spread appreciation for this beautiful art via his website SeattleShibari.com, and travels regularly to Japan to train with top-level teachers. Jonathan has taught numerous sold-out workshops, and teaches and performs internationally.