The Intense Floorplay Workshop (Shibari)

About this event

This workshop is tailored towards pairs which tie together. One ticket is shared between a pair. *Please read the workshop requirements carefully before purchasing a ticket as tickers are non refundable. This workshop is ONLY taught in English*

The intense floorwork workshop by Switchmeister and Malena is a conceptual workshop where the participants can observe and learn our interpretation of intensity. The workshop focuses on some exercises that can help build up a scene which can be physically and emotionally intense. There will exercises on improvisation and smoother body handling as well.

The workshop is designed to not teach you patterns to copy but to understand the decision making process, I.e "why are we doing what we are doing" and of course it's perfectly okay to replicate those patterns but you can use our contextual exercises and make them your own!

We recommend if you could discuss with your partner, what intensity means for you and them. Ask questions and negotiate on things like close body contact, physical and emotional intimacy, eye contact, hair pulling, soft limits and hard limits, and ask each other if you have any history of medical issue such as fractures or if you have a weak spot (like an ankle) for example. Just a casual conversation on what would make things intense for you.

Workshop etiquette: we have a "underwear stays on" policy for our workshops. Topless is okay, which is in line with the venue rules. If however someone indicates to us in private message that they are not okay with topless-ness from other people, we will kindly and happily accommodate this request!

Workshop Skill Level and Requirements: This is a beginners + workshop. We expect the following from the participants: Be AT LEAST 18 years of age. No Maximum age limit.

People who tie the other person:

1. Ability to tie a single column tie with little to no effort
2. Basic understanding of signs of nerve compression and blood flow issues
3. Have attended workshops with experienced teachers before, at least on how to tie a single column tie, rope handling and wrapping around the body
4. 3-5 lengths (8 meters or longer) of Jute, Hemp or POSH rope. NO cotton or nylon.


For the person getting tied:

Comfortable clothing such as leggings, a fitted top, or a comfortable T-shirt
Optional warm clothing or a blanket for breaks and after tying
Remember to eat and drink enough water!
Some knowledge of blood flow and nerve compression and being able to communicate what’s going on.


Switching is allowed and encouraged. in this case you will have half the time for each exercise or alternatively, you are welcome to switch between exercises.

Registration process: Please buy a ticket via Hipsy. The price of the ticket is per couple. we expect a couple to sign up together using 1 ticket. we have a limited number of spots available taking into account the venue, so it is on a first come first served basis. The maximum spots for this workshop is 7. Which means there can be maximum 7 couples to ensure there's also enough time for individual feedback and attention.

Any questions? Please feel free to send a message!