Skill Level: Students must have completed the Learn the Ropes workshop and demonstrated a strong grasp of foundational shibari principles. Alternatively, students with strong core shibari skills may waive this requirement.

• For those of you who have not been able to attend a LTR workshop, we will be hosting an LTR the night before the first class of the semester.

• Commitment: This is an 8-week course. Attendance is essential as each session builds upon the previous week.

  • 8 sessions, Saturdays from 12 PM – 3 PM (24 total instruction hours)

  • Independent practice: 1–3 hours per week

• Partner Requirement: All students must bring their own tying partner.

Tuition is $375 per person ($750 total) for the entire 8 week semester.  

Payment plans are available with a $250 non-refundable deposit required at the time of signup. Payment in full required at the start of the first class of the semester. Tuition does not include class materials.  

If paid in full, students will receive a $50 credit towards the purchase of any rope or rope accessories required for the semester from the Bound Studio store.

Schedule
Every other Saturday, 2 groups

Group A:

• Session 1: April 19th

• Session 2: May 3rd

• Session 3: May 17th

• Session 4: May 31st

Group B:

• Session 1: April 26th

• Session 2: May 10th

• Session 3: May 24th

• Session 4: June 7th

Weeks 1–2:

• 2 hanks of rope

  • Fiber: Jute, Hemp, or POSH

  • Length: 8-10m / 26-30ft

  • Thickness: 5.5 - 6mm

• Notebook

• Rope bag

Weeks 3–8:

• 8–10 hanks of rope (total)

  • Fiber: Jute, Hemp, or POSH

  • Length: 8-10m / 26-30ft

  • Thickness: 5.5 - 6mm

• 3–5 climbing-rated carabiners

• 1–2 climbing slings (Nylon or Dyneema)

  • Material: Nylon or Dyneema

  • Length: 24” -48”

Note: Materials are available for purchase on our website or in-person. If purchasing elsewhere we recommend ordering in advance, as many rope manufacturers operate on a "made-to-order" basis, which can take 4–6 weeks. Most in-stock items ship same day from Bound Studio.

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Students should dress in comfortable clothing appropriate for a classroom environment. Stretchy clothing such as Yoga, athleisure or gym attire are your best option. Jeans are not recommended.

Bunnies (person being tied) should consider wearing shorts and a tank of some sort as shibari does work best skin to rope.

We have everything you will need available at the studio, including water , light snacks, mats. Feel free to bring your own water bottles, but please no open containers on the studio floor. Rope and rope accessories are available for purchase.

Should you desire some additional comfort, please feel free bringing a yoga mat, pillow, blanket or hoodie.

This is a partnered workshop and you must bring your own partner. If for whatever reason your regular partner is unavailable, we may be able to assist in partnering you with somebody with enough advance notice.

• • Weekly Handouts: Supplemental materials for review and practice.

  • Reference Resources: Access to additional learning tools for continued growth.

  • Course Content Highlights:

    • Foundational Knowledge:

      • Shibari history, safety practices, emergency preparedness, consent, communication, and negotiation techniques.

    • Practical Skills:

      • Essential knots, frictions, and safety

      • Rope handling and harness variations

      • Floor ties, predicaments, scene creation

      • Upline management and partial suspension techniques

      • Body handling and manipulation

  • Guided Learning: Receive direct supervision, personalized feedback, and answers to your questions.

  • Class Size: Limited to 8 couples per group.