Come along and join Himboy Rope for a beginner to intermediate level shibari class on semenawa or ‘pain’ rope.
This class will cover:
● Discussion around the concepts of semenawa, examining how we can use rope to
create suffering both physically and mentally
● Practical exercises to explore semenawa with a graduated approach, including how to
build scenes and play
● Negotiation, safety, and collaboration methods for rope tops and bottoms
● Bottom specific information around pain processing, developing body awareness and
intentional suffering
Who are the classes for?
● Anyone that wants to explore rope as a pathway to connect no matter the background of
rope school or experience
● Models and tops of any size/shape/ability (all taught ties have modifications)
● Anyone interested in rope somatics and nerdy rope things
● Tying partners - each class has practical elements so come with someone you are
comfortable tying with
Pre-requisites/class requirements
Tying knowledge - non-collapsing single column tie, inline/hojo cuffs
Communication knowledge - experience with negotiation, and the ability to clearly communicate boundaries throughout the class
Switching is welcome
To bring to class - 6-8 lengths of rope (ideally jute, but whatever you are comfortable with*), cutting implement, yoga mat, drink bottle, notebook
Rope in both classes will be used in intimate areas (crotch/mouth/etc) and may become fluid bonded with tying partner - please be aware of this when considering the type of rope you want to bring to class
To wear to class - comfortable semi-formal clothes for tying in (i.e. not sports wear). Think what you’d wear for scenes and play (unless you do wear sports wear for play, in which case go ahead!)
Your Presenters:
Himboy (they/he) is a trans gender fluid human living and teaching on unceded Wurundjeri
country in Naarm/Melbourne. He has been in and around the rope community and an active
member of the broader kink scene since 2016. In 2020 Himboy co-founded Melbourne
Community Rope, a queer led not-for-profit teaching collective of rope educators. He has
previously taught at Peer Rope Melbourne, Mannhaus’ ‘The Establishment’ series, Hitchcraft
Sydney, The Bindery Perth, as well as in private lessons around Australia. Presenting adult
education on a range of topics, from rope and movement, to bottom education and other BDSM
topics, he focuses on developing accessibility in his teaching, considering intersectionality and
trauma informed approaches. A lifelong learner, he frequently attends classes in person and
online from a range of teachers.
Penn
Penn (they/them) are a non-binary queer person, born and raised in Naarm. They are an avid
BDSM and shibari enthusiast with over six years of rope modeling experience, spanning
performance, education, and intimate exploration.
Jack
Jack (he/they) is a leatherman based in Naarm. New to rope but not to kink, he is enjoying
explorations of surrender, intimacy and pleasure in shibari, and is excited to build community
and learn more about himself through rope.
Tickets are only available to tying pairs and a package of tickets for both classes is available at a discount.
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