ASSFest M25 Rim | Knot Fair

*** An ASSFEST M25 Rim event - see here for ALL the juicy details! ***

There's NOT ENOUGH SHIBARI on our Weekend Immersion program, and our friends at Trainscendence have opened their doors for a last minute pop up event THIS SUNDAY! We're also running a few primer workshops to get you lubricated for the deep dive... AND some sexy af performances, on the roof, in a train...

MORNING WORKSHOPS 11pm - 1pm >>> Pick ONE

Shibari Floor Play with von Riga

Floor rope bondage suitable to all levels, from novice to those experienced and wishing to deepen their practice to more deeply connect with their partner.

Peachy Keen: The Art of Worshipping the Peach in Bondage with Harli Adalia

For explorers of all skill levels looking to praise, worship & explore the hidden mysteries held in the somatic body. Focusing intentions on releasing & realising the untapped potential contained in the melting pot of the pelvic space.

Take a guided journey into new ways to engage with this underappreciated aspect of the body with bondage & sensation we will unravel & discover new forms of pleasure & release.

Juicy Negotiations with Trey Emery

What skills do we need for creating great sexual play? What stops us from asking for our darkest desires? How do we co-create a state that allows for pleasure?

This workshop will teach you to use evidenced concepts in how desire works, constructive communication and affirmative consent but keep it FUN! Forget dry, lengthy kink checklists or rigid scene questionnaires. Cute, interactive exercises throughout will give you a taste of what possibilities these skills can open up.

Seduce Me in Your Language with Dan Wei

Dan will guide you through sexy improv games, playful vocal exercises, and sensory delights like food and fantasy. We’ll cheer each other on with laughter, moans, and multilingual flirtation.

Seduce yourself. Be witnessed. Bask in blissful silliness, arousal, and creativity.
Together, we will release the orgasmic voice!

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 2pm - 4pm >>> Pick ONE

Exposure: Rope & The Gaze with Sir Z

Step into my world, where ropes aren’t just tools—they’re instruments of control, seduction, and exquisite surrender. I’m Sir Z, a shibari master with a passion for precision, power, and pushing boundaries. I’m carving out my own space in the kink scene, blending traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary queer aesthetics, to explore the deep emotional connection that Kink can foster. Whether I’m binding bodies for pleasure, art, or discipline, my rope is an extension of my will—tight where I want it, teasing where it needs to be, and always with your limits in mind… before I test them.
Trust, consent, and a touch of mischief are the foundation of my craft. Because rope isn’t just about restriction—it’s about release. So, are you ready to surrender to the experience? Good. Let’s get twisted

Shibari for Sluts with Barefoot Juliette

Shibari, the art of Japanese rope bondage, has become a popular practice that often evokes near-mystical feelings of tradition, beauty and grace in suffering. But let's not forget what it was actually developed for: PORN!

Join Barefoot Juliette in an exploration of the sluttiest ways we can use shibari for maximum pleasure and debauchery. We will explore ties, positions, and how to create a rope scene that will make your wettest rope dreams come true.

Slowing Down With or Without Them with Moon

Learn some basic ground practises for self and connection to others.

Tantric Dance with Klaudia

Tantric dance is a conscious dance practice where one person leads the dance, while the other—blindfolded—surrenders into the experience. The leader embodies the masculine energy (Shiva), holding space, guiding the movement with presence, clarity, and intention. The one who receives moves with the qualities of the feminine energy (Shakti)—fluid, receptive, intuitive, and open to surrender. This dance becomes a playful, powerful interaction between the masculine and feminine energies—a sacred meeting that transcends duality and invites deeper truth, within yourself and in connection with others.

When blindfolded, you are invited to let go completely—to surrender control and allow yourself to be taken to the edge of the unknown, all while remaining fully anchored in your own body. Every movement, every touch, is felt deeply. You become pure sensation, presence, and trust. When you lead, you step into your power, channelling your energy with clarity and direction. You feel alive, vibrant, and fully connected to your essence. You become the guide and the dance becomes an expression of your life force—a creative offering.

We all carry both masculine and feminine energies within us, and finding balance between them is key to living a fulfilling, empowered life. This is the principle of inner union—masculine and feminine, yin and yang. Tantric Dance invites us to explore and embody these polarities through movement—to give and receive, lead and surrender, and to dance with the ever-unfolding flow of life. It helps us connect to our own essence by guiding us beyond the mind and into the body, where we can feel, express, and embody the truth that lives within us.

PERFORMANCES

We'll be running two intimate shibari performances IN THE TRAIN after the workshops. That's right, up close and personal! Book your spot you perve...

4.30pm Barefoot Juliette

5.30pm Von Riga

🍑 LOGISTICS 🍑

TICKETING
WORKSHOPS GENERAL ADMISSION $50

WORKSHOPS IMMERSION ATTENDEES $40

PERFORMANCES GENERAL ADMISSION $40

PERFORMANCES IMMERSION ATTENDEES $35

This event is part of the ASSFEST M25 Rim Festival. Attendees of the ASSFEST M25 Immersion Weekend receive discounted tickets to this and other events between the 9th and 16th of May. Explore our schedule here!

>>> WEEKEND IMMERSION 17.05 + 18.05 TICKETS <<<

ZipPay & AfterPay are available!

VENUE & ACCESSIBILITY

Trainscendence | Easey St, Collingwood

TRANSPORT & PARKING

The venue is an few minutes walk from both buses and trams. There is limited untimed parking in the area. If you are a ticket holder and require a bit more detail on the transport options please reach out!

INCLUSIVITY & LIMITATIONS

As well as sex positivity, we love diversity & all curious & respectful 18+ humans are welcome.

*** THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT - YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DISPLAY A VALID PHOTO ID ON THE DAY TO GAIN ENTRY***

🍑 ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF SEXUALITY 🍑

The Australian School of Sexuality (ASS) is a collective of affiliated sex educators who've teamed up to support each other & increase public accessibility to sexuality education spaces. Please visit our website for a detailed look at our hosts, workshops & vision!

We welcome all feedback, questions & thoughts! Please get in touch via email.

Huge gratitude to our wonderful sponsors for believing in the possibilities of ASS! Assembly Four, Tryst Link & Demasque Magazine.