Welcome to Aphrodisia!

We host classes specially designed to enhance connection and increase confidence. Please note all participants must be over the age of 18 years. Classes are capped to ensure that everyone can receive appropriate levels of attention and tuition.

Principles of Shibari workshop series

This 4 week workshop series is for those wanting to develop and build their skills and confidence in rope play. Delivered over 4 consecutive weeks, each session will focus on a particular skill.

Participants can book individual weeks that match their skill set, or for the full course.

Weekly focus:

Week 1: June 17th 6:30-8:00pm

Single column and Double column ties.

Week 2: June 24th 6:30-8:00pm

First frictions, The Futomomo, basic rope joins.

Week 3 & 4: 1st July & 8th July 6:30-8:00pm

Basic patterns: Takate Kote (TK), including X and L frictions, 2 1/2 moons, nodemes, and hojo cuffs.

Ongoing discussions will occur across all sessions will build knowledge of the terminology, culture, history, styles, and aesthetics of shibari.

Workshop Kit Requirements

You will need to bring the following with you to participate in the workshops:

6 x 7m-8m of 6mm rope in either hemp, jute or similar (Rope is available for purchase at point of ticket sale)
Rope shears

Demonstrators:

ArdentDesires (she/her) has been active in the Newcastle kink scene for over 3 years, getting her start into shibari/kinbaku through Hunter Rope Explore & Exchange (RXX). Her passion for rope play is inspired by musical pieces such as Adagio for Strings by Samual Barber where movements are slow, deliberate and purposeful to create a specific emotional experience. She greatly enjoys sharing her knowledge about this Japanese art style and looks forward to introducing new people to the dynamics of rope play.

Anchor_rope_ (he/him), has been a rigger for almost 2 decades. He is an educator who loves to share his joy in the subject with his community, having previously run and organized the Newcastle Rope Dojo, and the Hunter Rxx.
Anchor_rope_ received the bulk of his rope education through Sydney's Studio Kink. A passionate student of Nawashi Kanna, he ties in the Akechi Denki lineage. While this is a more technical style, Anchor_rope_ feels it is focused at it's core on the love, understanding, and sexuality of the bond between participants. Safety and consent are paramount concerns.

FAQs:

Ticket price is per person. All attendees need to purchase a ticket to attend.
For this series, you will need to bring your own rope and shears or purchase at point of sale to use during classes.
Please wear clothing that gives a full range of movement such as activewear.
You do not need to come with a partner, however it is valuable to have someone you are comfortable with to practice your skills both inside and outside workshops.