ROPETIMES at Hope St Radio with artist and ropeworker, Luke George.

Winter blues? Global tensions getting too much? Want to try something different? This might be a way to find some connection and release…

ROPETIMES is an introductory workshop open to anyone who wants to connect and play, and learn the sensuous practice of rope bondage (Shibari しばり) in a welcoming and supportive workshop environment - an intimate and playful journey into the art of rope, trust, and touch.

Our first winter Ropetimes workshop on August 3rd filled up quickly so we've decided to run it again. Limited capacity.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In the practice of shibari/bondage, rope acts as a conduit for energy and emotion, transforming into dynamic expressions of trust and mutual care.

ROPETIMES workshops are a chance to slow down, listen closely, and explore intimacy in a fun, safe and supportive environment. These workshops focus on respectful interaction and understanding between partners. Luke, a Collingwood yards studio artist, will guide participants through foundational knots and tying techniques, emphasising the principals of ethical kink practice, communication and consent.

Whether you’re a beginner or wanting to explore rope bondage further, everyone is welcome. Bring friends, a partner, or come solo and meet someone at the workshop. No previous experience required. All rope is provided.

DETAILS

Sunday, 17th August / 12:00pm–2:45pm
Hope St Radio
at Collingwood Yards
35 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066

TICKETS

To create an intimate workshop environment, we are only offering a limited number of spots. We encourage you to come as a group or bring along a partner or friend/s to rope with:

KNOT Tickets: $75 - attending as an individual, find a partner at the workshop

HITCH Tickets: $125 - attending as a roping pair

BRAID Tickets: $220 - attending as a small group of 4 (2 x 2 roping pairs)

(+ platform booking fees)

FACILITATOR

Luke George is a multidisciplinary artist and sex-positive educator. Luke’s work examines the dynamics of intimacy and collectivity to create ‘safe spaces’ that allow for care as well as risk. Performing his work locally and internationally, best known for his work STILL LIVES for NGV/RISING 2022, which involved the tying and suspending of 5 Aussie rules footballers in rope bondage to recreate the 2011 AFL Mark of the Year. Luke travels globally to perform and teach and we are very lucky he calls Naarm and Collingwood yards, home.

lukegeorge.net / @lukeandgeorge

hopestradio.community / @hopestradio

collingwoodyards.org/ / @collingwood_yards

ACCESS AND SAFETY

18+ Exploring themes of intimacy, consent, touch and bondage
The venue is wheelchair accessible
Bathrooms are for all-genders
In conjunction with the course content, this workshop focuses on physical touch with your chosen workshop partner (under the motivation of respecting non-harassment)
You will have the opportunity to state what interests you or not. You do not have to do anything you are not comfortable with.
Sexual Contact is not expected (especially when unsolicited by others)

Images:
ROPETIMES by Luke George
Photographer: J Davies
Shoot Designer and Stylist: Studio Many

Luke George, Hope St Radio and Collingwood Yards acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands in which these workshops will take place, the Wurundjeri peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, and pays their respects to Elders both past and present and, through them, to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Acknowledging that pleasure, intimacy and connection has been happening here for 60,000+ years.