Duo Workshop - First touch of rope

About

This 4-hour introduction class aims to bring you in touch with the shibari fundamentals. You will be invited to reflect on communication and consent, to speak and to listen with your bodies and to explore the possibilities one single rope can bring. 

This workshop is in dutch.

Discover

In this workshop, you’ll be guided through a series of foundations designed to help you enter rope with clarity, safety, and embodied connection.

Together, we explore:

• The touch of rope: discovering how sensation, presence, and intention shape the experience
• Safety essentials: understanding risks, anatomy, and the fundamentals of safe practice
• Consent conversation inspiration: language and prompts to support clear, attuned negotiation
• Reflections on intention and presence: from both the rigger and bottom perspective
• Playful exercises in movement and body manipulation: exploring energy, responsiveness, and communication
• First knots and frictions: simple techniques to begin building your rope vocabulary

For who?

FOpen to all levels and genders, no previous experience required. Only curiosity, consent and care.

For duos – friends, lovers, play partners, couples, … – who are ready to touch and be touched by ropes, who want to playfully explore shibari in its essence.

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The Teacher: Vagevuur

Vagevuur is an Antwerp based rope switch. She discovered shibari in 2021, in search of a way to escape the chronic pain and tension in her body. Starting out as a rope bottom, she quickly picked up the ropes herself by exploring self-tying. Slowly she opened up to tying others.

Vagevuur prefers intuitive ropes over fixed patterns, while also acknowledging the importance of a clean technique and safety awareness. Mostly self-taught through labbing with Shibari Study tutorials and learning from being in ropes herself, she keeps discovering new layers in the art of tying by incorporating elements from different teachers in different styles. Rope jams are her favorite place to practice, to play and to learn from observing others.

The Model: Morwen

Morwen found her way more deeply into rope practice over a year ago, though kink has shaped her for almost two decades now. As a bottom she brings perspective that comes from lived experience. Where playfulness meets surrender, where sensation and tension become a language, she finds grounding presence, and deep connection when being tied. Her sensitivity allows her to read the moment, to feel the energy, and to respond with intention. 

She offers her perspective of what it’s like to be moved and held in rope, encouraging to notice nuance, embrace sensation, and understand the dialogue that unfolds when rope is shared with awareness.

Dresscode

Dress in a way that supports comfort and embodied learning. whether you’re tying or being tied. Soft, flexible layers work best: silk, jersey, modal, bamboo, mesh, or lightweight cotton. Avoid stiff or restrictive fabrics.

If you may be tied:

• Wear something that allows smooth rope contact on skin: soft tops or no top, form-fitted pieces, relaxed layers you can slip off, or lingerie.
• Underwire bras, thick seams, or structured garments are not ideal for rope and may be uncomfortable.
• Soft shorts, loose trousers, or underwear you feel at ease in if layers shift.

If you may be tying:

• Choose clothing that allows full movement and ease: soft pants or leggings, breathable tops, unrestrictive layers.

This is an intimate but learning-focused space. Dress in what allows you to stay comfortable, grounded, and connected, the sensuality will come through naturally as you practice. A changing area and all material is provided.

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FAQ

Do we need to bring our own rope?
No. All materials, including high-quality rope, will be provided for the duration of the workshop. Rope can be purchased on-site cash only, the exact amount. For 1 rope of 8m it’s 20eu. For one rope of 4m it’s 15eu.

Is this workshop suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. This class is designed for beginners with no previous rope experience. All you need is openness, clear communication with your partner, and a willingness to learn.

What should we wear?
Dress for comfort and embodied learning. Soft fabrics, flexible layers, and clothing that allows movement and rope contact are ideal. Lingerie or form-fitted pieces are welcome if you feel comfortable learning in them. A detailed dress code is provided above.

Is there a changing room?
Yes. A bathroom functions as a changing area and will be available for all guests.

Is there parking nearby?
Yes. Paid parking (PIDPA) is available within an 8-minute walk of the venue.

I didn’t get my confirmation email. What should I do?
Please check your spam folder, your confirmation includes the address and all event details.

Can we ask questions before the event?
Of course. For any last-minute questions, email us at info@spnkd.com and our team will respond promptly.