This is a biweekly session for beginners who want to refine their knowledge and gently explore into new territory.
Each class offers a focused tailored theme, combining technical elements and soft skills that make rope feel safe and enjoyable.
You will practise clear communication, mindful pacing, and reading your partner’s comfort so your technique grows hand in hand with your awareness.
At the end of each session we close with a free practice moment where you can repeat exercises, explore variations, or simply tie!
Program:
After checking in on the experience level of the group, Papi will guide the class with a tailored structure so the content fits the group and stays relevant for every student.
In a calm and explorative way we will study frictions, knots, rope handling, basic structures, and of course the many ways to stay connected with your rope partners through clear communication and safety.
There will be a mix of solo exercises and partner work, and we encourage you to pair with other participants.
After the study session we close with a mini Rope Salon, a relaxed moment for free tying. This is your space to indulge in your practice, explore what you learned, or simply connect with new people.
Join us!
Prerequisite
Everyone that knows how to do a single column or that already participated in a beginners class/workshop.
Folks that want to connect with people and practice
What to bring?
Your own set of ropes, at least a set of 3 full length (8 to 7m) and one half (4m). You can find Shibari Ropes at Mail & Female, this link gives you a 10% discount on your first purchase.
We will be tying on the floor, and we have yoga matts and pillows but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
If you like to take notes: a notebook and pen.
Comfortable clothes in which you can move freely, tank tops or shorts are ideal, or any yoga/sport clothes.
A bottle of water (leak proof) and some snacks.
A pair of sandals/flip flops to get to the toilet, since they are not directly inside the studio.
Important
Iridescent Studio is a queer led organisation and in our events we do not tolerate racism, discrimination, sexism, homophobia or transphobia.
During the entire event we do not allow the use of any mobile or electronic devices to record the content of the event.
If the group agree, you may be allowed to take pictures of your own work as long as none of the participants or teachers are in your pictures.
Tickets
Tickets per person: 35€
Times
19:00 to 22:00 hrs
Doors opens at 18:30 and closses 5 minutes before the event starts, so please make sure you are there, at least 10 minutes before.
After the door is closed, no entry will be granted.
Location
The studio is located in Amsterdam west, Doctor Jan van Breemenstraat 1.
You can get here by bike, or from Central Station by Tram 13, the stop is Adm. Helfrichstraat.
In our experience the Mobypark platform gives better rates and has several options in the neighbourhood.
Language:
All our workshops and events are taught/guided in English.
Questions?
We understand that this kind of event can be a bit overwhelming for some, and we are more than willing to help you if you need any support to make your workshop experience nicer.
Please do not hesitate to mail us if you have any physical limitations, mental health issues or special wishes.
If you have any other questions regarding this event, do not hesitate to drop us an e-mail, we are more than glad to help!