Ropes can be a beautiful way to connect with someone. They invite presence, closeness, and a kind of play that unfolds moment by moment.
Rope bondage also blends naturally with other intimate practices, opening space for sensation, power, and sexual energy to build in a conscious and consensual way.
In this workshop we focus on using ropes as a pathway into other forms of play. We will explore how rope can shape the body, guide movement, amplify impact play, power dynamics, and create openings for sensual or sexual exploration.
Starting from simple ties, we will build toward shapes that help you play with your partner in a more connective, playful, or spicy way.
Workshop’s content:
Risk and safety.
Technical information knots and frictions.
Different ways of verbal and non verbal communication.
We will explore different shapes and ways to play with from shame, exposure, pain and objectification.
Shaves suitable for sexual interaction.
For whom is this workshop?
This workshop is suitable for beginners that can already do a solid single column tie, and are familiar with basic frictions.
This workshop is only for couples, it is not for solo tying. Rigger and model, roles do not change during the workshop.
What to bring?
You will need 6 full length ropes (8 meters each) and 2 half length.
If you want to buy ropes, we recommend buying some at Mail & Female Sexshop. If you use the code "Iridescent" in their webshop or in the store, you get a 10% discount.
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.
Last but not least, bring a lot of curiosity and enthusiasm!!
Important
Iridescent Studio is a queer organisation and in our events we do not tolerate racism, discrimination, sexism, homophobia or transphobia.
During the entire workshop we do not allow the use of any mobile or electronic devices to record the content of the workshops.
You are allowed to take pictures of your partner as long as none of the participants or teachers are in your pictures.
Tickets
Tickets per couple:
Early bird tickets 95€
Regular tickets 135€
Event’s door closes 10 min before we start, after this, no entry will be granted.
Please read carefully our Term & Conditions page
Times
Doors open half an hour before the event starts: 09.30
We will close the door of the studio at 09.50 (10 minutes before the event starts), so please make sure you are there, at least 15 minutes before. After 09.50, 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.
If you decide to drive to us, here is a link for a parking space just besides the studio.
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.
Or if you have any other questionsn regarding this event, do not hesitate to drop us an e-mail, we are more than glad to help!