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Exploring self rope and self suspension using a waist harness custom designed to be supportive and comfortable. We will work through going up and down safely as well as a variety of inverted and semi inverted poses
Prerequisite knowledge: Single column Basic harness knowledge
Required materials: 5 lengths of rope 2 carabiners Swivel (optional)
A yoga session that focuses on warming up the shoulders, back and legs as well as offering mindful breath and body practices to help ride sensations that may arise during in your rope session. The aim of the class is to help you 'drop in' to a relaxed state of higher consciousness before the rope work begins, creating a deeper sense of connection between yourself, your breath and your body as well as between yourself and your partner.
Requirements: none
The concept of Ma-Ai (間合い) within a rope scene. Distance, Position, Time, and the bubble we create with our energy. All level of students welcome.
Requirements: none
In this class Mark DV8 will share his experience and thoughts on tying with an eye for a masculine aesthetic.
Requirements: none
A presentation on the work of the Bunny Beautiful Project.
The Bunny Beautiful Project is the work of Nexxi and Selene. Their aim is to tie and photograph those who identify as women of all shapes, sizes, ages and looks, so that we can not only share in a creative rope experience, but also show how beautiful everyone is in rope.
Do you want to capture awesome Fet Photos with a gorgeous model but don’t have all that fancy gear - cameras, flashes, studio lights, studio?
It doesn’t matter if you only have your phone, a ‘little camera’ or a flashy camera that you’re not quite sure about, we can take your shots to the next level. With an experienced model and Mike & Matt there to guide and mentor you, you are bound to get some great shots. We anticipate a ‘Three look shoot’ with three distinct Fetish Themes. We know you all love rope and it IS OzBound so one shoot will be rope, but not suspension.
Please note, in keeping with the ‘no pro gear’ theme, we will not be using studio lights and showing you how to get great shots without them. You will be able to keep your shots, with a signed release, as long as you accept the model release conditions, ie crediting and non-commercial use requirements.
Your hosts
Mike
The resident photographer at Studio Kink and part of the teaching team is an award winning photographer with a passion for capturing the emotion and connection of shibari and the wider kink scene. He has been shooting kink in Australia and internationally since 2009 from private shoots to performances and large events like Sexpo. He is available for private, commercial and editorial photo shoots and works on location and from his studio within the Studio Kink complex.
Matt
Matt is an award winning Sydney based photographer and cut his teeth as a live music photographer for the alternative lifestyle magazine Rogue Inc, when he was asked to travel the country with Sexpo to be their on-staff photographer. He has worked with some of the best riggers in the industry, from both Australia and overseas. Matt is available for private commissioned photo shoots and is also the owner of The Alibi Studio, the newest kink friendly photo studio in Western Sydney.
Using Tantra Yoga philosophies, breath work, body positions and neuroscience to explore 'Rope Space' & rope energy. Exploring how we can flow with ourselves, our partners and the rope to reach altered states of consciousness and meditation.
Requirements: None
Simple classical lines, correct tension and variations, Aleni is pleased to present her hands in front TK.
Do you want to capture awesome Fet Photos but don’t have all that fancy gear - cameras, flashes, studio lights, studio? Want to get some hot shots but crammed into a hotel room or a plain bedroom with no gear?
It doesn’t matter if you only have your phone, a ‘little camera’ or a flashy camera that you’re not quite sure about, we can take your shots to the next level. With lots of brilliant ideas and hacks to make great images more than just the odd ‘lucky shot’. And if you’re up for it, stick around for the after lunch model shoot to try out your new techniques and take home some shots of our lovely model.
Your hosts:
Mike
The resident photographer at Studio Kink and part of the teaching team is an award winning photographer with a passion for capturing the emotion and connection of shibari and the wider kink scene. He has been shooting kink in Australia and internationally since 2009 from private shoots to performances and large events like Sexpo. He is available for private, commercial and editorial photo shoots and works on location and from his studio within the Studio Kink complex.
Matt
Matt is an award winning Sydney based photographer and cut his teeth as a live music photographer for the alternative lifestyle magazine Rogue Inc, when he was asked to travel the country with Sexpo to be their on-staff photographer. He has worked with some of the best riggers in the industry, from both Australia and overseas. Matt is available for private commissioned photo shoots and is also the owner of The Alibi Studio, the newest kink friendly photo studio in Western Sydney.
Kinoko’s class swan style pose using his arms-free chest harness and hands bound in front. A fairly easy and comfortable hands free harness.
This partial suspension sequence uses very simplistic rope to explore stress positions and body mechanics.
Requirements
3+ Lengths or rope
A carabiner or large suspension ring
Single column tie
Half hitch
*No actual fighting will occur during this class.
In this class, we will develop predicament ties that give our rope bottoms a sense of being suspended without ever leaving the ground, by using rope and the rope bottoms body 'against' them. (Think stretched legs unable to bend unless a waist rope tightens) or being perched on your side, precariously balanced and feeling like you will topple over...but won't) and also different methods to create some single rope shapes that can be incorporated at any stage of the "tie"
Note: as this class involves people of all body types, everyone's ties will look different but will apply a similar approach to tying style. Because we are going to be rolling around on the floor (rigger and model!) Hands front ties will be used.
Target audience: this is suitable for all levels, however it would be beneficial to be able to tie a single collumn tie, inline cuffs and a futomomo that doesn't slip if knelt and moved around. This class is also suitable for people wanting to tie more than one person at once. (Game on!)
Rope bottoms: this is your chance to test your riggers understanding of your bodies. They think you can't move? Prove em wrong!
Rope: at least 6-10 hanks of rope, safety cutting equipment
A mindful rope experience. This class uses mindfulness techniques while guiding you through a simple rope bondage form. The purpose is to approach the act of rope bondage in a relaxed, controlled manner, become more aware of your own responses throughout the process of rope bondage play and (if you are the Top) project your intention for the play or (if you are the bottom) fully experience the play by being present in the moment.
Requirements:
2+ pieces of rope
This discussion will focus on how to negotiate for rope bondage scenes. Aimed at both tops and bottoms, it covers everything from consent and best practices all the way to how to negotiate a great and memorable scene.
This class is a great way to warm up for the weekend as well as ensure that your TK is in good shape.
Are they safe to tie with? How do I know? Should that hurt? Do they know that rope on my arm is pinching me? Is that meant to be that tight? How do I tell them without ruining the moment? Am I talking too much? How do I get more flexible? Should I have stretched before this?
This workshop addresses the concerns and many of the questions rope bottoms face when starting their rope journey. In this workshop, Atheera explains how a rope bottom can be risk aware without being a rigger and share with you what she wishes someone had shared with her before starting her rope journey.
It doesn't matter if you do L-Locks or Half Moons, Upper Kannuki or none, Miss Gen can help you to finesse every part of the Gote that you use. You must be able to complete a Gote/TK already (this class does not teach a Gote/TK).
Requirements:
Know at least one TK/Gote you would like to improve on
Enough rope to tie that TK/Gote
In this class, we focus on tying on the floor, this is not a suspension class, but designed to provide skill and imagination to beginner through to more advanced rope student alike.
By using simple techniques and communicating with each other, you'll be able to create sustainable shapes to form a solid foundation to maximise your vision, be that artistic, sensual or playful.
Ties will be hands in front only and no hands behind back ties taught in this class, and all ties are to be adapted to the person being tied.
Requirements
Safety equipment
At least 5 hanks of natural fibre rope
Pre-requisites : single column tie
Target audience: all
Rope bottom requirements: you only need to be able to communicate, the ties should not be stressful on your bodies, unless otherwise negotiated with your rigger
We are gathering people with a range of experiences and backgrounds bottoming into a Panel for you to ask questions of.