Foto: Kaya Küppers, Model: Lokka, Touw: Lokka 

 

This course can be given in a 1 or 2-day format, with the preference for a 1-day format. 

 

This is the first part (Basics) in my selftying series. 

 

For whom?

This workshop is suitable for those who are completely new to rope, as well as for those looking to move beyond recreating harnesses found online. Whether the interest is in self-tying, rigging, or modelling, the material is relevant across all roles. 

 

The focus lies on the interplay between body and rope, exploring how they move, respond, and shape each other. Much of what is covered can be applied in partnered tying as well. Even those already familiar with the basics can expect to discover new insights and deepen their practice.

 

Requirements

-    Awareness of your own physical abilities and emotional boundaries;
-    Physical ability to comfortably wrap rope around your own upper and lower body in a seated position;
-    3x 8m of rope – preferably jute or hemp (you can buy jute Ellipsis ropes at the event as well - €50 per 3x 8m);
-    Comfortable clothing (preferably close-fitting).

 

Content

You can take the skills obtained from this workshop and apply them to tying with others as well, but the content will be focused on selftying. Amongst other things, we will dive into:

-    How to build your own scene
-    Single column ties
-    Safety
-    Frictions 
-    A lot of rope handling

 

A blindfold will be (a small) part of this workshop, as I believe that as a selftyer you need to be able to do a lot blind. If you are not comfortable with this, you don’t have to. However, most people have better focus and are more in the moment. Besides that, learning new things while only being able to feel instead of see, brings out a whole different dimension. Thus it’s highly recommend participating with a blindfold, but obviously no-one is forced.

 

By the end of this workshop you will have a solid base to return to for basic practice. You will be able to have a fun session with yourself or a partner without needing a lot of technical skills.

 

The workshop will be taught in English unless all participants speak Dutch.