Groundwork Shibari Series

You've laid the foundation of your Shibari practice—now it’s time to deepen your connection, build your skills, and stay grounded in the practice. We’re excited to announce Groundwork, the second series in our ongoing Shibari curriculum. This 8-session series (6 classes and 2 jams) focuses on floor-based ties that create structure, flow, and possibility—preparing you for future work in partial and full suspension.

Whether you’re looking to refine your technique, build confidence, or stay in sync with your partner, Groundwork is your space to grow.

🪢 What We’ll Cover:

1. Suspension ready Upper Body Harnesses: TK (takate-kote), butterfly harness, strappado, and more
2. Suspension ready Lower Body Harnesses: foundational shapes, control, and comfort
3. Suspension ready Structured Futomomo
4. Transitions between shapes
5. Rope flow & movement on the floor
6. Safety, negotiation, and emotional presence
7. And, of course… plenty of play and creativity

📅 Dates:

1. May 15
2. May 22
3. May 29
4. June 5 – Rope Jam 🎉
5. June 12
6. June 19
7. June 26
8. July 3 – No class (Holiday break)
9. July 10 – Rope Jam 🎉

👯‍♀️ Why Groundwork?

This series continues the cohort-based learning journey we began with Bootstrap. Participants in Bootstrap will receive priority enrollment, and we’ll be giving returning pairs preference for this next chapter. If you’re planning to move into partial or full suspension, Groundwork is a key step—one that strengthens your base and deepens your connection.

📌 Didn’t take Bootstrap, our previous class series?

We would love for you to join, and you’ll need to demonstrate proficiency in the following:

1. Connection-based floor tying
2. Single column ties (Summerville Bowline)
3. Double column ties (Summerville Bowline)
4. Munter hitch
5. Rope extension
6. Hojo cuffs
7. Understanding physical and emotional safety in ropes and kink scenes

💰 Pricing: $700/pair

🧵 Limited to 15 pairs

✨ Whether you're continuing from Bootstrap or joining us with prior experience, this series is designed to keep you rooted, connected, and progressing with intention.

🪢 Interested?

Fill out the interest form, and we'll be in touch!

🧑‍🏫 Teacher Bios

Davide (rope top):

Davide has been studying Shibari for over a decade with many teachers, forming a unique blend of styles with Kanna-ryū and Naka-ryū as the core of his practice. Davide is a respected teacher in the Bay Area and has performed at many rope and private events internationally. When he’s not teaching ropes, Davide’s passions include partner acrobatics, motorcycle riding, and creating community spaces. IG: @state.of.ropes

Gina (rope switch, bottoming instructor):

Gina is a passionate rope switch who has been tying and getting tied for over a decade. She has sought education across the world, with her primary influences being Akira Naka and Nicolas Arnoys. She is ever-curious about all of the ways rope can be used as a tool to connect with others, and she loves sharing her findings with her students. When teaching rope bottoming, she hopes to help rope bottoms understand how to keep themselves safe, how to tune into their own desires, and how to bottom in rope in the ways that are most fulfilling for them. IG: @futureflowering