Shibari Beginner Classes

These 6 week courses for shibari beginners run every Tuesday from Daruma in Neukölln, Berlin. Both levels are taught in English by one of the studio’s regular in-house teachers.

The goal of this class is to facilitate regular, structured shibari practice, that aims to go deep rather than broad, helping you to develop a really firm grasp of the basics, build muscle memory, and get to know other participants.

Beginner (step 1)

Step 1 is for those who are either completely new to shibari, or have a little prior experience but are feeling a bit rusty on the basics. The course covers simple knots, frictions, patterns, harnesses, and introduces participants to important skills such as rope handling and tensioning. By the end of the course, participants should understand how to construct a short rope scene that brings together technical and playful elements.

Beginners (Step 2)

Step 2 builds on the content of the Step 1 course, deepening and expanding on what you’ve already learnt. By the end of the course, participants should have a wider range of technical elements in their rope tool kits, a deeper understanding of common safety issues, and should be able to construct a range of floor ties, and use them in play.

Further Information

  • You are welcome to come alone or partnered. Participants who come alone are encouraged to partner up with another solo-participant to practice the ties on each other. If you don’t want to switch (both tie and be tied), then we would recommend coming with a partner.

  • You don’t need to bring your own rope as ropes will be available at the studio to borrow or buy!

When? Tuesday evenings: Step 1 6pm-8pm and Step 2 8.15pm-10.15pm.

Dates: The next course will take place from 19th August - 23rd September 2025, and will be led by Gestalta. Future courses will start on: 30th September 2025, 11th November 2025.