Rope Tales Tour - Friday Evening
Learn a different style TK from one of the best International Instructors
Service Description
Price is per tying pair. Rigger must have a reasonably tensioned, unprompted TK. The Tk We will analyze a stemless gote, understanding its structure and historical development. The differences with an original Japanese TK will be described both from a technical and philosophical point of view. Learn a different style TK from Federico Kirigami of Studio Yugen, Milan. There's much to be said for broadening your knowledge and being exposed to different teaching styles and methods. Fede is masterful at incorporating perfect tension in a tie and his innate insight into body movement and tapping into the psyche of the person you're tying is beyond belief. Whether you have just managed to tie a TK with decent tension and without needing a reminder of the steps or you've been tying it for a decade - you WILL gain incredible insight from this class. About Kirigami & Tenshiko Kirigami and Tenshiko are partners both in rope and in life. They have been teaching and performing across Europe since 2012. In 2016, they founded School of Rope Milano, where they host weekly classes in traditional Japanese rope bondage for local students as well as international guests. Their style is deeply rooted in classical Japanese Kinbaku, refined over the years through stage performances, private sessions, and photographic work. Alongside rope, their artistic path has been strongly influenced by the study of traditional Japanese arts — particularly the tea ceremony — which they continue to explore as part of their personal and creative development. In recent years, their work has expanded beyond Europe. In 2023, they were invited to teach in Latin America and Australia, and began collaborating with Sugiura Norio Sensei on international workshops held in both Europe and Japan, as well as on a series of editorial projects, online and in print. In 2025, Kirigami became the first non-resident of Japan to be invited to tie for Kinbaku Sajiki, the iconic photographic series curated by Sugiura Norio
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
These workshops are highly desired events. In the past, some bookings have been made months in advance (presumedly just to secure a spot) only to be canceled 24 or 48 hrs before. This prevents many people from being able to attend as they have to plan travel, babysitting, time off work etc. As such, our new policy applies to try to achieve fairness in accessibility. It also sets expectations regarding consent, respect, photos/videos and protection of the intellectual property of presenters. 1. Bookings must be paid in full 2. Once made, a maximum refund of 95% is possible 3. Cancelations made inside two months of the event start date & time, but before one month, will qualify for a 50% refund 4. Cancelations made inside one month of the event start date & time do not qualify for refund. 5. Bookings may be transferred to another party, but only after agreement with Shibari Sydney. 6. Bookings will not be accepted under partial or full pseudonyms or nicknames. 7. Participants agree to comply with the FRIES model of consent whilst on premises and to treat all persons with respect. 8. All material taught in these workshops is the intellectual property of the presenter and for students own personal use only. Students agree not to plagiarize this property in any way, including by attempting to teach it to others. 9. Directions given by Guest Teachers and/or staff regarding taking of photos/videos must be complied with. Participants agree that, if necessary, photos/videos of the workshop on devices under their control may be inspected by staff with any photos/videos which do not comply being permanently deleted. 10. Participants agree that failure to comply with this policy may result in refusal to accept a booking, cancellation of booking without refund, being requested to leave without refund or prohibition from attending future classes/events. Please don’t book the workshops if you take issue with these conditions or don’t intend to comply.
Contact Details
10A Carrington Road, Marrickville NSW, Australia
+61 402 633 346
info@ShibariSydney.com.au