27 Feb

19:00

Rotterdam

A playful, welcoming rope hangout where everyone can tinker, tie, tumble, and learn at their own pace. This is a space to explore queerness, connection, and silliness with safety and care.

Queertied Peer Rope beginner & intermediate workshops

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About this Event

Queertied invites you for a playful, welcoming rope hangout where everyone can tinker, tie, tumble, and learn — at their own pace and on their own terms. Whether you like to knot, be knotted, self-tie, or try a bit of everything, this is a space to explore queerness, connection, and silliness with safety and care.

About the workshops:

⭐️ Beginner workshop: Single & Double Column Tie

During our monthly beginner workshop you will learn a bit about the history of Japanese bondage and why it is called shibari. We dive into safety aspects like nerve compression and the do’s & don’ts of tying with yourself or somebody else. After we’re done with that, we dive into the practical stuff of how to tie a single-column tie, a double-column tie and the basic principles of frictions. We give individual guidance and there is plenty of room for questions.

Entry level: You don’t need any prior knowledge or equipment. We have rope for lending. If you do have rope, check whether it is natural fibre rope (jute, hemp, bamboo) or synthetic rope emulating natural fibers (hempex) of ca. 6mm and 8 - 10m long.

⭐️⭐️ Intermediate Workshop: Chest Harness & Gunslinger

We hold a bi-monthly intermediate workshop series where we move from harnesses and floorwork to full suspension in five classes. The skills you learn in the first workshop, will be useful in the second, and so on. During the series we will focus both on rigger and bottom skills, and for accessibility purposes the entire series is “TK-optional” – you are welcome to use a TK style harness if you learned it somewhere else, but we will teach alternatives that are safer when just starting out, and are suitable for a wider range of people.

This intermediate workshops is about a basic harness for the torso (shinju) and the hips (gunslinger) which can be used in the subsequent intermediate workshops in this series. We deliberately choose a non-TK harness for accessibility purposes, though in the subsequent workshops, those who prefer a TK can also opt to use a TK instead. We will also briefly discuss preparing for a rope scene and consent check in.

Entry level: This workshop assumes basic, beginners level, of rope (safety) knowledge and skills. Having taken our beginners workshop or equivalent suffices.

About Queertied:

In 2021, during the midst of COVID, Els (they/them) followed online yoga classes by queer yoga teacher Asa (they/them). One day the idea popped up to organise a rope event together to create a safe(r) space for queer individuals of all kinds to explore shibari. Then our partners and a number of amazing volunteers got involved with this journey too. Since November 2021 we have been hosting monthly events and even had the pleasure to teach at numerous festivals.

About the Organisers:

Asa (they/them) and Kai (he/him) focus on Japanese bondage, shibari/kinbaku and teach the beginners workshop. When they joined their first shibari bondage workshops in 2017, they were frustrated with stereotypical role division of men as dominant and the ones tying up & women as submissive and the ones to be tied. They want to show there is more fun to experience if you break free from such binary thinking.

Asa also teaches the stretching class to warm up your body and unwind your mind so you feel fit and ready for tying or being tied. They have been teaching yoga since 2017 in Belgium, The Netherlands and even Japan. From 2020 until 2023 they ran the online yoga studio Be Queerful with an aim to empower queer, trans and non-binary individuals through mindful movement and community.

Els (they/them) and Roel (he/him) have together decades of experience in various forms of bondage and occasionally teach an intermediate workshop. With their creative solutions around health conditions and disabilities they aspire to make bondage as inclusive as possible.

We also have a number of friendly hosts called Sunny (she/her), Ven (all pronouns) and Thijs (he/they). Depending on the month, one of them will welcome you at the door an make you feel at home as best they can. Expect them to scan tickets, answer questions, offer snacks/drinks and keep an eye on things Each of our hosts are ready to give you the best and most comfortable experience possible.

Together we strive for an inclusive setting that celebrates the diversity of our bodies through the intimate, playful and creative practice of rope play and bondage.

What to Expect:

Optional warm-up: A rope-focused stretching session to wake up your body (or skip it and sip tea).
Optional workshop: An optional workshop session (in English unless everyone speaks Dutch).
Open practice: Try floorwork, partner ties, or follow a tutorial — make friends, swap tips, and cheer each other on.
Playtime: Bring your curiosity (and rope) for open practice time.

Safety & Vibe:

Zero tolerance: No homophobia, transphobia, racism, ableism, or body-shaming — violators may be asked to leave.
If you feel unsafe: Contact an organiser; we’ll listen and take discreet action.
Consent-first: Active, enthusiastic consent required for all partner play.
Content level: Keep it roughly PG-13 — light spanks or crotch rope OK; extended sexual/BDSM scenes not permitted.
Health: Masks allowed.

Accessibility:

Two spaces: upstairs (20 metal steps) and downstairs (accessible via large roll-up door). If you need level access, notify @Queertied after buying your ticket.
Toilet: can fit a standard-width wheelchair but has no transfer supports.
Venue has no heating in winter and only a noisy fan for airco in summer.
Bring extra blankets or a sweater if you get cold easily.
Bring earplugs (if needed), the space can get noisy.
Venue has noise-cancelling headphones, fleece blankets and weighted blanket.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Who is it for?

Everyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or as an ally who respects queer spaces, including all genders, sexual orientations, races, abilities, and body types.

Do I need to book or buy a ticket?

Yes—tickets are checked at the door. Contact organisers after purchase if you need level access.

Is there a beginners class?

Yes—every month there's an optional beginners workshop covering safety basics, single- and double-column ties. Taught in English unless everyone present speaks Dutch.

Is there an intermediate class?

Sometimes—check the event details to see if one is offered that month.

What if I’m new or nervous?

You’re absolutely welcome here — everyone starts somewhere. We create a supportive, nonjudgmental space with clear safety guidelines so you can learn at your own pace. Join the stretching class to relax, try our beginner workshop, or ask our host or organisers to show you basics one-on-one. You can observe first, pair with another newcomer, or practice on yourself until you feel ready. If you’d like, tell our host or an organiser you’re nervous and we’ll check in, offer support, or suggest quieter times and spaces. Your comfort, consent, and boundaries come first — no pressure, no rush.

What should I bring?

Your own ropes and a rescue hook or safety scissors. Clothes you can easily move in; if you're being tied, tight-fitting clothing is advisable. Optional: extra layers/blanket, earplugs, snacks.

What if I don't have any rope?

Loan ropes are available. We also sell rope (€8 for 8m jute rope).

What if I don’t have a partner but still want to practice?

You’re welcome to practice on yourself or observe sessions until someone becomes available. We pride ourselves on the social nature of our events—many participants are quick to engage people who seem a little lonely or lost.

Will you guarantee I’ll find someone to tie with at the event?

No — we can’t guarantee every participant will find a partner. We do our best to create a welcoming, social environment and provide opportunities for meeting others, but pairing depends on individual availability, preferences, and comfort levels.