Bondage Workshop by DolcissimaBastarda
DolcissimaBastarda Bondageartist, Rope stylist and Performer, winner of the 'You Artist 2011' prize, has done several bondage workshops at various events, amongst others, 'Lady Fest Roma'. For those of you that do not know, bondage is an ancient art of tying up a body with ropes. DolcissimaBastarda experiments a revolutionary fusion between bondage and body-art, transforming herself into a Body Stylist and Poet of Creation. By slipping on the ropes, tying Shibari knots and forming laborious intertwining, her hands shape new figures that can be interpreted like real human installations. For the occasion, through a workshop in basic bondage that is 4 hours long, the artist will introduce the participants into this world and will share with them her perspective of bondage, its evolution throughout history, from ancient to modern age, describing the materials and providing them with the necessary safety information. Bondage techniques will be demonstrated step by step by the artist, giving the opportunity to the participants to experiment with them by themselves. For a better comprehension it is suggested to tie and be tied up. - What should I wear? No particular dress code is required. However, to allow the ropes to cling to the body, tight clothes are suggested (t-shirt and tights). What counts is the comfort! - Material Bondage can be done with various types of material. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to learn how to do it with cotton ropes. It will be important to have your own, however a set of ropes will be included in the price of the workshop, provided by DolcissimaBastarda. - Safety Safety is important! As much as the workshop wants to encourage the socialization through a new awarenessof your body, it is essential to recognize the seriousnessof bondage. The participants will have to follow closely the instructions of the instructor, before, during and after the workshop. The first information will be about safety: what you can and cannot do with the ropes, how to avoid mistakes and how to deal with possible complications.
- Workshop structure Basic Bondage: * tying up one wrist (single rope) * tying up joined wrists * tying up arms to the body * tying up ankles * making of a bra and pants, non blocking bondage that can be worn underneath the clothes (above, in this case) * demonstration of karada bondage, classical Shibari bondage (unfortunately it cannot be shown in detail for lack of time)
The workshop costs 50 Euros per person, one 14m and two 4m ropes in pure cotton are included in the price (the ropes alone cost 15 Euros). For students under 25, the price will be 35 Euros, set of ropes included. A 'virtual brochure' will be sent to all the participants, with an explanation of the basic methods of tying. The workshop has a limited number of participants: maximum 30 people in order to form 15 couples. For more information: festivalbpainting@yahoo.it