Rope Fundamentals Weekend: Nerdery & Harnesses

When:
15. November 2026, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where:
KARA
Format:
workshop
Who can join:
LGBTQIA+ & Friends
Constellation:
solo, paired, groups - all constellations welcome (everyone needs a ticket)
Language:
English
What to know:
Single column tie, rope safety, wrapping & unwrapping
What to bring:
Ropes (or borrow ours), comfortable clothes that are not too slippery, paper & pen
Questions:
Message us via info@karada-house.de
Rope Fundamentals Weekend: Nerdery & Harnesses (regular)
70,00 €
Rope Fundamentals Weekend: Nerdery & Harnesses (low income)
60,00 €
Rope Fundamentals Weekend: Nerdery & Harnesses (hardship)
50,00 €
Sunday is for the rope nerds (or for anyone ready to become one). Today we dive into the mechanics behind stable, comfortable, body-friendly tying. We’ll explore how to apply rope with intention, how to create structures that fit real bodies, and how to make your tying smoother, safer, and more efficient.
You’ll learn counter tensions, ladder structures, your first frictions, and how to wrap with flow and consistency. These building blocks are what allow harnesses to hold their shape. We’ll also cover ergonomics and hand techniques, like hooking and pulling rope, so you can tie for longer without soreness or strain.
With these tools in place, we’ll begin tying simple harnesses and, more importantly, understanding why they work. You’ll get a clear picture of the core components (anchors, stems, wraps, frictions, and cinches) and start recognizing the logic behind shibari structures. This modular thinking becomes the foundation for everything that comes after.
Take Aways:
- Double column tie
- Rope handling & ergonomics
- Tension, counter tension & ladders
- Intro to harnesses: anchors, stems, wraps, frictions, cinches
- Frictions: Half hitch, full stop, munter hitch, in-line single column tie
- One rope harnesses: chest harness, futomomo, box tie