After some discussion, we now have the agendas for the two weekend master classes in London on 10-11 and 17-18 August and discounted early bird tickets are now available. The venue will be the same as last year’s, The Flying Dutchman in south London.
To find out more about Osada Steve and his teaching, see my previous post entitled ‘Osada Steve tour: London shibari workshops’.
Grab an early bird ticket and save
Until the end of May, we are offering a special early bird price, after which prices will increase by 10%. Although Steve’s classes generally sell out, the discount is being offered to help his cash-flow since the upfront costs of his grand tour are significant.
Although options for single days are offered, it is highly recommended to take both days, if possible, as the second day is a logical progression and the class fees are set to encourage this.
Further savings can be made by booking both weekends together.
Booking form for standard tickets
Booking notes
- Tickets are per couple, i.e. rigger and partner/model, but you are welcome to switch roles.
- Please note that early bird tickets are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. They may, however, be reassigned to another student couple.
- Over 18’s only
- Please make the instructor and organisers aware of any triggers, medical, psychological or other issues that should be taken into consideration.
- There is a strict no nudity/no sexual activity policy as the class is purely instructional in accordance with PayPal policies
10-11 August, 12:00-18:30
Saturday
- Getting your TK up to speed. The latest enhancements for good tension and snug fit in preparation for the various suspension techniques that follow.
- Yokuzuri (side suspension)
- Various alternatives for chest-loading suspensions
- Delving into the intricacies of the tasuki-TK for face-up suspensions
- Progressing into inverted suspension either using the corset tie or various versions of hip harness
Sunday
- Exploring further suspension types such as teppozuri (rifle-tie suspension) and vertical suspensions employing various harness styles
- Various ways of doing the teppo (rifle tie) while assuring the upper arm is locked in position
- Tengu tie(s)
- Mantis tie
- Delving into the secrets of Yukimura-ryu and exploring connection through floor work.
August 17-18, 12:00-18:30
Saturday
- Quick 3TK clinic to get your tension up to speed
- Exercise for connective tying A: Madame Butterfly fast tying
- Exercise for connective tying B: Ipponnawa slow tying
- Aisatsu shibari (greeting tie or get-to-know-each-other tie)
- Ayatorinawa (cat’s cradle tie)
- Imparting the Japanese-inspired mindset
- An introduction to the Nine Gates of Osada-ryu part 1
Sunday
- Going full blast on various chest loading and other suspension types
- Revealing the secrets of urawaza, the hidden techniques
- Diamond harnesses and hojojutsu patterns
- An introduction to the Nine Gates of Osada-ryu part 2
- Concepts of body control
- The power of nawajiri (rope end or tail)
