Ann Antidote (n.p.) is a prolific artist based in Berlin. Interested in inclusive and solidary lifeforms, and queer, consensual, emotional, sexual dissident lifestyles as valid, viable and respect-deserving options. Works in shibari, music, performance and film. Has had work been presented world wide, in contexts ranging – and without distinction – from coop-house projects, reclaimed urban structures, parties, to art exhibitions, museums and galleries. Ann teaches shibari since 2010, with an already established and well-known non-hierarchical, diversity-centered and inclusiveR approach. Besides teaching and coaching, Ann has been doing (safe) ghost-rigging for films, theater and photo sessions, and other rope bondage related services.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
This workshop are hand-on and will provide you with knowledge to do and improve practical bondage (shibari), regardless if you are just beginning or very experienced. Safety, lots of technique, tricks, mindsets, improvisation tools, aesthetics. With a friendly, non-hierarchical approach, the scope and rhythm are adapted to meet the needs and speed of the group. Different levels of knowledge are assessed beforehand and both the content of the workshop and the input given to each constellation is prepared and adapted to their needs. The exercises are always carefully adapted to the bodies/minds present, the mobility/possibilities (or lack thereof) and general health and comfort needs of the participants. This is a diversity-centered and inclusion-informed event actively including the needs of groups usually disregarded, and not based on efficiency, profit or competition.
For adults and based on explicit consent.
REGISTRATION: via email studiesforthunder@gmail.com
LOCATION: Near S-Bahn Yorckstraße10965 Berlin, precise address once you registered per email
PRICE: free