Simple to complex
Simple techniques to build complex shibari ties
If you ever look at complex ties, wonder "How do you do that?" and think that you could never remember, even if somebody taught you every step, this tutorial is for you!
In these tutorials, Nina will show you how she builds up from simple ties to pattern that looks very elaborate. You will learn how the layers build up and how it is not necessary to learn a predefined 'recipe' when you follow basic rules and understand when and how to use a few simple 'ingredients'. The examples were tied completely free-style so each step involves an evaluation of which ingredient should be used and how. Often, you will see her try one way, reject it and choose another. This is useful because you see why one method or direction is better than another and how the correct version follows the rules. Gaining this understanding will allow you to tie creatively with the confidence that your tie will be correctly and safely engineered. You will no longer need recipes.
As you can see from the course curriculum, this is one of our more comprehensive tutorials running to over 105 minutes.
Your Instructor

Nina Russ is a London-based shibari performer, rope artist, and educator. She began her rope journey in 2011 as a student of Esinem, with whom she later co-founded BOUND, London's pioneering shibari night (2012), and the online learning platform ShibariClasses (2015).
Course Curriculum
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PreviewIntroduction (5:27)
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StartPatterns in nature, geometry and shibari
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StartExample I: Basic techniques (9:15)
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StartExample I: Building on the tie (26:00)
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StartExample II: Multi-layered arm bindings (10:13)
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StartExample II: Hishi pattern (9:43)
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StartExample II: Layered futo-momo (14:23)
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StartExample II: Floor-based suspension (18:39)
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StartExample II: Full suspension (16:06)
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Start'Ask Bruce and Nina' Q&A forum
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StartRefer a friend and you both get a 20% discount