Gestalta & Daruma

Join us for a comfy cozy Sunday afternoon Jam and Hangout on September 6th. ⁠ ⁠ Whether you're brand new or have years of experience, all levels are welcome. This is a space to practice new things you've learnt, lab, exchange & socialise.⁠ ⁠ More info and tickets here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/rope-hangout-060926

Our Open Practice every first wednesday of each month invites you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from Gestalta or Ztella. You are welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, from other classes or things that you are developing yourself.⁠ ⁠ The next Open Practice's take place on ⁠ 5th August 2nd September 7th October 4th November More infos and tickets here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/open-practice-all-levels-050826

Still a few tickets left for this Sunday's combo workshop of Neck Rope and an introduction to Scarf Play. More info and tickets: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/neck-rope-and-neckerchief-2026

October welcomes Red Lily from Copenhagen to Daruma to teach an intermediate-to-advanced workshop that looks at moving between aibunawa (caressing rope) and semenawa (tormenting rope) "Challenge and rethink traditional shibari norms by exploring the space between Aibu and Seme, from minimalism to maximalism, and develop your own expressive approach to rope." More info and tickets here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/water-shapes-rocks-red-lily-2026

Our Open Practice every first wednesday of each month invites you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from Gestalta or Ztella. You are welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, from other classes or things that you are developing yourself.⁠ ⁠ The next Open Practice's take place on ⁠ 1st July 5th August 2nd September 7th October More infos and tickets here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/open-practice-all-levels-010726

A double-header! Join us on July 5th for two workshops: neck rope safety from 10am to noon, followed by an introduction to scarf play from 1pm - 3pm. Neck Rope: Whilst neck rope is never safe, there is a lot that can be done to make it safer. This workshop has a heavy emphasis on safety, but we will also show you different ways that you can integrate a neck rope into your sessions, and which risks you should consider for each of them. Scarf Play: In this workshop, Miss Katha and Miss Mori present the surprisingly versatile world of scarves, which, despite appearing to be everyday objects, offer enormous potential in play. Bondage, breath play, and sensual play are among their most dominant but by far not the only possibilities and the creative potential is limitless. Scarves come in a variety of colors and patterns and possess different characteristics depending on their size and material, such as cotton, satin, or silk.

Ztella's Intro to Hashira is always a hot ticket, and now we're offering a Level 2! Join us for an immersive two-day workshop where we build upon the foundational skills acquired in the Introduction to Hashira class. This class delves deeper into the art of Hashira, emphasising full suspensions and inversions. While Hashira suspensions often involve fixing someone to a pole, which can seem static, this class will teach you techniques to introduce more movement and fluidity. Participants will explore a variety of shapes and techniques off the ground, enhancing their ability to create dynamic sessions on a hashira. More info and tickets: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/hashira-flow-transition-2026

Workshop Two of our weekend with Mie Neko: Predicaments on Sunday, 15 November.⁠ ⁠ A predicament in Shibari describes a situation in which the tied person can choose between several body positions, each of which brings its own challenges or forms of strain. The goal is not necessarily pain, but rather to create a playful balance between different options and their consequences. To maintain this balance, we need to develop a strong sense for the situation and for our model, make regular adjustments, and continuously ensure the model’s safety. In this style of tying, model and rigger work more against each other than with each other.⁠ ⁠ Note: This workshop is intended for people who already have experience with partial suspension. More info and tickets: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/predicaments-mie-neko

We're excited to welcome Mie Neko for two workshops at Daruma this November! First up: "Turning Point" on Saturday, 14 November:⁠ ⁠ "In this workshop, we will explore concepts that allow for sudden, visually striking transitions from one shape to another. Together, we will look at the turning points that make these movements feel smooth and intentional, how to identify positions that naturally enable dynamic changes, and how to create dramatic visual impact while maintaining safety and body awareness from a rope model perspective."⁠ ⁠ Note: This workshop is intended for people who already have quite some experience with full suspension and transitions.⁠ More info and tickets: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/turning-point

Are your vanilla friends constantly intrigued by your weird rope hobby? Maybe they should attend our weekend intensive for a deep-dive into shibari 😊 July 11 -12, 11am-6pm both days. https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/shibari-beginner-weekend-110726

Our Open Practice every first wednesday of each month invites you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from Gestalta or Ztella. You are welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, from other classes or things that you are developing yourself.⁠ ⁠ The next Open Practice's take place on ⁠ 3rd June 1st July 5th August 2nd September More infos and tickets here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/open-practice-all-levels-030626

Next Wednesday, Anna Noctuelle will be taking over Study Group - and will be offering a class suitable for all levels (from beginner, through to advanced). Anna will be sharing a practical framework for transforming the way you handle and apply rope, for creating emotionally rich, deeply connected scenes with minimal technique but maximal impact.  https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/study-group-270526

We are *very* excited to welcome back Kirigami and Tenshiko in July for an advanced level workshop, "Tying for Sex". A sensual and intimate approach to Shibari focused on sustainability, connection and erotic play. This short class explores how rope can enhance closeness, desire and conscious power dynamics through functional exposure and availability. More info and tickets: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/tying-for-sex

Join us for a comfy cozy Saturday afternoon Jam and Hangout on May 2nd. ⁠ ⁠ Whether you're brand new or have years of experience, all levels are welcome. This is a space to practice new things you've learnt, lab, exchange & socialise.⁠ ⁠ More info and tickets here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/rope-hangout-020526

Our Open Practice every first wednesday of each month invites you to refresh your rope skills with guidance and feedback from Gestalta or Ztella. You are welcome to practice ties from our step 1-3 classes, study groups, from other classes or things that you are developing yourself.⁠ ⁠ The next Open Practice's take place on ⁠ ⁠6th May 3rd June 1st July 5th August More infos and tickets here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/open-practice-all-levels-060526

Want to shift your rope practice from the floor into the air? Join our 6 week course Towards Suspension (Step 3) starting on 11th of May!⁠ ⁠ The course is designed for those who are ready to start learning (partial-)suspensions. This closed-group format fosters a supportive learning environment, allowing you to build connections with peers at a similar skill level.⁠ ⁠ More infos and tickets here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/towards-suspension-step-3-110526

Our 6-week beginners course Rope for Beginners Step 2 starts again on 12th of May!⁠ ⁠ The goal of these classes is to facilitate regular, structured practice, that aims to go deep rather than broad, helping you to develop a really firm grasp of rope bondage basics, build muscle memory, and get to know other participants.⁠ ⁠ Step 2 builds on the content of the Step 1 course, deepening and expanding on what you’ve already learnt. By the end of the course, participants should have a wider range of technical elements in their rope tool kits, a deeper understanding of common safety issues, and should be able to construct a range of floor ties, and use them in play.⁠ ⁠ Want to deepen your knowledge? Get your tickets here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/shibari-beginners-120526

Our 6-week beginners course Rope for Beginners Step 1 starts again on 12th of May!⁠ ⁠ The goal of these classes is to facilitate regular, structured practice, that aims to go deep rather than broad, helping you to develop a really firm grasp of rope bondage basics, build muscle memory, and get to know other participants.⁠ ⁠ Step 1 is for those who are either completely new to rope, or have a little prior experience but are feeling a bit rusty on the basics. The course covers simple knots, frictions, patterns, harnesses, and introduces participants to important skills such as rope handling and tensioning. By the end of the course, participants should understand how to construct a short rope scene that brings together technical and playful elements.⁠ ⁠ Ready to start your rope journey? Get your tickets here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/shibari-beginners-120526

New! We are offering our Step 2 class as a weekend intensive, one weekend only: May 16-17. Covering all the same content as our regular Step 2, this full weekend workshop is perfect for deepening and expanding on what you’ve already learned - either in Step 1 or elsewhere. ⁠By the end of the weekend, participants will have a wider range of technical elements in their rope tool kits, a deeper understanding of common safety issues, and will be able to construct a range of floor ties, and use them in play.⁠ More details here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/shibari-beginner-weekend-160526

Join us for a weekend workshop with Kirigami and Tenshiko doing an in-depth introduction to traditional semenawa from a practical and theoretical point of view, understanding the iconic patterns of the style, and the philosophy behind them. This will cover the stemless TK, patterns for floor work and basic suspension, and variations.⁠ ⁠ There are only a few spots left, so we hope you'll snag one and join us! Early-Bird pricing available until 19th of April, priced per couple. More infos here: https://www.daruma.berlin/all-events/semenawa-1-with-kirigami-tenshiko-2026