Invite only — or apply to enter.

A small, curated rope evening for friends of the studio — for those who already know the rope and want to keep going.

One guided theme. Then free tying on the tatami.

A space between workshops — to practise, ask questions and go deeper together.

Hosted by artist Dan Carabas.

The invitation

What happens to your practice between workshops?

It either fades — or it deepens. The Lab + Jam is where it deepens. Every third Thursday, a small circle gathers on the tatami to practise, ask, tie and be tied.

Not a class. Not a party. Something in between.

What we explore

Every evening is built around:

• One theme per evening, chosen and taught by Dan — a tie, a transition, a principle of body and tension

• Your questions, your stuck points, your wishes for the themes to come

• Close, hands-on feedback on your own tying

• Open time to tie freely, at your own pace

The circle stays small on purpose, every place is given personally.

The space

Step off the street in Berlin-Mitte and the noise falls away. Inside is a quiet, Japanese-inspired room: we tie on original tatami mats, in candlelight, wrapped in a soft, intense soundscape.

Never more than four pairs on the mats — room to slow down, to look closely, and to be seen.

Practice is not repetition.
It is returning, a little deeper each time.

Shape of an evening

Every evening moves in three parts:

1. Arrive & attune
A short check-in: what has been alive in your rope since last time?

2. The Lab
The theme of the evening — shown, broken down and practised in pairs.

3. The Jam
Free tying at your own pace, with guidance whenever you want it.

Good to know

• Invite only — for friends of the studio.
  New faces are welcome to apply below

• Some rope experience needed — this is not a beginner class

• About every third Thursday, 19:30–22:30

• Max. 4 pairs — come as a pair; solo? Mention it in your application

• 70€ per pair (ticket for 2 people)

• Bring your own ropes — studio ropes are available

• Theme shared a week ahead — suggestions always welcome

• Wear something easy to move in

• English & Deutsch

New to Shibari?

The Lab + Jam builds on what you already know. If rope is still new to you, start with the foundations first:

• Tantric Shibari — Beginner Workshop — a guided evening for couples and friends, from your first knots to a full rope experience. Max. four couples.

• Private Shibari Session — one-to-one tuition with Dan, alone or as a pair, shaped entirely around you.

Afterwards, the door to the Lab is open.

Your host

Led by Dan Carabas, multidisciplinary artist working with rope for over a decade — trained with international masters such as Nicolas Yoroï, Felix Ruckert and Hajime Kinoko. His approach, "the art of Shibari with intention," centers presence and trust over performance.

→ For more read Dan's rope journey

Apply to enter

Tell us a little about yourself and your rope: who you are and who you'd like to come with, where your rope journey has taken you so far, and where we've met — a workshop, a session, a friend in common.

If it feels like a fit, you'll receive a personal invitation with your ticket link.