*Sparks in February* - Weekend Rope Workshops - Melbourne (Naarm)

Sparks in Feb 2026 - Rope Weekend Workshops - Melbourne (Naarm)

Who is your facilitator?

Nawashi Supaku - "Sparks" is an Adelaide based rigger & owner of Shibari Adelaide. Tying under the style of Kanna ryu from Japan, he is 1 of 3 certified instructors around the world of, and Deshi to Akechi Kanna. Coming into rope from the BDSM world, with a high value on adaptability and depth of understanding, Sparks considers foremost rope is a tool to communicate and experience with our partner.

Friday Workshop - 13th Feb - 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Rope for Floor Play:

The beauty and versatility of play in floor ties is often left unappreciated. From creating heavier restriction, intent focused rope, and longevity in play, Explore the world of floor ties with Nawashi Supaku. 

Prequisite - single column and an understanding of rope basics
This workshop is suitable for everyone - from beginners to advanced levels
4 hanks of rope recommended.  Cutting implement required

Saturday Workshop 1 (morning) - 14th Feb - 9am - 11.30am

Bamboo on the floor:

This morning workshop focuses on bringing bamboo into our plays like you may not expect. Creating plays and predicaments from exposure to torture, learn how to incorporate bamboo into floor ties like never before.

NOTE: Each tying pair will be provided with 2 pieces of bamboo for this workshop as part of the ticket cost.  Each bamboo pole will be minimum 25mm diameter and 1m - 1.2m long.  

Prerequisite - 2-part TK
This workshop is not suitable for beginners
6 hanks of rope recommended.  Cutting implement required. Bamboo provided

Saturday Workshop 2 (afternoon) - 14th Feb - 12.30pm - 4.00pm

Bamboo in the air:

Taking the stereo typical 'Tying on bamboo' and throwing it out the window.  This workshop is about joining bamboo to the body and how we play with it in both partials and full suspensions.

NOTE: Tying pairs will be provided with a bamboo pole suitable for this workshop as part of the ticket cost. Bamboo poles will be 40-60mm diameter and 1.5m long. 

Prerequisites - 3 part TK & confident upline management
This workshop is not suitable for beginners.  Experience with partial or full suspension for both the rigger and model is preferred.
8 hanks of rope & 4 carabiners recommended.  Cutting implement required. Bamboo provided

Sunday Workshop (full day) - 15th Feb - 9am - 4pm

Workshop intensive:

An open description workshop specifically for participants who are at an 'experienced intermediate' or 'advanced' level.  

We will take a look at rope from various angles (one perhaps being upside-down). Utilising floor, partials & suspensions, we'll look not only at the technical side of rope, but the meaning behind what we do, the nuances, the way we interact with our partners, and more.

Prerequisites - Competent 3-part TK, Suspension experience
This workshop is suitable for advanced levels only.  Experience with full suspension for both the rigger and model is expected.
8-12 hanks of rope & suspension gear of choice (ring/carabiners) recommended.  Cutting implement required.  

Important notes:

All workshops are 18+, no minors

No nudity or sexual contact is permitted.

Dress code is flexible however we suggest comfortable, casual clothing - think yoga style.

Participants must have a good understanding of the risks and dangers involved in rope bondage.
**The Art of Rope requires each student to sign a liability waiver for each workshop attended as a condition of entry / participation.

Participants must have their own equipment including rope, suspension gear and a rope cutting implement.
**The Art of Rope has a range of synthetic fibre ropes (both nylon & twisted lay Endure), carabiners, suspension rings and medical grade shears available for purchase on our website - www.theartofrope.com.au

**Bamboo poles will be provided at the workshops