Kinbaku Alba

Kinbaku Alba

(Formerly the Strathclyde Open Rope Exchange)

Kinbaku Alba hosts practice space, workshops, tuition and performances involving the use of rope. Kinbaku (緊縛) is also known as Shibari (縛り) and Japanese Rope Bondage. We promote interpersonal communication using rope technique as a language. Kinbaku can be described as somewhere between a mediation and a dance between partners flowing to, from and with each other. We welcome people from all backgrounds and identities to learn with us and focus on the development of rope technique, body control and emotive expression.

Although Kinbaku has its roots in sexuality and eroticism we shun vulgarity and dedicate our spaces to inclusive exploration.

Our goals are to:

  • Promote the acquisition of basic techniques and safe practice
  • Equip students with the words and phrases to build a Kinbaku vocabulary
  • Build variety of style by inviting Tutors from different backgrounds to teach
  • Increase awareness of Kinbaku as an art form

Our events will be:

  • Intro to Rope – regular beginner level workshops
  • Rope Salon – practice space for all levels of skill
  • Twisted – a night of performance and social tying
  • Masterclasses and Workshops – Topic led workshops by specialist tutors

Where to find us?

The majority of our events are in the Greater Glasgow area. Please check out the events section to see what is on.

Upcoming (0)

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Past (42)

Intro to Rope: One rope technique primary image

Intro to Rope: One rope technique

Sun, Sep 17, 2:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Basics to play with primary image

Intro to Rope: Basics to play with

Sun, Aug 20, 2:00 PM

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Fred Rx Weekend Intensive primary image

Fred Rx Weekend Intensive

Sat, Aug 12, 10:00 AM

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Intro to Rope: Beginner's Arm Ties primary image

Intro to Rope: Beginner's Arm Ties

Sun, Jul 16, 2:00 PM

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Night Class: Body Dynamics & Body Control primary image

Night Class: Body Dynamics & Body Control

Fri, Jun 23, 7:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Beginner's Leg Ties primary image

Intro to Rope: Beginner's Leg Ties

Sun, Jun 18, 2:00 PM

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Night Class: Rope Corsets & Gauntlets primary image

Night Class: Rope Corsets & Gauntlets

Sat, Jun 10, 7:00 PM

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Night Class: The Japanese Box Tie primary image

Night Class: The Japanese Box Tie

Fri, May 26, 7:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: One rope technique primary image

Intro to Rope: One rope technique

Sun, May 21, 2:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Basics to play with primary image

Intro to Rope: Basics to play with

Sun, Apr 16, 2:00 PM

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Twisted: An intimate evening of rope performance and art primary image

Twisted: An intimate evening of rope performance and art

Sat, Mar 18, 7:30 PM

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Rope Salon primary image

Rope Salon

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Intro to Rope: One rope technique primary image

Intro to Rope: One rope technique

Sun, Sep 17, 2:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Basics to play with primary image

Intro to Rope: Basics to play with

Sun, Aug 20, 2:00 PM

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Fred Rx Weekend Intensive primary image

Fred Rx Weekend Intensive

Sat, Aug 12, 10:00 AM

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Intro to Rope: Beginner's Arm Ties primary image

Intro to Rope: Beginner's Arm Ties

Sun, Jul 16, 2:00 PM

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Night Class: Body Dynamics & Body Control primary image

Night Class: Body Dynamics & Body Control

Fri, Jun 23, 7:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Beginner's Leg Ties primary image

Intro to Rope: Beginner's Leg Ties

Sun, Jun 18, 2:00 PM

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Night Class: Rope Corsets & Gauntlets primary image

Night Class: Rope Corsets & Gauntlets

Sat, Jun 10, 7:00 PM

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Night Class: The Japanese Box Tie primary image

Night Class: The Japanese Box Tie

Fri, May 26, 7:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: One rope technique primary image

Intro to Rope: One rope technique

Sun, May 21, 2:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Basics to play with primary image

Intro to Rope: Basics to play with

Sun, Apr 16, 2:00 PM

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Twisted: An intimate evening of rope performance and art primary image

Twisted: An intimate evening of rope performance and art

Sat, Mar 18, 7:30 PM

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Rope Salon primary image

Rope Salon

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Kinbaku Alba

(Formerly the Strathclyde Open Rope Exchange)

Kinbaku Alba hosts practice space, workshops, tuition and performances involving the use of rope. Kinbaku (緊縛) is also known as Shibari (縛り) and Japanese Rope Bondage. We promote interpersonal communication using rope technique as a language. Kinbaku can be described as somewhere between a mediation and a dance between partners flowing to, from and with each other. We welcome people from all backgrounds and identities to learn with us and focus on the development of rope technique, body control and emotive expression.

Although Kinbaku has its roots in sexuality and eroticism we shun vulgarity and dedicate our spaces to inclusive exploration.

Our goals are to:

  • Promote the acquisition of basic techniques and safe practice
  • Equip students with the words and phrases to build a Kinbaku vocabulary
  • Build variety of style by inviting Tutors from different backgrounds to teach
  • Increase awareness of Kinbaku as an art form

Our events will be:

  • Intro to Rope – regular beginner level workshops
  • Rope Salon – practice space for all levels of skill
  • Twisted – a night of performance and social tying
  • Masterclasses and Workshops – Topic led workshops by specialist tutors

Where to find us?

The majority of our events are in the Greater Glasgow area. Please check out the events section to see what is on.

Events

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Intro to Rope: One rope technique primary image

Intro to Rope: One rope technique

Sun, Sep 17, 2:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Basics to play with primary image

Intro to Rope: Basics to play with

Sun, Aug 20, 2:00 PM

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Fred Rx Weekend Intensive primary image

Fred Rx Weekend Intensive

Sat, Aug 12, 10:00 AM

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Intro to Rope: Beginner's Arm Ties primary image

Intro to Rope: Beginner's Arm Ties

Sun, Jul 16, 2:00 PM

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Night Class: Body Dynamics & Body Control primary image

Night Class: Body Dynamics & Body Control

Fri, Jun 23, 7:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Beginner's Leg Ties primary image

Intro to Rope: Beginner's Leg Ties

Sun, Jun 18, 2:00 PM

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Night Class: Rope Corsets & Gauntlets primary image

Night Class: Rope Corsets & Gauntlets

Sat, Jun 10, 7:00 PM

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Night Class: The Japanese Box Tie primary image

Night Class: The Japanese Box Tie

Fri, May 26, 7:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: One rope technique primary image

Intro to Rope: One rope technique

Sun, May 21, 2:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Basics to play with primary image

Intro to Rope: Basics to play with

Sun, Apr 16, 2:00 PM

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Twisted: An intimate evening of rope performance and art primary image

Twisted: An intimate evening of rope performance and art

Sat, Mar 18, 7:30 PM

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Rope Salon primary image

Rope Salon

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Intro to Rope: One rope technique primary image

Intro to Rope: One rope technique

Sun, Sep 17, 2:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Basics to play with primary image

Intro to Rope: Basics to play with

Sun, Aug 20, 2:00 PM

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Fred Rx Weekend Intensive primary image

Fred Rx Weekend Intensive

Sat, Aug 12, 10:00 AM

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Intro to Rope: Beginner's Arm Ties primary image

Intro to Rope: Beginner's Arm Ties

Sun, Jul 16, 2:00 PM

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Night Class: Body Dynamics & Body Control primary image

Night Class: Body Dynamics & Body Control

Fri, Jun 23, 7:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Beginner's Leg Ties primary image

Intro to Rope: Beginner's Leg Ties

Sun, Jun 18, 2:00 PM

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Night Class: Rope Corsets & Gauntlets primary image

Night Class: Rope Corsets & Gauntlets

Sat, Jun 10, 7:00 PM

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Night Class: The Japanese Box Tie primary image

Night Class: The Japanese Box Tie

Fri, May 26, 7:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: One rope technique primary image

Intro to Rope: One rope technique

Sun, May 21, 2:00 PM

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Intro to Rope: Basics to play with primary image

Intro to Rope: Basics to play with

Sun, Apr 16, 2:00 PM

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Twisted: An intimate evening of rope performance and art primary image

Twisted: An intimate evening of rope performance and art

Sat, Mar 18, 7:30 PM

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Rope Salon primary image

Rope Salon

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