Kinbaku Studio Bern is a private non-commercial initiative intended to promote the Japanese rope bondage art shibari/kinbaku in Switzerland. You may read more about the studio and myself, its owner, on the about page.

What you can get at my place in Bern:

  • Shibari workshops — learn how to tie safely and create an emotional journey with your partner!
  • Private shibari lessons — if you like the way I tie, get all the details at first hand!
  • Rope jams — visit my social events, meet other people, tie, watch or make drawings!

Check the offers and contact me!

Events calendar

  • Sun 05.11.23
    14:00 - 18:30
    Workshop floorwork • 5th of November @ Kinbaku Studio Bern
    Deeper emotional rope play and body manipulation. For everybody!
  • Mon 06.11.23
    19:00 - 22:00
    Rope jam • 6th of November @ Kinbaku Studio Bern
    Rope party. Doors open at 18:45.
  • Mon 20.11.23
    19:00 - 22:00
    Rope jam • 20th of November @ Kinbaku Studio Bern
    Rope party. Doors open at 18:45.
  • Mon 04.12.23
    19:00 - 22:00
    Rope jam • 4th of December @ Kinbaku Studio Bern
    Rope party. Doors open at 18:45.
  • Sun 10.12.23
    14:00 - 18:30
    Workshop beginners • 10th of December @ Kinbaku Studio Bern
    Begin your shibari journey!
  • Sun 17.12.23
    14:00 - 18:30
    Workshop floorwork • 17th of December @ Kinbaku Studio Bern
    Extra date! Deeper emotional rope play and body manipulation. For everybody!
  • Mon 18.12.23
    19:00 - 22:00
    Rope jam • 18th of December @ Kinbaku Studio Bern
    Rope party. Doors open at 18:45.
  • Sun 14.01.24
    14:00 - 18:30
    Workshop introduction to suspension • 14th of January @ Kinbaku Studio Bern
    Step up from the floor into the air!


You can import all events as ical calendar.


Workshops

A shibari workshop is a good opportunity to learn shibari in a small group — up to 5 couples. Note that you usually should come with a partner, if it's not explicitly stated otherwise.


Private shibari lessons for singles and couples

If you prefer to learn shibari in depth, then private lessons are the way to go! We will find a convenient time slot and I'll be happy to share my knowledge with you individually, face to face.

A standard individual lesson for a couple costs 300 CHF and consists of 3 hours of intensive work. You come together with your partner. I conduct the lesson either alone or with my partner, if it's necessary to demonstrate challenging moments. We will decide on the topics together with you in advance.

If you don't have a partner for the class — no problem! I can organize a person you can practice with. Note: this is not an erotic/sexual offer.

A private lesson of 3 hours with a provided model costs 450 CHF.

Booking details: I will ask for a deposit of 100 CHF once we have agreed on the date. The deposit is non-refundable in case you cancel the appointment. However, it is possible to reschedule once! If I have to cancel the appointment from my side and we cannot agree on a different date, then I will refund your deposit.


Rope jams

Since November 2021 I give regular rope jams — evening parties which are open for all shibari enthusiasts. Everybody is welcome: couples, singles, profis, beginners. I provide a safe space for you to play and expect you to treat each other with respect. My place is easily accessible by car and public transport — about 12 min from Bern train station.

The admission fee for rope jams is 20 CHF per person. I will do an introduction to the rope basics and safety on demand. Sometimes you can also get a mini-lesson on particular topics during the party.

For the rope jams I prepare 3-4 places where you can tie. There's also a coffee corner to relax and watch the others play. Maximum 10 people.


Contact me ! 💬

The fastest way is to drop me a message in telegram, user @bullfinches — I speak German, English, Italian and Russian. Tell me a couple of words about you please! I'll answer as soon as possible and we'll arrange the rest.

Alternatively you can contact me on fetlife | per e-mail info@kinbaku.be | via the messenger on my facebook page | or via instagram.

The studio has a private telegram group for those who want to get the latest news, enroll in events promptly, see who is already in, ask questions, etc. As soon as we know each other a bit more, I can invite you to this group.

Kind regards,
Sergey.