If you ever look at complex shibari patterns, wonder “How do you do that?” and think that you could never remember, even if somebody taught you every step, ‘Simple to Complex‘ is for you!
In these tutorials, Nina will show you how she builds up from simple ties to pattern that looks very elaborate. You will learn how the layers build up and how it is not necessary to learn a predefined ‘recipe’ when you follow basic rules and understand when and how to use a few simple ‘ingredients’. The examples were tied completely free-style so each step involves an evaluation of which ingredient should be used and how. Often, you will see her try one way, reject it and choose another. This is useful because you see why one method or direction is better than another and how the correct version follows the rules. Gaining this understanding will allow you to tie creatively with the confidence that your tie will be correctly and safely engineered. You will no longer need recipes.
As you can see from the course curriculum, this is one of our more comprehensive tutorials:
Simple to complex
- Introduction (5:27)
- Patterns in nature, geometry and shibari
- Example I: Basic techniques (9:15)
- Example I: Building on the tie (26:00)
- Example II: Multi-layered arm bindings (10:13)
- Example II: Hishi pattern (9:43)
- Example II: Layered futo-momo (14:23)
- Example II: Floor-based suspension (18:39)
- Example II: Full suspension (16:06)
- ‘Ask Bruce and Nina’ Q&A forum
Find out more here about how to easily create complex shibari patterns and a whole lot more.