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SUMMARY:Intro to Shibari
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Rope Bondage is the first step for people interested in learning to tie with each other. \nThe emphasis of this course is to accompany the participants on their path into a joyful and safe practice of rope bondage\, Shibari/Kinbaku. We go through basic techniques\, knots & frictions\, safety and consent\, movement\, communication\, and artistic representation. Participants will be able to tie with each other in a joyful and interesting way. We understand each class as directed at both\, the person in ropes as well as the person tying. \nCurriculum \n\n\n1st Friday per month: Single & Double column ties. The basic knots\n2nd Friday per month: Frictions and Hitches. How to keep the ropes in place \n3rd Friday per month: Upper body ties with multiple ropes – “Takate Kote”\n4th Friday per month: Lower body ties – Hip harnesses\n5th Friday per month: Wild card\n\nAll classes contain various aspects of safety and consent for shibari and other play.  \nParticipants of the intro to rope series have free access to the open jam directly after the class.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/intro-to-rope-2-2/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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SUMMARY:Shibari - Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:You’ve taken the Intro classes\, you know your single column from your double\, and you’re ready for more — but jumping straight into “Ropes: All Levels” can feel like a big leap.\nThis class is designed to meet you right in the middle. \nIn this session\, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident\, capable rope players. You’ll refine your techniques\, explore simple patterns with more intention\, and start working with connection\, communication. We offer a mix of hands-on guidance\, practical exercises\, and space to ask the questions that don’t quite fit into an intro class. \nPerfect for anyone who wants to solidify their fundamentals\, deepen their understanding\, and feel ready to step into our full range of rope offerings. \nCome build confidence\, control\, and creativity — one knot at a time.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/shibari-beyond-the-basics/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20260123T230454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T231924Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Shibari
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Rope Bondage is the first step for people interested in learning to tie with each other. \nThe emphasis of this course is to accompany the participants on their path into a joyful and safe practice of rope bondage\, Shibari/Kinbaku. We go through basic techniques\, knots & frictions\, safety and consent\, movement\, communication\, and artistic representation. Participants will be able to tie with each other in a joyful and interesting way. We understand each class as directed at both\, the person in ropes as well as the person tying. \nCurriculum \n\n\n1st Friday per month: Single & Double column ties. The basic knots\n2nd Friday per month: Frictions and Hitches. How to keep the ropes in place \n3rd Friday per month: Upper body ties with multiple ropes – “Takate Kote”\n4th Friday per month: Lower body ties – Hip harnesses\n5th Friday per month: Wild card\n\nAll classes contain various aspects of safety and consent for shibari and other play.  \nParticipants of the intro to rope series have free access to the open jam directly after the class.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/intro-to-rope-2-2/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20251124T212549Z
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SUMMARY:Shibari - Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:You’ve taken the Intro classes\, you know your single column from your double\, and you’re ready for more — but jumping straight into “Ropes: All Levels” can feel like a big leap.\nThis class is designed to meet you right in the middle. \nIn this session\, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident\, capable rope players. You’ll refine your techniques\, explore simple patterns with more intention\, and start working with connection\, communication. We offer a mix of hands-on guidance\, practical exercises\, and space to ask the questions that don’t quite fit into an intro class. \nPerfect for anyone who wants to solidify their fundamentals\, deepen their understanding\, and feel ready to step into our full range of rope offerings. \nCome build confidence\, control\, and creativity — one knot at a time.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/shibari-beyond-the-basics/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
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SUMMARY:Intro to Shibari
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Rope Bondage is the first step for people interested in learning to tie with each other. \nThe emphasis of this course is to accompany the participants on their path into a joyful and safe practice of rope bondage\, Shibari/Kinbaku. We go through basic techniques\, knots & frictions\, safety and consent\, movement\, communication\, and artistic representation. Participants will be able to tie with each other in a joyful and interesting way. We understand each class as directed at both\, the person in ropes as well as the person tying. \nCurriculum \n\n\n1st Friday per month: Single & Double column ties. The basic knots\n2nd Friday per month: Frictions and Hitches. How to keep the ropes in place \n3rd Friday per month: Upper body ties with multiple ropes – “Takate Kote”\n4th Friday per month: Lower body ties – Hip harnesses\n5th Friday per month: Wild card\n\nAll classes contain various aspects of safety and consent for shibari and other play.  \nParticipants of the intro to rope series have free access to the open jam directly after the class.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/intro-to-rope-2-2/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
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SUMMARY:Interrogation - An Interrogation
DESCRIPTION:To play with interrogation is a phantasy of many but to realize it can be difficult without knowing where to start\, what to look for in terms of ideas\, safety\, negotiation\, and much more. \n\n\n\nIn this Interrogation class\, we will interrogate the fantasy and introduce the participants to the idea of playing with simple scenes that can be relatively easily prepared and executed. \n\n\n\nWe will cover a large variety of possibilities to help you get started with one of the most exciting phantasies within kink and intimacy. \n\n\n\nContents: * Goals and outcomes of an interrogation scene* Pre scene negotiations* Safety and consent* Secret and not so secret preparations* Starting the scene and ending it* Physical and psychological tools for interrogating* Aftercare \n\n\n\nThe workshop is held by Barkas who has encountered “serious” interrogation scenes while being in the military as well as playful interrogation scenes in the kink world\, mostly as the interrogator. \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate and Time: February 5th\, 6.30pmDuration: ~3hFee: $35/personPrerequisites: NoneMaterial to bring: Note taking materialFormat: Lecture and demonstration with an exercise for participantsFor individuals or pairs: Any constellation welcomeWho is this for: Queer and friendsPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/]Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\nTickets\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\n\nStudio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap\, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker\, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys\, colouring books\, blankets\, noise cancelling earmuffs\, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation.  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:\n\n\n\n\nIf Studio Allegory has to cancel an event\, we will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future\, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.  \n\n\n\nCancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop\, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees.) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/interrogation-an-interrogation/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,kink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T231924Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Shibari
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Rope Bondage is the first step for people interested in learning to tie with each other. \nThe emphasis of this course is to accompany the participants on their path into a joyful and safe practice of rope bondage\, Shibari/Kinbaku. We go through basic techniques\, knots & frictions\, safety and consent\, movement\, communication\, and artistic representation. Participants will be able to tie with each other in a joyful and interesting way. We understand each class as directed at both\, the person in ropes as well as the person tying. \nCurriculum \n\n\n1st Friday per month: Single & Double column ties. The basic knots\n2nd Friday per month: Frictions and Hitches. How to keep the ropes in place \n3rd Friday per month: Upper body ties with multiple ropes – “Takate Kote”\n4th Friday per month: Lower body ties – Hip harnesses\n5th Friday per month: Wild card\n\nAll classes contain various aspects of safety and consent for shibari and other play.  \nParticipants of the intro to rope series have free access to the open jam directly after the class.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/intro-to-rope-2-2/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20251124T212549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T001741Z
UID:10000825-1769625000-1769635800@studio-allegory.com
SUMMARY:Shibari - Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:You’ve taken the Intro classes\, you know your single column from your double\, and you’re ready for more — but jumping straight into “Ropes: All Levels” can feel like a big leap.\nThis class is designed to meet you right in the middle. \nIn this session\, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident\, capable rope players. You’ll refine your techniques\, explore simple patterns with more intention\, and start working with connection\, communication. We offer a mix of hands-on guidance\, practical exercises\, and space to ask the questions that don’t quite fit into an intro class. \nPerfect for anyone who wants to solidify their fundamentals\, deepen their understanding\, and feel ready to step into our full range of rope offerings. \nCome build confidence\, control\, and creativity — one knot at a time.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/shibari-beyond-the-basics/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studio-allegory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_0614-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20251229T201525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T180655Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Kinbaku Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Barkas invites advanced practitioners of Shibari/Kinbaku for a masterclass/clinic at Studio Allegory. Together we work on topics of Shibari that require a lot of experience to tackle. \nTopics range from\n\nRanboo\nYukimura Ryu\nSuspension transitions\nspecifics of rope and body handling\n\nand more. \nThe specific topic of the clinic will be announced in the week before the clinic.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/advanced-kinbaku/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20251124T212549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T001741Z
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SUMMARY:Shibari - Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:You’ve taken the Intro classes\, you know your single column from your double\, and you’re ready for more — but jumping straight into “Ropes: All Levels” can feel like a big leap.\nThis class is designed to meet you right in the middle. \nIn this session\, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident\, capable rope players. You’ll refine your techniques\, explore simple patterns with more intention\, and start working with connection\, communication. We offer a mix of hands-on guidance\, practical exercises\, and space to ask the questions that don’t quite fit into an intro class. \nPerfect for anyone who wants to solidify their fundamentals\, deepen their understanding\, and feel ready to step into our full range of rope offerings. \nCome build confidence\, control\, and creativity — one knot at a time.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/shibari-beyond-the-basics/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studio-allegory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_0614-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20251124T212549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T001741Z
UID:10000823-1768415400-1768426200@studio-allegory.com
SUMMARY:Shibari - Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:You’ve taken the Intro classes\, you know your single column from your double\, and you’re ready for more — but jumping straight into “Ropes: All Levels” can feel like a big leap.\nThis class is designed to meet you right in the middle. \nIn this session\, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident\, capable rope players. You’ll refine your techniques\, explore simple patterns with more intention\, and start working with connection\, communication. We offer a mix of hands-on guidance\, practical exercises\, and space to ask the questions that don’t quite fit into an intro class. \nPerfect for anyone who wants to solidify their fundamentals\, deepen their understanding\, and feel ready to step into our full range of rope offerings. \nCome build confidence\, control\, and creativity — one knot at a time.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/shibari-beyond-the-basics/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studio-allegory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_0614-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251231T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251231T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20251124T212549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T001741Z
UID:10002220-1767205800-1767216600@studio-allegory.com
SUMMARY:Shibari - Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:You’ve taken the Intro classes\, you know your single column from your double\, and you’re ready for more — but jumping straight into “Ropes: All Levels” can feel like a big leap.\nThis class is designed to meet you right in the middle. \nIn this session\, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident\, capable rope players. You’ll refine your techniques\, explore simple patterns with more intention\, and start working with connection\, communication. We offer a mix of hands-on guidance\, practical exercises\, and space to ask the questions that don’t quite fit into an intro class. \nPerfect for anyone who wants to solidify their fundamentals\, deepen their understanding\, and feel ready to step into our full range of rope offerings. \nCome build confidence\, control\, and creativity — one knot at a time.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/shibari-beyond-the-basics/2025-12-31/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studio-allegory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_0614-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251224T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20251124T212549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T001741Z
UID:10002219-1766601000-1766611800@studio-allegory.com
SUMMARY:Shibari - Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:You’ve taken the Intro classes\, you know your single column from your double\, and you’re ready for more — but jumping straight into “Ropes: All Levels” can feel like a big leap.\nThis class is designed to meet you right in the middle. \nIn this session\, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident\, capable rope players. You’ll refine your techniques\, explore simple patterns with more intention\, and start working with connection\, communication. We offer a mix of hands-on guidance\, practical exercises\, and space to ask the questions that don’t quite fit into an intro class. \nPerfect for anyone who wants to solidify their fundamentals\, deepen their understanding\, and feel ready to step into our full range of rope offerings. \nCome build confidence\, control\, and creativity — one knot at a time.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/shibari-beyond-the-basics/2025-12-24/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studio-allegory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_0614-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20251124T212549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T001741Z
UID:10000820-1765996200-1766007000@studio-allegory.com
SUMMARY:Shibari - Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:You’ve taken the Intro classes\, you know your single column from your double\, and you’re ready for more — but jumping straight into “Ropes: All Levels” can feel like a big leap.\nThis class is designed to meet you right in the middle. \nIn this session\, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident\, capable rope players. You’ll refine your techniques\, explore simple patterns with more intention\, and start working with connection\, communication. We offer a mix of hands-on guidance\, practical exercises\, and space to ask the questions that don’t quite fit into an intro class. \nPerfect for anyone who wants to solidify their fundamentals\, deepen their understanding\, and feel ready to step into our full range of rope offerings. \nCome build confidence\, control\, and creativity — one knot at a time.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/shibari-beyond-the-basics/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studio-allegory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_0614-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20251124T212549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T001741Z
UID:10000819-1765391400-1765402200@studio-allegory.com
SUMMARY:Shibari - Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:You’ve taken the Intro classes\, you know your single column from your double\, and you’re ready for more — but jumping straight into “Ropes: All Levels” can feel like a big leap.\nThis class is designed to meet you right in the middle. \nIn this session\, we slow things down and build the skills to help you become confident\, capable rope players. You’ll refine your techniques\, explore simple patterns with more intention\, and start working with connection\, communication. We offer a mix of hands-on guidance\, practical exercises\, and space to ask the questions that don’t quite fit into an intro class. \nPerfect for anyone who wants to solidify their fundamentals\, deepen their understanding\, and feel ready to step into our full range of rope offerings. \nCome build confidence\, control\, and creativity — one knot at a time.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/shibari-beyond-the-basics/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Studio Allegory\, 386 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1G4
CATEGORIES:Education,shibari
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studio-allegory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_0614-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20250810T021703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T023150Z
UID:10000557-1755196200-1755205200@studio-allegory.com
SUMMARY:Differential Geometry for P*rverts
DESCRIPTION:Kink\, and within it rope bondage\, is often seen through one particular lens\, that of eroticism\, but what if we are looking for similarities in completely different fields?Higher mathematics doesn’t seem to have anything in common with rope bondage but only a quick look offers a vast variety of tools that can be embedded in the context of rope bondage. After all\, tying rope onto someone is nothing but applied differential geometry. \n\n\n\nWe will look at triangles and their behaviour when we leave a flat plane. We are using the Pythagorean theorem for measuring distances on Euclidean surfaces and see how Gauss\, Riemann\, and Einstein made it possible to do that on curved surfaces.A bit of general relativity with its geodesics and relativistic mechanics can help us understand some of the intricacies of rope bondage. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is first and foremost for people who wonder\, who are curious and not only for those with a strong interest in mathematics\, physics\, and engineering. The contexts we will use will enable participants to understand ropes better and help them with trouble shooting \n\n\n\nDetails
 \n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: Curiosity
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Note-taking material\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs:
Any Constellation welcome\n\n\n\nWho is this for: 
Queer and friends\n\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules.Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\nTicketsAvailable at the door or here: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap\, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker\, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys\, colouring books\, blankets\, noise cancelling earmuffs\, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation.\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event\, we will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future\, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop\, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees.) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/diff-geo/
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20250713T225604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T225611Z
UID:10000550-1754215200-1754226000@studio-allegory.com
SUMMARY:"It's not the TK's fault" - Hybrid TK lab series in collaboration w Karada House
DESCRIPTION:The Takate Kote\, short just TK\, and its variations is one of the most tied structured patterns in the rope world. No matter if hands in the front or in the back\, if you tie a stemless TK or one with a stem\, whether you have Kannukis or not\, the TK is for sure a tie that has led to countless arguments amongst those who tie it regularly as well as against those who refuse to tie it for this or that reason. \n\n\n\nA standout quality of the TK is the fact that it is comprised of basically all fundamental techniques used in Shibari. Learning the TK isn’t limited to just learning a pattern but rather it allows to comprehend most of what is needed to tie with each other\, from proper tensions and placements\, all kinds of frictions and hitches\, as well as basic anatomy and rope handling. \n\n\n\nWe will not only demystify the Takate Kote but we will also look into the intricacies of it. We will work on it from the ground up and participants will get a picture as complete as possible about the advantages and disadvantages of various TK’s. What is it for\, when can we use which and what are the compatibilities and incompatibilities between different variations of the TK. \n\n\n\nPART 1 (JULY 27TH\, 2025\, 10am – 1PM PST)– Myths and monsters – why it’s not the TK’s fault if it’s boring or unsafe.– Principles of the TK – actually grounded in physics and not in tradition.– Complete structure of a TK \n\n\n\nPART 2 (AUGUST 3RD\, 2025\, 10am – 1PM PST)– Variations with hands low or high– Variations of the so-called “3rd rope”– Attachment points for suspensions and variations to support more up-line points. \n\n\n\nNote:This hybrid class can be visited via zoom AND in person. The in-person class is located at Studio Allegory in Vancouver\, Canada. The class will be recorded and in-person participants will be shown how to avoid being in the recording if they choose to not be in the recording. All participants (online and in-person) will get access to the recording of the class for 30 days after the end of the class. Please be aware that an online ticket is not valid for an in-person participation. The online part is hosted by Karada House\, the in-person part is hosted by Studio Allegory. \n\n\n\nDETAILS\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: July 27th & August 3rd 2025\, 10am – 1pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)DOORS OPEN at 9.30 and CLOSE at 10am. Please arrive well before 10am!)\n\n\n\nDuration: 3h per class (2 classes)\n\n\n\nFee: $45/person per class\, $80/person for both parts. Please note that this is the in person rate with direct instruction. Access to recording included\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: Single column tie plus a basic understanding of frictions and hitches (half- and munter hitches).\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: minimum 3 ropes\, ~8m ea. We do have loaner ropes at the studio\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Individuals and pairs (to tie along\, please come with someone)\n\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. \n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets also available at the door \n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\nAccessibility:Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap\, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker\, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys\, colouring books\, blankets\, noise cancelling earmuffs\, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation. \n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event\, we will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future\, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop\, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees.) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started. \n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Renée de Sans/Karada House
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/tk-hybrid-class/2025-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20250713T225604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T225611Z
UID:10000549-1753610400-1753621200@studio-allegory.com
SUMMARY:"It's not the TK's fault" - Hybrid TK lab series in collaboration w Karada House
DESCRIPTION:The Takate Kote\, short just TK\, and its variations is one of the most tied structured patterns in the rope world. No matter if hands in the front or in the back\, if you tie a stemless TK or one with a stem\, whether you have Kannukis or not\, the TK is for sure a tie that has led to countless arguments amongst those who tie it regularly as well as against those who refuse to tie it for this or that reason. \n\n\n\nA standout quality of the TK is the fact that it is comprised of basically all fundamental techniques used in Shibari. Learning the TK isn’t limited to just learning a pattern but rather it allows to comprehend most of what is needed to tie with each other\, from proper tensions and placements\, all kinds of frictions and hitches\, as well as basic anatomy and rope handling. \n\n\n\nWe will not only demystify the Takate Kote but we will also look into the intricacies of it. We will work on it from the ground up and participants will get a picture as complete as possible about the advantages and disadvantages of various TK’s. What is it for\, when can we use which and what are the compatibilities and incompatibilities between different variations of the TK. \n\n\n\nPART 1 (JULY 27TH\, 2025\, 10am – 1PM PST)– Myths and monsters – why it’s not the TK’s fault if it’s boring or unsafe.– Principles of the TK – actually grounded in physics and not in tradition.– Complete structure of a TK \n\n\n\nPART 2 (AUGUST 3RD\, 2025\, 10am – 1PM PST)– Variations with hands low or high– Variations of the so-called “3rd rope”– Attachment points for suspensions and variations to support more up-line points. \n\n\n\nNote:This hybrid class can be visited via zoom AND in person. The in-person class is located at Studio Allegory in Vancouver\, Canada. The class will be recorded and in-person participants will be shown how to avoid being in the recording if they choose to not be in the recording. All participants (online and in-person) will get access to the recording of the class for 30 days after the end of the class. Please be aware that an online ticket is not valid for an in-person participation. The online part is hosted by Karada House\, the in-person part is hosted by Studio Allegory. \n\n\n\nDETAILS\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: July 27th & August 3rd 2025\, 10am – 1pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)DOORS OPEN at 9.30 and CLOSE at 10am. Please arrive well before 10am!)\n\n\n\nDuration: 3h per class (2 classes)\n\n\n\nFee: $45/person per class\, $80/person for both parts. Please note that this is the in person rate with direct instruction. Access to recording included\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: Single column tie plus a basic understanding of frictions and hitches (half- and munter hitches).\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: minimum 3 ropes\, ~8m ea. We do have loaner ropes at the studio\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Individuals and pairs (to tie along\, please come with someone)\n\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. \n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets also available at the door \n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\nAccessibility:Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap\, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker\, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys\, colouring books\, blankets\, noise cancelling earmuffs\, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation. \n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy:If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event\, we will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future\, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop\, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees.) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started. \n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Renée de Sans/Karada House
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/tk-hybrid-class/2025-07-27/
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T081307
CREATED:20250608T183040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T183611Z
UID:10000460-1749753000-1749762000@studio-allegory.com
SUMMARY:Desire vs fantasy - a world beyond
DESCRIPTION:As part of our kinky Thursday classes\, we will try to explore the world of fantasies\, desires\, and dreams. We often use these words in our conversations about kink\, intimacy\, and sexuality but we rarely think about them in an in-depth way. At the heart of this exploration is the question\, which fantasies and desires should or could be realized and which ones shouldn’t or can’t and why. \n\n\n\nIf we don’t talk about what is possible and what isn’t\, we run into the problem;em of merely repeating the same old stuff that everyone is doing without a chance of experiencing something else.  \n\n\n\nParticipants are invited to use the safe(r) environment of Studio Allegory and talk openly about these things and maybe even try out some of the things that come up. Of course\, there is no guarantee that this class will provide the background before which you can fulfill your fantasy and it isn’t meant to. But this class is designed to create an open climate to express them\, maybe even for the first time. Whenever the question “Am I the only one?” comes up in kink\, the answer is automatically “No!” \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPACE FOR TYPES OF PLAY THAT ARE EXCLUDED IN THE RULES OF STUDIO ALLEGORY OR THAT ARE PROHIBITED BY LAW! But we can certainly talk about them.  \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nFor individuals or pairs: Ideally with a partner but solo participation is possible\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: June 12th\, 6.30pm – 9pm\n\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 2.5h\n\n\n\n\n\nFormat: Lecture/discussion with play time afterwards\n\n\n\n\n\nFee: $35/person (members get a discount)\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None\n\n\n\n\n\nMaterial to bring: Note taking material and whatever toys you would like to experiment with.\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFineprint\n\n\n\nPlease have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/] \n\n\n\nEach participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”) \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n\nStudio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap\, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker\, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys\, colouring books\, blankets\, noise cancelling earmuffs\, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation.  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation and refund policy\n\n\n\n\nIf Studio Allegory has to cancel an event\, we will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future\, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.  \n\n\n\nCancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop\, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees.) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future. \n\n\n\nNo refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.  
URL:https://studio-allegory.com/event/desire/
CATEGORIES:Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://studio-allegory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/F1C1ABE5-89C0-4354-A3FB-974600AAB02B.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Georg Barkas":MAILTO:barkas@barkaskinbaku.com
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