Get ready for the Copenhagen Queer Knots Festival - a 3-day shibari event exclusively for queer folks and their allies. Dive into a weekend packed with learning, creativity, and community vibes.
Festival Breakdown:
📚 18 Hours of Classes, Workshops, and Round Tables:
Two rooms: one for beginners/intermediates, one for advanced courses.
Learn, discuss, and explore shibari with fellow enthusiasts
🪢Rope Jams :
Freeform practice and collaboration time.
Get creative, connect with others, and have fun.
🌟 5 Performances:
Experience shibari performances by some of the most talented and trendsetting artists from the European scene, showcasing a variety of rope styles and intensities.
🎉 1 Play Party:
Safe, consensual, and respectful exploration.
Connect and play in a supportive environment.
🍲 Community Dinner + Cuddly Landing Night
Chill, chat, and cuddle in a cozy setting.
End the festival with a community dinner.
The festival is designed for experienced participants, but we've reserved some spots for absolute beginners to ensure everyone can enjoy the event.
To help you get started, beginners will receive 4 hours of classes (either live or online) two weeks before the festival.
These classes will cover the basics and provide an opportunity to get to know your fellow attendees. At the start of the festival, a friendly team member will be there to guide you and ensure you feel completely comfortable.
Special Guests:
8 queer educators and performers from all over Europe.
Three days of intense study, community building, and research with:
Ceci Ferox (Finland/ Germany)
Fittglitter ( Sweden)
Mouse in Ropes ( Uk)
Nana & Roo ( Finland)
Red Lily ( Italy/Denmark)
Ziggi (Sweden)
💡 Event details
🗓 Dates: November 15-17, 2024
📍 Location: Shetlandsgade 3, Copenhagen
Partially accessible (2 steps, non-wheelchair accessible toilets).
📅 Program:
Friday
10-18 workshops
19-23 performances & ropes jam
Saturday
10-18.30 workshops and talks
20-24 Play Party
Sunday
10-18 workshops
18-22 community dinner and gentle landing
🎟️ Tickets :
To ensure the festival is accessible to everyone, we offer scaled ticket prices based on income.
Additionally, absolute beginners must purchase the Beginner's Ticket, which includes a 4-hour introductory class (live or online) two weeks before the event.
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This event is made by queers for queers and allies.
AM I AN ALLY?
Do you take care of marginalized people and groups?
Do you acknowledge your privilege, if you have it?
Can you confront your prejudice and bias?
Can you avoid assuming people's gender, nationality, orientation, relationship constellation, or health situation?
Do you know how to manage pronouns and are you able to respect them?
If you can answer yes to all the previous sentences you are welcome to this event!
Don't miss out - grab your spot and let's make some knotty memories!