SHIBARI ROPE BONDAGE BY SHAG - PRIVATE + GROUP CLASSES

SHAG'S INFAMOUS SHIBARI ROPE BONDAGE CLASSES
Hosted by Valentine Amartey - our loyal & trusted bondage expert for over 15 years. 
Experience the Art of Shibari by attending a group or private class.

❤ GROUP SHIBARI ROPE BONDAGE CLASSES
Held in a private space at the MOXY Brooklyn Williamsburg Hotel.
Open to hotel guests & non-guests as well, but all attendees must purchase admission tickets in advance.  Please note that each participant must have a partner & there is a maximum of 25 couples per session. Group classes last around 3 hours.

2026 GROUP CLASS DATES
12-3PM 
JANUARY 25th
FEBRUARY 15th 
APRIL 26th
JUNE 7th
AUGUST 16th
OCTOBER 25th

❤ SHAG's PRIVATE SHIBARI ROPE BONDAGE CLASS
is exclusively offered to hotel guests at one of our partner hotel properties. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics, or a more experienced practitioner looking to dive deeper into the world of shibari, a private class offers you the chance to work one on one with Valentine Amartey, tailoring the experience to your skill level.

To Book a Private Shibari Class, please follow these steps:

Coordinate a date for the class with SHAG via email at Connect@WeLoveShag.com. Please let us know what timeframe or dates you have in mind for a private class, and we do our best to accommodate you.

Once a class date is confirmed with SHAG, purchase the 
Private Shibari class on SHAG's website

Book a hotel room at one of our partner hotels in Brooklyn
The William Vale Hotel or The MOXY Williamsburg Hotel
(must choose one of the MOXY's "executive" rooms because the standard rooms are not large enough)
Email your hotel reservation to SHAG & we will attach the class to your reservation at the hotel.

**NOTE: There are only 2 people allowed in a typical private shibari class BUT if you have a larger group that wants to experience a private group class together, please email SHAG and we will coordinate booking an appropriate room to host you.

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OTHER DETAILS ABOUT OUR SHIBARI CLASSES

ROPE & SAFETY SHEAR REQUIREMENTS
All couples must have a pair safety shears & an approved rope kit - you can either bring your own (as long as the rope meets our guidelines of two 10ft, one 30ft, and one 50ft pieces) or you can purchase online at SHAG.  Another nice addition to this class is Midori’s Art of Japanese Bondage book.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Payment is requested in advance and is non-refundable. There is one reschedule allowed but must be made within a week's notice of the date of the class and will incur a 20% Rescheduling Fee. Please note that our classes are intentionally kept small and intimate, so we count on our attendees to arrive on time. No-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled. 

ABOUT SHIBARI
Shibari is a Japanese term that means “to tie.” It was originally known as Hojo-jutsu, the Japanese martial art of restraining that was used by Samurai in Japan during the 1400s-1700s. Techniques & form evolved and by the late 1800s and early 1900s, the erotic Kinbaku practice emerged, taking on more artistic and spiritual dimensions to become what is now known as Shibari. The aesthetics of Shibari involve the creation of geometric patterns and shapes with rope, to form sensual contrasts with skin and the natural curves of the human form. The relationship between the person who ties the rope (the “rigger”), and the one being restrained is akin to that of an artist and the canvas -- the rope is both paint and brush. The arrangement of the ropes and knots explores and accentuates the sensuality of both vulnerability as well as strength. More skilled practitioners understand the placement of knots to stimulate pressure points on the body, controlling the flow of energy to produce different states of arousal and pleasure. The complex dynamics of power exchange are capable of creating powerful physiological and psychological experiences, as a component of BDSM play and general sexual enhancement.

ABOUT VALENTINE AMARTEY (The Instructor)
Valentine has been teaching SHAG's Shibari classes for over 15 years. With a background in costume and knitwear design, he began making costumes for various downtown performance artists back in the late '90's. During one of these assignments, he was asked to make costumes for a performance that called for rope looks for an underground ballet/burlesque troupe. He discovered the art of Shibari and immediately incorporated the art form into his design work. Following his initial dive into the art form, Valentine studied Shibari with Tyutumi, who received his basic training from Mistress Midori, and after years of practice, he was ready to share this knowledge with people of all levels. “Shibari is a discipline that involves the control of rope, your partner, and ultimately yourself — this I find to be greatly appealing. I’m drawn to the fine balance between something that was designed for punishment and something that is visually stunning. The combination of brutality and beauty is endlessly fascinating to me." Valentine’s credits to date include providing looks for pop stars such as Shakira, Lady Gaga and Brooke Candy, designing for the Calvin Klein Collection and teaching a BFA knitwear course at The New School.