With great joy, we announce that Kasumi Hourai is coming to Portugal, a 2 day workshop on 24th and 25th of May 2025.
And a 3h workshop on Friday, 23rd of May 2025, starting at 7pm.
The model of this workshop will be Asami Hime, from USA/Barcelona (Spain).
This is the first time Kasumi Hourai is in Portugal and is an amazing opportunity to learn with her japanese rope bondage.
Limited spots.

INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

The workshop will be held in English with translation from Japanese to English. Duration of 6h per day, 2 full days.
Workshop starts at 10am until 6pm (Lisbon time), with 2h break for lunch (participants may use our social area to lunch and socialize).
Participants should arrive at 9am30 to prepare themselves.

Day One “Torturing Safely”
On the first day Kasumi will take about safety and measures to reduce and prevent accidents and injuries.
On this day Kasumi will teach Kasumi TK Style, followed by decoration ropes, semi-suspension exercises, foot binding and Ikebana.

Day Two “Traditional Japanese Kinbaku, Japanese Aesthetics in Every Detail”
On this day, Kasumi will deepen her TK (Kasumi style TK), explore difference of concepts TK and modern bondage TK, including concepts, rope muscles, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
During the workshop, we will incorporate Japanese gestures into our movements.
Kasumi will teach different types of suspension lines, followed by full body Hishibari – Suspension line.
Tie a Japanese kimono string, Obiage, in a vertical knot.
The day ends with “Moribana Kinbaku” which is one of styles of Ikebana, where all the students are tied up at the same time.
We will take a picture of the finished product. I recommend students to come with their cameras.

Minimum Requirements:
For Riggers:

– Good understanding of fundamental technique of Shibari / Kinbaku.
– Capable of tying a good TK of any style.
– Good knowledge of suspension lines management.
– Good understanding of security in Shibari.

For models:

– Comfortable with TK or gote.
– Experience in suspension.
– Good understanding of safety in Shibari, mainly understanding the differences between nerve compression and blood compression.
– Available to express vulnerability.
– Available to experiment and explore concepts of suffering and erotism.
– Models should use long dress or long underwear, as Kasumi style includes tying with rope. Sport wear will be ok for most of training exercises, but nudity will not be permitted.

What to bring:

– Jute ropes (min 10 ropes). Various sizes is also adviced.
– Security scissors or other cutting material.
– Comfortable clothes (nudity will not be allowed).
– Your own aftercare items if you wish.
– Your own food and use our social space to lunch.

We offer at our spot:

– Coffee, tea, snacks and beverages.
– Pillows and blankets.
– Social area, where you can bring your own food and lunch with us.

Investiment:

– 450 euros (price per pair), Include entrance in the performance on 24th of May at 8pm (local time).
– Payment via Paypal (Credit card via PayPal, no account needed – this method has extra service fee)
– Payment via Bank transfer (available upon request).
– Payment via Mbway.
– If you wish to book also the extra mini workshop of 3h (Link: https://knoty.pt/event/kasumi-hourai-mini-workshop-3h/)that will occur on 23rd of May (Friday) from 19h to 22h, we offer a discount for those who book the mini class and intensive workshop (590€).

How to book

The process initiates by sending the full information of both people.
After the submission of the form, KNOTY will review the application and send the link of the event with payment options.

General information:
– There will be no refund of the investment if cancelled by the participants less than one month before the date of the workshop. If the pair cancels and finds a replacement, the new pair will have to go through the booking process as a new booking and submit all the general information about the pair (KNOTY may refuse the new pair and no refund will be placed).
– We reserve the right not to accept bookings or to deny entry to anyone who does not abide by the KNOTY values and mission and/or to people who are under the influence of substances (alchool or drugs of any kind).
– Workshop and performance will take place at The Knoty (W)Hole, in Porto, during the designated time.

Booking

If you need help, use the email – hello@knoty.pt
Please submit the form before proceeding with the payment. Payment options will be given after the approval of participants.

About KASUMI HOURAI

Kasumi Hourai stands out as a prominent figure in the world of Kinbaku, the Japanese art of rope tying.

Born in 1980, she has devoted more than two decades to mastering and evolving this intricate craft. From her early days as a self-taught artist to becoming an internationally recognised kinbakushi (rope master), Hourai’s journey reflects a deep commitment to fusing traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern tying techniques. Her unique approach, influenced by revered masters such as Akechi Denki and Akira Naka, has not only moulded her distinctive style, but has also contributed significantly to the global appreciation of kinbaku as an art form.

More information: https://kinkypedia.site/pt/kinkypedia/K/Kasumi_Hourai

About ASAMI HIME

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Asami is a half-Japanese model based in Barcelona.
Since 2016, Asami has performed as a Shibari model for many photoshoots, workshops, and private sessions. She originally began learning the art of Japanese rope bondage and rope bottoming in San Francisco and misses the community there dearly.
Asami is particularly drawn to the vulnerability and emotions induced by semenawa (責め縄) and, deep down, is a complete and utter masochist. Asami met Kasumi-san (蓬莱かすみ) in her rope studio in Nagoya this past winter and looks forward to the Portugal workshop in May as it will be their second performance and rope intensive together. みんなさん、よろしくお願いします！