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ORGANIZER:subspace@subspacestudio.cz
DTSTAMP:20260612T053148Z
LOCATION:Jindřicha Plachty 566/5\, Praha 5 - Smíchov\, Praha\, 150 00\, Czech Republic
SUMMARY:Japanese Aesthetics Workshop by Kinbaku LuXuria
DESCRIPTION:Following the warm response to our online classes on Japanese aesthetics\, we wanted to create something more immersive: a full hands-on workshop dedicated to exploring how these principles can truly live inside kinbaku.\n\nOver three days\, we will study some of the central concepts that shape Japanese aesthetics — balance\, restraint\, imperfection\, tension\, negative space\, rhythm\, presence — and examine how they influence not only the visual aspect of a tie\, but also its emotional atmosphere and narrative. Rather than approaching aesthetics as decoration\, we will work on understanding how meaning emerges through intention\, detail\, and relationship.\n\nThe workshop will combine theoretical analysis with practical creation. Following a format similar to our photographic workshop\, each tying pair will be assigned a specific theme inspired by the concepts discussed during the classes. From there\, every couple will develop their own interpretation through complete ties and scenes.\n\nWildties will personally guide each pair throughout the creative process\, helping shape the structure\, emotional tone\, and visual coherence of the work while also documenting the sessions through photography. The photographs will later become part of a collective discussion and analysis\, allowing participants to observe how aesthetic choices translate into images\, movement\, and atmosphere.\n\nThe workshop is designed to be collaborative and alive: even when not tying\, participants will actively contribute to the evolution of each scene through observation\, discussion\, and shared reflection. The goal is not simply to “create beautiful ties\,” but to deepen the ability to compose with intention and to recognize the subtle elements that give kinbaku its evocative power.\n\nEach tying pair will create at least two complete sets during the three days\, developing different themes and approaches throughout the workshop.\n\nThis workshop is intended for people who wish to move beyond technique alone and explore kinbaku as an artistic and expressive language shaped by aesthetic sensitivity\, atmosphere\, and human connection.\nOther instructions\nWorkshop will be held in English.\nLocation\nWorkshop is taking place in Prague near Anděl in our studio. Exact address will be sent to you by mail after confirmation of your registration.\nPre-requisites\nThis workshop is suited for people who can already tie beyond katas\, have some level of creativity and independence\, and solid technicals.\n\nRiggers must have attended the Naka 1 and Naka 2 workshops with Kinbaku Luxuria or similar with Kurogami and Shiawase or Soptik and Sansei.\nBring with you\nParticipants need to bring ropes.\n\nSubspace studio is equipped with futons\, blankets\, kitchen\, shower\, etc.\nRegistration\nIt is necessary to register in advance\, places are very limited. You can find a registration form below. Price is per couple. Registrations are approved also accorindg to level of participants.\n\nInternational participants can also register directly by contacting us.
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Workshop
URL;VALUE=URI:https://subspacestudio.cz/akce/2027-01-15-japanese-aesthetics/
DTSTART:20270115T090000Z
DTEND:20270117T173000Z
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