Private Shibari Lessons in Portland

 "I just completed a private intro lesson last night with Seattle Shibari and it was absolutely fantastic! He was really great about showing how to complete ties and then guiding me through them. My husband was very comfortable working with him as well. We are both looking forward to future opportunities to learn from Seattle Shibari and highly, highly recommend him for anyone looking to learn rope work and for anyone wanting to have some customization in the lesson, a private lesson is well worth it."  

 "The best in the biz! Jonathan has traveled the world learning his skills and is a true artist and master when it comes to shibari. As a student rope bottom, I felt safe in his workshop and learned quite a few new skills with my partner. We really appreciate how clear, focused and professional the space and sequence of events was. Highly recommend."

 "My partner and I both have high expectations and strong opinions about instructors, and we have always walked away from Seattle Shibari's classes with nothing but good things to say... I'm particularly appreciative of Seattle Shibari's attention to consent and respect of bottoms (especially asking the bottom before touching them or the ties on them) and his general demeanor that doesn't demand respect, but rather earns it through his actions. I'd recommend that anyone take his classes if you have the opportunity." 

 "I love your pedagogical approach that seamlessly blends humor, aesthetic, and hard skills."  

 "Just a quick thank you for last night as I think [name deleted] and I are both still reeling from how much fun we had and how much we learned.  Your friendly approach and passion for your craft made us immediately feel comfortable and excited to learn from you.  It was a really rewarding experience and we’re looking forward to practicing and learning more. " 

 "My Partner and I had such a great experience with Jonathan. We booked a 3-hour private lesson and learned so much. He was incredibly professional and made us feel very comfortable from the get go. Both my Partner and I are incredibly new to rope, and Jonathan took time to go over the basics, not only of the actual tying, but about physical safety and consent as well, which is so important. He allowed my Partner to take videos and pictures of the ties as he demonstrated them so we'd have them for future reference; and they've been a really valuable resource to refresh our memory when practicing. I'd recommend anyone interested in Shibari to take a class or book a lesson with Jonathan. We'll certainly be back."

  "I have taken both private and public classes from Seattle Shibari as well as from other instructors, and I can unequivocally say that Jonathan is by far the best rope instructor I have ever seen. It is not just the fact that he is good with rope. Or that he understands the meaning and function behind each knot. His true value as a teacher comes from his ability to explain something complex and potentially very dangerous in the most actionable and fun way possible. If you're interested in the art of rope, attend one of his workshops. I know I will continue to do so for years to come. Thank you!"