Rope Jam Studio
London, United Kingdom
London’s home for Shibari and Kinbaku. Progressive courses, masterclasses, private lessons and rope jams, rooted in Japanese tradition, human connection, creative freedom and Unconditional Rope Love.
ENG
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Intensives
- Online sessions
- Performances
- Live drawing
- Play parties
London, United Kingdom
Rope Jam Studio
London’s home for Shibari and Kinbaku. Progressive courses, masterclasses, private lessons and rope jams, rooted in Japanese tradition, human connection, creative freedom and Unconditional Rope Love.
English
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Intensives
- Online sessions
- Performances
- Live drawing
- Play parties
More about Rope Jam Studio
Rope Jam Studio is an independent London space dedicated to the art, practice and culture of Japanese Kinbaku and Shibari. Rooted in tradition and shaped by contemporary expression, we bring together serious education, creative exploration and a genuinely welcoming community.
Our progressive Tiger Nawa Ryū curriculum takes students from their first knots to advanced rope and suspension, teaching principles, sensitivity and understanding rather than patterns alone. Workshops, masterclasses, private lessons and regular rope salons create room to learn, practise, collaborate and discover your own language with rope.
We welcome diverse bodies, identities and experiences, including people who tie with partners or practise self-tying. Consent, care and mutual respect guide everything we do. More than a place to learn techniques, Rope Jam Studio is a home for artistic expression and the art of human connection.
Unconditional Rope Love.
The team
Lola Tiger Nawa
(He, She, her, they, them)Founder, Teacher
Lola Tiger Nawa is a London-based Kinbaku artist, educator and founder of Rope Jam Studio. Rooted in Japanese tradition, Lola teaches the principles behind the patterns: not simply how to tie, but why each choice matters. Through Tiger Nawa Ryū, students develop the understanding, sensitivity and confidence to discover their own language with rope. Blending technical mastery, somatic awareness and creative freedom, Lola places human connection at the heart of every tie.
Accessibility
At Rope Jam Studio, community is as important as the rope itself. We’ve created a welcoming home where beginners, experienced practitioners, self-tiers and people of all identities can meet, learn, explore and belong. Our rope salons, jams and gatherings nurture friendships, creative exchange and meaningful connections beyond the classroom. Built on inclusivity, consent, mutual respect and shared passion, our community embodies the art of human connection and Unconditional Rope Love.
Physical space
- Accessible parking nearby
- Lowered suspension points
- Step-free entrance
Sensory experience
- Breaks encouraged
- Clear reporting or support pathways shared
- Neurodiversity-affirming
- Trauma-informed
Financial accessibility
- Sliding scale or reduced-cost options
- Loaner ropes available
Community safety
We take community safety seriously. While studios operate independently, we uphold clear expectations around consent, accountability, and care.
If something feels off, you can use our reporting system. All concerns are reviewed thoughtfully.
Disclaimer
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