Zhu Studio
Shanghai, China
筑(zhu) studio is an independent rope studio based in Yangpu, Shanghai. Founded in 2018. We value connection, it's when the rope touches people where form creates.
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Intensives
- Performances
Zhu Studio
Shanghai, China
筑(zhu) studio is an independent rope studio based in Yangpu, Shanghai. Founded in 2018. We value connection, it's when the rope touches people where form creates.
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Intensives
- Performances
筑(zhu) studio is an independent rope studio based in Yangpu, Shanghai. Founded in 2018. We value connection, it's when the rope touches people where form creates.
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Intensives
- Performances
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More about Zhu Studio
At Zhu Studio, rope is a media of connection. Through touch, tension, movement, and trust, the people and rope shape one another.
The team
Ice J
(he/him)Founder. Teacher. Organizer
Started his Shibari practice in 2017 and was deeply influenced by classical Japanese masters Kinoko, Yagami and Naka. By founding his own brand ‘Zhi’ in 2018, he began a deep exploration of bodily tension, power, and spatial aethetic. In 2024, he cooperated with glass artist Jun on the installation exhibition ‘觉’ (Awakening). This project brought together rope and glass, challenging the boundary of two distinct materials, as well as celebrating their shared essence — fragility and vulnerability.
Accessibility
Physical space
- Accessible parking nearby
- Elevator access
Sensory experience
- Low-scent environment
- Neurodiversity-affirming
- Trauma-informed
- Quiet or low-stimulus area available
Financial accessibility
- 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.
