Welcome to Nawa Studio

The studio sits in the middle of Ringön and is a place where you can practise, play and explore rope. It is also a meeting place for people who share an interest in rope, the body and presence. Nawa Studio is run by rope people, through commitment and a shared wish to build a safe, knowledgeable and welcoming rope scene on the west coast of Sweden. Whether you are a curious beginner or have been tying for many years, we hope you find something here for you.

Code of Conduct

Our code of conduct applies to everyone in our space or participating in our events, whether it's a class, rope jam, workshop, or social gathering. By participating, you agree to follow it. We reserve the right to remove people who don't follow these rules.

Consent
Consent is the foundation of everything we do. Consent applies to all touch, rope, photography, and sharing of space.

• - Consent must be explicit, enthusiastic, and ongoing. Anything that isn't a yes is a no.
• - Consent can be withdrawn at any time, by anyone, without needing to explain why.
• - Negotiation happens while sober, not during an ongoing session.
• - Never assume consent based on previous interactions, someone's relationship to another person, or how they're dressed.
• - Ask before touching, helping, or entering someone's personal space or session.
• - Stop and slow-down words must be respected immediately and without discussion, regardless of context.

RACK, Risk-Aware Consensual Kink.

We operate under RACK at events in our space. We don't pretend that rope is risk-free, and we expect everyone to be honest about their limits and take responsibility for their own communication. You're responsible for staying informed about risks yourself, but the community is here to help you. To learn more about basic safety, we recommend attending one of our safety nights. Free resources are also available online, including ShibariStudy: https://shibaristudy.com/safety-course

Communication and boundaries

• - Talk through expectations, boundaries, and any health conditions before a session.
• - It's okay to say no, to change your mind, and to not explain why.
• - Use clear, concrete words rather than assuming someone "understands what you mean."
• - Negotiate aftercare and landing before the session.

Photography and recording

• - Photos and video require explicit consent from everyone visible in the shot before it's taken, including people in the background or in reflections.
• - If someone asks you to delete a photo, do so immediately.
• - Publishing photos from the studio (social media, portfolio, etc.) requires separate consent from those pictured, beyond the consent to take the photo.

Conduct in the space

• - We help each other as best we can. We're decent, helpful, and present toward other participants, teachers, and crew.
• - Respect the space's equipment: leave tools and areas in the condition you found them.
• - The studio isn't responsible for your personal belongings.
• - Keep your voice low and respect other people's sessions and landing.
• - Open containers aren't allowed in the rope area of the space. Use a water bottle.

Sobriety and safety

• - Always have safety scissors available during sessions.
• - Full suspension may only take place at events with a designated dungeon monitor present.
• - If you have a health condition that could affect your safety, let both your rope partner and the organizer know.

Alcohol and drugs

• - Alcohol consumption is only okay at events where this is stated in the sign-up.
• - Otherwise, Nawa Studio is a sober environment. Don't come under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Confidentiality
Respect that people don't always want to use their real names and may use a nickname to introduce themselves. What's said and shared in the studio, especially personal experiences, identities, and relationships, stays in the studio unless explicitly agreed otherwise. This applies both to what you do and what you see in the studio. It's what allows everyone to feel safe being themselves here.

If something goes wrong
If you experience or witness a boundary violation, a consent violation, or anything else that feels wrong:

• - You can turn to the responsible organizer directly on site, or email Nawa-studio@nawastudio.se
• - All reports are taken seriously and handled confidentially, as far as possible.
• - We don't work from a fixed template for consequences. Each situation is assessed individually based on what happened, how serious it is, and what's needed for everyone involved, and the group as a whole, to feel safe again. This can range from a conversation to someone no longer being welcome back.
• - You will never be asked to confront the other party yourself unless you want to.

Age
You must be at least 18 years old to participate in our classes and events. You may be asked to show ID.

Right to refuse or remove
Nawa Studio reserves the right to deny entry or ask someone to leave the space if this code of conduct isn't respected, without this necessarily being preceded by a warning, if the situation requires it.