Espacio Nos

Espacio Nos describes itself as an interdisciplinary space in Barcelona, founded in 2020, that brings together shibari, movement and community practice, made for “nosotres” (us). Its founder and director is the Brazilian artist and educator Pauline Massimo, whose own bio presents the studio as the place where their art research meets event curation; Massimo’s background spans painting, dance, performance, photography and rope.

Courses. The entry point is Shibari Intro, a one-day course of about five and a half hours that needs no prior experience. Its program covers the history of shibari, ethics, risk and negotiation, basic knots, frictions and ties, risk reduction with applied anatomy, guided practice and rope care, and comes with study material and a certificate of participation. According to the course page, Massimo designed this program more than ten years ago, and the current editions are taught by Ru Sagaris, billed as Sagaris. People can book alone, to practice self-tying, or as a pair; nobody is made to partner up, and any exercise can be declined. Some editions are run as non-mixed groups for women and LGBTQI+ people. Intermediate topics, such as technique and harnesses, are offered as online classes, and pre-recorded talks occasionally complement the in-person sessions. Students must use natural jute or hemp rope, and community rope can be borrowed.

Salons and guests. Espacio Nos also runs a Shibari Salón, a horizontal evening of skill-sharing modeled on the rope salons of Japan’s golden era, with a tea ceremony, group exercises and free practice; the April 2026 edition, hosted by Ru Sagaris, cost 16 euros early or 21 euros per person and was open to beginners and experienced people alike. Over the years it has hosted Japanese teachers: in September 2021, Kanna and Kagura taught a two-day introduction to Kanna-ryu with bamboo, in Japanese with Spanish interpretation, and in September 2026 it was the organizing space behind a weekend intensive with Kasumi Hourai and model Asami Hime, published through Learn Shibari.

Venue and language. The project no longer has a permanent studio. It rents rooms and runs pop-ups; the autumn 2026 courses were held in Horta-Guinardó, near Horta and Vilapicina metro stations, in a wheelchair-accessible room, with the exact address sent after booking. Group courses are taught in Spanish, with English editions depending on demand; private classes are available in Catalan, English or French.