Cork Sensory Workshop: The art of creating a human tree
Bondage with cork
Step into an unexplored, natural-focused sensory experience where cork and organic materials transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. In this hands-on demonstration, you’ll witness how to guide someone into the form and presence of a tree, using texture, movement, and natural elements — all safely and consensually.
Through live demonstration, you’ll explore:
- How cork can soften, cushion, and amplify touch, engaging the senses in surprising ways
- Techniques for layering branches, leaves, and other organic materials to bring a living, rooted presence to the human form
- The interplay of touch, scent, sound, and subtle movement to heighten perception and create a fully immersive experience
- How to orchestrate a sensory flow that is simultaneously soothing, playful, and profoundly engaging
This workshop is designed for the curious, the tactile-minded, and anyone eager to explore a new, largely unexplored form of sensory art. You’ll see how natural materials and mindful guidance can awaken the senses, inspire creativity, and allow a participant to embody a tree in a serene, evocative, and hypnotically tactile way.
No prior experience is required — bring your curiosity and an openness to witness, learn, and experience the unexpected possibilities of cork, nature, and human form.
This event will be hosted at Studio Xème with light refreshments offered and cork will be provided so you can try it out, too. Comfortable attire is recommended.
Goddess Spectacle with cork
Photos by hyacinthe_