Fiber Art Workshops in Stuart Florida
A Different Kind of Workshop Experience
Aya Fiber Studio offers immersive fiber art workshops in Stuart, Florida, designed for artists seeking depth, process, and technical excellence.
Our program brings nationally recognized instructors to teach indigo dyeing, shibori, surface design, textile printing, stitching, paper, and book arts in an intimate, small-group setting.
Each workshop is structured to provide hands-on experience, meaningful skill development, and direct access to master artists working at the highest level of contemporary textile practices.
Explore Our 2026–2027 Workshop Season
Each workshop at Aya Fiber Studio is designed as an immersive, small-group experience. Before selecting a workshop below, we encourage you to explore what makes our programs unique.
Not sure where to start?
Our workshops range from introductory to advanced, with a focus on indigo dyeing, shibori, surface design, and mixed media. Each listing below links to full details and registration.
The following workshops are arranged in chronological order- Click any workshop poster below to view full details and register through our secure Corsizio page- If you prefer a visual calendar view the Workshop Calendar below
Unlock the Magic of Cameo Silhouette with Kim Borowy ($520)
DYE PAINT YOUR IMAGES / BRING THEM TO LIFE WITH QUILTING with Hollis Chatelain ($900)
Wet Cyanotype with Suzanne Moseley ($1020)
INTRO TO ECO-PRINT with Suzanne Connors ($180)
4 DAY BOTANICAL PRINT WORKSHOP with Suzanne Connors ($640)
Shibori: Cloth, Lineage & Indigo Discipline with Aizome Studio ($320)
Komebukuro: Crafting a Cultural Keepsake with Suzanne Connors ($285)
Shibori :Cloth, Lineage & Indigo Discipline with Aizome Studio ($320)
Shibori : Cloth, Lineage & Indigo Discipline with Aizome Studio ($320)
🍂 Blue in the Mountains: A Fall Fiber Retreat 🍂 ($1200)
INTRO TO ECO-PRINT with Suzanne Connors ($180)
4 DAY BOTANICAL PRINT WORKSHOP with Suzanne Connors ($640)
Deconstructed Immersion with Kerr Grabowski ($980)
Hand Appliqué, from Tiny to Humongous with Heidi Parkes ($1320)
Indigo and Cloth | A 1-day Shibori Experience with Aizome Studio ($180)
Joomchi: Contemporary Expressions in Korean Paper with Jiyoung Chung ($1020)
Mindful Stitching with Judy Coates Parez ($1020)
Shibori Mastery - CLOTH-PROCESS-INDIGO ( 5-part series working with traditional sukumo vat)- Aizome Studio ($1600)
Japanese Boro Pouch: Sakori Weaving and Sashiko Stitching with Atsusko Chirikjian ($720)
Indigo and Cloth: A One-Day Shibori Experience with Aizome Studio ($180)
Japanese Papermaking & Bookbinding Intensive with Anne Covell ($920)
Print and Play Dye Workshop with Kevin Womack ($1220)
Fiber and Wax: Weaving Textiles, Plants and Encaustics with Alaina Enslen ($1120)
Yardage to Runway with Karen Rose ($720)
Boro, Botanicals and Tannins with Lisa Binkley ($1220)
It's All About the Box with Claudia Lee ($820)
Katazome: Resist & Reveal with Aizome Studio ($920)
Layered Cloth: Intuitive Monoprint and Stitch with Cheryl Renzendes ($1020)
Linoleum block, printing on Fabric: Carve, Print, Repeat with Jeanne Brady ($1020)
Altered Mica Book with Daniel Essig ($820)
Indigo and Cloth | a One-day Shibori Experience ($180)
Light and Lacey- Mixed Media Fiber Art Collage with Valerie Goodwin ($820)
Southern Japan Textile Retreat- Indigo & Island Traditions
Northern Japan Textile Retreat: Indigo & Shibori Trail of Japan
Workshop Focus Areas
Explore workshops by area of study. Click any class title to view full details and register through our secure Corsizio page.
JAPANESE TEXTILE TRADITIONS
Focus: Indigo, shibori, katazome, boro, traditional process
Shibori: Cloth, Lineage & Indigo Discipline — Suzanne Connors
→ A focused immersion into stitch, binding, and indigo—where precision, rhythm, and tradition come into alignment.
Indigo & Cloth: A One-Day Shibori Experience — Suzanne Connors
→ An accessible introduction to shibori and indigo, where simple techniques yield striking results.
Japanese Boro Pouch : Sakiori & Sashiko — Atsusko Chirikjian
→ Weave and mend with purpose, combining recycled materials with traditional Japanese techniques.
Shibori Mastery: Cloth, Process & Indigo Retreat — Aizome
→ Immerse yourself in the art of shibori and indigo, exploring resist, repetition, and deep blue through traditional and contemporary practice.
SURFACE DESIGN and PRINT
Focus: Print, layering, mark-making, color
Print and Play Dye Workshop – Kevin Womack
Bold color, layered marks, and intuitive printing come together in an energetic exploration of surface design.
Carve It, Print, Repeat – Linoleum Block Printing - Jeanne Brady
Translate line into pattern through hand-carved blocks and rhythmic, repeat printing on cloth.
Layered Impressions: Monoprint, Cloth & Stitch – Cheryl Rezendes
Build rich, intuitive surfaces through layered monoprinting and stitch as a drawing tool.
Boro, Botanicals & Tannins — Lisa Binkley
→ Print, dye, and mend cloth using plant materials and boro-inspired stitching to create layered, naturally colored textiles.
Intro to Eco-Printing – Suzanne Connors
Discover the alchemy of plant, cloth, and heat as natural materials leave their imprint on fabric.
Botanical Printing Intensive – Suzanne Connors
Go deeper into eco-printing with layered processes, expanded techniques, and nuanced results.
PAPER, BOOK ARTS & ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS
Focus: Structure, paper, sculptural work
Japanese Papermaking & Bookbinding Intensive – Anne Covell
Form, fiber, and structure come together through handmade paper and thoughtfully constructed books.
Altered Mica Book – Daniel Essig
Create luminous, tactile book forms using mica, layering, and inventive binding techniques.It’s All About the Box – Claudia Lee
Precision meets play in the construction of beautifully crafted, functional paper boxes.Joomchi: Contemporary Expressions in Korean Paper – Jiyoung Chung
Transform mulberry paper into richly textured, cloth-like forms through layering and agitation.
STITCH, TEXTILE EMBELLISHMENT & MIXED MEDIA
Focus: Stitch, texture, personal expression
Yardage to Runway - Karen Rose (Shibori + acid dyes, faster processes)
Mindful Stitching — Judy Coates Pérez
→ Slow down and stitch with intention, using handwork as a meditative practice to explore texture, pattern, and personal expression.
Fiber & Wax: Weaving Textiles, Plants, and Encaustics — Alaina Enslen
→ Combine cloth, plant material, and encaustic wax to create layered, tactile surfaces that bridge fiber and mixed media.
Why Aya ?
Aya Fiber Studio operates with intention.
We believe that heritage textile education deserves structure, preparation, and deep respect for both craft and community. Our programs are designed to preserve quality over quantity — small classes, meaningful instruction, and thoughtful use of studio space.
We partner with instructors whose work reflects technical depth, artistic integrity, and a commitment to teaching. Workshops are carefully planned, responsibly confirmed, and supported by clear policies that protect students, instructors, and the continuity of our programming.
Our administrative systems — enrollment limits, confirmation protocols, payment timelines, and instructor agreements — exist to ensure sustainability and fairness for everyone involved.
Aya Fiber Studio is guided by stewardship.
Each decision supports the long-term preservation of the textile traditions we teach and the community we serve.
Joomchi Workshop with Jiyoung Chung