Aya Fiber Studio
A School of Textile Arts
Fiber, surface design, stitch, paper, book arts, and mixed media—across a range of traditional and contemporary practices
Shibori & Indigo Dyeing | Fiber Art Process at Aya Fiber Studio
Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Season Opens April 25
SECTION 2 — POSITIONING
Aya Fiber Studio is a working textile studio and teaching space dedicated to hands-on learning, material exploration, and meaningful creative practice.
Workshops are intentionally small, allowing for individual attention and a deeper connection to process.
NEW INSTRUCTORS- FEATURED WORKSHOPS
Featured Workshops
Heidi Parkes
Expressive Stitch & Story
November 30 – December 4, 2026
A deeply personal approach to stitch, where cloth becomes a space for storytelling, reflection, and connection.
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Jiyoung Chung
Joomchi: Paper as Cloth
January 4 – 8, 2027
Transform handmade paper into strong, expressive, cloth-like forms through this immersive and tactile process.
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Daniel Essig
Book Arts & Structure
April 13 – 16, 2027
Explore the intersection of craft, structure, and storytelling through innovative approaches to bookmaking.
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RETREATS AND TEXTILE JOURNEYS
Retreats & Textile Journeys
Step away from the everyday and into immersive, place-based learning experiences.
From the mountains of North Carolina to curated journeys through Japan, these retreats offer a deeper connection to both craft and environment.
Explore Retreats AIZOME STUDIO
Aizome Studio | Suzanne Connors
A personal practice rooted in Japanese textile traditions, indigo, and resist techniques.
Through workshops and retreats, Aizome Studio offers a deeper study of process, material, and lineage.
THE EXPERIENCE
Small Groups
Workshops limited to 6–10 students
Hands-On Learning
Real tools, real materials, real process
Meaningful Practice
Slow, thoughtful, immersive work
💬 STUDENT VOICE
“This was one of the most meaningful workshops I’ve ever taken—thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply engaging from beginning to end.”
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